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Theme	Design Challenge Title	Abstract	CSCOPE Alignment	Targeted TEKS
Scientific Process	Airplane Design Challenge	In this design challenge students will learn scientific processing skills by utilizing investigative procedures in conjunction with the scientific method.	1st Six Weeks	1A,B 2 A,B,C,D 3A,B,C,D,F
Ecology	The Way I See It: A First Person Perspective – How Humans Impact My Life and My Ecosystem	Students will learn the make-up of an ecosystem, resource cycles, energy flows, and the impact development has on natural resources.	1st Six Weeks	5C, 9D, 11D, 12A,B,C,D
Biochemistry	Macromolecule Mania	In this unit, students will learn the four types of biomolecules. Furthermore, students will learn about how each organism converts and utilizes energy.	1st Six Weeks	9A,B
The Cell	The School Cell	Students will learn the structure and function of the organelles inside the cell and the roles that cells play in everyday life.	2nd Six Weeks	4A,B, 5A,B,C, 9C, 11A
Genetics-Cellular Reproduction	In The News “Mitosis/Meiosis-What does it Mean?”	Students will be able to compare the process of mitosis and meiosis and their significance to asexual and sexual reproduction. They will also be able to identify DNA mutations and evaluate the implication of these changes.Cellular Reproduction	2nd Six Weeks	6C,E,F
Genetics	Genetics Webpage	The student will understand the components of DNA and will learn how traits are carried from parent to offspring. The learner will also differentiate between transcription, translation, and RNA. Biology Bingo DNA Genetics DNA Genetics Gregor Mendel Genetics Protien Synthesis	3rd Six Weeks	6A,B,C,D,E,F
Evolution	Natural History Museum Curator Presentation	The learner will know the theory of evolution and be able to identify adaptations in species. Students will also learn the outcome of natural selection.	3rd Six Weeks	7A,B
Classification	How on Earth?	Students will learn how organisms are classified in taxonomic levels and how organisms are organized based on similarities. The learner will also understand the distinctiveness of kingdoms. Classification presentation Classification Kingdom Chart	4th Six Weeks	8A,B,C
Microorganisms	The Autobiography of a Microorganism	The students will be able to identify characteristics of viruses, bacteria, and protists and discover the role of each organism in the environment. Microorganism Dichotomous Key Microorganisms	4th Six Weeks	4A,B,C,D, 8B, 11D
Plants	Field Guide for Plants in a Biome	The students will learn how plants obtain and utilize energy and will be able to identify characteristics of plants and how they have adapted to their environments over time. Plants	5th Six Weeks	4B, 5A, 8C, 10C, 13A,B
Body Systems	Body Systems Brochure	The students will learn the systems of the human body and how each system interacts with other systems to create a homeostatic environment.Body systems presentation	5th Six Weeks	4B, 5AB, 10AB, 11ABC
Animal Kingdom	Animal Phylum Children’s Book	The students will learn the specific characteristics that make up the animal kingdom and the differentiation of each animal in that kingdom.	6th Six Weeks	5A, 8C, 10A,B