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Grade 7 Life Science - Q2

Categories: Grade 7

About Course

This Grade 7 Life Science course, tailored for the Philippines context, provides a comprehensive exploration of fundamental biological concepts. You will gain hands-on experience with the compound microscope, learning its parts, functions, and proper handling for effective observation. Delve into the intricacies of plant and animal cells, differentiating their organelles and understanding cellular reproduction through mitosis and meiosis. Discover the hierarchical levels of biological organization, from atoms to the biosphere, and grasp the crucial concepts of trophic levels and energy transfer within ecosystems, including food chains and webs. The curriculum emphasizes scientific skills, critical thinking, and local relevance through engaging activities and assessments.

What You'll Learn

Identify the parts of a compound microscope, explain their functions, and demonstrate proper handling and storage.
Identify and differentiate the key organelles of plant and animal cells using a microscope.
Describe the levels of biological organization, from cells to the biosphere, and explain the connections between them.
Describe mitosis as a process of cell division for growth and repair.
Explain how genetic information is passed from parents to offspring through meiosis and fertilization.
Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction based on the number of parents and offspring similarity.
Identify the trophic levels of organisms within a food pyramid.
Use examples of food pyramids to describe the transfer of energy between organisms at different trophic levels.