5th Grade Science
5th Grade Science Course 1: Dynamics of Classification (S5L1, S5L2)
Lesson 1.1 Grouping Organisms (S5L1)
Lesson 1.2 Inherited vs. Acquired Characteristics (S5L2)
5th Grade Science Course 2: Cells & Microorganisms (S5L3, S5L4)
Lesson 2.0 Introduction to Cells
Lesson 2.1 Compare & Contrast the Parts of Plant and Animal Cells (S5L4)
Lesson 2.2 Beneficial vs. Harmful Microorganisms (S5L4)
5th Grade Science Course 3: Chemical & Physical Changes (S5P1)
Lesson 3.1 Chemical & Physical Changes (S5P1)
5th Grade Science Course 4: Energy Transfer through Electricity & Magnetism (S5P2, S5P3)
Lesson 4.1 Electricity (S5P2)
Lesson 4.2 The Relationship Between Electricity & Magnetism (S5P3)
5th Grade Science Course 5: Earth & Changes Over Time (S5E1.)
Lesson 5.1 Shaping of Earth's Surfaces (S5E1. a)
Lesson 5.2 Modeling Constructive & Destructive Processes that Shaped Earth (S5E1. b)
Biology
VIP Biology Course 1 – Cells 20% of Milestones Assessment
Lesson 1.1 The Chemistry of Life
Lesson 1.2 Cell Structure & Function
Lesson 1.3 Homeostasis & Cells
Lesson 1.4 Photosynthesis
Lesson 1.5 Cellular Respiration & Fermentation
Lesson 1.6 Cell Growth & Division
Course 1 Game Review
VIP Biology Course 2 – Cellular Genetics & Heredity 23% of Milestones Assessment
Lesson 2.1 Protein Synthesis
Lesson 2.2 Genetic Mutations
Lesson 2.3 Biotechnology
Lesson 2.4 Mendel's Laws
Lesson 2.5 Other Patterns of Inheritance
Lesson 2.6 Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction
VIP Biology Course 3 – Ecology 27% of Milestones Assessment
Lesson 3.1 The Biosphere
Lesson 3.2 Ecosystems & Communities
Lesson 3.3 Humans in the Biosphere
VIP Biology Course 4 – Evolution 17% / Classification & Phylogeny 13% of Milestones Assessment
Lesson 4.1 Evidence of Evolution
Lesson 4.2 Biodiversity through Speciation
Lesson 4.3 Undirected Genetic Changes Effect on Populations
Lesson 4.4 Classification & Phylogeny
Environmental Science
Env. Science Course 1: Planet Earth
Lesson 1.1 Biological Organization
Lesson 1.2 The Laws of Thermodynamics & Energy Transfers
Lesson 1.3 Species Adaptations within Ecosystems
Lesson 1.4 The Value of Biodiversity
Lesson 1.5 Ecological Succession
Env. Science Course 2: Rhythms of Planet Earth
Lesson 2.1 Biogeochemical Cycles
Lesson 2.2 Georgia's Aquatic Ecosystems
Lesson 2.3 Short-term & Long-term Climate Changes
Env. Science Course 3: Humans on Planet Earth
Lesson 3.1 Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy Sources
Lesson 3.2 Human Impact on Natural Resources
Lesson 3.3 Effects of Human Population Growth on Global Ecosystems
Env. Science Course 4: Sustaining Planet Earth
Lesson 4.1 Sustainable Energy Plans
Lesson 4.2 Solutions to Reduce Human Impact on the Earth
Lesson 4.3 Sustainability Plan to Reduce Individual Environmental Impact
High School Physical Science
VIP Physical Science Course 1 – Chemistry: Properties of Matter
Lesson 1.1 Atomic Structure
Lesson 1.2 Periodic Table
Lesson 1.3 Chemical Bonds
Lesson 1.4 Predicting, Naming, & Writing Covalent and Ionic Compounds
Lesson 1.5 The Law of Conservation of Matter
VIP Physical Science Course 2 – Chemistry: Chemical Reactions
Lesson 2.1 States, Phases, & Gas Laws of Matter
Lesson 2.2 Properties of Solutions
VIP Physical Science Course 3 – Chemistry: Energy
Lesson 3.1 Energy
Lesson 3.2 Nuclear Energy
Lesson 3.3 Electricity & Magnetism
VIP Physical Science Course 4 – Physics: Force & Motion
Lesson 4.1 Force
Lesson 4.2 Motion
Lesson 4.3 Properties of Waves
Middle School Physical Science
PS Course 1: Structure & Properties of Matter 28%
Lesson 1.1 Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures
Lesson 1.2 States of Matter Particle Movement
Lesson 1.3 Chemical & Physical Properties & Changes of Matter
Lesson 1.4 Bohr Models & The Periodic Table
Lesson 1.5 Atomic Structure
Lesson 1.6 The Law of Conservation of Matter
Course 1 Game Review
PS Course 2: Interactions of Energy and Matter 18%
Lesson 2.1 Energy Transformation
Lesson 2.2 Thermal Energy Transfer
Lesson 2.3 Force Fields (Magnetic, Gravitational, & Electric Fields)
Lesson 2.4 Distribution of Charge (Conduction, Induction, Friction)
Lesson 2.5 Electric & Magnetic Forces
Course 2 Game Review
PS Course 3: Waves 24%
Lesson 3.1 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Lesson 3.2 Electromagnetic vs. Mechanical Waves
Lesson 3.3 Properties of Waves
Lesson 3.4 Wave Behavior
Lesson 3.5 Light & Lenses
Course 3 Game Review
PS Course 4: Force 15% & Motion 15%
Lesson 4.1 Relationships Between Speed & Distance and Velocity & Acceleration
Lesson 4.2 Newton's Laws of Motion
Lesson 4.3 Relationships of Kinetic Energy & Potential Energy
Course 4 Game Review