Grade 8TAC §112.42
Biology
Full high school Biology for accelerated 8th graders. Biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, DNA, evolution, ecology, body systems, and biotechnology. Earns 1.0 HS science credit.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 HS credit
Weekly Hours
5 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
High School Credit
Earns 1.0 HS science credit on transcript. Same TEKS as high school Biology, scaffolded for 13-14 year olds.
Molecular to Ecosystem
From biochemistry and DNA through ecology and conservation — the full scope of modern biology.
TEKS §112.42 Aligned
Covers Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Biology.
Units (14)
1The Science of Life2Chemistry of Life3Cell Structure and Function4Cellular Processes: Energy and Transport5Cell Division and the Cell Cycle6Mendelian Genetics7DNA and Gene Expression8Genetic Technology and Biotechnology9Evolution and Natural Selection10Classification and Phylogenetics11Ecology: Populations and Ecosystems12Body Systems and Homeostasis13Humans and the Environment14Capstone: Research Proposal Design