Unit 1: Biological Science
Cell structure, function, and reproductionGenetics, DNA, and heredityEvolution and natural selectionEcology: ecosystems, populations, and biodiversity
Unit 2: Physical Science
Newton's laws and mechanicsEnergy, work, and thermodynamicsWaves, sound, and lightElectricity and magnetism fundamentals
Unit 3: Earth & Space Science
Plate tectonics and geological processesAtmosphere, weather, and climateSolar system and stellar evolutionEarth's history and fossil record
Unit 4: Chemistry Fundamentals
Atomic structure and the periodic tableChemical bonding and molecular structureChemical reactions and stoichiometryAcids, bases, and solutions
Unit 5: Scientific Method & History
Hypothesis testing and experimental designVariables, controls, and data analysisHistory of major scientific discoveriesEthics and societal impact of science