Course Overview

Gifted & Talented Science 7 A provides advanced learners with enriched and accelerated study in life science. Students engage deeply with cellular biology, body systems, and genetics through extended investigations, advanced modeling, and analytical reasoning. The curriculum promotes independent inquiry and higher-order thinking aligned with gifted education best practices.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Analyze cellular structure and function using advanced models.
• Explore human body systems with complex interdependence investigations.
• Study DNA, heredity, and genetics through deeper conceptual and application tasks.
• Evaluate ecosystem interactions using real-world data sets.
• Engage in scientific argumentation requiring evidence and justification.

Instructional Approach

Instruction includes enrichment labs, high-level inquiry, independent investigation, and collaborative STEM challenges. Students routinely analyze complex data, evaluate scientific explanations, and develop well-supported conclusions.

Outcome

By the end of GT Science 7 A, students will:

• Demonstrate advanced mastery of life science concepts.
• Apply higher-level reasoning to biological phenomena.
• Communicate scientific thinking with clarity and scientific precision.
• Be ready for GT Science 7 B's rigorous study of physical and Earth science concepts.