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Life Science for Middle School (CK-12)

Science and Technology K-12 Education

Author: CK12
Publisher: CK12
Source: LibreTexts
License: CK-12
Language: EN
Category: Basic Sciences

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Contents· 277 sections

01: Introduction to Life Science
1.01: Scientific Ways of Thinking
1.02: Fields in the Life Sciences
1.03: Scientific Method
1.04: Scientific Theories
1.05: Basic and Applied Science
1.06: Microscope
1.07: Safety in the Life Sciences
1.08: Characteristics of Life
1.09: Organization of Living Things
1.11: Domain
02: Cell Biology
2.01: Diffusion
2.02: Passive Transport
2.03: Active Transport
2.04: Photosynthesis
2.05: Light Reactions
2.06: Cellular Respiration
2.07: Cellular Respiration Process
2.08: Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis
2.09: Fermentation
2.10: Cell Division
2.11: Elements and Compounds
2.12: Cell Cycle
2.13: Mitosis
2.14: Reproduction
2.15: Meiosis
2.16: Mitosis vs. Meiosis
2.17: Organic Compounds
2.18: Cell Theory
2.19: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
2.20: Cell Membrane
2.21: Nucleus
2.22: Organelles
2.23: Plant Cell Structure
2.24: Cell Transport
03: Molecular Biology and Genetics
3.01: Mutation
3.02: Molecular Genetics Overview
3.03: Pedigree
3.04: Sex-linked Inheritance
3.05: Non-Mendelian Inheritance
3.06: Polygenic Traits
3.07: Genetic Disorders
3.08: Recombinant DNA
3.09: Cloning
3.10: Human Genome
3.11: Pea Plants
3.12: Gene Therapy
3.13: Agriculture
3.14: Mendel's Laws
3.15: Punnett Squares
3.16: DNA
3.17: DNA Structure and Replication
3.18: RNA
3.19: Protein Synthesis
3.20: Transcription
3.21: Translation
04: Evolution
4.01: Theory of Evolution
4.02: Influences on Darwin
4.03: Natural Selection
4.04: Fossils
4.05: Evolution Evidence
4.06: Molecular Evidence
4.07: Microevolution and Macroevolution
4.08: Hardy-Weinberg
4.09: Origin of Species
4.10: Tracing Evolution
4.11: First Cell
4.12: Geological Time Scale
05: Viruses and Prokaryotes
5.01: Section 1-
5.02: Section 2-
5.03: Section 3-
5.04: Section 4-
5.05: Section 5-
5.06: Section 6-
5.7: Types of Archaea
06: Protists and Fungi
6.01: Section 1-
6.02: Section 2-
6.03: Section 3-
6.04: Section 4-
6.05: Section 5-
6.06: Section 6-
6.07: Fungi
6.08: Fungi Structure
6.09: Fungi Reproduction
6.10: Fungi Classification
6.11: Fungi Symbiosis
6.12: Use of Fungi
07: Plants
7.01: Section 1-
7.02: Section 2-
7.03: Section 3-
7.04: Section 4-
7.05: Section 5-
7.06: Section 6-
7.07: Life Cycle of Seedless Vascular Plants
7.08: Importance of Plants
7.09: Seed Dispersal
7.10: Seed Plants
7.11: Angiosperm
7.12: Plant Hormones
7.13: Tropisms
7.14: Plant Adaptations
08: Animals
8.01: Section 1-
8.02: Section 2-
8.03: Section 3-
8.04: Section 4-
8.05: Section 5-
8.06: Section 6-
8.7: Communication
09: Invertebrates
9.01: Section 1-
9.02: Section 2-
9.03: Section 3-
9.04: Section 4-
9.05: Section 5-
9.06: Section 6-
9.07: Mollusks
9.08: Types of Mollusks
9.09: Importance of Mollusks
9.10: Arthropods
9.11: Crustaceans
9.12: Centipedes and Millipedes
9.13: Arachnids
9.14: Importance of Arthropods
9.15: Insects
9.16: Insect Food
9.17: Insect Reproduction
9.18: Importance of Insects
9.20: Echinoderms
9.21: Types of Echinoderms
9.22: Importance of Echinoderms
10: Vertebrates
10.01: Section 1-
10.02: Section 2-
10.03: Section 3-
10.04: Section 4-
10.05: Section 5-
10.06: Section 6-
10.07: Amphibians
10.08: Salamanders
10.09: Frogs and Toads
10.10: Amphibian Evolution and Ecology
10.11: Reptiles
10.12: Lizards and Snakes
10.13: Crocodilia
10.14: Turtles
10.15: Importance of Reptiles
10.16: Birds
10.17: Bird Reproduction
10.18: Bird Diversity
10.19: Importance of Birds
10.20: Mammal Overview
10.21: Mammal Reproduction
10.22: Mammal Classification
10.23: Importance of Mammals
10.24: Primates
10.25: Primates and Humans
11: Human Biology
11.01: Section 1-
11.02: Section 2-
11.03: Section 3-
11.04: Section 4-
11.05: Section 5-
11.06: Section 6-
11.07: Bone Health
11.08: Joints
11.09: Muscles
11.10: Skeletal Muscles
11.11: Exercise
11.12: Food and Nutrients
11.13: Types of Nutrients
11.14: Vitamins and Minerals
11.15: Balanced Eating
11.16: Digestive System
11.17: Digestive System Organs
11.18: Digestive System Enzymes
11.19: Digestive System Bacteria
11.20: Digestive System Health
11.21: Cardiovascular System
11.22: Lymphatic System
11.23: Heart
11.24: Blood Vessels
11.25: Blood Pressure
11.26: Blood
11.27: Blood Type
11.28: Blood Diseases
11.29: Cardiovascular Diseases
11.30: Cardiovascular Health
11.31: Respiratory System
11.32 Respiratory System Organs
11.33: Respiratory Systems Disorder
11.34: Respiratory System Health
11.35: Breathing
11.36: Excretory System
11.37: Urinary System
11.38: Kidneys
11.39: Excretory System Diseases
11.40: Nervous System
11.41: Nerve Impulse
11.42: Central Nervous System
11.43: Peripheral Nervous System
11.44: Nervous System Diseases
11.45: Nervous System Injuries
11.46: Nervous System Health
11.47: Vision
11.48: Eyes
11.49: Vision Correction
11.50: Hearing and Balance
11.51: Touch
11.52: Taste and Smell
11.53: Pathogen
11.54: HIV AIDS
11.55: Infectious Diseases
11.56: Carcinogens and Cancer
11.57: Diabetes
11.58: Autoimmune Disease
11.59: Noninfectious Diseases
11.60: Innate Immune System
11.61: Inflammatory Response
11.62: Humoral Response
11.63: Immunity
11.64: Male Reproductive System
11.65: Male Reproductive Organs
11.66: Sperm
11.67: Female Reproductive System
11.68: Female Reproductive Organs
11.69: Egg Cells
11.70: Menstrual Cycle
11.71: Fertilization
11.72: Pregnancy
11.73: Infancy and Childhood
11.74: Puberty and Adolescence
11.75: Adulthood
11.76: STIs
11.77: Reproductive System Disorders
11.78: Reproductive System Health
12: Ecology
12.01: Section 1-
12.02: Section 2-
12.03: Section 3-
12.04: Section 4-
12.05: Section 5-
12.06: Section 6-
12.07: Competition
12.08: Predation
12.09: Symbiosis
12.10: Ecosystems
12.11: Habitat and Niche
12.12: Biome
12.13: Terrestrial Biomes
12.14: Aquatic Biomes
12.15: Biosphere
12.16: Producer
12.17: Consumers and Decomposers
12.18: Food Chain
12.19: Energy Flow
12.20: Succession
12.21: Water Cycle
12.22: Carbon Cycle
12.23: Nitrogen Cycle
12.24: Air Pollution
12.25: Indoor Air Pollution
12.26: Health Hazards of Air Pollution
12.27: Water Pollution
12.28: Preserving Water Sources
12.29: Renewable Resources
12.30: Nonrenewable Resources
12.31: Conservation
12.32: Habitat Destruction
12.33: Importance of Biodiversity
12.34: Mass Extinction