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6th Grade Life Science: Enrichment Program

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Course Summary

This 6th Grade Life Science enrichment course helps students start learning about life science before taking the course in middle school. The short video lessons make accelerated learning simple and fun. Plus, quizzes and chapter exams let parents track their students' progress of advanced life science concepts.

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Scientific Thinking Definition, Method & Examples

6th Grade Life Science: Enrichment Program 42K views 6 min

About this course:

25 hours of educational videos

218 self-paced lessons

33 practice tests

Expert Contributor: Rebecca Gillaspy

Dr. Gillaspy has taught health science at University of Phoenix and Ashford University and has a degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic.

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Practice Tests in this course
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  • Video lessons to explain complicated concepts
Course Practice Test
More practice by chapter
Ch. 1
Introduction to Life Science
Ch. 2
Characteristics & Chemicals of Life
Ch. 3
The Parts of Cells
Ch. 4
DNA Replication & Mutation
Ch. 5
Cell Division & the Cell Cycle
Ch. 6
How Living Organisms Get Energy
Ch. 7
Classification of Organisms
Ch. 8
The Origin & History of Life On Earth
Ch. 9
Genetics & Hereditary Traits
Ch. 10
Genetic Engineering Basics
Ch. 11
Natural Selection & Evolution in Life Science
Ch. 12
Microbiology & Types of Microbes
Ch. 13
Introduction to Ecosystems
Ch. 14
Types of Ecosystems
Ch. 15
Changing Ecosystems
Ch. 16
Invertebrates
Ch. 17
Birds & Mammals
Ch. 18
Animal Behavior & Communication
Ch. 19
Mammal Reproduction & Development
Ch. 20
The Respiratory System
Ch. 21
The Cardiovascular System
Ch. 22
The Blood Vessels
Ch. 23
The Digestive System
Ch. 24
The Urinary & Endocrine Systems
Ch. 25
The Brain & Nervous System
Ch. 26
The Muscular System
Ch. 27
The Skeletal System & Connective Tissue
Ch. 28
Sight, Hearing & Other Senses
Ch. 29
Health Issues & Concerns
Ch. 30
Plant Biology & Structure
Ch. 31
How Plants Grow & Reproduce
Ch. 32
Environmental Concerns
Ch. 33
Natural Resources
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