In biology class seven major topics will be investigated this year: (1) cycling of energy & matter (2) structure & function of organisms (3) biodiversity & population dynamics (4) genetic variations in organisms (5) evolution by natural selection (6) life & earth systems and (7) human impacts on Earth's system. Instruction includes content lectures, group discussion/projects, hands-on/inquiry laboratory experience, and multimedia presentations. Science as a process will be tested on the ACT Aspire test in late April.