Objective 1 is foucsed on the study of science as an intellectual and socail endeavor that helps students learn how the world works.  The nature of science is at the heart of all sciences.  In order to understand the scientific processes, students must perform the activities of scientists.

Objective 2 assesses a more thorough understandingg of how living organisms function and interact within the environment.  Students will be expected to understand how these traits and behaviors work together to function as a living system.  They must also know that living organisms form complex relationships with other living organisms and how organism interconnect with living and nonliving components within the ecosystem.  In addition they are expected to understand the role of genetics and adaptations.

Students need to understand the basic parts of the atom.  Students will be introduced to the periodic table and common chemical formulas the represent compounds.  The perodic table will be used as a tool to find information such as element names, symbols, atomic mass, number of protons and neutrons, and the physical and chemical properties of elements.

Objective 4 summarizes the relationships of forces, motion, and energy in geologic and physical phenomena that are generally familias to students.  Energy can also result in the flow of heat or the production of different types of waves, such as sound and light.  Students should be expected to understand that various forces can generate or interfere with motion abd that energy can be transformed from one form to another.

Students will be expected to understand the relationships between Earth, the sun, and the moon; other components in the universe will so be included, such as stars, nebulae, and comets.  In addition to knowing what happens during each part of the cycle, students will also be expected to predict the results of modifying these cycles.Students will also be tested on their understanding of how natural and human activity can alter earth system, including natural disasters, gradual land changes and human impacts on soil, water, and air quality.