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Middle school biology - NGSS

Welcome to Middle school biology!

Watch an introduction video2 minutes 22 seconds
In this course, you'll explore the fascinating world of living things. Learn about cells, organisms, and ecosystems, all while gaining a deeper understanding of your place in Earth's web of life.
Learn more

Welcome to Middle school biology!

In this course, you'll explore the fascinating world of living things. Learn about cells, organisms, and ecosystems, all while gaining a deeper understanding of your place in Earth's web of life.
Learn more
Watch an introduction video2 minutes 22 seconds

Cells and organisms

Cells and organisms: Cells and organismsCell parts and functions: Cells and organismsOrganization in the human body: Cells and organisms
Sensory processing and the brain: Cells and organisms

Organism growth and reproduction

Sexual and asexual reproduction: Organism growth and reproductionAnimal behavior and offspring success: Organism growth and reproductionPlant reproductive success: Organism growth and reproduction
Organism growth and the environment: Organism growth and reproduction

Matter and energy in organisms

Photosynthesis in organisms: Matter and energy in organismsFood and energy in organisms: Matter and energy in organisms

Interactions in ecosystems

Populations, communities, and ecosystems: Interactions in ecosystemsResources and population growth: Interactions in ecosystemsEcological interactions: Interactions in ecosystems

Matter and energy in ecosystems

Photosynthesis in ecosystems: Matter and energy in ecosystemsMatter and energy in foodwebs: Matter and energy in ecosystems

Ecosystems and biodiversity

Ecosystem dynamics: Ecosystems and biodiversityBiodiversity and ecosystem health: Ecosystems and biodiversityHumans and ecosystems: Ecosystems and biodiversity

Inheritance and variation

Chromosomes: Inheritance and variationGenes, proteins, and traits: Inheritance and variationMutations: Inheritance and variation
Reproduction and genetic variation: Inheritance and variation

Evolution

Evolution and common ancestry: EvolutionThe fossil record: EvolutionEvidence of evolution: anatomy: Evolution
Evidence of evolution: embryology: Evolution

Natural and artificial selection

Natural selection: Natural and artificial selectionAdaptation and environmental change: Natural and artificial selectionArtificial selection: Natural and artificial selection

Course challenge

Test your knowledge of the skills in this course. Have a test coming up? The Course challenge can help you understand what you need to review.
Community questions
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