An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

Central Idea: Living things grow, change through a life cycle.

Key Concepts: Change, Function

Lines of Inquiry:

Personal growth and changes from birth

Living things have varied stages of development

Different characteristics of life stages in animals