The Second Great Lesson: The Coming of Life
The Second Great Lesson involves the coming of life. This lesson revolves around the Timeline of Life, a long chart with pictures and information about microorganisms, plants, and animals that have lived (or now live) on the earth. The great diversity of life is emphasised, and special care is paid to the “jobs” that each living thing does to contribute to life on earth.
This lesson leads to the study of:
Biology: cells, organised groups, five kingdoms, specimens, dissection, observation, use of microscope
Botany: study of plants, classification, functions, parts of plants (seed, fruit, leaf, stem, root, flower), types of plants
Habitats: location, characteristics, food chains/webs, symbiosis, adaptation, ecosystems, conservation
Ancient Life: eras of the earth, evolution, extinction, fossil records, excavation
Animals: classification, needs, similarities/differences, human systems, nutrition, hygiene
Monera, Protista, and Fungi Kingdoms: what they are, classification, observation.