Scientific Method (Ch.1 & end of text)
Ch.2 (optics is covered in 8th grade)
Cells (Ch. 3-4)
Genetics (Ch. 5-6)
Earth's History (Ch. 8)
note: some teachers may teach Ch.7 , then 8
Evolution (Ch. 7 and Ch.11-12 for reference)
Viruses, Bacteria, Protists and Fungi (Ch.9)
Human Body Systems (time allowing Ch.13-16