Cell respiration and experimental design are studied using a series of experiments on yeast metabolism of sugar. At first the experiments are provided but later students design the experiments. Anatomy and physiology are studied using the fetal pig. Each system is studied dissection and related experiments. Genetics is studied using the fruit fly Drosophila.
Ecology is studied using natural areas close to the school.
Each student also chooses an area of study in which he or she has a special interest. This area is carefully researched, a related experiment conducted, and the results presented in a written research paper. A display of this project is presented at the Life Science Fair in April. Grades are given for lab reports, quizzes, tests, projects, and reports. The grading is done with a point system.