This is a year-long class but students can join in at regular intervals. Ask us when if you’re joining late.
We will delve into all the great topics of Biology for High School with lots of hands-on experiments.
Textbook for this Course: The book we will be using as a spine for this class is Glenco Life Science , 2002 (with National Geographic). Isbn#0-07-823695-9. Here is a link http://www.amazon.com/Life-Science-Alton-Biggs/dp/0078617022/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289880749&sr=8-1-fkmr1
This study of biology is separated into modules focusing on specific aspects of the science: Cellular biology, Plants and fungi, Animals, and Environment. Students are invited to explore the modules in order for a compete course, or take just the modules which interest them. This biology course is a gentle, introductory course, with lots of activities and experiments. I have tried to focus on every day applications of biology that we see around us all the time. Some of the major topics we will study will be observing techniques, historical highlights, characteristics of life — what life is made of and how it works together. Be prepared to think and apply the concepts.
Proposed syllabus (subject to change):
Module 1 Cells
Module 2 Intro into Kingdoms
Module 3 Animals and Environment
Module 4 Human biology
Module 1 Cells
Lesson 1: we learn how to classify scientific method
Lesson 2: Intro to cells
Lesson 3: cell processes
Lesson 4: cell reproduction
Lesson 5: heredity
Lesson 6: adaptations over time
Lesson 7: bacteria,
Lesson 8: final exam game project presentation
Module 2 Intro to Kingdoms
Lesson 1: Cellular organization
Lesson 2: protists and fungi
Lesson 3: plants
Lesson 4: plant reproduction
Lesson 5: processes
Lesson 6: intro to animals
Lesson 7: invertebrates
Lesson 8: final exam game project presentation
Module 3 Animals and Environment
Lesson 1: Linnaean Taxonomic system
Lesson 2: Review invertebrates,
Lesson 3: Vertebrates, 5 classes FARMB
Lesson 4: Structural adaptations
Lesson 5: behavioral adaptations
Lesson 6: Niche, habitat, biome, ecosystems
Lesson 7: Husbandry and non-living environment
Lesson 8: final exam game project presentation
Module 4 Human Biology
Lesson 1: structure and function of human body
Lesson 2: nutrition and digestion
Lesson 3: circulation respiration
Lesson 4: excretion
Lesson 5: control coordination
Lesson 6: regulation reproduction
Lesson 7: immunity and disease
Lesson 8: final exam game project presentation
Teacher: Elizabeth Johnson
Cost: Please see pricing chart
Non-refundable materials fees: $55
Ages: 14+yo.
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