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A La Carte Biology Labs: Biogeochemical Cycles

In this A La Carte Biology Lab you'll learn the biogeochemical cycles water, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur cycles. You learn about pollution and the effects on the cycles, and key terminology.
Abbie Butler
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1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
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1 year access
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Homework
optional homework is offered for the lab activity as a worksheet, other worksheets are offered to practice content, and virtual practice options are available. A list of homework options will be posted.
Assessment
A Quizizz quiz is offered as an optional assessment.
Letter Grade
Grades are offered for anything turned in from the lab work option, homework options, and assessment options. A certificate can be made at the end of the class.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
In this A La Carte Biology Lab Class, you'll be exploring biogeochemical cycles and effects of pollution. You'll learn key vocabulary per cycle. In each biogeochemical cycle you'll be able to sequence the steps of the cycles and understand where in the environment it is taking place at. You'll be able to conduct an air quality lab to practice understanding the potential human impacts on the cycles. You'll be able to track your air quality and brainstorm the impacts in other ways on the biogeochemical cycles. 

I teach the lesson using Quizizz lessons where you'll be able to follow along and answer questions, or you'll have the option to practice the questions later.  This class is prerecorded and there is only one learner per class.
Learning Goals
Understand the sequence and terminology of the o cycle
Understand the sequence and terminology of the oxygen cycle
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
1 Lesson
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Biogeochemical Cycles and Human Impact, Air Pollution Lab
 Ecology:  Pollution and biogeochemical cycles
Discuss and observe various types of pollution  including, air and water pollution.  We will build models representing the pollution and the difficulty to reverse the effects.  We will discuss the devastation of air, water, and soil pollution. We discuss and explore the biogeochemical cycles in this lesson via interactive activities.

supplies for the air pollution lab -- masking or scotch tape, 7 index cards, Ziploc bags, magnifying glass or camera. 

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Parental Guidance
This is lab 17 of the 18 labs in my 18 week lab course (both flex and live). If you have already completed the lab course, then you have already completed this lab. This lesson is meant for learners who only need a few labs of the 18 week course, or need to supplement their lessons. I am providing each lab as an " A La Carte" format incase learners can't do consecutive weeks or only need a few.
Supply List
supplies for the air pollution lab -- masking or scotch tape, 7 index cards, Ziploc bags, magnifying glass or camera.
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Joined August, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Muskingum University
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Hello! My name is Abbie Butler. Take a look around and feel free to message me with questions or requests.  

Note: I'll be away on maternity leave from December 21, 2024- January 26, 2025.  During this time I won't be holding any live lesson but flex lessons are still being offered. 

Teaching Certifications and Specialties 
I have a B.S. degree in Biology, and an AYA grades 7-12 teaching license in Life Sciences.  I  graduated from Muskingum University in 2013. I student taught in grades 7-8 and substitute taught for a year in grades pre k-12.  I have taught High School Life Sciences (Biology/ Anatomy/ Zoology/ Oceanography/ Nutrition/ Botany/ Horticulture/ Environmental Science) and knit and crochet club for the past 10 years. I taught from 2013- spring 2019 in public and private schools.  I am currently teaching full time online, since June 2019.  This is my 4th year online teaching!  So far I love it! I enjoy all areas of Life Sciences, as well as crocheting.   Additionally, I have taught ESL online for a 2 years. I also tutored for exam prep - high school biology.    

My lessons will focus on Anatomy, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science, lab based lessons, as well as crochet classes for various ages ranging from 12-18.  I also have private tutoring options.

Teaching Style
My teaching styles involve more of a hands on and student based practice/application process.  There will be many areas of interaction and practice in the lessons.  Most lessons are set up as a Quizizz lesson or powerpoint(large chunk of teaching the lesson), then do several practice questions (multiple choice, diagrams, matching), teach another small section, and then have another area of practice, finally review and summarize the lesson before saying goodbye.

Hobbies
I enjoy to go bike riding, fishing, going for walks and enjoying nature. I like to bake, or at least attempt to! My hobbies are crocheting and trying to make crafts with my cricut machine .  I love spending time with my family.  

Experience Crocheting 
I have crocheted for 14 years.  I am left handed.  I will do my best to explain and model as many techniques as possible in class. I will also provide crochet YouTube videos to assist you! Crocheting is fun and can act as a stress relief, motivating and inspiring creative ideas.


Experience tutoring for OGT, OAA, NCSE, Science End of Course exams aligned with Ohio state standards and which are generally modeled from NGSS standards.


My Teaching Philosophy and Future Growth
My philosophy is you learn best when you are involved in your learning.  My focus is for you to comprehend the content for mastery and long term use. It is easier to learn with practice and activities rather than lecture the entire lesson.  Therefore, class will have various dynamics and interactions.  

We will have a lot of fun in class.  You will leave my classroom confident with your new content knowledge. I will also ensure you have enough practice resources and variation to continue learning outside of class.  Items will be shared via hyperdocs made with google docs the day of class.

Cancellations 
If a class does not have the minimum learners then,  I will contact enrolled students and discuss  how they would like to proceed.  Options:  run the class with the low enrollment or transfer to a different section a week or two later.
If no students arrive when class starts, I will wait 5-10 minutes and then begin making a recording students can view anytime afterwards. 

Refunds and Transfers
Most classes operate under the 'Limited' refund model. Learners can withdraw with a refund up to a week before class starts, or within 24 hours of purchase. Refunds will not be sent for withdrawals outside this window, but transfers may be requested up to 24 hours before class.  
No-shows will not receive a refund, but may be offered video recordings.  

Class Recordings
I typically post the recording if the parents ask, in general, I try to weekly if I remember to post it automatically with no request.  Families can access this recording in the same classroom from which they launched the live course. 

Flex Classes
I do currently offer a few selected flex classes, but I am currently working on revamping the classes so most of my flex classes are not available at this time.  I post recordings of every class I teach, which can be used with class materials to complete the course on the learner's schedule.  Activities in flex classes are interactive and engaging still.  I actually model my flex classes off of a few of my popular live classes.  

Check out my class descriptions for specials and coupons!

Thank you! I hope to see you soon! 
Sincerely, 
Abbie

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