Academic and in-Depth High School Biology
What's included
28 live meetings
25 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will include reading to prepare for the class as well as thoughtful questions to help students review, process and master the material. Homework will be assigned weekly and I will provide detailed comments to help students deepen their understanding of the weekly material. At home labs will also be assigned and optional. All homework will be carefully reviewed and feedback will be provided.Assessment
We will have fun in class Jeopardy style questions to review material. Formal quizzes will be available and optional.Grading
includedClass Experience
In this in-depth and interactive class, we will cover the first semester of high school Biology. Classes will be lecture style with a strong emphasis on student discussions and questions. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and relate the material covered to the world around them. Students will be encouraged to read the material before coming to class. This will allow for a deeper level of discussion during class and for students to ask more in-depth questions. I encourage lively discussions and fun while maintaining a high level of understanding. My teaching style is mastery through understanding, not memorization; I strive for my students to understand the material, even more difficult concepts, at mastery level without rote memorization. This understanding comes from building the learner's biologic vocabulary and understanding each week. As we build on concepts, we build a deeper understanding of the material. I also try and relate all the material to the every day world that the learners live in, after all Biology is the study of their living world! This is an academic class and combined with Part 2 (to be offered in January 2025) will cover all material offered in a ninth/tenth grade high school biology class. At home labs and assignments will enrich learners understanding of the material. Topics covered (also see Syllabus) Chemistry of Life Biomolecules Cell structure and organelles Membrane Transport Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration Mitosis Mendel Meiosis DNA RNA Transcription/Translation Gene Regulation DNA Technology
Learning Goals
In this course students will gain a deep understanding of Biology and how the living world operates. Students will become proficient in concepts covered in a standard high school biology course.
Other Details
Supply List
Optional labs will be posted in the Classroom. Materials will be household items and posted a full week prior to the lab.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Affordable and recommended hard copy text recommendation available upon request.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $350 for 28 classes2x per week, 14 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
2-8 learners per class