What's included
28 live meetings
25 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Students receive Unit Workbooks at the beginning of each unit, which include all resources (guided notes, practice, dry labs, etc), Nicole is always happy to provide feedback, and encourages students to self-reflect on their retention of topics and engage in discussion that guides their understanding of concepts and illuminates misinterpretations.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Students LOVE our AP classes! Teacher Nicole has a unique ability to break down complex concepts so that they are easy to understand, and her conversational teaching style is engaging, students say that it's easy to listen to and pay attention. Nicole, an M. Ed, utilizes current adolescent brain science to incorporate best practices for teaching and learning, leading to high content retention and a 92% pass rate (2024) on STEM AP Exams! (National averages for STEM AP Exams between 50-65%)
Learning Goals
1.A Describe biological concepts and/or processes.
1.B Explain biological concepts and/or processes.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards4 Units
28 Lessons
over 14 WeeksUnit 1: Chemistry of LIfe
Lesson 1:
Structure of Water & Hydrogen Bonding
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Elements of Life
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Intro to Macromolecules
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Properties of Macromolecules
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
All resources provided.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Nicole is a certified STEM teacher through the State of Washington, as well as a Master of Education. Prior to becoming an educator, Nicole worked as a field geochemist on Kiluea Iki, as well as at the Hanford Superfund Nuclear Waste Site, and in Biotechnology Quality Assurance. With a wealth of educational and career expertise, she can illuminate many different fields of study and career for your student!
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Live Group Class
$115
weekly2x per week, 14 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class