This rigorous, comprehensive course will engage students as they develop a deeper understanding of biology. Students will be challenged to apply their knowledge and skills to a variety of hands-on activities in class and outside of class. The class will focus on active student participation, hands-on laboratory assignments, and the development of critical thinking skills. 

*There are no required classes, knowledge or experience to enroll! The "2" in Biology 2 refers to the higher level (middle to high school) curriculum*

Students will not only be learning science, they will be DOING science. 

Class will meet live weekly for one hour to discuss and learn about that week’s biology topics. There will be a live lecture with slideshow, class discussion, and cooperative learning. We will spend time discussing labs and activities, and on occasion, students will present projects to the class. Students will be encouraged to be actively engaged in class by answering questions and working together on class activities. Outside of class, students will use hands-on investigation and scientific modeling to learn about the wonderful world of biology, from cells to ecosystems. 

Each week, students will work on assignments outside of class, and hand in assignments through Google Classroom. There are four assignments most weeks, with a combination of hands-on labs and activities, microscope labs, research assignments pertaining to the week's topic, and a chapter review/quiz. All assignments will receive individualized feedback from the instructor, as well as a numerical grade. 

Weekly Schedule - Semester 1

Week 1 – Introduction, What is Life?
Week 2 – Cell Theory
Week 3 – Inside Cells
Week 4 – Biochemistry
Week 5 – Active & Passive Transport
Week 6 – Photosynthesis & Respiration
Week 7 – Structure & Function of Genetic Material
Week 8 – Mitosis
Week 9 – Meiosis
Week 10 – Heredity
Week 11 – From Cell to Multicellular Organism
Week 12 – Plant Anatomy 
Week 13 - Plant Reproduction
Week 14 – Nervous & Sensory Systems
Week 15 – Integumentary, Digestive & Urinary Systems
Week 16 - Endocrine and Reproductive Systems

This listing is for Semester 1 of this year long course. In Semester 2, we will continue learning about Anatomy and Physiology, then we will move into Evolution, Ecology, and Taxonomy.