Biology for High School: Part 1
In this 16 week course, students will explore some of the fundamentals of high school biology. This course is part 1 of a 2 part, comprehensive biology course.
Amy Davis M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(103)
What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students may intermittently be given short assignments to complete outside of class meeting times. These assignments will be given to help introduce new topics, practice skills learned, and/or reinforce learning goals. All assignments outside of class will be optional according to parental discretion.Assessment
Formative assessments will be given regularly in each class meeting to assess student learning and connections. The grade for this course will be determined by weekly quizzes, a midterm exam and final exam. All quizzes and exams are optional according to parental discretion but will be available to all students.Grading
All homework, quizzes and exams are optional, per the preferences of each family. If assignments are completed, grades can be recorded in the digital notebook (provided in the course). If requested, a formal grade report will be provided at the conclusion of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Topics Covered: Week 1: Introduction to Biology Week 2: Ecological Organization Week 3: Web of Life Week 4: The Structure and Function of Cells Week 5: The Cell Environment Week 6: DNA & Protein Synthesis Week 7: Photosynthesis Week 8: Midterm Review and Exam Week 9: Cellular Respiration & Fermentation Week 10: Basic Genetics Week 11: Advanced Genetics Week 12: Classifying Life Week 13: Prokaryotes and Viruses Week 14: Protists and Fungi Week 15: Plant Classification and Structure Week 16: Final Review and Exam Each lesson will include some form of lecture instruction using slides, images and/or video clips; and a variety of short, formative assessments such as multiple-choice questions, discussion, collaboration boards, matching games, drawing, writing activities, and interactive skills activities. This model allows for frequent assessment and student interaction. Throughout the course students will be given the tools to build a digital notebook to organize class handouts, grades, resources, and notes. The notebook will be given in the Google Slides format, so a Google account is helpful. The notebook will be available in another format upon parent request. Here is an example tentative schedule for each lesson: 2-5 minutes: Introduction to the class, student expectations, and each other. 5-7 minutes: Engage - Interactive activity to introduce the topic 10-15 minutes: Explore - Lecture style instruction and scaffolded practice 5-7 minutes: Explain - How does the topic relate to the real-world? 10-15 minutes: Evaluate - Formative assessments and/or quiz This course will be taught using Nearpod lessons, which allows for the interaction mentioned above. If your student will be using a tablet or phone, they will need to download the free Nearpod app, which can be found in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. I will be posting a link to the Nearpod website and a code into the chat box when class starts and students using a computer will be able to access the lesson via the link or by going to the Nearpod website and entering in the code.
Learning Goals
By the end of this course students will be able to...
Distinguish between ecosystems and the biosphere
Use a food web and an ecological pyramid to represent the relationship between producers and consumers in an ecosystem
Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Illustrate a typical cell and describe the functions of its parts
Explain how energy is stored in ATP molecules
Differentiate between transcription and translation
Give examples of factors that affect photosynthesis
Differentiate between aerobic respiration and fermentation
Differentiate between recessive and dominant traits
Explain how a gene mutation can affect a cell
Discuss the importance of classifying living things
Compare viruses to bacteria
Depict the structures and movements of common protozoans
Draw and label the structure of a mushroom
Diagram the structure of leaves, stems and roots
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
Intro. to Biology
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Biomes
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Web of Life
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Structure & Function of Cells
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will be taught using Nearpod lessons, which allows for the interaction mentioned above. If your student will be using a tablet or phone, they will need to download the free Nearpod app, which can be found in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. I will be posting a link to the Nearpod website and a code into the chat box when class starts and students using a computer will be able to access the lesson via the link or by going to the Nearpod website and entering in the code.
The student notebook for this course will be given in the Google Slides format, so a Google account is helpful. The notebook will be available in another format upon parent request.
Kahoot will be used as a review game a couple of times during this course.
Supply List
Students will be provided with a digital notebook containing handouts, quiz links, grade recording sheet, and a place to take notes.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined June, 2020
4.9
103reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Science
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Education from Texas A&M Commerce
I have a bachelor's of science degree in chemistry with a minor in mathematics, and a master's of science degree in secondary education with a minor in chemistry. I also currently teach adult education classes for at my local community college. I have been a certified 8-12 science teacher in Texas for the past 10 years, spending 5 of those years teaching in public school and community college, 3 years teaching at a homeschool co-op and rest of the time teaching online. I am certified to teach and have experience teaching chemistry, biology, earth science, life science, forensic science, astronomy, integrated physics and chemistry in grades 8-12.Reviews
Live Group Course
$325
for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class
