What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This course will cover the very basics of biology in a short amount of time. It is taught through lectures with NearPod activities throughout. Students do not need an account or a login to participate in the NearPod portions. If homework is assigned, it will be in an online worksheet or an online quiz. No materials will be needed. June 10-14: Basics of Biology, Characteristics of Life June 14-21: Chemistry of Life, Cell Theory June 24-28: Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration ****July 1-2: Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration**** ****NO CLASS JULY 3-4**** July 8-12: Mitosis, Meiosis July 15-19: Bacteria/Viruses, Prions/Viroids/Disease July 22-26: Human Body Systems/Homeostasis, Nervous/Endocrine Systems July 29 - Aug 1: Muscular/Skeletal Systems, Respiratory/Circulatory Systems Aug 7-11: Skeletal Systems, Nervous & Endocrine Systems Aug 14-17: Intro to Genetics/DNA/RNA/Genetic Engineering Aug 19-23: Genetic Mutations & Engineering
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class is taught with NearPod. There are no login requirements needed for this app.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
I went to school for a teaching degree with a major in English and a minor in science. I later went back to add on a history degree. Throughout the years in brick and mortar schools, I taught high school English (general, pre-AP, and at-risk), AP American history, AP world history, chemistry, AP biology, pre-AP anatomy, middle school Earth and life sciences, and IPC.
I was also a scout troop leader for nearly a decade where I taught life skills and made several themed book camps for the scouts. I love to dive into book series with students to promote a love of reading and understanding. I was that kid that waited outside of Barnes and Noble for it to open at midnight on the Tuesday release days of each Harry Potter book (after I read the first one). My goal is to not only get students to want to continue reading the following books in the series I teach, but to have them take a closer look into them and learn about different literary devices. I also have a love of history and always seek multiple views of historic events. Science fascinates me with its ever evolving discoveries. I love when my students get excited to learn more about a subject.
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Live Group Class
$30
weekly ($15 per class)2x per week
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-10 learners per class