Hands-On Biology and Life Science - Cells and Genetics
In this hands-on camp, we will build several different life science models using playdoh while learning about cellular processes and heredity! Students have also drawn, colored, sketched, and even painted in my class, so the options are endless! Some topics are cell structure, osmosis, photosynthesis, mitosis, DNA, mutations and more!
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What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
If you or anyone you know is new to Outschool who would like to give it a try, use this code at the checkout and get $20 off any class! AMYF20 Let's have fun creating while learning about a very important part of life: CELLS and GENETICS! Students will be introduced to the basics of biology while building with Play-Doh. Students have also drawn, colored, sketched, and even painted in my class, so the options are endless! Students will learn interesting facts about their cells, genetics and more through discussion, Q&A, interesting videos, and a hands-on activity! Students will construct many science models, for example, the cell membrane (fluid mosaic model) will be built to understand and demonstrate how different types of cell transport work. Learners will need at least three small cans of play-dough. Students may use more colors for a more detailed model (4-6 cans of Play-Dough or clay). I will be using a second spotlighted camera to show step-by-step directions as we create and learn together. Handouts will be provided before each class. Students may print it out to use as a reference or mat to work on. I will talk and ask questions about the topics while creating them. Students can share their finished masterpieces in class or by posting pictures in the classroom. Join anytime you want! Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include Q&A, slideshow, fun facts, hands-on activities, worksheets, videos and much more. Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. What is taught in this course? ~FALL SCHEDULE~ Week of September 1 - Intro to Biology, What Makes Something Living? and Levels of Organization🫀 Week of September 8 - Animal Cell Structure and Organelles Week of September 15 - Structure of a Neuron or Brain Cell 🧠 Week of September 22 - Cell Membrane and Cell Transport: Diffusion, Active/Passive Transport, and Osmosis💧 Week of September 29 - Plant Cell Structure and Organelles Week of October 6 - Structure of a Chloroplast and Stages of Photosynthesis 🌱 Week of October 13 - Cellular Respiration and ATP ⚡️ Week of October 20- Prokaryotes - Bacteria Cell Structure Week of October 27 - Viruses 🦠 Week of November 3 - Introduction to Genetics, Alleles, Dominant and Recessive Traits, and Artificial Selection Week of November 10 - Punnett Squares: Codominance in Blood Types🩸 Week of November 17 - Incomplete Dominance: Flowers, Frizzle Chickens, Wavy Hair Week of November 24 - Karyotypes and Identifying Chromosomal Disorders Week of December 1 - Sex linked Traits: Colorblindness, Pattern Baldness, Calico Cats Week of December 8 - Pedigree Charts Week of December 15 - Mitosis and Cell Division Week of December 22 - Structure of DNA 🧬 Week of December 29 - RNA and Protein Synthesis Week of January 5 - Mutations **This is the end of the cycle, lessons will repeat**
Learning Goals
To learn about two units of study in biology : Cells and Genetics!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Play-doh may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease.
Supply List
At least 4 (or more) small cans of play dough
Template will be provided each week. Students may print it out to use as a reference or mat to work on.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 78 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-10 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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