High School Biology Lecture Semester Class (Flex Course)
Abbie Butler
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In this 18 week flexible course, we will cover topics of cells, genetics, ecology, evolution and classification.
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Are you interested in learning about the world around you? Do you ever wonder how scientist study the world and understand its' beauty? This 18 week flexible course will provide you the foundation of High School Biology concepts. We will explore important scientists who laid the groundwork for the progression of science today. Be ready to learn the important techniques, methods, and principles of understanding the world around you. We will look into for major units of study: cells,...
18 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1 scientific method and introduction to biology*Learn about the scientific method *Identify independent and dependent variables *Be able to differentiate between a hypothesis, question, and inference *Learn to write If, then hypothesis *Be able to identify the steps of the scientific method *Recognize the characteristics of life *Sequence the levels of organization *Lab Report writingWeek 2Lesson 2Lesson 2 cells and microscopes*Learn to identify various cells *Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells *Compare plant cell organelles vs. animal cell organelles *Cell membrane composition and importance *Organelles and functions including nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplast, ribosome, lysosome, nucleolus, golgi body, smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum, plasma membrane, cell wall, and centrioles *Learn about the composition of bacteria cellsWeek 3Lesson 3Lesson 3 DNA and RNA*DNA composition: nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA *Nucleotides contain a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base *Chargoffs base pair principle: Adenine pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine *The roles of DNA for the cell *DNA mutations: point substitution, frameshift insertion and frameshift deletion *RNA composition: Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, GuanineWeek 4Lesson 4Lesson 4 protein synthesis*protein synthesis *RNA types: mRNA, tRNA, rRNA *Transcription is going from DNA to mRNA *Translation is coding from mRNA to amino acids with the help of tRNA *Be able to set up and analyze protein synthesis (DNA to mRNA to amino acids) *Learn that transcription takes place in the nucleus *Learn that translation takes place in the cytoplasm and the ribosomeWeek 5Lesson 5Lesson 5 specialized cells: Blood cells*specialized cells *stem cells "Blood types *antigens *antibodies *blood type compatibility *universal donor "Universal recipientWeek 6Lesson 6Lesson 6 passive transport*Discuss modes of transport *Osmosis *Diffusion *Facilitated Diffusion *Active and passive transportWeek 7Lesson 7Lesson 7 active transport and passive transport review* Practice problems on standardized exams *Continue discussing the composition of the cell membrane *Examine blood cells *Pressure- Turgid/ Placid/ Cytolysis/ Plasmolysis *Examine plant cells *Concentration gradients *Discuss reasons for transportWeek 8Lesson 8Lesson 8 mitosis* Learn that the purpose of mitosis is for growth and repair of body tissue * Learn and Identify the stages and important events in each stage * Analyze the results of mitosis *Analyze images to identify the stages of mitosisWeek 9Lesson 9Lesson 9 meiosis*Learn that the purpose of meiosis is for gamete formation *Learn about Spermatogensis and Oogenesis *Learn the stages and divisions of meiosis *Discuss and analyze the results of meiosis *Analyze images to identify the stages of meiosisWeek 10Lesson 10Lesson 10 mutations*compare the effects of mutations: nonsense, missense, and silent *Learn how mutations are formed and passed *Learn about gene mutations: insertion, deletion, and substitution *Learn about the chromosomal mutations: insertion, inversion, deletion, duplication, translocation, and nondisjunctionWeek 11Lesson 11Lesson 11 intro to genetics*What is probability? *Calculate probability *Learn to set up complete dominance squares *Application of terminology to understand and decipher problems *analyze and solve complete dominant punnett squares, incomplete dominant punnett squares, and codominance squaresWeek 12Lesson 12Lesson 12 dihybrids, sex linked squares, and pedigrees*Introduction to punnett squares *Setting up a square *Learn to solve a square *solve incomplete dominance, co dominance, sex linked squares, and dihybrid squares *Practice the terms homozygous, heterozygous, dominant, recessive, genotype, phenotype *Apply probability principles *Types of punnett squares and characteristicsWeek 13Lesson 13Lesson 13 mechanisms of evolution*What is Evolution? *natural selection *gene flow *Immigration *emigration *genetic drift *founder effect *bottleneck effect *noneandom mating *gene pool *allele frequency *Hardy Weinberg Equation *equilibriumWeek 14Lesson 14Lesson 14 population dynamics and Speciation*Dispersal patterns *Anaylze data to calculate frequency and change *Carrying Capacity *Logistic Growth models *Exponential Growth models *Birth and Death rate calculation *Immigration and emigration *Changes in populationsWeek 15Lesson 15Lesson 15 evidence of evolution*Identify the evidences of evolution *Learn to analyze fossil records *Learn to analyze *View analogous structures *Discuss and analyze vestigial organs and Divergent structures *Students will analyze the main categories of evidence used to support the Evolutionary Theory: fossils, direct observations, molecular, biogeography and anatomical evidence. Suggested activitiesWeek 16Lesson 16Week 16 biomes, food chains, and food webs*What is Ecology? *Name and identify the characteristics of Earth's Biomes *Analyze biotic and abiotic factors *Learn to read and analyze Climatograms *Discuss living organism interactions: predator, prey, commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism *Succession :Primary and Secondary *analyze food chains and food webs *identify trophic levelsWeek 17Lesson 17Lesson 17 biogeochemical cycles*Human impacts on the environment *Pollution types *water cycle *carbon cycle *oxygen cycle *phosphorus cycles *nitrogen Cycle *Photosynthesis *cellular respiration *eutropificatuonWeek 18Lesson 18Lesson 18 classification and diversity of life*Learn the anatomy of the angiosperm plant *Types of plants: angiosperm and gymnosperm plants *Photosynthesis and Respiration *Energy transfer *Ecological pyramids and importance of plants *classification *binomial nomenclature *Learn about the characteristics of animal classification *biogeochemical cycles review *scientific naming *dichotomous keys
Students will learn the unit content for cells, genetics, evolution, ecology, and classification. Students should be able to understand and apply the vocabulary, solve problems, be able to explain the process/concepts by the end of the course Each week the class post will have a video lesson, activities, discussion questions and optional extensions. Each week students will complete the video lesson, interactive activities, then they will complete class discussion questions on the classroom page, as well as pair and share opportunities to allow for more peer to peer engagement. Students can pair and share by drawing a picture or diagram for a concept, making a graphic organizer, summary page, a video, or another creative form to share concepts in various ways. Students will then be able to discuss with their peers what they like and learned from the pair and shares. Finally, students will receive feedback and support on homework/discussion/pair and shares, and vocabulary practice.
Homework Offered
Everything I assign is optional,, I put the most suggested assignments chronologically. They have Interactive and traditional worksheets/summaries to choose from. I highly recommend that the learner and parent choose what's best for the learners learning style and school needs. Homework is optional and there will be various forms they can complete. Homework will have students practice vocabulary on Quizlet, Quizizz, or pdf worksheets. They will be able to practice interactive games, as well as complete worksheets or diagrams. All homework options will be shared after each class video directly on Outschool.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessments and grades are available for weekly grades, optional homework grades, midterm and a final assessment will be provided as requested.Grades Offered
Weekly homework options = any hokework turned in I count for a grade, any not turned in simply won't be tallied. Midterm at week 9 option Final at week 18 option I can calculate an average for everything submitted and produce a certificate at the end of the course.
Resources students may need are Quizlet, Quizizz, pdfs are optional to print, Youtube for the class recording only. They may want to bring a piece of paper and a pen/pencil to class. Students shouldn't need accounts for Quizlet or Quizizz, but sometimes Quizlet is a little strange with viewing options and prefers an account.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(611)
Hello! My name is Abbie Butler. Take a look around and feel free to message me with questions or requests. Teaching Certifications and Specialties I have a B.S. degree in Biology, and an AYA grades 7-12 teaching license in Life Sciences. I ...
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$15
weekly or $260 for all content18 pre-recorded lessons
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Completed by 81 learners
Ages: 13-18
