High School Biology (24 Weeks)
This intense twenty-four-week course will cover the Biology requirements needed for high school credit. It is excellent for enrichment or for homeschoolers who need to complete their high school transcript.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(200)
What's included
24 live meetings
20 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Because this is a high school course, all material cannot be learned during class time only. Therefore weekly assignments will be required for the student to master the course. Homework will be reviewed during class time. if the student found an error or didn't know how to answer it, class time is when corrections may be made. All homework must be submitted in the private Outschool classroom prior to class time. Falling behind in homework will mean that the student cannot be able to respond to questions in class. If this is the case, the student will still participate by reading or answering the question logically. They are not excepted from participating.Assessment
Students will be assessed with periodic practice online quizzes and students can record their results privately. Their grade is not solely on these results. Students grades are based on a point system. Each assignment turned in is logged into my grade book for accountability. The class reviews the homework orally during class time. If they have found an error, they may correct it as we go along. Class discussions, submitted assignments, and oral assessments are what I base the student's grade on. The Project and presentation will be peer-assessed. I have an online rubric that students fill in and is privately submitted automatically. Presentations are required to receive a completed grade.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
Please note that I do prefer videos ON during classroom time. Prerequisites: Excellent reader (8th-grade level), ability to follow instructions, writing/spelling ability (8th-grade level), and able to work independently to complete assignments on time. Students will use an Online Biology Textbook (read DISCLAIMER) as a resource. This accessible text or workbook is online to read and work on assignments. Students will have required homework to do weekly. This will require reading and completing assignments submitted to the instructor through the Outschool platform. During class time we will review assignments and have discussions. Some labs will be done during class. Other labs or projects may be done outside class time. A pic or report must be submitted to prove they have completed the assignment. (Please note that I do not cover Evolution or Human Anatomy in this course. Anatomy is covered in the Advanced Biology class. This is why I can complete this course in twenty-four weeks.) Students will have two projects during this course. They are to upcycle something and the end-of-the-year presentation. The presentation will be peer-assessed. I have an online rubric that students fill in and privately submit automatically to the instructor for viewing and grading. Students will learn various concepts using paper, pipe cleaners, and other household materials. I enjoy teaching concepts in a simplified manner for students to understand. Students will also have classroom discussions. Ex: Cancer or genetic traits. Students will have homework, read, research, or view videos to grasp the concepts taught. ***I will have labs for the students in class or at home. This is to fulfill their lab requirements for this course. ***I do not cover Evolution or Anatomy. I prefer to spend more time on the molecular and cellular part of Biology. Anatomy is covered in Biology II. I do offer this course. DISCLAIMER: The internet is ever-changing. An online textbook may be removed at any time. I will do my best to supplement or locate another online text to complete the course.
Learning Goals
The goal is to have students learn about the basics of life. How we categorize life, how does life begin and how do living things interact with the environment.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards24 Lessons
over 24 WeeksLesson 1:
Scientific Method, Equipment, and Safety in the Lab
What is the Scientific Method? How do we safely maneuver an experiment in the lab? These are a few questions we will learn in this week's lesson. Students will also learn to write a lab report.
***Please note that this Syllabus may be altered if I observe that students need to spend more time on a specific topic. 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Principles of Ecology
Conservation
Learn how we can help our communities be more conscientious of our environments.
Principles of Ecology, Biomes, Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Conservation (continued) 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Cells
Structure and Function of Cell Organelles 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Prokaryote
Learn the difference between unicellular and multicellular, Prokaryote and Eukaryote 50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I only want parents to know that students will be viewing videos to enhance the learning experience.
Topics on animal and plant reproduction will be mentioned.
Pre-Requisites
Students must be able to read up to 8th-grade level. They should be self-motivated to get the weekly assignments in class time.
Supply List
Materials: Note that this is a list of items we will use in future labs. We will not need them all on the first day. Colored pencils metric ruler Scissors Tape Different sheets of colored paper Magazines that have animal or plant photos Assorted pipe cleaners Assorted pom-poms of various sizes Straws Clear plastic cups or clear glass jars food coloring tray Playdoh (assorted colors) toothpicks fine steel wool fire starter (Bic lighter with a long end) long metal tongs 2 slices of bread peanut butter Jelly of any flavor strawberries (fresh or frozen) dish washing liquid (Dawn pure essentials) sea salt Ziplock bags (quart size) small sieve measuring spoons measuring cups small shells small leaves of any kind variety of seeds *Students do not need their own microscope. We will use online images or the instructor will show the students specimens with a computer microscope. I will have labs for the students to do either in class or at home. This is to fulfill their lab requirements for this course.
Joined October, 2018
5.0
200reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I have forty years of teaching experience at the high school level. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Art. Plus, I am a lifetime certified, secondary teacher who continues to learn online.
In recent years, I've taken several online courses to stay current on what is being taught now.
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Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $425 for 24 classes1x per week, 24 weeks
50 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-12 learners per class
