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High School Biology Semester Lecture and Interactives Class
Abbie Butler
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(619)
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In this class we will learn about the following biology concepts: cells, genetics, ecology, and evolution by using lecture, nteractive practice, and review games.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
Get $75 off my class "High School Biology Semester Lecture and Interactives Class" with coupon code BUTLEINCFW75 until Jul 31, 2024. I'll be away on maternity leave from December 21, 2024- January 26, 2025. During this time I won't be holding any live lesson but flex lessons are still being offered. Classes that start after September 1st may have a brief break already scheduled for holidays and maternity leave. Please check all class times to make sure they fit your schedule before...
18 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to biology*Learn the scientific method *Modes of analyzing data *Components of life *Chemistry and composition *Learn the levels of organization of life *Learn lab Report writing sequenceWeek 2Lesson 2Cells and Microscope*Learn to identify various cells *Differentiate cells based on features *Prokaryote cells vs. Eukaryote cells *Organelles and functions *Learn the parts of the light microscope *Learn the role of the light microscope *Calculate total magnificationWeek 3Lesson 3DNA composition*What is DNA? *The roles of the 3 types of RNA *Semi Conservative Replication *Transcription *Translation *Reading a codon chartWeek 4Lesson 4Protein Synthesis*DNA characteristics *RNA characteristics *differentiate the types of RNA: mRNA, tRNA, rRNA *Sequence the process of protein synthesis *Transcription: converting DNA to RNA *Translation: converting mRNA to Amino Acids *Learn to use a codon chart and build proteinsWeek 5Lesson 5Blood Types*Learn about how blood types are formed *The purpose of blood for the body *antigens role for the body *antibodies role for the body *Be able to determine the antigens and antibodies per blood typeWeek 6Lesson 6Cell Transport- Passive*Reinforce cell membrane content *Discuss modes of transport *Osmosis *Diffusion *Osmolarity problem solving: hypertonic, hypotonic, isotonicWeek 7Lesson 7Cell Transport- Active*Discuss the types of active transport *Continue discussing the composition of the cell membrane *Reinforce cell transport, cell organelles, and macromoleculesWeek 8Lesson 8Mitosis* Learn the purpose of mitosis * Learn and Identify the stages and important events in each stage * Analyze the results of mitosisWeek 9Lesson 9Meiosis*Learn the purpose of meiosis *Learn about Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis *Learn the stages and divisions of meiosis *Discuss and analyze the results of meiosis *Analyze imagesWeek 10Lesson 10Mutations*Gene Mutations types and description: insertion, deletion, substitution *Determine the effects of mutations: nonsense, missense, and silent effects *Chromosomal Mutation types and descriptions- insertion, deletion, duplication, nondisjunction, inversion, and translocation mutations *Discuss key terms in Genetics *Discuss the purpose and advancements in GeneticsWeek 11Lesson 11Genetics: Punnett Squares, Probability and Vocab*What is probability? *Calculate probability *Application of terminology to understand and decipher problems *punnett square solving of complete dominance, codominance, incomplete dominance, and blood typing.Week 12Lesson 12Genetics: Pedigrees and Punnett Squares* Introduction to punnett squares *Setting up a dihybrid square *Learn to solve a sex linked punnett square * Apply probability principles ^analyze pedigrees * review all types of punnett squares and characteristicsWeek 13Lesson 13Mechanisms of Evolution*What is Evolution? *Mechanisms of Evolution *What is speciation? *Charles Darwin *Evaluate evidence provided by data to qualitatively and quantitatively investigate the role of natural selection in evolution. *Evaluate data-based evidence that describes evolutionary changes in the genetic makeup of a population over time.Week 14Lesson 14Population Dynamics*Dispersal patterns *Analyze 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 15Evidence of Evolution*cladogram and phylogenetic tree analysis *Identify the evidences of evolution *Learn to analyze fossil records *Learn to analyze *View analogous structures *Discuss and analyze vestigial organs and Divergent structures *Analyze the main categories of evidence used to support the Evolutionary Theory: fossils, direct observations, molecular, biogeography and anatomical evidence.Week 16Lesson 16Biomes and Ecology*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 SecondaryWeek 17Lesson 17Biogeochemical Cycle and Ecology*Food webs and Food Chains *Effects on the environment *Human impacts on the environment *Pollution types *Preventive initiatives *Review Ecology concepts *Energy transfer *Ecological pyramids and importance of plants *Photosynthesis and RespirationWeek 18Lesson 18Classification and Scientific Name*Learn the anatomy of the plant *Types of plants: angiosperm and gymnosperm plants *begin to learn characteristics of classification for animals and plants *classification levels from domain to species *scientific naming *learn and analyze dichotomous keys
- In this class students will learn in the areas of cells, genetics, evolution, ecology and classification. They will be able to: - Sequence and process the steps of the scientific method.
- - Use and describe the parts of the light microscope.
- - Differentiate cells based on key features.
- - Construct and describe the parts of DNA and RNA.
- - Differentiate and balance problems for osmosis, Diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport.
- - Sequence and explain the stages of Mitosis.
- - Describe the importance of mitosis.
- - Sequence and explain the stages of meiosis.
- - Describe the importance of meiosis.
- - Describe and recognize the types of chromosomal mutations such as insertion, inversion, deletion, duplication and nondisjunction.
- - Recognize and problem solve gene mutations such as insertion, deletion, and substitution.
- - Properly pair complementary base pairs in DNA and RNA.
- - Identify the mechanisms of evolution: Natural Selection, non random mating, mutations, gene flow and genetic drift.
- - Understand how populations are studied and sampled with various sampling techniques like sector sampling and Mark and Recapture technique.
- - Analyze and describe evidence of evolution: fossil record, DNA sequences, Cladograms, embryology, homologous features, analogous features, and vestigial structures.
- - Compare and contrast Biomes with Climatograms.
- - Sequence and Describe the steps of Biogeochemical Cycles including the water cycle, nitrogen cycle, carbon cycle, oxygen cycle, and phosphorus cycle.
- - Understand the order of classification levels: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, species.
- - Understand binomial nomenclature.
- - Begin to describe key characteristics that help to classify living organisms.
We stay geared towards the standards here in my class. We do talk about how some topics are estimated or debated but we do not dive deeper into those discussions
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Honeoye options include traditional worksheets, quizlet vocab review, and quizizz practice questions each week. Additional options include videos ( such as Amoeba sisters) and worksheets, simulations and other gamesAssessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Each week they have c practice quizzes. At week 9 is the midterm for weeks 1 through 9 At week 18 they are sent the final for weeks 10-18 These assessments are done after class via quizizz or pdf optionCertificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: Anything turned into me at anytime will be graded and returned in the teacher tab. I send weekly participation/effort grades I am that they complete the midterm and final for w certificate in the class ( unless requested by parent to make a certificate without these). I grade as a percentage. I can also make a certificate of completion based on weekly attendance and effort while in attended classes
Handouts and/or resources will be provided weekly.
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Please look over the description and see if the class aligns with your local standards.. We do touch on mechanisms and evidence of evolution per state standards. My curriculum is based on my local standards which are modeled from NSTA.
Joined August, 2018
4.9
619reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Muskingum University
Hello! My name is Abbie Butler. Take a look around and feel free to message me with questions or requests. Note: I'll be away on maternity leave from December 21, 2024- January 26, 2025. During this time I won't be holding any live lesson but...
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$17
weekly or $306 for 18 classes1x per week, 18 weeks
55 min
Completed by 289 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
