Honors High School Biology
What's included
28 live meetings
25 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework will include reading to prepare for the class as well as thoughtful questions to help students review, process and master the material. Homework will be assigned weekly and I will provide detailed comments to help students deepen their understanding of the weekly material. At home labs will also be assigned and optional. All homework will be carefully reviewed and feedback will be provided.Assessment
includedClass Experience
In this academic class we will cover the first semester of honors level high school Biology. Classes will be lecture style with a strong emphasis on student discussions and questions. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and relate the material covered to the world around them. Students will be encouraged to read the material before coming to class. This will allow for a deeper level of discussion during class and for students to ask more in-depth questions. I encourage lively discussions and fun while maintaining a high level of understanding. My teaching style is mastery through understanding, not memorization; I strive for my students to understand the material, even more difficult concepts, at mastery level without rote memorization. This understanding comes from building the learner's biologic vocabulary and understanding each week. As we build on concepts, we build a deeper understanding of the material. I also try and relate all the material to the every day world that the learners live in, after all Biology is the study of their living world! This is an honors level class and combined with Part 2 (to be offered in January 2025) will cover all material offered in a tenth grade honors level school biology class. At home labs and assignments will enrich learners understanding of the material. This class will prepare learners for future high level science classes, AP Biology, and can be used as a backbone for AP Biology exam study. Topics covered (also see Syllabus) Chemistry of Life Biomolecules Cell structure and organelles Membrane Transport Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration Mitosis Mendel Meiosis DNA RNA Transcription/Translation Gene Regulation DNA Technology
Learning Goals
In this course students will gain an in-depth understanding of Honors Biology and how the living world operates. Students will become proficient in concepts covered in an academically challenging high school biology course.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)28 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Biology
Themes and trends in biology will be discussed.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Chemistry of Life
In this class the structure of atoms will be introduced and we will learn about covalent and ionic bonds.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chemistry of Life Part 2
In this class we will discuss the unique chemistry of water.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Biomolecules
The structure and function of the four biomolecules will be introduced.
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Optional labs will be posted in the Classroom. Materials will be household items and posted a full week prior to the lab.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Miller and Levine High School Biology, available used for under $20.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$32
weekly or $448 for 28 classes2x per week, 14 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class