Let's Get Ready: Biology Olympiad Early Starters Course 2x/Week
In this ongoing Biology course, learners are supported to prepare for the Biology Olympiad from an early age. Come and join us as we prepare together, having fun along the way, and learning lots! ESL Friendly.
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1 hrs 10 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing Biology course, learners are supported to prepare for the Biology Olympiad from an early age. Come and join us as we prepare together, having fun along the way, and learning lots! ESL Friendly. What will we learn? Week of 23/9/24 - The Chemical Context of Life - Chemical Elements, Compounds and Toxicity - The Chemical Context of Life - Element's Properties and the Structure of its Atoms Week of 30/9/24 - The Chemical Context of Life - The Formation and Function of Molecules and Ionic Compounds - Water and Life - Polar Covalent Bonds in Water Molecules Result in Hydrogen Bonding Week of 7/10/24 - Water and Life - Four Emergent Properties of Water Contribute to Earth's Suitability for Life - Water and Life - Acidic and Basic Conditions Affect Living Organisms Week of 14/10/24 - Organic chemistry is key to the origin of life - Carbon atoms can form diverse molecules by bonding to four other atoms Week of 21/10/24 - Chemical groups are key to molecular function - Macromolecules are polymers, built from monomers Week of 28/10/24 - Carbohydrates - Lipids Week of 4/11/24 - Proteins - Nucleic acids store Week of 11/11/24 - Genomics and proteomics - An organismβs metabolism transforms matter and energy, subject to the laws of thermodynamics Week of 18/11/24 - The free-energy change of a reaction - ATP powers cellular work by coupling exergonic reactions to endergonic reactions Week of 25/11/24 Enzymes speed up metabolic reactions by lowering energy barriers Regulation of enzyme activity helps control metabolism Week of 2/12/24 Biologists use microscopes and biochemistry to study cells Eukaryotic cells Week of 9/12/24 Eukaryotic cellβs genetic instructions The endomembrane system Further classes will be added. What prior learning is required? Please note, this is a highly academic course with the aim of preparing learners for the Biology Olympiad. This is our course for learners aged 14-18 years and will not include work on vocabulary and the linguistic skills needed to access the course.
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8 teachers have teaching certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
District of Columbia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
8 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Master's Degree in Education from Charles Sturt University
Master's Degree in Education from University of the People
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from Zaporizhzhia National University
Master's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of The Rockies
Master's Degree in Education from Bath Spa University
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from U.S. Seminary
Master's Degree in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from University of Melbourne
22 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree from Cardiff University
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Portland Bible College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rhodes University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oregon State University
Bachelor's Degree in History from Oregon State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Plymouth University
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from University of the Free State
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of South Africa
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ashford University
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from UniversitΓ© de Moncton
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from West Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from RMIT University
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Nyack College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from State University of New York College at Brockport
Bachelor's Degree from Millersville University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from University of Lincoln
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Vancouver Island University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from University of Ottawa
Bachelor's Degree from Griffith University
2 teachers have an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ashford University
Associate's Degree in Business/Commerce from Ashford University
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly ($15 per class)2x per week
35 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-15 learners per class
