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Let's Study Life! an Introduction to Biology Self-Paced
Hilaire Baxley, M.A.
Rising Star
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(291)
In this semester class, students will learn the basics of biology including cell biology, genetics, and ecology.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this semester long, flexible schedule class, students will explore the amazing field of biology. This class does not have any live meetings. However, there will be ample opportunity to interact with their teacher and classmates through videos, labs, and class discussions. Each week students will complete a project, lab, or Flipgrid to share with their peers. Students are expected to comment on each others video responses on Flipgrid. For the labs, students will share their lab report with...
15 lessons//15 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Scientific Method and ProcessStudents will learn the steps of the scientific method. Students will complete a lab to apply the scientific method.Week 2Lesson 2Definition of Living, Classification Systems, Dichotomous KeysStudents will understand what makes something "living". Students will be able to classify organisms using a dichotomous key.Week 3Lesson 3Levels of Organization, Body Systems OverviewStudents will understand the levels of organization. Students will learn about various body systems.Week 4Lesson 4Bacteria, Viruses, Diseases, Immune SystemStudents will learn about ways diseases are spread and how our bodies combat the diseases.Week 5Lesson 5Review LessonWeek 6Lesson 6Cell History, Overview of the OrganellesStudents will learn all about the cell and the function of organelles.Week 7Lesson 7DNA Structure and Replication, Protein SynthesisStudents will learn about the structure of DNA and how DNA is replicated in cells.Week 8Lesson 8Cell Division, Mitosis, MeiosisStudents will learn the process of cell division in mitosis and meiosis.Week 9Lesson 9Genetics Introduction, Punnett SquaresStudents will learn basic genetics and how to solve Punnett Square problems.Week 10Lesson 10Sex-linked Traits and Genetic DisordersStudents will be able to solve Punnett Square problems with traits that are sex-linked. Students will research and present a genetic disorder.Week 11Lesson 11Review Week, Blood Types Mini LessonStudents will learn about the different blood types and how blood type is inherited. Students will review other concepts at teacher discretion.Week 12Lesson 12Ecosystems and Animal InteractionsStudents will learn the different interactions in ecosystems. Students will analyze the different types of symbiosis.Week 13Lesson 13Adaptations and Natural SelectionStudents will learn about animal adaptations and how they lead to natural selection.Week 14Lesson 14The Nervous SystemStudents will learn about the nervous system.Week 15Lesson 15Review Week and FinalStudents will review material at teacher discretion and complete the final assessment.
I have always had a great interest in science, especially biology. I have a biology degree from UNC Chapel Hill, and I have taught it at the high school level for two years. I have also tutored this subject for many more years.
Homework Offered
Students will have a variety of work to do throughout the week including projects, worksheets, assessments, and creating notecards. They will receive written feedback on their work. Grades are available upon request.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed with a variety of projects and lab reports. There will also be five assessments.Grades Offered
Rising Star
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(291)
Hello! My name is Hilaire, and I am a High School Chemistry teacher. Well, by title only. I have been teaching for 9 years and have taught a variety of subjects: Spanish, Biology, ESL, Chemistry, Physical Science, and Math. I also have tutored a...
Self-Paced Class
$14
weekly or $200 for all content15 pre-recorded lessons
15 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 7 learners
Ages: 12-16
