Life Science (Biology) for Middle Schoolers: Complete Course
What's included
20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. 1-2 per weekAssignments
1-2 per weekProjects
1-2 per weekAssessment
7 or more throughout the classLetter Grade
includedProgress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
🌱 Middle School Life Science: Self-Paced Online Course 🌟 In this class, we cover the entire Middle School Life Science curriculum, fully aligned with educational standards, through highly interactive, self-paced lectures. Students will be encouraged to think like scientists, fostering their curiosity and critical thinking skills. What Students Will Do Each Week: Watch a Recorded Lesson 🎥 Start the week by watching an engaging, pre-recorded video lesson led by the instructor. These lessons are designed to introduce new concepts with 3D visuals, real-world examples, and interactive questions to encourage curiosity and understanding. These lessons will be paired to note taking templates that will build independence and academic success. Complete Practice Exercises 📝 Apply what they have learned through guided practice exercises. These might include solving problems, labeling diagrams, or answering comprehension questions to reinforce key concepts and build skills. Create a Project or Participate in an Experiment 🧪 Engage in a hands-on activity, such as a virtual experiment, simulation, or creative project. For example, students might create a food web, conduct a genetics simulation, or design an infographic on a human body system. Take a Quiz ✅ Test their knowledge with an optional weekly quiz. This helps students assess their understanding of the material and provides immediate feedback on their progress. Participate in a Discussion 💬 Join a virtual discussion forum with fellow students to share ideas, reflect on the week’s lessons, and collaborate on problem-solving tasks. Prompts will encourage students to think critically and apply the concepts to real-world scenarios. Students will receive personalized weekly feedback in the form of: 📹 Weekly recorded video feedback from the instructor addresses each student’s progress and areas for improvement. ✍️ Written messages provide additional insights and encouragement to help students stay on track and motivated. This course is perfect for learners who want a flexible, in-depth approach to mastering life science while receiving personalized guidance, progress tracking, and optional grades.
Learning Goals
Understand and Apply Life Science Concepts
Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of key life science topics, including cell biology, genetics, ecosystems, and human body systems, and will apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Develop Critical Thinking and Scientific Skills
Students will enhance their critical thinking by analyzing data, conducting virtual experiments, and solving problems collaboratively, fostering the ability to think like scientists.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)20 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Ecosystems
From Ecosystems to Biomes: Ecological Equilibrium
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Trophic Relationships
Food Webs
5 assignments
Lesson 3:
The Cell as a Unit of Life
Organelles
Lesson 4:
Cell Division and Transport
Mitosis, Meiosis...
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Foreign Language from Universidad Nacional de Rosario
Doctoral Degree in Foreign Language from Florida International University
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from Auburn University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidad Nacional de Rosario
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Florida International University
Certified k-12 educators with a B.A. in Biology.
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Self-Paced Course
$15
weekly or $300 for all content20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 11-15