Middle School Life Science Full Curriculum (16 Week Self-Paced Course)
What's included
16 pre-recorded lessons
16 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned weekly, consisting of a variety of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answers, essays, and problem-solving exercises. The assignments will be posted every Friday, and students will have the weekend to complete them. Grading will be available upon request, ensuring students receive timely feedback and support for their learning progress. In terms of class engagement, I will engage with students at least once a week for homework/questions that you may have from the class.Letter Grade
Homework will be assigned weekly, consisting of a variety of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answers, essays, and problem-solving exercises. The assignments will be posted every Friday, and students will have the weekend to complete them. Grading will be available upon request, ensuring students receive timely feedback and support for their learning progress. In terms of class engagement, I will engage with students at least once a week for homework/questions that you may have from the class.Grading
Homework: 200 points Lab exercises: 100 points Final Exam: 60 points 2 Lecture Essays: 40 points ---------------------- Total available: 500 points Grading Scale: A: 89.5-100% B: 80-89.4% C: 70-79.4% D: 60-69.4% F: 50-59.4%Class Experience
Beginner Level
⭐⭐ New to Outschool learners, use code to receive 20 dollars (20$) off your first class on Outschool. This is in my profile :) ⭐⭐ Welcome to my middle school school biology class! This course begins with a consideration of the living condition and discussion of the unique properties of living organisms that set life apart from the non-living. It continues with molecular and cellular biology, from which it moves logically into reproduction and genetics. A high level of understanding in problem solving and the scientific methods is necessary for success in this course. This middle school biology course is designed to give students a detailed understanding of the concepts that lead to success in other advanced courses, such as high school biology. It covers cell biology, cell structure and cell function, biochemistry of macromolecules, genetics, evolution and ecology. Prior understanding of the subject is not required; all that is required is an open mind and an interest in the information provided. Therefore, the topics will not cycle back to the beginning or if new topics will be introduced in upcoming weeks; the meetings will not build on knowledge, skills, or assignments from previous weeks. The class will be powerpoint-based lectures with some discussion questions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)6 Units
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksUnit 1: Introduction to Science
Lesson 1:
Introduction to science
Understanding key components of the scientific method, including observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and data analysis. Emphasizing the practical application of the scientific method through hands-on experiments.
Unit 2: Basic Chemistry & Biochemistry
Lesson 2:
Basic Chemistry
Exploring the fundamental concepts of atomic structure and the periodic table. Discussing elements and compounds, their properties, and the role of chemical bonds in biological systems. Introducing the chemical foundations of life, including the properties of water and the importance of organic molecules.
Lesson 3:
Biochemistry and Macromolecules
Examining the major classes of biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Investigating the structure and function of these biomolecules in living organisms.
Relating the role of biomolecules to energy storage, cell structure, and genetic information.
How enzymes function in the cellular system
Unit 3: Cellular Biology
Lesson 4:
Cell Structures and Cell Theory
Introducing the concept of the cell and its role as the basic unit of life.
Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures and discussing their significance.
Highlighting the historical development of the cell theory.
Delving into the various organelles within eukaryotic cells, including the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and more.
Exploring the diversity of cell types and their specific adaptations for various functions.
Discussing the interplay of organelles within a cell.
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External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Molecular Biology from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of Wisconsin - Madison
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⭐ Please feel free to reach out for inquiring new classes (ANY topics related to biological sciences), new time slots
⭐Grades: Grades are available upon request for all of my classes - please contact me regarding this
⭐If you miss the class, you can access all lecture recordings from the Outschool main page within a day.
Hello everyone! I am from South Korea. I am Dr. Lee and have a PhD in immunology from University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also worked at Yale University for two years, where I examined the role of immune cells in the process of aging. I have extensive scientific teaching experience in high school and college settings. I have developed and taught various introductory biology courses in tutoring and in a classroom setting. I have also taught Korean in various settings in high school and college level.
In my class, I will utilize various teaching methods that will help the students to learn biology, including cam-doc, PowerPoints, and worksheet. The students will also reinforce their knowledge by writing down the notes, which is an important aspect of future career. During the course, it is my goal to foster critical thinking, stimulate intellectual growth, enhance engagement and participation, and inspire students to reach their full potential. For me, teaching is another form of learning; my interactions with students ignite a continuous urge to learn more, trigger new ideas and engender strength to move forward.
I will also incorporate diversity of student backgrounds, strengths, weaknesses and problem solving skills to customize my teaching style. Students needed to identify the experimental goals and organize fundamental biological concepts and my role as a teacher is to effectively guide students to a complete understanding of the subject.
I am also available for additional sections (requested by learners) and individual tutoring. Please drop me a message to schedule additional sections if you would like to schedule other time-
Class policy:
⭐ If nobody shows up in the classroom within 10 minutes after the start time of the class, the teacher will cancel the class for that day, and there won't be any makeup classes.
⭐ The teacher will provide grades to those who request them. However, to receive a grade, students must complete all optional quizzes, homework, and labs.
⭐ All students must show respect towards the teacher and their peers throughout the class.
⭐ Students are not required to use their video camera during class, but they must turn it on when they join the class every day. It's recommended to use a microphone instead of typing in the chat for better learning experience.
⭐ The teacher will only arrange makeup classes if they are unable to attend the class. There won't be any makeup classes if a student misses the class. However, students can view the recorded class if at least one other student was present in the class.
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Self-Paced Class
$14
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Ages: 11-14