Middle School Life Science: Full Year Great Homeschooling Option
What's included
70 live meetings
52 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Additional time allowed to complete engineering and research projects.Assessment
Teacher will communicate with students and parents regularly regarding learner progress.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
In this ongoing course which meets two times a week, students will explore the full middle school life science curriculum throughout the school year, applying concepts through scientific inquiry, research, and real-life examples. My goal is to make science engaging and fun as we investigate key life science principles, helping your learner build confidence in the material. Expect a dynamic learning experience with pictures, videos, stories, projects, and more! In the fall, explore cell biology, including cell theory, types of cells, membrane function, and homeostasis. Engage in labs and projects like cell transport and design. Dive into genetics, covering DNA, protein synthesis, Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, and conduct DNA labs and modeling projects. Study microorganisms, focusing on viruses and bacteria. Learn about cell division through mitosis and meiosis, with labs and projects on these processes. In the spring, investigate photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and their stages through hands-on labs. Study ecology, including organism interactions, food chains, and human environmental impact, culminating in a project and presentations. Finally, delve into human anatomy, exploring all major body systems with projects and presentations to reinforce learning.
Learning Goals
Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.
Use a model to illustrate the role of cellular division and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)70 Lessons
over 35 WeeksLesson 1:
Cell theory and Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic cells
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Plant vs. animal cells
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Cell membrane and cell transport
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Cell transport
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.nextgenscience.org/sites/default/files/HS%20LS%20topics%20combined%206.13.13.pdf
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Science
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello learners and parents!
I am a certified teacher in both New Jersey and Texas, with endorsements in Life Sciences (grades 6-12) and General Education (grades K-12). I have experience teaching biology, environmental science, biotechnology, and environmental science to middle and high school students. I hold a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education with a focus on Life Sciences, and I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience from Drew University.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$38
weekly or $1,300 for 70 classes2x per week, 35 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
4-12 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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