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Summer High School Biology Prep Course (Self Paced)
Taylor Rhoads, Certified Science Teacher
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(20)
In this 6-week self paced course, students will gain background knowledge about key concepts in high school Biology. Prepare your learner for the upcoming school year with this flexible course!
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Beginner Level
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Do you have a learner taking high school Biology for the 2024-2025 school year? This course is designed to prepare students for their high school Biology classes by helping them build background knowledge about key concepts in life science. Here's a little information about how the class is structured: This is a self paced course, which means there are no live meetings. Class sessions are pre-recorded, which allows students to watch them whenever they want during the duration of the six...
12 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1DNA ReplicationLearning goal: Students will be able to describe the structure of a DNA molecule.Lesson 2Protein SynthesisLearning goal: Students will be able to describe the steps of protein synthesis and explain how the structure of DNA impacts the structure of proteins.Week 2Lesson 3Levels of OrganizationLesson 4HomeostasisWeek 3Lesson 5PhotosynthesisLesson 6Cellular RespirationWeek 4Lesson 7The Carbon CycleLesson 8Introduction to EcosystemsWeek 5Lesson 9Biomass & Trophic LevelsLesson 10Population EcologyWeek 6Lesson 11Mitosis & DifferentiationLesson 12Meiosis & Genetic Variation
I received my B.S. in Agricultural Education in 2017. In 2021, I received my M.S. in Instructional Technology. I have six years of experience teaching science in California public schools. I started teaching on Outschool in June 2023.
Homework Offered
This course is designed to cover two lessons a week. Homework will be assigned using Google Slides and/or Google Forms. Homework is optional, but can help students develop a greater understanding of the concepts covered in the lesson videos. Students can submit assignments for teacher feedback prior to the end of the course.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
For each lesson, I will share a set of guided note sheets with students. My guided note sheets correspond with the weekly lecture video(s), and can help students stay organized.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will need to create a free Edpuzzle account for this course.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(20)
Hi there! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a certified science teacher with six years of experience teaching students grades K-12 in a public school setting. I received my B.S. in Agricultural Education and went on to receive my M.S. in...
Self-Paced Class
$17
weekly or $100 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Ages: 13-16
