Summer Review & Jumpstart - High School Biology
This 6-week summer course (๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ/๐ฐ๐๐๐ค = ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ) is designed to help students step ahead their knowledge of high school biology in anticipation of the upcoming school year's high school biology curriculum.
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
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.Letter Grade
The learners have to complete all assignments to get a grade for this class.Class Experience
Beginner Level
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Learning Goals
Understand Cell Structure and Function: Students will learn the basic structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and how each structure contributes to the cell's functions.
Explore Genetics and Inheritance: Students will learn the principles of genetics, including Mendelian inheritance, DNA structure, and how traits are passed from one generation to the next.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)12 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
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.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Water Chemistry
We will discuss emergent properties of water, including cohesion, adhesion, solubility, and pH
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Cell Structures and Cell Theory 1
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.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Cell Structures and Cell Theory 2
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.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Optional Textbook: Biology: California Edition by Kenneth R. Miller (Author), Joseph S. Levine (Author) ISBN-10: 0132013525 https://www.amazon.com/Biology-California-Kenneth-R-Miller/dp/0132013525/ref=sr
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Optional Textbook:
Biology: California Edition
by Kenneth R. Miller (Author), Joseph S. Levine (Author)
ISBN-10: 0132013525
https://www.amazon.com/Biology-California-Kenneth-R-Miller/dp/0132013525/ref=sr
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
I have received a bachelor's degree in microbiology (2014) and a PhD degree in molecular immunology (2021) at University of Wisconsin-Madison. I also worked at Yale University as a postdoctoral associate for a year (2022).
I have also served as a teaching assistant and lecturer in introductory biology and advanced biochemistry lecture. I have also tutored high school and AP biology for 10 years.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$36
weekly2x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 63 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-18 learners per class