Visual Biology: Draw Your Way Through the Study of Life
Benjamin Corey's Creative Curriculum Coop
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Jump in at any time to this 24 week cycle exploring biology through discussing and drawing sketch note summaries of recent scientific research, including cell structure, physiology, genetics, biotechnology, evolution, and ecology.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Dive into the captivating realm of biology, where the intricacies of living systems unfold. In this ongoing weekly class, middle and high school learners are invited to embark on an exciting journey that combines their creativity and collaboration skills with the exploration of recent research in biology. Through the engaging practice of sketchnoting, a visual learning technique, students will develop creative infographics that summarize the latest scientific discoveries. No prior artistic...
I have a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from Oglethorpe University and and a Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Science Education from Georgia State University. I have been teaching sciences to inclusion classes for 16 years to grades 7-12, and have certifications from the states of Georgia and California. I am deeply knowledgeable on the structure of the Next Generation Science Standards and best practices of science instruction.
Homework Offered
Each week's discussion is accompanied by a learning module administered through Nearpod.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each week's discussion is accompanied by a learning module administered through Nearpod. In addition to relevant videos and activities, the module has a self-graded quiz for learners that would like feedback on their progressGrades Offered
Grades can be provided upon learner request, provided the learner has completed relevant Nearpod quizzes
1 file available upon enrollmentDigital drawing app such as Procreate or Sketchbook, or any other preferred drawing and sketching tools
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
All classes are based on the accepted consensus of the secular scientific community, and may include discussions of evolution by natural selection, the cellular and hormonal mechanics of sexual and asexual reproduction, and other aspects of studying living systems. For some topics, research will be drawn from vetted science news sources. Learners will have no need to navigate to these news sites themselves. Procreate and Sketchbook are digital drawing apps that can be downloaded for use on a tablet and are only for personal use for the learner. They do not require user accounts, and are not required for the class.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(4,469)
We are the Creative Curriculum Coop, a group of educators passionate about making learning exciting and engaging. Our classes explore dynamic ecosystems, investigate lost civilizations, and build mythologies. We believe that the world is full of...
Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 788 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
3-14 learners per class
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