This course will help students discover the role cellular reproduction plays in genetic variation/diversity.  This course is filled with engaging, hands-on learning and will help prepare students for Biology in high school.  

All lessons are taught through recorded lessons.  This course will include presentations, guided notes, videos, reading, writing, graphic organizers, foldables, labs, and demonstrations.  I'm a firm believer in creating engaging learning experiences.  


Meeting 1:  Cellular Reproduction (Asexual & Sexual Reproduction)
Meeting 2:  Cell Reproduction:  Mitosis
Meeting 3:  Cell Reproduction:   Meiosis (Students will Create a Cellular Reproduction Foldable)
Meeting 4:  Introduction to Genetics (Mendel's Pea Plants) & Structure of DNA . (Build DNA Lab)
Meeting 5:  Genotype, Phenotype & Punnett Square 
Meeting 6:  Pedigree Charts & Traits Lab
Meeting 7:  Genetic Disorders & Mutations

A flex course allows learners to cover material during a time that is convenient for them each week.  Students are encouraged to check in with the teacher weekly via the Outschool classroom, which will allow for more engagement between the teacher and learner.  After weekly lessons, students can collaborate with their peers by replying to the announcements and lesson postings in the Outschool classroom.

Participation will include an introduction post, discussion posts, assignments, and projects in the Classroom. This allows students to process what they are learning by collaborating with peers and the teacher.  Participation in assignments allows students to practice and reinforce learning.  This also provides opportunities for the teacher to gauge student learning and provide interventions if necessary.  Private messages or classroom comments are usually responded to within 24 hours with the exception of weekends.  


***My courses are not graded unless requested.  If grades are needed, please let me know upon enrollment.  Thank you.****