Curso acelerado de biología en modalidad presencial

Are you interested in learning about the world around you? Do you ever wonder how scientists study the world and understand its' beauty?  This 18 meeting course will provide you the foundation of High School Biology concepts.  We will explore important scientists who laid the groundwork for the progression of science today.  Be ready to learn the important techniques,  methods, and principles of understanding the world around you.  We will look into four major units of study: cells, genetics, evolution, and ecology.  I will teach you the terminology, application to scenarios, real world data analysis, problem-solving, and understanding interrelatedness of concepts.  This class will cover the main areas of study that I typically teach in a traditional class setting.  This class does require you to complete activities or worksheets outside of class, which ranges from 15-60 minutes.  

I will use a few different methods to teach you.  First, we will be viewing concepts via powerpoint presentation.  Then we will practice vocabulary via Quizlet and Quizizz.  Next,  we will apply our knowledge with problem-solving using worksheets, online annotation, games.  Finally, we will review via discussion, video, and data analysis.  I will provide you with the resources for the week of class.  Materials vary per week.  The week of class you will receive materials ranging from guided notes, a copy of the vocabulary, worksheets, and a hyperdoc page with website links.   Additional resources will be available to further practice outside of class.  We will interact directly on the Outschool Classroom and use other resources as supplementary tools. 

The objective of this class is to cover the majority of the year of Biology concepts that you would typically encounter in a High School Biology setting.  This class does not include lab work.  I do offer a separate course for Biology labs.  

Note:  This class is rigorous and will cover a lot in 9 weeks.  Attentiveness and effort will be expected to succeed and master the vocabulary.  


Lesson 1. Scientific Thinking
*Learn the scientific method
*Modes of analyzing data
*Components of life 
*Chemistry and composition 
*Organization of life
* Lab Report writing 
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Lesson 2 . Name that Cell,  Cellular Levels of Organization
*Learn to identify various cells
*Cell membrane composition and importance 
*Organelles and functions 
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Lesson 3. DNA, Transcription and Translation.  
*What is DNA?
*The roles of the 3 types of RNA 
*Semi Conservative Replication
*Transcription 
*Translation
*Reading a codon chart
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Lesson 4. Protein synthesis
*DNA
*RNA
*Transcription 
*Translation 
*codon chart
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Lesson 5 specialized cells
* red blood cells
"Blood typing
*proteins in the body 
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Lesson 6. Osmosis and Diffusion
*Reinforce cell membrane content 
*Discuss modes of transport
*Make a graphic foldable 
*Osmosis 
*Diffusion 
*Active and passive transport 
*Model using food coloring and water 

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Lesson 7. Osmosis and Diffusion
* Practice problems on standardized exams 
*Continue discussing the composition of the cell membrane 
*Examine blood cells 
*Pressure- Turgid/ Placid/ Cytolysis/ Plasmolysis 
*Examine plant cells
*Concentration gradients 
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Lesson 8. Mitosis
* Learn the purpose of mitosis 
* Learn and Identify the stages and important events in each stage
* Analyze the results of mitosis
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Lesson 9. Meiosis
*Learn the purpose of meiosis 
*Learn about Spermatogensis and Oogenesis 
*Learn the stages and divisions of meiosis 
* Discuss and analyze the results of meiosis 
* Analyze images  
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Lesson 10 Genetics Introduction
*Introduction to important revolutions in the Genetic field 
*Discuss key terms in Genetics 
*Discuss the purpose and advancements in Genetics 

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Lesson 11 Genetics: Probability and Problem solving
* What is probability? 
* Calculate probability
*Application of terminology to understand and decipher problems
*Hardy Weinberg Equation
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Lesson 12 Genetics Modeling Punnett Squares.
* Introduction to punnett squares 
*Setting up a square 
*Learn to solve a square 
* Apply probability principles 
* Types of punnett squares and characteristics 
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Lesson 13. Evolution  and Speciation
*What is Evolution? 
*Mechanisms of Evolution
*What is Speciation?
*Charles Darwin 
*The student is able to evaluate evidence provided by data to qualitatively and quantitatively investigate the role of natural selection in evolution.
*The student will be able to evaluate data-based evidence that describes evolutionary 
 changes in the genetic makeup of a population over time.
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Lesson 14 Evolution: Carrying Capacity and Population Size
*Dispersal patterns
*Anaylze data to calculate frequency and change
*Carrying Capacity 
*Logistic Growth models 
*Exponential Growth models 
*Birth and Death rate calculation
*Immigration and emigration 
*Changes in populations  

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Lesson 15  Evolution: Natural Selection and Evidence of Evolution.
* What is Natural Selection?
* Identify the evidences of evolution 
* Learn to analyze fossil records 
* Learn to analyze 
* View analogous structures 
*Discuss and analyze vestigial organs and Divergent structures 
*Students will analyze the main categories 
of evidence used to support the Evolutionary Theory: fossils, direct observations, molecular, biogeography and anatomical evidence. Suggested activities


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Lesson 16:  Ecology: Introduction and Biomes
*What is Ecology?
* Name and identify the characteristics of Earth's Biomes
*Analyze biotic and abiotic factors 
*Learn to read and analyze Climatograms 
* Discuss living organism interactions: predator, prey, commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism 
*Succession :Primary and Secondary 
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Lesson 17 Ecology:  Pollution
*Food webs and Food Chains 
* Effects on the environment 
*Human impacts on the environment 
*Pollution types 
*Preventive initiatives 
*Review Ecology concepts
*Standardize Practice 

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Lesson 18. Plant Anatomy and Energy  
*Learn the anatomy of the plant
* Types of plants: angiosperm and gymnosperm plants
*Photosynthesis and Respiration 
*Energy transfer 
*Ecological pyramids and importance of plants