Clase semestral de ciencias de la vida

This twelve-week semester class will meet twice per week. It will consist of PowerPoint presentations and will plenty of time for students to interject questions or comments whenever learners like. We will have stimulating discussions and in-class activities such as Nearpod interactive lessons.  
As a teacher, I do incorporate the usage of Latin roots during or course of study of biology and the life sciences. I do take time to engage with each student to learn the student’s individual personality. In my opinion, information is better retained in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. So, I strive to have a lively class. 

This semester class will address various topics in life science according to the following tentative schedule:

Class# 1: Photosynthesis 
This class starts with this important concept because it is essential in maintaining biological systems on our Earth. We will take an in-depth look at photosynthesis and its impact in our world.                                                                                   
Class #2: Taxonomy
We will learn the classification of organisms.
Class#3: Taxonomy
We will learn the hierarchy of groups according to kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.
Class #4-Cardiac/Heart Anatomy and Physiology
We will study the normal heart anatomy and function of the heart. I will trace a drop of blood through the heart.
Class #5-Pulmonary/Lung Anatomy and Physiology
In this week, we will learn the normal anatomy and physiology of the lungs.
Class #6-Pulmonary/Lung Pathophysiology
In this week's class we will participate in an interactive Nearpod lesson and also discuss diseases associated with the lung. 
Class #7-Ear
 In this class, we will study the anatomy of the ear.
Class #8-Ear
In this class, we will discuss the bones of the ear
Class #9-Ear
In this class, we will learn the bones of the ear. 
Class #10-Ear
In this class we will study, careers associated with the ear and vision.
Class #11-Integument System
We learn the anatomy and physiology of the integument system.
Class #12- The Skin
 We will learn diseases associated with the skin.
Class #13 Kahoot game
We will participate in a fun Kahoot game that will help students review the material and learn from each other. 
Class #14-Antonie van Leewenhoek
We will study the life and discoveries van Leewenhoek, a dutch scientist, is known as the father of microbiology. 
Class #15- Histology
We will study microscopic structures the were first discovered with the use of the microscope. Also, we will study the microanatomy of common diseases. 
Class #16- Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson is notable scientist who was influential in spotlighting the role of pollution has on our environmental waters. 
Class #17- Climate Change and the Greenhouse effect
In this class, we will learn the results of climate change on our world and we will also learn the scientific definition of the Greenhouse effect. 
Class #18 Great Barrier Reef 
In this class, we will learn the Great Barrier reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. The survival of the Great Barrier is being threatened by pollution and climate change.
Class #19 Eye
In this class, we will study the anatomy and physiology of the eye.
Class #20-Eye
In this class, we will study how vision is rated. Also, we will look at corrective lenses and procedures. 
Class #21 Eye.
In this class, we will discover careers associated with the eye and vision
Class #22 Eye. 
In this class, we will discover the diseases of the eye
Class #23 Kahoot
We will participate in a fun Kahoot game that will help students review the material and learn from each other. 
Class #24 Evolutionary Biology
 This week we will study the subfield of biology that incorporates evolutionary concepts such as natural selection and the explanations of those laws governing extinction and adaptation.

This schedule is subject to change due to classroom dynamics but all material described will be addressed.