This is a semester-long course that will cover topics typically covered in the second semester of high school biology.

Week 1: Review concepts from Biology I, Ecology
Week 2&3: Evolution, change through time
Week 4&5: Classification, kingdoms, phyla
Week 6: Viruses, Monerans 
Week 7: Review
Week 8: Protista, fungi
Week 9: Plants, vascular, non-vascular
Week 10&11: Animal Kingdom, invertebrates, vertebrates
Week 12: Review

We will cover each topic, and work together to understand the concepts.  I will incorporate the practice into the lesson.  I do not like to give homework. The first portion of each class will consist of a review, a lecture, and then more reviews.  My goal is with reviewing a little each week and practical practice, the students will retain the information without too much outside homework.  This class will have an assessment about halfway through and at the end of the class.  This is for the student so they can see what they should focus on outside of class. The assessments will be done in class, and include material taught up to that point.  I do not give out letter grades.  Again, these assessments are so the parent and student know what areas to continue to focus on.  


Classes will mainly consist of lecture material and activities.  Students will be able to work independently or with others.  I like to try and keep the class self-contained.  If we are unable to finish an activity, it may be assigned for homework. There are some topics such as balancing equations that may require some outside work.   I will contact the parents if I feel the student needs extra help with any of the material.  I am available for office hours for any student who may need one-on-one tutoring. When applicable I will use videos to demonstrate labs.  

A book is not required, but may be beneficial to the student.  Textbooks can be expensive so I would advise looking for an older edition or a free online edition.  It just needs to cover the topics listed in this course.  If you have questions about a book you want to buy, please message me.  I would be more than happy to help you.