BIOLOGY & ADVANCED BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY  

Summary: 

This high school biology course is designed to be your high school student’s first science course. As a college-prep high school biology course, this class will prepare them for college-level courses and give them an understanding of the basic biological world that surrounds them each day of their lives. Providing a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology, this course covers the vocabulary of biology so that students are properly prepared to have scientific discussions, strong background in the scientific method so that students are trained for laboratory sciences in other high school science courses, as well as university studies. The course includes labs that cover experimentation, field studies, microscopy, and dissection. Most of these labs will be in class, but a few may be sent home. This course covers an introduction to classification, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, and the distinctive biological characteristics of large classes of organisms. The textbook is the only required material. Testing will be provided.

Course Materials: Berean Builders' Discovering Design with Biology

Safety goggles will be needed for this class.

Category: High School Science Credit

Prerequisites: None

Target Level: 9th-12th Grade

Schedule:

Tuesday  1:30 - 3:00 PM  (24 weeks)

September 12 - December 5, 2023

January 9 - April 2, 2024

Thanksgiving Break November 20 - 24, 2023

Spring Break March 18 - 22, 2024

Tuition…

 $375 (includes lab material fees)

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ADVANCED BIOLOGY

This class is an excellent choice if your upper-class high school student needs another lab science or is just very interested in learning about the human body. This class will cover the anatomy and physiology of all the systems of the human body with some fun labs and an optional field trip at the end of the year. There will be at least three dissections, including a fetal pig. We will also explore diseases to a limited degree through three case studies. This class will also be helpful in preparing your student for college, as the requirements will be modeled after the rigor of a college level class with enough grace to help students adjust. Come prepared to learn about God's marvelous design of the human body! Please note that the reproductive system is covered thoroughly and appropriately by this curriculum.

Course Materials: 

Apologia Advanced Biology 2nd edition textbook and student workbook

Safety goggles will be needed for this class.

Take-home testing will be provided but is optional. If you would like to take care of test yourself, you can purchase the test and solutions book which goes with this curriculum.

Category: High School Science Credit

Prerequisites: Biology

Target Level: 10th-12th Grade

Schedule:

Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:00 PM

September 12 - December 5, 2023  

January 9 - April, 2024

Thanksgiving Break November 20 - 24, 2023

Spring Break March 18 - 11, 2024

Tuition: $ 375.00

Teacher: Allie Hoffmeister

Allie is a high school science teacher who was homeschooled her whole childhood and who has a passion for teaching in homeschool environments. She has a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and now teaches at Crestview and Velos homeschool co-ops. Allie's mission in the classroom is to facilitate worship of the Creator by helping students to develop an understanding and awe for the world He has made. In addition to learning and teaching, Allie enjoys gardening and making amazing coffee at a local coffee shop. 

 **Annual Registration Fee: $75 per student or $125 for family.**