Biology For Visual Learners (9 Weeks: Grades 7-12)
Biology For Visual Learners (9 Weeks: Grades 7-12)
This course introduces students to the scientific study of living organisms. Students will investigate biological concepts including Cells, DNA, Cell Processes, Heredity, Genetics, & Body Systems.
Sample lesson information-https://www.loom.com/share/dcbc85855e394b2ebb3cad9989394284?sid=fcd70211-5e3d-4612-86cd-092b683a4ae4
Kinesthetic learning is the most intriguing of the learning styles, mingling elements of both visual and auditory learning and compelling full participation from the student. Named after kinesiology, the study of human movement, it's most commonly referred to as “hands-on” learning. This course will feature many hands-on science labs to try at home, several diagrams and clay/play-doh models to create.
Format: The class will feature 9 units. The instructor will provide videos (YouTube and teacher created slideshows) covering biology concepts, and then students will be asked to draw various components of the lesson, recreate items using hands-on activities, and respond with summary responses. The assignments will be found on the class wall. Each assignments will be typed out by the teacher. Students will be encouraged to use a word processor tool or any apps the family commonly uses for writing tasks and practicing keyboarding skills, if you prefer. Students can use speech recognition to dictate into a word processor program also.
Self Paced Information: This is a 9 unit class. It can be completed over a semester or full year. Students have up to 12 months to complete the course. This is a self paced course, so students can register at anytime. This course will feature a full year of science credit with a focus on lots of hands-on activities to help with science comprehension.
Live Zoom Information: This class also has the option to be provided via live Zoom. The instructor will meet with the student for 9 live Zoom sessions to help with lessons and lab instruction.
Optional: By request the teacher can leave voice text messages on each assignment so the student can have the assignment read to them also. Just let the teacher know if you need this. Most virtual visual learners have a parent read the assignment or help from home.
Curriculum: All curriculum resources will be provided for students. In this course a combination of Glencoe Biology, Holt Biology, Lumen Learning, GA Virtual and CK-12 will be used.
Estimated Weekly Topics:
Unit 1-2 Cells
Types of Cells
Parts of the Cell
Activity: Create A 3-D Animal & Plant Cell
Unit 3 DNA
DNA Parts
Activity: DNA Foldable & Concept Map
Activity: Make A Candy DNA Helix
Unit 4 Cell Processes
Cell Respiration
Osmosis
Cell Processes
Activity: Sponge Osmosis
Activity: Potato Stick Osmosis
Activity: Gummy Bear Cell Absorption Simulation
Unit 5 Genetics/Heredity
How Genes Are Passed
Genetic Components
Punnett Square
Genetic Conditions
Activity: Punnett Square Practice
Unit 6-9 Body Systems
Homeostasis
Neurons
Body Systems
Conditions
Activity: Play-Doh or Clay Neuron
Activity: Make A Bottle Lung
Activity: Create A Platelet Cheerios Bottle
Activity: Make Edible Blood
How is this course specialized for students with Dyslexia and/or Dysgraphia?
This course will involve pre recorded videos from the teacher on the 6 main biology concepts. The teacher will be using visuals, screen share during her slideshow, and talk through the learning process. Then students will be asked to draw/diagram concepts and use concept maps, instead of the usual written response and worksheets for assessments checks. The class will also involve more hands-on activities-labs to try at home, 3d models, and the use of clay/play-doh to represent diagrams. Students will be given teacher created tests, that have the option of having the text read aloud.
Can this course be taken by other students that do not have Dyslexia and/or Dysgraphia? Yes, registration is open to all but a focus has been put to meet the needs of students with Dyslexia and/or Dysgraphia. Many auditory and visual learners will benefit from the class too.
This course is provided in a 9 week format. But students have up to a full 12 months to complete at their own pace.
Tuition:
Self Paced Option
9 Week Curriculum=$169
Live Zoom Option
This option includes the curriculum, and the addition of Zoom sessions.
9 Zoom Sessions=$300