Biology Christian Perspective (Year Long: Grades 8-12)

The majority of my classes are secular to meet the requirements for charter and private schools. But I do have a few that request Christian based science, especially in Biology. This class will meet that need and provide a Christian view in science. 

Instructor: Jennifer Collins

Christian, Homeschool Mom, AWANA Leader (5 Yrs) & Certified Science Teacher (25 Yrs In The Classroom)

This course will feature a great way for like-minded students to join together every other week for instructions and labs in a self paced or live Zoom atmosphere. Each unit students will be provided new vocabulary to make notecards over, and then provided a link to the teacher Quizlet page to practice the new terms. Chapter pdfs will be provided for reading material and overview. In Google Classroom students will find 5 mini assignment tasks to complete each week. Those tasks will range from various science sketch activities, making models of topics out of clay, case studies/research, concept mapping, essential questions, and practice tests.  Assessments will be provided using a game type format on Quizizz. The course will feature a lab component, with additional nature journaling and nature collection activities. Each week the group will be provided an optional science themed Bible verse to work on. 

Class Features:

-Full Year Hybrid Course (2 Semesters)

-5 Weekly Assignments In Google Classroom (85 Assisgnments Per Semester)

-Lab Component

This Course Will Focus On Kinesthetic-Tactile Learning Labs, Using Lots Of Hands-On Activities To Help With Comprehension. 

-Curriculum: Mixture of BJU, Apologia, & Glencoe

-Textbook Required: Super Simple Biology: The Ultimate Bitesize Study Guide (DK Super Simple)

-Weekly Nature Journal Entries

-Weekly Science Themed Bible Verse

Scope/Sequence:

Unit 1 History Of Biology Video Lessons 

1.1 The Science Of Biology

1.2 Famous Biologists

1.3 The Future Of Biology    

Unit 2 Taxonomy & Classification Methods Video Lessons 

2.1 Taxonomy

2.2 Levels Of Classification

2.3 Binomial Nomenclature

2.4 Dichotomous Key    

Unit 3 Cell Structures Video Lessons 

3.1 Introduction To Cells

3.2 Cell Parts & Functions

3.3 Plant Cells

3.4 Animal Cells

Unit 4 Cell Processes Video Lessons 

4.1 Cell Transport

4.2 Photosynthesis

4.3 Cell Respiration

4.4 Products of Cell Processes    

Unit 5 Cell Growth & Division Video Lessons 

5.1 Cell Cycle

5.2 Cell Division

5.3 Mitosis

5.4 Meiosis

Unit 6 DNA Video Lessons 

6.1 Structure Of DNA

6.2 Transcription, Translation, & Replication

6.3 RNA    

Unit 7 Genetics Video Lessons 

7.1 Introduction To Genetics

7.2 Heredity

7.3 Genetic Conditions

7.4 Gene Engineering

Unit 8 Variation Of Species Video Lessons 

8.1 Introduction To Variations

8.2 Variations To Plants

8.3 Variations To Animals    

Unit 9 Survival Adaptation Video Lessons 

9.1 Introduction To Survival Adaptations

9.2 Animal Adaptations

9.3 Behavior Adaptations

9.4 Plant Adaptations    

Unit 10 Ecology Video Lessons 

10.1 Introduction To Ecology

10.2 Symbiosis

10.3 Human Impact

Common Questions:

1) How does self pacing work? Students log in on Mondays to begin the week's assignments. The goal is to finish the week by Friday night. Students can work at a reduced or accelerated pace during self paced courses. 

2) Will grading be provided? Yes, quiz and tests will be provided. Students will be provided a code to take online tests. 

3) Will you cover evolution? During the first unit students will be taught that biology consist of living items, and how living items change and evolve overtime. Butterflies and moths have changed colors over time to help with survival adaptations, so this example will be discussed. But evolution will not be taught, or Darwinism. Instead, this class will focus on the basic topics of Biology. 

4) Will my child have to memorize a Bible verse? No, an optional Bible verse will be provided each week but it is only for encouragement. 

5) Will my child need a microscope? No, microscopes can be a financial hardship for many families. We will look an images of microscopic organisms instead. 

6) Will you dissect items? We will dissect a flower apart to see the reproductive parts, take samples of leaves, and students will be encouraged to dissect an invertebrate (crayfish, grasshopper, etc). 

7) How much time would the student need to devote to the class? Each week will consist of a lesson and 5 mini assignments. Each assignment will take around 25-40 minutes. Students will move at their own pace during the week, working on completing all of the assignments due before the next week. 

8) Can public or private school students take the course? Yes, it is open to all students. Many public school students enroll for additional practice.

9) What grade level is the class? This is a high school level course, so it is best for 8th grade and up. 

10) What type of parent involvement is needed? Parents are asked to log into Google Classroom once a week to look over the student's work and to encourage weekly uploads. 

If you have additional questions, please message sciencewithcollins@gmail.com or text CBIO To 470-252-8111.

Supply List:

spiral notebook or scrapbook type book (70 page minimum)

pencil, pen, highlighter, tape, stapler, glue, scissors

coloring pencils

tape-invisible, masking,  and duct tape

ziploc bags in various sizes to hold notecards for each unit

notecards

play-doh or modeling clay

DNA helix-gummy bear, Twizzlers, toothpicks

Osmosis-clear cups, gummy bears, potatoes, kitchen sponge, vinegar, kool aid, sugar, corn syrup

Cells-plate, shampoo, small items or small pieces of candy to represent cell parts, toothpicks, tape, scissors

Edible Cell-cake mix, icing, small pieces of candy

Edible blood-food coloring, corn syrup, chocolate syrup

Platelet bottle-empty water bottle, cheerios, water, food coloring, marshmallows

Bottle lung-water bottle, balloons, tape, straws, clay or play-doh, masking tape

Diffusion-Food coloring (red, blue), straws, a few glass jars to hold water, raw potatoes, eggs, clear cups

Mitosis Lab-gummy worms or longwise candy, string, paper towels

watercolor paint set with brush for various body system science sketch opportunities

paper towels

paper plates

construction paper

food coloring

marbles or pebbles

dry rice

ruler

yarn

tissue paper

Diagram Practice: dry erase marker, small dry erase board or wipeable surface

Skeleton Fun: black construction paper, q-tips, glue

Digestion Lab: crackers, Sprite or 7Up, 1 gallon ziploc bag

Paper Anatomy Models-cardstock white or cream paper, coloring pencils, scissors

Neuron Model Lab: play-doh or clay, paper towels, plate, pipe cleaners

Muscle Lab: dried spaghetti, two pieces of bread, jelly

Common kitchen supplies for labs: vinegar, pepper, salt, sugar, corn starch, kitchen, wax paper

Edible Skin Layer Lab: red jello, water, mini marshmallows, fruit rollup, twizzlers or licorice whips

Bone Lab-plate, rotisserie chicken, gloves

Kidney Filtering Lab: clear cup, glitter, breads or small pieces of plastic, soil, paper towels, tape,

small strainer, a few cottonballs

grocery store flower to observe the parts

dissection kit (optional) with tweezers and scapel

hand sanitizer

one hole punch

leaf from outside

rotting log outside (optional but helpful to find one to observe decomposers)

Petri Dishes with pre-made agar (3 needed)

qtips

shoebox or cardboard box

posterboard

piece of bread

shoebox or pencil pouch to hold notecards

permanent markers

iodine

peroxide

glasses to mix things in

Dissection opportunities: perch (fish), earthworm, starfish, crayfish, grasshopper, and frog. Students will be provided links to purchase these if interested and mini step by step instructions will be provided on these dissections if interested. Dissections are optional but recommended.

Christian view: Christian views will be expressed in this course, and Bible verses related to topics will be listed. 

Tuition:

Self Paced

Two 18 Week Semesters @ $10/Week=$360

or

Live Zoom 

Two 18 Week Semesters @ $25/Zoom=$900