This course is written for students in grades 9-12. The course begins with Cell Biology and then covers Molecular Biology and Genetics, Evolution and Diversity of Life and Ecology. Students are asked to view videos, tutorials and animations, play biology games and complete simulations. Most assignments have follow-up activities that include 3-2-1 key fact assignments, automated quizzes, vocabulary word walls, and concept maps. At the end of each week, students complete a weekly quiz to test their knowledge of the content and are asked to reflect on their performance.
All instruction materials are either provided in the course or located on content related websites.
Students are expected to work approximately ten hours per week. The course will therefore not cover a full year's curriculum with the same depth that is covered in a year-long course.
The teacher will regularly communicate with students and provide additional assistance and feedback on coursework. Students may work at their own pace to complete the course, but students are expected to work approximately ten hours per week. Students are allowed to take up to 15 weeks to complete the course.
This course covers a full year of Biology concepts for credit recovery; it does not cover the same depth as a standard full year course. It is advised that you check with the student's school to confirm that the topics covered in the syllabus match those required by the school. It is also suggested to confirm with the school the process for receiving credits, which may involve an assessment administered separately by the school.