This 32-week, 1-hour 40-minute course is designed to be the student’s first high school science course. Exploring Creation with Biology is a college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing biological vocabulary, it provides students with a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems. It also provides a complete survey of the five kingdoms in Creation.  Students who take and understand this course will be very well prepared for a challenging university biology course.

The key text, Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Biology (2nd edition), uses an engaging, conversational tone that grabs teenagers’ attention and keeps their minds on track. The authors present a Christian viewpoint and highlight God’s incredible design for the world, which is reinforced by colorful illustrations, pictures, tables, and charts. Aspiring young scientists will enjoy the brief biographical summaries of notable scientists with Christian backgrounds.

We will also take 5-6 weeks to briefly cover Human Anatomy and Physiology using The Usborne Complete Book of the Human Body. During this time, we will dissect specimens from many body systems, including muscles, bones, the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes.

Tutor will supply Biology textbook, Biology student notes/study guide, A&P textbook and study guide, along with all specimens, lab supplies, and other helpful materials.

You will need to purchase: a 3-ring binder with dividers for 21 sections

Please note: This is a 32-week class

Class Homework requirements: Weekly reading assignments, Study guide completion, lab reports, and biweekly testing.

Wednesday

Time: 8:50-10:30 - note early start time
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $440
Supply & Lab Fee: $125 (Includes the Biology textbook, Biology student notes/study guide, A&P textbook, and study guide needed to complete the class.)
Tutor: Megan Powell