Jr High Biology with Lab
Grades 6-8
Extremely hands on, interactive, discussion based and fun!! Small class size. Partnered lab work during every class! Your student will end this course with a deeper admiration of the intricacies of creation and a love for the order that science brings to our lives. They will also build relationships, improve communication skills and gain confidence in a group learning setting.
12 week summer course
Will meet 1 Full Year Science with lab credit requirements.
Meet in Spring (Lexington Woods) Thursdays 9-11 am; May 31-August 16
Cost :: $500 ($300 to register and $200 by May 1)
Early Reservation Discount – $25 off if paid in full by April 1.
All lab supplies included in tuition.
No required text book.
Course will consist of weekly labs with a partner, interactive discussion to ensure mastery off the material, homework to be prepared for class discussion, 1 final project to be presented to their peers.
Student should allow 1 hour a week outside of class for regular class preparation and additional time for test prep and project. No heavy reading or extensive vocabulary memorization.
Labs include :::
1. Microscope: Structure and care, Magnification, Preparing Slides
2. Cell Lab: Prepare and view Animal & Plant Cell
3. Bacteria Lab: Forms of Bacteria
4. Fungus Lab: Prepare and View Squash Fungus, Mushroom & Yeast
5. Plant Lab: The Parts of a Flower & Plant Leaves
6. Dissection: Worm – Activity I – External, Activity II – Internal
7. Dissection: Crayfish – Activity I – External, Activity II – Internal
8. Dissection: Grasshopper – Activity I – External, Activity II – Internal
9. Dissection: Fish – Activity I – External, Activity II – Internal
10. Dissection: Frog -Activity I – External, Activity II – Internal
11. Dissection: Cow Eye – Activity I – External, Activity II – Internal
12. Dissection: Fetal Pig – Activity I – External, Activity II – Internal