Biology – Grades 7-10
Teacher: Beth Bacon
2367 Kingsland Drive
Atlanta, Georgia, 30360
404-704-0086
bethbacon@gmail.com
The Biology class provides a detailed introduction to the methods, concepts, and vocabulary of general biology. Topics covered include biological classification, cell biology, Mendalian genetics, tour of the five kingdoms of living things, cellular reproduction and DNA, viruses, and human anatomy/physiology. Laboratory sessions include extensive microscope work, dissections, model work, live invertebrate animal labs, biochemistry labs, and many other kinds of labs. Students will gain an appreciation for the amazing diversity of life on earth and of the tremendous ingenuity of the Creator. The biology class is structured and well managed. Instruction is engaging and inspiring. Learning is accomplished in a fun way. Each class consists of one hour of instruction and one hour of laboratory work/activity.
Characteristics of Living Things
Microscopes
Cells
Viruses
Cell Processes
Cell Reproduction
DNA
Genetics
Classification
Moneran Kingdom
Fungi Kingdom
Plant Kingdom
Protist Kingdom
Animal Kingdom
Body Systems
Tuition: $53 a month.
Fees:
Microscope fee: $50 per school year.
Lab fee: $50 per school year.
Registration: $35.
Text provided by the teacher.
Middle School Textbook: Glencoe Life Science
High School Textbook: Holt Modern Biology