6th -7th Grade Level
Class duration 2 semesters.
This class will include such topics as intro. to cell biology, protein synthesis, photosynthesis, genetics, origins, and ecology. We will also cover classification and will conduct a brief survey of the kingdoms including archaebacteria, eubacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals including; invertebrates, arthropods and vertebrates. We will also study viruses.
A brief study of some of the systems of the human body is also included.
This course meets weekly for 1.5 hours (45 min. of lecture, 45 min. of lab). Weekly homework assignments from the textbook, lab reports and handouts will be completed by the students at home each week. Tests will be sent home with the student to be administered by their parent and returned to class the following week. One in-class practicum test will be given by the instructor.
For cost of class, please view specific host site (CFS, EIE, HCS).
A textbook and lab book are required, with two choices for text books available as listed below. (Used copies can be found by searching online)
All other materials are included in the cost of the class.
The lab book is available through the instructor on the first day of class.
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Life Science by Bob Jones University Press. 3rd edition.
ISBN: 978-1-59166-474-1
Link to order online >> www.bjupress.com/nav/product/228163
Publisher: BJU Press, 2007
Length: 896 pp. Hardbound or softbound. 7th grade.
Activity guide included in new 3rd edition books.
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Glencoe Life Science - Student Edition
ISBN: 9780078778001
Link to order online >> Glencoe Life Science
Publisher: Glencoe, 2008, Hardcover
Charter students must use the Glencoe textbook.