Biology, Beavers, and Bees, Oh my!: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Life Science A (Fall)

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Teen Focus 12+

Biology, Beavers, and Bees, Oh My! A (Fall) is a high school level, non-traditional biology course with a focus on narratives of science alongside science process, critical thinking, and real-world applications of the life sciences. Students who take a full year of this course will come away with an appreciation for the diversity of life on earth, the many practical (and critical) aspects of the life sciences, and how our societies need to approach the big topics in modern biology: conservation, restoration, and health in the 21st century.

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Increasingly, the impact of the life sciences is felt out in the world, as biologists work not just to understand how organisms live, reproduce, and die, but how best to protect and restore the balance of human-altered ecosystems around the globe. In this high school level biology course, students will learn the fundamentals of the life sciences through the human stories of great discoveries. While exploring the scientific breakthroughs and key concepts of biology, learners will also dive deep into case studies of two keystone organisms in Earth’s ecosystems: bees and beavers. By bringing together the life sciences, their history, and real-world challenges in one class, students will be empowered to engage with and attempt to solve the many life science-related problems facing the Earth during their lifetimes.

Biology, Beavers, and Bees, Oh My! is a high school level, non-traditional two-semester biology course with a focus on narratives of science alongside science process, critical thinking, and real-world applications of the life sciences. Students who take this class will come away with an appreciation for the diversity of life on earth, the many practical (and critical) aspects of the life sciences, and how our societies need to approach the big topics in modern biology: conservation, restoration, and health in the 21st century.

In B,B, and B, Oh My A (Fall) students will learn about:

  • The Process of Science
  • Heredity
  • The Structure and Function of DNA
  • Historical Use and Misuse of Genetics
  • Natural Selection and Evolution
  • The Structure and Function of Cells
  • Human Evolution
  • The Plight of Bees Around the World

This is a 16-week class for teens working at high school level. Weekly webinars are 50 minutes long. Recordings are available for students who must miss a session.

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Topics Covered

The Process of Science
Heredity
The Structure and Function of DNA
Historical Use and Misuse of Genetics
Natural Selection and Evolution
The Structure and Function of Cells
Human Evolution
The Plight of Bees Around the World
Challenge Level

Aimed at students ready for work appropriate to grades 9 through 12. This is a high school science course open to students ages 12 and up who are prepared to consider and discuss challenging science concepts at a high school level. Students will be required to read at a high level.
Time Commitment

Student surveys suggest that this course will require 3-4 hours a week outside of webinar time. There will be a lot more reading than in some science classes, so time spent will depend on learner reading speed.
Instructor

Headmaster Galahad
Reading List

The Story of Life: Great Discoveries in Biology, First Edition
Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees
Usually Offered

Fall Semester
Prerequisites

No previous science experience is required, though prior high-school science and/or math classes are recommended. This class would be a good follow-up for students who have taken Big History and are looking to build on what they learned there about life, evolution, and ecology . Students must be prepared to read, view, and analyze challenging material at a high school level. Students must also be able to write multi-paragraph texts independently and participate actively in written discussion forums and in the live webinar.
Available Sessions

Fall 2024 Wednesday 12pm Pacific, Fall 2023 Thursday 12pm Pacific, Fall 2022 Monday 10am Pacific

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