Description
About This Course
This class is approved by the NCAA.
This class is part of the MyFunScience online homeschool classes, which include a full selection of science courses for middle and high school students.
Biology is the study of life and living systems. In this high school Biology course, students explore the foundational principles of life—from cellular processes and genetics to ecosystems and human body systems.
Biology is the science of life, and in this course students explore the foundations of living systems and the organisms that make up our world. From the smallest cells to entire ecosystems, students will discover how life functions, grows, and interacts.
Are you curious about why siblings look similar but not exactly the same? What actually makes something “alive”? How human viruses spread? Why antibiotics don’t work on viruses? Why plants are essential for almost all life on earth?
This high school Biology course for homeschool students covers essential life science topics including cells, taxonomy, the scientific method, biochemistry, genetics, bacteria, viruses, photosynthesis, plants, invertebrates, vertebrates, ecology, and the biosphere. Students will also examine perspectives on creation and evolution while learning to think critically and analyze scientific evidence.
Laboratory work is an important part of the class. Students perform experiments and learn to write clear, effective science lab reports while developing skills in scientific inquiry, observation, data analysis, and drawing evidence-based conclusions. This course provides a strong foundation in high school biology and life science, preparing students for advanced science courses such as Chemistry or Anatomy & Physiology.
High School Credit
- 1 High School Science Credit
Recommended Grade Level
- Grades 8–12
Honors Credit Option
- Honors credit available. Please contact the teacher for details.
Prerequisites
- No prerequisites required
Curriculum
- Discovering Design with Biology
ISBN: 9798985252941
Lab Science
- Students will complete experiments using the scientific method and write lab reports at around 30+ hours a for a full credit class.
Required Lab Equipment
Course Topics Overview
- Foundations of Life and Scientific Method
- Chemistry of Life and Biomolecules
- Cells, Organelles, and Cellular Processes
- Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
- Mitosis and Meiosis
- Genetics and Inheritance Patterns
- Creation and Evolution Perspectives
- Biological Classification and Kingdoms
- Plants and Plant Physiology
- Invertebrates and Vertebrates
- Human Body Systems
- Ecology
Estimated Workload
Students should expect approximately 4–8 hours of work per week outside of class. Time will vary depending on reading speed, writing proficiency, and lab completion time.
