Biology Class Overview:

Biology is the science of life, and this course will focus on the foundations of life as well as living organisms.

Students will discuss the following topics: cells, taxonomy, scientific method, chemistry of biology, genetics, bacteria, viruses, creation vs. evolution, biosphere, photosynthesis, invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, and ecology.

Students will perform labs and learn to write clear and effective lab reports. We will focus on understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and analyzing and drawing conclusions.

Grade-Levels

8-12

Biology Prerequisites:

No pre-requisites are needed for this class.

Biology Curriculum

We will be using the Shepherd Biology book, 3rd edition.

Lab Kits

Students are asked to order our class lab kit as well.

Biology Course Outline:

• Introduction to living organisms
• Chemistry of life
• Biomolecules
• Cells and organelles
• Cell function and transport
• Metabolism
• Photosynthesis
• Cellular respiration
• DNA and RNA
• Protein Synthesis
• Mitosis
• Meiosis and Asexual Reproduction
• Genes and Heredity
• Inheritance Patterns
• Inheritance Patterns in Human Genetics
• Creation and Evolution
• Taxonomy
• Bacteria
• Protista
• Fungi
• Plant Structure
• Plant Physiology
• Kingdom Animalia: Invertebrates
• Kingdom Animalia: Invertebrates Continued
• Kingdom Animalia: Vertebrates
• Human Body Systems: Nervous System
• Human Body Systems: Immune, Endocrine, and Excretory Systems
• Human Body Systems: Digestive, Circulatory, and Musculoskeletal Systems
• Ecology

Meet the Teacher

Melissa Lopez

Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Physical Science, General Science

Mrs. Lopez has been married to her husband for 11 years, and they currently live just outside of Dallas, Texas. They have three boys that they are currently homeschooling, so life at the Lopez house is never boring or quiet. Mrs. Lopez went to college at Baylor University where she [...]