Pre-Biology

Wednesday 1PM - 2:30PM (ET) - Spring 2026

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SKU: BAER-PBIO Category: Science Tags: Middle School, Spring 2026

Description
Meet the Teacher

Description

Pre-Biology Course Overview

Pre-Biology class topics include: Classification of Living Things, Cell Structure and Reproduction, DNA, RNA, Genetics, Microbiology, Using Microscopes, Plants/Botany, Germination, Photosynthesis, Pollination, Angiosperms, Human Anatomy & Physiology, The Animal Kingdom, Life Cycles, Evolution vs. Creation, Ecology.

Students will perform virtual and physical dissections. Students will create their own notebook containing their course work, worksheets and lab reports.

You may also be interested in Angie’s Health Science class.

Meet the Teacher

This video is a replay of a Facebook Live event with Angie Baer.

Technical Information

Students will need internet access to participate in the live online classes and to access the class pages online. A headset is preferred, but students will need working audio at a minimum for classes. You’ll want to ensure your computer is configured correctly to attend our live classes online or watch our class recordings.

Your Online Class

This online course is delivered entirely online using Adobe Connect for our live class meetings and Schoology for all other course interaction. This class contains synchronous (live) and asynchronous (anytime) components.

Synchronous: Classes will meet live for one weekly, 90-minute online session to include lecture, discussion, and assignments, and individual and collaborative activities in real time with the teacher and with classmates. While class attendance is not required, there will be assignments, activities, and quizzes held during class that failure to complete could have an impact on the final grade. Class participation and the opportunity to ask questions and interact with classmates is a significant part of ensuring that students get the most out of the virtual learning experience.

Asynchronous: In Schoology, class pages may be accessed anytime and will include summary information and recordings from live sessions for students who miss class or who would simply like to review a session. Students will also find announcements, links, assignments and grades, enrichment content, ongoing conversation via discussion boards and collaborative spaces, study helps and self-assessments, and other tools and information on class pages to facilitate class interaction and ease of use.

Grade Levels

Prerequisites

Required Course Materials

Two books are required from God’s Design for Life. Older versions are acceptable.

Other supplemental materials will be provided by the teacher. All students will need a composition notebook, colored pencils and scotch tape. A lab kit will need to be purchased for this course.

Syllabus Download

Pre-Biology Syllabus (PDF)

Class Outline and Topical Agenda

Introduction & Classification of Living Things
Microbiology & Cell Function
Germination & Plant Growth
Photosynthesis
Plant Reproduction
Unusual Plants
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Mammals
Birds, Amphibians
Reptiles, Fish
Arthropods
Other Invertebrates
Protists & Monerans
Genetics & Evolution vs. Creation
Ecology

Estimated Workload

90 minute live class + 4-5 hours per week + 4 seperate dissections

Angie Baer

Online Classes:

Angie Baer has an excitement for science that connects students to the joy of learning. Her hands-on approach to teaching, whether in the barn, the kitchen or the classroom, provides a unique experience for online learners. In addition to teaching her own children and in local co-ops, she has taught and given webinars in the online classroom for over 10 years.

Angie and her husband, Jeff, have been married for 30 years. They homeschooled for 21 years and successfully graduated all five of their children. They live close to their 8-generation family dairy farm in northeast Ohio, milking 240 cows using robotic milkers.

Angie and her husband are both musicians and worship leaders who have a passion to build community and connect people with God’s goodness. They are currently pastoring a small church plant that meets in their barn. Angie is a student at Asbury Theological Seminary earning her Master of Arts degree in Pastoral and Spiritual Care.

When she’s not teaching, Angie Baer enjoys raising animals, gardening, cooking, playing music, traveling overseas for missions.

Testimonials

Mrs. Baer is an absolute treasure! Down-to-earth, always smiling, and she just “has a way” with the high school age group. Her before-class prayers were heartfelt. Thankful my son was part of her class.
Parent of student in Mrs. Angie Baer’s class

This was my daughter’s first introduction to MyFunScience and it set the bar high. Mrs. Baer is one of the sweetest teachers I’ve ever seen interact with kids—even online. She has a gift for making each student feel heard and valued. Her heart for God is evident in everything she does, and she is an organized, engaging instructor with excellent command of the material. I have no hesitation recommending this class.

All of my six children have had the pleasure of being Mrs. Baer’s students. The quality of her classes is excellent based on the content and structure of her classes, guided notes, age appropriate experiments, and Biblical references. She is very gifted in her ability to engage her students, regardless of age.

My children have thrived in Mrs. Baer’s classes! Mrs. Baer is so fun and engaging, and it’s obvious she cares for each individual child. I love that everything is so well organized and easy to find online.
Jennifer, Parent

My daughters absolutely loved Young Scientist Anatomy & Physiology and Young Scientist Botany with Angie Baer. She makes science come alive even in an online environment. These classes are fun, informative, and inspiring for young learners.
Caleb, homeschooling father and U.S. service member stationed overseas

Two of my children have taken classes with Mrs. Baer. They both have thoroughly enjoyed all of them! In fact, even my non-STEM student has asked to take every class she offers! High praise. Thank you, Mrs. Baer!

Mama Baer is one of the best teachers I have ever had! She is so amazing and flexible and she really cares for her students! The guided notes really help me stay focused and highlight the most important information we discuss in class.
Rachel, Student

If you have the chance to take a class with this teacher DO IT! Seriously excellent teacher! Inspiring, organized, helpful, goes way beyond the regular classroom time for the kids — can’t recommend her enough!