Biology i

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Schedule: Thursdays, 10:00 - 12:00, for 12 weeks, 9/20 - 12/13, (no class 11/22)
Ages: 9-13
Instructor: Lauren Monroe
Fee: $350 (Deposit $75)

This course will cover fundamental biology principles with engaging hands-on science labs. Curriculum topics and techniques will reflect those often taught at a middle or junior high school level. Assigned homework and lab reports are encouraged as part of the course. The course will include frequent microscope and stereoscope use, hands-on learning with natural materials (bone, plants, fossils, soil, etc), and observation and documentation of on-going labs. Topics and labs include:

• Microscope Technique and Microscope Slide Creation

• Anatomical Studies and Classification
  - Bacteria Staining
  - Live Protist Identification
  - Botanical Studies
  - Animal Studies
  - Frog Dissection (Optional)*

• Cell Biology

• Genetics and Heredity
  - Chromosomes and Cell Reproduction
  Human Hereditary & Genetics
  - Blood Types and X-Chromosome Linked Traits

• *The Frog Dissection lab will be held at a different day & time (12/19). Cost of this lab is an additional $35.

A separate course, Biology II will run early February to mid-May 2019.