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Biology Online

Biology is intended to expose students to the designs and patterns of living organisms that have been created by God. In preceding years, students should have developed a foundational understanding of life sciences. This biology course will expand upon that knowledge and incorporate more abstract knowledge. The student’s understanding should encompass both the micro and macro aspects of life and this biology course includes both. The major concepts covered are taxonomy, the chemical basis of life, cellular structure and function, genetics, microbiology, botany, human anatomy and physiology, and ecological principles.

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Smart Sciece Virtual Labs

The lab component of this Biology course will be fulfilled using Smart Science labs. All labs from Smart Science are completed online. Students will have a typical lab experience following scientific steps reaching their conclusions to the lab.

Students should spend time reviewing the introductory video reviewing the process for completing labs with Smart Science. There will be no equipment or supplies to purchase as you complete your labs online.

Watch the video from Smart Science “Beyond Learning – How to Think” to learn more about how to use your online lab program.

Biology Online

UNIT 1 – TAXONOMY: KEY TO ORGANIZATION

  1. Course Overview
  2. The History of Taxonomy
  3. Quiz 1
  4. Binomial Nomenclature
  5. Concept of Species
  6. Quiz 2
  7. Plant and Animal Classification
  8. Activity: Ignitia Keying Plants 
  9. Activity: Ignitia Keying Animals
  10. Search For A System
  11. Quiz 3
  12. Taxonomy and Origins
  13. Models of Origin
  14. Project: Ignitia Research: Origin of Life
  15. Quiz 4
  16. ​Test
  17. Alternate Test
  18. Reference

UNIT 2 – CHEMISTRY OF LIFE

  1. Molecular Basis of Life
  2. Quiz 1
  3. Properties of Compounds
  4. Covalent Bonding
  5. Importance of Inorganic Compounds
  6. Quiz 2
  7. Chemical Reactions
  8. Quiz 3
  9. Organic Compounds
  10. Carbohydrates
  11. Lipids
  12. Nucleic Acids
  13. Quiz 4
  14. Enzymes
  15. Special Project: Smart Science – Enzymes and ph
  16. Special Project: Smart Science – Enzymes and Temperature
  17. Quiz 5
  18. Test
  19. Alternate Test
  20. Reference

UNIT 3 – CELLS

  1. The Cell-An Introduction
  2. The Microscope
  3. Experiment: Ignitia Introducing the Microscope
  4. Quiz 1
  5. Cell Design
  6. Cell Membrane Function
  7. Organelles
  8. Production of Needed Material
  9. Quiz 2
  10. Cells in Organisms
  11. Quiz 3
  12. Special Project: –Smart Science: Stem Structure
  13. Test
  14. Alternate Test
  15. Reference

UNIT 4 – CELL DIVISION AND REPRODUCTION

  1. Cell Division
  2. Meiosis
  3. Stages of Mitosis
  4. Quiz 1
  5. Asexual Reproduction
  6. Plants
  7. Practical Applications in Plants
  8. Quiz 2
  9. Sexual Reproduction
  10. Fertilization
  11. Quiz 3
  12. Sexual Reproduction in Animals
  13. Metamorphosis
  14. Quiz 4
  15. Sexual Reproduction in Plants
  16. Life Cycles of Ferns and Pines
  17. Experiment: Smart Science
  18. Quiz 5
  19. Special Project: Smart Science – Mitosis
  20. Special Project: Smart Science – Meiosis
  21. Test
  22. Alternate Test
  23. Reference

UNIT 5 – GENETICS: GOD’S PLAN OF INHERITANCE

  1. Genetics: God’s Plan of Inheritance
  2. Probabilities
  3. Experiment: Ignitia Probablilities
  4. Cross Predictions
  5. Application of Mendelian Genetics
  6. Quiz 1
  7. Chromosome Basis of Heredity
  8. Chromosomes in Meiosis
  9. Sex Chromosomes
  10. Quiz 2
  11. Molecular Genetics
  12. ​Quiz 3
  13. Human Genetics
  14. Factors Studied
  15. Inherited Diseases
  16. Special Project: Smart Science – Genetic Code Activity
  17. Quiz 4
  18. Test
  19. Alternate Test
  20. Reference

UNIT – 6 MICROBIOLOGY

  1. Microbial Taxonomy
  2. Fungi
  3. Quiz 1: Microbial Taxonomy and Fungi
  4. Animal-like Protists
  5. Quiz 2: Animal-like Protists
  6. Plant-like Protists (Algae)
  7. Fungus-like Protists
  8. Quiz 3: Plant- and Fungus-like Protists
  9. Eubacteria
  10. Activity: Pathogenic Bacteria Report
  11. Archaea
  12. Viruses, Prions, and Viroids
  13. Quiz 4: Eubacteria, Archaea, Viruses, Prions, and Viroids
  14. Special Project: Smart Science – Bacterial Growth
  15. Test: Microbiology
  16. Alternate Test: Microbiology
  17. Reference

UNIT 7 – PLANTS: GREEN FACTORIES

  1. How Is a Plant Made?
  2. Parts of the Plant Cell
  3. Anatomy and Morphology
  4. Quiz 1
  5. How do Plants Grow?
  6. Developmental Anatomy
  7. Quiz 2
  8. How do Plants Work?
  9. Photosynthesis: A Closer Look
  10. ​Experiment: Smart Science – Photosynthesis
  11. Respiration
  12. Quiz 3
  13. How do Plants Help People?
  14. Quiz 4
  15. Special Project – Smart Science – Photosynthesis and Light
  16. Alternate Test
  17. Reference

UNIT 8 – HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

  1. Digestive System
  2. Excretory System
  3. Respiratory System
  4. Circulatory System
  5. The Heart
  6. Quiz 1
  7. Body Framework
  8. Muscular System
  9. Experiment – Smart Science Labs – Muscle Fatigue
  10. Reproductive System
  11. Quiz 2
  12. Environmental Interactions
  13. Sensory Systems: The Eye
  14. Sensory Systems: Hearing, Taste, Touch
  15. Endocrine System
  16. Immune System and Disease
  17. Quiz 3
  18. Special Project: Smart Science – Basic Body Systems 1
  19. Special Project: Smart Science – Basic Body Systems 2
  20. Test
  21. Alternate Test
  22. Reference

UNIT 9 – ECOLOGY, POLLUTION, AND ENERGY

  1. Principles of Ecology
  2. Environmental Factors
  3. Food Chains
  4. Quiz 1
  5. Ecological Relationships
  6. Communities and Habitats
  7. Quiz 2
  8. Pollution Affects Ecology
  9. Pollution Problems
  10. Quiz 3
  11. Energy Affects Ecology
  12. Essay: Stewardship
  13. Quiz 4
  14. Test
  15. Alternate Test
  16. Reference

UNIT 10 – PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF BIOLOGY

  1. Study of Life
  2. Definition of Life
  3. Quiz 1
  4. Basic Principles of Life
  5. Control System
  6. Environment of Life
  7. Quiz 2
  8. Applications of Biology
  9. Green Revolution
  10. Quiz 3
  11. Special Project: Smart Science – DNA Fingerprinting
  12. Special Project Smart Science – DNA Paternity Testing 
  13. Test
  14. Alternate Test
  15. Reference