CLASS DETAILS
GRADES | 9th-12th
CLASS SIZE | Maximum of 12 students
PREREQUISITE | None
LENGTH | 31 weeks
TIME | 1st Period | 8:45-10:15 A.M.
TUITION | $335/year OR $167.50/semester OR $41.88/month (8)
CLASS DESCRIPTION
As written by the author Dr. Jay Wile: “In this course, you are going to get a broad overview of God’s creation. As you begin to learn its secrets, you will become more and more impressed with its majesty and complexity. The sheer grandeur of it all should leave you in awe of God’s mighty power.”
This is a hands-on introductory high school biology class using Apologia’s Exploring Biology 2nd Edition by Dr. Jay Wile. We will study the basic characteristics of life, taxonomy, biochemistry, the cell, cellular reproduction, genetics, the theory of evolution from a creationist viewpoint, and cover the basic Kingdoms and Phylum’s of life. Class time will primarily be spent on laboratory experiments with some discussions and other activities. There will be several dissections and many labs will use microscopes. Students will develop collaborative skills in a supportive Christian atmosphere.
Completion of this class will earn your student one credit in high school biology.
TEXTS | MATERIALS | SUPPLIES
TUTOR
Mrs. Allen graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Science from Iowa State University. She has always had a love of animals and God’s creation. She especially likes teaching with a hands-on approach. Before becoming a full-time mom, she was employed at the University of Montana in the Biology Department working in the biology teaching labs for 7.5 years and was superintendent of the Zoology/Microbiology Animal Research Laboratory for 4.5 years. Lynela and her husband Bernie homeschooled their two now-graduated children. Other activities she enjoys are working with youth in the 4-H program, serving on the Olmsted County 4-H Board of Directors and volunteering with the Southeastern MN Suzuki Music Association.
GRADES | 9th-12th
CLASS SIZE | Maximum of 12 students
PREREQUISITE | None
LENGTH | 31 weeks
TIME | 1st Period | 8:45-10:15 A.M.
TUITION | $335/year OR $167.50/semester OR $41.88/month (8)
CLASS DESCRIPTION
As written by the author Dr. Jay Wile: “In this course, you are going to get a broad overview of God’s creation. As you begin to learn its secrets, you will become more and more impressed with its majesty and complexity. The sheer grandeur of it all should leave you in awe of God’s mighty power.”
This is a hands-on introductory high school biology class using Apologia’s Exploring Biology 2nd Edition by Dr. Jay Wile. We will study the basic characteristics of life, taxonomy, biochemistry, the cell, cellular reproduction, genetics, the theory of evolution from a creationist viewpoint, and cover the basic Kingdoms and Phylum’s of life. Class time will primarily be spent on laboratory experiments with some discussions and other activities. There will be several dissections and many labs will use microscopes. Students will develop collaborative skills in a supportive Christian atmosphere.
Completion of this class will earn your student one credit in high school biology.
TEXTS | MATERIALS | SUPPLIES
- Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition textbook by Dr. Jay Wile
- Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition Solutions/Test Manual
- Safety glasses or goggles
- Several pairs of disposable gloves for the dissection labs
- 3-ring binder with loose leaf paper
- Colored pencils
- Home computer with internet access
- Dissection tray, dissection tools, and preserved specimens (Apologia Biology Dissection Kit is available from Apologia, Nature’s Workshop Plus, & Rainbow Sciences for $48-$55.)
TUTOR
Mrs. Allen graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Science from Iowa State University. She has always had a love of animals and God’s creation. She especially likes teaching with a hands-on approach. Before becoming a full-time mom, she was employed at the University of Montana in the Biology Department working in the biology teaching labs for 7.5 years and was superintendent of the Zoology/Microbiology Animal Research Laboratory for 4.5 years. Lynela and her husband Bernie homeschooled their two now-graduated children. Other activities she enjoys are working with youth in the 4-H program, serving on the Olmsted County 4-H Board of Directors and volunteering with the Southeastern MN Suzuki Music Association.