Course title

Biology A

Pre-requisite

Middle School Life Science or equivalent

Course description

Course

Lab

Description (unit; content; and brief description of the lab)

Biology A

Gummy Bear Lab (Osmosis)

I did a potato lab instead - never did this one.†

Potato lab

Students did a hands on experiment at home with a piece of potato or other starchy vegetable.† Produced was cubed and placed in water of various types of salinity.† Students provided initial prediction of the physical changes in the produce.† They then waited a set period of time; analyzed the results of the water/produce test and compiled data.† Students then composed a conclusion.†

†Biomolecules Lab

Students test contaminated water for presence of various biomolecules. (very interactive to the point where student can dump beaker water; stir with a stick; over add activation chemical.)†

Lab Report expected with prediction; data collected and conclusion.†

†Photosynthesis lab

Students manipulate amount of light and color of light in a simulation to grow a plant.

Lab Report expected with prediction; data collected and conclusion.††

†Genetics/Mendilian Lab

Students used mathematical models to give probability of traits being inherited.†

School country

United States

School state

Washington

School city

Tacoma

High school

Insight School of Washington

School / district Address

2601 S. 35th St # 100

School zip code

98409

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LBIO
  • Biology

Approved date

Online / Virtual

No