Course title

Biology A/B

Pre-requisite

N/A

Course description

Biology A

Description:†Biology A is designed to give the student a strong basis for understanding the world. The course consists of a varied curriculum that provides the student the opportunity to explore; compare; research; reflect; and make real-world connections. The curriculum; which meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); engages students in problem-solving and scientific investigation and provides opportunities for both hands-on exploration and virtual simulation. Throughout this course; the student†will explore the idea that living things are extremely diverse in form; yet are unified by certain core characteristics that they all share. In learning about these core characteristics; the student will be able to critically evaluate data and information related to biological problems; connect many ideas to†the student's†own life; and see the world in a new way. This Honors level course includes ample opportunities for†the student†to engage in open-ended extension activities and independent research and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

This course includes a laboratory requirement with live/synchronous laboratory opportunities. Over the course of the semester; students spend approximately 1 - 1.5 hours per week on laboratory assignments.†

Biology A laboratory assignments include: Effect of cell size on material transport lab; Meiosis lab; Biodiversity lab

Biology B

Description:†Biology B is designed to give the student a strong basis for understanding the world. The course consists of a varied curriculum that provides the student the opportunity to explore; compare; research; reflect; and make real-world connections. The curriculum; which meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); engages students in problem-solving and scientific investigation and provides opportunities for both hands-on exploration and virtual simulation. Throughout this course; the student†will explore the idea that living things are extremely diverse in form; yet are unified by certain core characteristics that they all share. In learning about these core characteristics; the student will be able to critically evaluate data and information related to biological problems; connect many ideas to†the student's†own life; and see the world in a new way. This Honors level course includes ample opportunities for†the student†to engage in open-ended extension activities and independent research and demonstrate critical thinking skills.

This course includes a laboratory requirement with live/synchronous laboratory opportunities. Over the course of the semester; students spend approximately 1 - 1.5 hours per week on laboratory assignments.†

Biology B laboratory assignments include: Amino acid sequences lab; analyzing digestion lab; viruses bacteria and disease lab; animal diversity lab

School Country

United States

School state

Maryland

School city

Columbia

High school

Pearson Online Academy formally known as International Connections Academy

School Address

10960 Grantchester Way

School zip code

21044

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

04/18/2022

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

04/20/2022

Online / Virtual

Yes