Course title

honors Biology

Pre-requisite

earth science

Course description

Honors 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.During this course, the student will study the science of life. 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. Throughout the course, the student will engage in activities to encourage critical thinking, including using multiple examples to generate broader generalizations, exploring an increased complexity of conceptual relationships, and studying content appropriate for college preparation studies.

Units

 

 

Course Overview

 

 

 

 

Biochemistry

 

 

 

 

Cells and Body Systems

 

 

 

 

Homeostasis Portfolio

 

 

 

 

Cell Work

 

 

 

 

DNA

 

 

 

 

Mitosis

 

 

 

 

Genetic Variation

 

 

 

 

Biology A Semester Review and Exam

 

 

Honors Biology B

 

 

 

Description

Honors 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.During this course, the student will study the science of life. 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. Throughout the course, the student will engage in activities to encourage critical thinking, including using multiple examples to generate broader generalizations, exploring an increased complexity of conceptual relationships, and studying content appropriate for college preparation studies.

Units

 

 

Course Overview

 

 

 

 

Carbon Cycle

 

 

 

 

Energy Flow

 

 

 

 

Biodiversity

 

 

 

 

Biodiversity Portfolio

 

 

 

 

Biological Evolution

 

 

 

 

Natural Selection

 

 

 

 

Biological Evolution Evidence

 

 

 

 

Biology B Semester Review and Exam

 

 

 

School country

United States

School state

Nevada

School city

Sparks

High school

Nevada Connections Academy

School / district Address

555 Double Eagle Ct # 2000, Reno, NV 89521

School zip code

89521

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

07/17/2023

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

• LBIO
• Biology

Approved date

07/26/2023

Online / Virtual

Yes