Course title

Honors Biology A/B

Pre-requisite

N/A

Course description

Honors 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 labratory assignments.†

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

Honors 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 labratory assignments.†

Honors Biology B labratory assignments include: Amino acid sequences lab; analyzing digestion lab; virusus bacteria and disease lab; animal diversity lab

School Country

United States

School state

Massachusetts

School city

Baltimore

School Address

141 Mansion Drive, Suite 300

School zip code

2032

Requested competency code

Lab Science

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • LBIO
  • Biology

Approved date

Online / Virtual

Yes