Come and explore God's biological creation and learn important skills through the study of life science. This course will examine living things, how they work, and how they relate with all parts of their environment —starting with the fascinating world of cells, to the hierarchy of organisms like bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, animals, and humans. All these concepts are approached with the goal to better understand the living world that God created. 

Class format includes a lecture which introduces the chapter concepts and prepares students for the laboratory exercises and periodic testing. This class is also designed to teach and hone skills in the following areas as they get ready for high school and beyond:

*Note taking - students are introduced to different methods of recording important points from the lecture.

*Critical thinking - students learn to analyze and evaluate given information through facilitated class discussions

*Study strategies - students discover how they learn best by reinforcing acquired information in a various ways for greater retention.

*Lab technique - students develop proper practical techniques during microscopy when they study cells, when performing dissections of specimens like earthworms, perch, and shark, and while conducting other lab experiments.

*Research - students go through a guided research paper-writing process on a major biome.

*Public speaking/oral reporting - students have an opportunity to share what they learned about their biome when they give a formal presentation of their paper.

Parents are expected to partner with Mrs. Miller to ensure their student's success. The Parent Section of the class website (link below) is updated weekly so parents can oversee their student's completion of assignments and help them review for testing. For more information, please visit:  https://sites.google.com/view/preplifescience

Additional Course Information

• Grade Level: This class is geared toward students in 7th grade; homework: 45 min - 1 hr/day
• Class Time: Two hours (2) hours once a week:  8:30-10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays
• Textbooks:  Bob Jones 5th Edition Life Science 5th Edition (ISBN: 978-1628564013) and Life Sciences Activities (ISBN 978-1628564020) Please purchase student materials only.
• Course Fee: $635/year (Tuition: $550 + Supply Fee: $85)
• Registration:  Mrs. Miller’s Class Commitment Form, along with payment of $140 (supply and August fees) must be received to hold a student’s place in class. This amount is nonrefundable after August 1. Remaining tuition of $495 can be paid from September-May at $55/month.
• Withdrawal fee after September 30 is 3 months’ tuition; after December 15, withdrawal fee is tuition for the remainder of the year.

Come explore the fascinating study of LIFE!

• Students will embark on a comprehensive survey of God’s creation by exposure to different fields in the biological sciences, from the study of the fundamental unit of life in cell biology to understanding the human body in anatomy and physiology. They will investigate what makes up living things, how they work, and how they relate with one another and the physical world.
• Current advances in biotechnology, environmental issues, and their social implications, as well as theories of origins are discussed from biblical and secular perspectives.
• In addition to lectures and class discussions, other activities include experiments, microscopy, and dissections — all designed for better understanding of biological concepts.
• There will be opportunities to hone research and oral presentation skills in preparation for collegiate work. Students will write two short scientific papers: one on a biotechnology topic of their choice (fall semester) and another on a human body disease/disorder (spring semester). They will also research proofs to build a persuasive outline on creation vs. evolution and have a chance to team teach selected topics in ecology.
• A special project in the spring is the collection and classification of leaves and wildflowers. It is a wonderful way to experience greater awareness of beauty, order, and design in nature!
• Parents are expected to partner with Mrs. Miller to ensure their student’s success. The Parent Section of the class website (link below) is updated weekly so parents can check and oversee student’s homework and completion of assigned tasks.
• For more information on the class, visit:  https://sites.google.com/view/prepbiology-lmiller.

Additional Course Information

• This course will earn 1 high school honors credit in science.
• Student should have taken a general science class, or preferably IPC, prior to registering in this course. Geometry is also the recommended math to accompany biology.
• Class meets for three (3) hours once a week:  11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays
• Textbooks:  Bob Jones 5th Edition Biology (ISBN: 160682936X) and Biology Laboratory Manual (ISBN: 1628560231).  Purchase student materials only.
• Tuition and Lab Supply Fee: $750/year ($165 paid at registration; $585 paid from Sept-May at $65/month)
• Registration: Mrs. Miller’s Class Commitment Form along with $165 of the course fee must be received in order to hold a student’s place in class. This amount is non-refundable after August 1.
• Withdrawal fee after September 30 is 3 months’ tuition. Withdrawal fee after December 15 is tuition for the rest of the year.