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. These provide basic tools to investigate what makes up living things, how they work, and how they relate with one another and the physical world.
• Theories of biological origins, current advances in biotechnology, environmental issues, and their social implications are discussed from a biblical perspective. Opposing world views are presented throughout the course so students might see the truth of Scripture in light of scientific study.
• In addition to lectures and discussions, class activities include lab experiments, microscopy, and dissections — all designed to enhance comprehension of concepts learned.
• 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 a human body disease/disorder (spring semester). They will also research proofs to construct a persuasive outline on creation vs. evolution.
• Special projects will include collection and classification of leaves and wildflowers - wonderful ways to experience greater awareness of beauty, order, and design in nature!
• Parents will partner with Mrs. Miller to ensure their student’s success. Please check the Parent Section of the class website weekly and oversee student’s homework and completion of assigned tasks (see link below).
• 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.
• Though not a prerequisite, it will benefit the student to 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: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays
• Textbooks: Bob Jones 5th Edition Biology (ISBN: 160682936X) and Biology Laboratory Manual (ISBN: 1628560231).  Purchase student materials only.
• Tuition: $650/year or 10 monthly payments of $65
• Fees: Laboratory Fee - $90 (one-time fee). The lab fee and Mrs. Miller’s Class Registration Form must be received before a student’s place will be held in class. The Lab Fee is non-refundable after August 1.  Withdrawal fee after 9/30/24 is 3 months’ tuition.

**Section A and B are the same class offered at different times.  Please only register for one of them.

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. These provide basic tools to investigate what makes up living things, how they work, and how they relate with one another and the physical world.
• Theories of biological origins, current advances in biotechnology, environmental issues, and their social implications are discussed from a biblical perspective. Opposing world views are presented throughout the course so students might see the truth of Scripture in light of scientific study.
• In addition to lectures and discussions, class activities include lab experiments, microscopy, and dissections — all designed to enhance comprehension of concepts learned.
• 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 a human body disease/disorder (spring semester). They will also research proofs to construct a persuasive outline on creation vs. evolution.
• Special projects will include collection and classification of leaves and wildflowers - wonderful ways to experience greater awareness of beauty, order, and design in nature!
• Parents will partner with Mrs. Miller to ensure their student’s success. Please check the Parent Section of the class website weekly and oversee student’s homework and completion of assigned tasks (see link below).
• 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.
• Though not a prerequisite, it will benefit the student to 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: $650/year or 10 monthly payments of $65
• Fees: Laboratory Fee - $90 (one-time fee). The lab fee and Mrs. Miller’s Class Registration Form must be received before a student’s place will be held in class. The Lab Fee is non-refundable after August 1.  Withdrawal fee after 9/30/24 is 3 months’ tuition.

**Section A and B are the same class offered at different times.  Please only register for one of them.

Come and explore God's biological creation and learn important skills through the study of life science. This course will examine living things—starting with the fascinating world of cells, to the hierarchy of organisms like bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, animals, then humans, and finally, how they all interact with their environment. 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 students prepare for high school and beyond:

     *Research - a guided research paper on a major biome is the done as a spring

       project.

     *Study strategies - by exploring how the student learns best and by reinforcing

       acquired information in a variety of ways for greater retention

     *Note taking - students learn to record important points from the lecture.

     *Public speaking/oral reporting - students share their researched information

       when they give a formal presentation of their research paper.

     *Lab technique - developed during microscopy labs, dissections, as well as other

       lab activities.

     *Critical thinking - facilitated class discussions help build critical thinking skills.

Parents partner with Mrs. Miller to ensure their student's success by checking Google Classroom weekly to 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.
• Tuition: $550/year or 10 monthly payments of $55
• Laboratory Fee - $80 (one-time fee; non-refundable after August 1). The lab fee and Mrs. Miller’s class registration form must be received to hold a student’s placein class. Withdrawal fee after 9/30/24 is 3 months’ tuition; after 12/15/24, withdrawal fee is tuition for the remainder of the year.

**Section A and B are the same course taught at different times.  Please only register for one of them.