Middle School Biology (6th-8th Grade)

Welcome to our online Biology class for middle schoolers! In this course, we will explore the fascinating world of life. Whether you'd like your middle schooler to understand better the Biology concepts currently taught in class, start building a stronger foundation and be better prepared for up-and-coming high school Biology, or help them cultivate their curiosity in science, this course is designed with you in mind.

Designed and taught by an experienced educator and biologist, this course will cover grade-appropriate topics while fostering learning through relevant student queries, illustrations, and practice questions to help students better assimilate the covered material.

Student Learning Objectives:

• Understanding Cells: three-domain system, differences and similarities between plant and animal cells; cell cycles, types, components, and their functions.
• Body Systems A & P: circulatory, nervous, respiratory, muscular, immune, skeletal, digestive, endocrine, integumentary, urinary, and reproductive.
• Intro to Genetics: inheritance, variation, genotype vs. phenotype, dominant vs. recessive traits, natural selection, from genes to proteins, and Punnett square.
• Ecology: ecosystem types, components, and functions; biomes; symbiotic relationships; food chains vs. food webs.
• Cell Biochemistry: photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

*Class Enrollment Disclaimer*

At Testing Mom, we strive to provide all our students with the highest quality educational experience. If a class does not meet the required minimum number of enrolled students, rather than canceling the class entirely, we reserve the right to modify the structure of the sessions. The affected class may be transitioned into an accelerated format in such cases. This modification aims to maintain the integrity of the curriculum while providing a more personalized and intensive learning experience for enrolled students. Rest assured, the class content and instruction quality will remain consistent, and any adjustments made will be in the best interest of enhancing their learning journey.

*Unfortunately, this class does not allow drop-ins. Each class builds upon prior courses.

Important Note: Our system will send you the link to join the class 30 minutes before the start time.