Life Science
Room:
103Description:
This course provides a full introduction to the biological sciences to help middle school students prepare for the concepts they will learn in high school Biology, and to encourage a strong curiosity about life sciences. Topics include cell structure, genetics, organism characteristics and classification, bacteria and viruses, protists and fungi, animal structures and functions, some human anatomy, ecology, and more. Students will learn how to conduct successful experiments and perform data analysis. The course will improve critical thinking skills and develop lab-writing skills. Class taught from a Biblical worldview.
Cost:
$330 tuition per year, paid in six $55 payments. $40 supply fee per year, paid in one $40 payment.Textbook:
Life Science Student Edition, 5th Edition, BJU, eText ISBN 9781628565348 or paper ISBN 9781628564013
The 5th edition is required. No other edition will work as there were significant changes made between editions. Within the BJU Parent Portal (must create free account to access), select Grade 7. Students may purchase either the eText OR physical text. School discount is automatically applied by ordering through BJU’s Parent Portal.
Life Science Activities, 5th Edition, ISBN 1628564024