Course Name: Biology

 Grade Level: 9-12 

 Facilitator:  Kristi Wurth klwurth@dock.net 
 Facilitator:  Leslie McGarrahan (lead) soblessedx3@verizon.net
 Online Grader (c):  Karin Wilmoth jnkwilmoth@sbcglobal.net 
 Homework Clerk:  Kriszta Modrovich krisztamod@verizon.net

 Curriculum: Exploring Creation with Biology http://apologia.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=4
  
 Homework: Completion of module reading, "On Your Own" questions, study guide, prepare for presentations, prepare lab sheet ahead of time, and test online.   

 Materials Fees: dissection materials and books. Students work in pairs and so dissection kit prices will be shared. This is what will need to be purchased for each two students: http://www.hometrainingtools.com/product.asp?pn=AM-KTDISS&bhcd2=1270941416    - probably $15 on the first day of class
  
 Course Description: Apologia divides their curriculum into 16 different modules,

each readily completed within 2 weeks. We will cover one module per Friday. The class time will focus on performing the labs + 2-3 minute presentations. Topics include: Biological Classifications, Cellular Structure & Functions, Ecosystems, Evolution and more.
 
 Course Standards: Students must complete assigned homework for each class; prepare lab sheets ahead of time for assigned experiments; participate in labs during class and complete lab reports by citing observations and conclusions. Bi-Weekly or Weekly presentations (2-3 minutes): Students will be assigned a topic to present/explain on class days. Show completion of On-Your-Own and Study Guides each time.  Students will take tests online.  Parents will choose whether a student may take it opened book or closed book.  Points will be assigned for completion of each category as noted below in red.

 FACILITATOR (A): 
 · Would buy dissection kits for all pairs of students
· Would manage the materials fees collected
· Read the odd-numbered modules and be one step ahead of the kids (only one step)
· Pick one or two labs (collect parts) for the odd-numbered modules(try/practice the lab ahead of time)
· Assigns students presentations for all classes (phones/emails them to be sure they will be ready)
  
 FACILITATOR (B): 
  · Read the even-numbered modules and be one step ahead of the kids (only one step)
· Pick one or two labs (collect parts) for the even-numbered modules (try/practice the lab ahead of time)
· This teacher keeps in touch with parents and keeps track of the grades that the online grader has provided (creates Progress Report due twice a year)       
· This teacher assembles the GRADE

           lab grade 15%  (attitude/helpful, thoroughness, completed lab sheet, neatness, concentrates on project) - 5 points
          presentations 15%(prepared, has a visual, good eye contact, knowledgeable, interesting) - 5 points
            the online grade 40%  (provided by the grader)
          checks off the On-Your-Own 15% (just makes sure it is done - doesn't check for details or make corrections) 
          Study Guide 15% (just makes sure it is done - doesn't check for details or make corrections)