High School Biology

High School Science Classes 2024-2025

Homeschool Resource Center

307 S. Parsons Ave.

Brandon, FL 33511

Thursdays Starting August 22nd- May1, 2025

Biology

Thursdays 12:15-1:45 PM at the HRC August 22-May 1

For 32 weeks of class (spring and fall semesters) the fee is $450.  This is payable as follows: a $70 non-refundable deposit to the Tampa Bay HEAT. You may pay this online when you register for the class. This will hold your place in the class. The remaining balance $380 will be paid directly to the instructor before the first day of class by cash, checks, PayPal *as friends and family*,

Venmo or,Zelle  All online options must be friends and family

Venmo @April-Lee-88

Paypal  [email protected]

Zelle: (941)809-1706

Instructor Bio:

April M Lee DC

Bio.

     Dr. April Lee is the mother of six daughters and has been homeschooling for 15 years.

She has extensive undergraduate training in the field of science. After graduating from Stetson University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a Minor in Medical Sciences, she decided to further her studies about the human body when a debilitating shoulder injury was corrected by her hometown Chiropractic Physician. She went on to Graduate from Life University with her doctorate in Chiropractic.

Her science background of teaching includes… General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Biology 2, Anatomy and Physiology.

Biology Course Description This course begins with an investigation into Life, DNA, classification, and the use of microscopes. This class will cover a basic review of the scientific method and an introduction to general biology. Students will explore and study the Kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi, basic chemistry, the cell, cellular reproduction, genetics, and ecology. Many phyla from the Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae are covered as well. Learning methods will include required and optional reading materials, laboratory experiments, dissections, and games, completing interactive activities with the internet and technology, research and reports, hands on projects.

This course will be using the textbook, which each student will need to purchase before the first class:

Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology 2^nd edition textbook only

***This course also has an honors option.

****Students will also need to purchase lab safety goggles.******

All Lab supplies will be supplied by the teacher!!!

Labs include:

1. Dichotomous Keys
2. Microscope
3. Diffusion
4. Liver Enzymes
5. Creating a Cell
6. Cellular Transport
7. Strawberry DNA Extraction
8. Mitosis/Meiosis Models with Oreos
9. Build a Spud Genetics Lab
10. Beak Adaptations
11. Create a Food web
12. Pond Life Cultures
13. Protozoas Under a Microscope
14. Mushroom Dissections
15. Yeast Lab
16. Earthworm Response Lab
17. Earthworm Dissection
18. Crawfish Dissection
19. Insect Classification
20. Fish Dissection
21. Fetal Pig Dissection
22. Leaf Imprinting and Classification
23. Flower Dissection
24. Owl Pellet Dissection
25. Apple Browning
26. Greenhouse Gases