**NEWER VERSION OF THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE** LAB for Biology, Part One with Dr. Christine Hamilton (Biology)

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on May 30, 2024.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

https://moodle.homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/course/view.php?id=4109

The new course includes the lecture and Lab.

Join this optional accompanying lab for High School Biology with Dr. Hamilton, with video meetings on osmosis, fermentation, mitosis, genetics, and more.

How to get the most out of the LAB for Biology I, Part One with Christine Hamilton:

  • First, read the Directions Word Doc below before the first class meeting.

  • Then have the materials available for lab.

  • Watch that week’s recording.

  • Review the PPT as needed.

  • Perform the lab.
  • Take the online quiz.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes:  7 

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Biology Lab.

Instructors: Christine Hamilton, Ph.D.

Course Description: There will be 6 labs that are explicitly aligned with the Biology Part One classes. Biology Part One Labs are to be performed with minimum equipment and will consist of common household supplies.  A list provided in the syllabus.

Course Outline: 

Week 5 - Osmosis Lab – In this investigation, we will use a hen’s fresh egg to determine what happens during osmosis and diffusion across membranes.

Week 7 - Fermentation – We will set up a fermentation in a closed system and capture the generated carbon dioxide to carbonate root beer.  

Week 8 -  Mitosis Flip Book – We are drawing our own, moving cell division!

Week 9 -  Punnett Square – Applying our knowledge of phenotypes and genotypes to complete a worksheet.  

Week 10 - Genetic Match – Students will determine the presence of certain high-frequency traits in themselves and their family members.

Week 11 - DNA Extraction – We will be creating a mixture to extract DNA from a strawberry! 

Week 13 - M&M Lab – Activity to simulate the process of radioactive decay and to illustrate the concept of half-life.  

 

Course Materials: Pencil and paper. Materials will be listed at the beginning of the semester for each week.