9th Grade Biology Topics Syllabus

Overview

• The syllabus covers high school cell biology lessons for beginners.
• Parts A and B complete a typical year of high school biology.
• Includes a laboratory component focusing on microscopes, experiments, and lab notebook maintenance.
• Entire course material is provided online; no additional purchases required.
• Course provides high school science credit upon completion.

Course Structure

• Parts A and B: Split into 2 half-year parts; both necessary for full credit.
• Includes worksheets, evaluations, exams, labs, lab manual, video textbook, grades, a certificate, and credit.

Part A Topics

1. Structure and Function of Cells: Learn to draw different types of cells and understand their functions.
   • Human cell structure critical for maintaining health.
2. Lessons Covered:
   • Drawing Prokaryotic Cells
   • Drawing Eukaryotic Cells
   • Drawing Plant and Animal Cells
   • Drawing Brain, Skin, and Blood Cells
   • DNA, RNA, and Proteins
   • Membranes
   • Membrane Transport
   • Blood Cells and the Lungs

Part B Topics

1. Cell Growth and Division: Focus on understanding impact on multicellular organisms.
2. Lessons Covered:
   • Antibodies, Antibody Tagging, Vaccines, and Blood Types
   • DNA Base Pairs and Replication
   • Cell Division
   • Mitosis
   • Meiosis
   • Budding, Shoots, and Spores
   • Pedigree Analysis and Inheritance
   • X Related Traits: Anemia and Color Blindness

Is Biology for 9th Graders?

• Generally, biology is the science curriculum for 9th graders in the US, especially in states like California, Texas, Michigan, etc.
• Some schools might focus on chemistry or physical science instead.

What’s Covered in 9th Grade Biology?

• Focus on cell biology rather than life sciences studied at earlier ages.
• Topics include proteins, membranes, DNA, and RNA.
• Important to avoid diverging into molecular biology, which is more advanced.

Career Relevance

• Students who enjoy biology may pursue careers in life sciences, medicine, nursing, or dentistry.
• Courses are designed by college professors and health care professionals.

9th Grade Biology For-Credit Course

• Self-Paced Course: Complete Part A and B for credit.
• Covers cell structure, function, and division.
• Simulated online lab available.
• No fixed schedule for lesson completion.

About the Instructor

• Dr. Scott: Former college chemistry professor, course instructor, and textbook author.
• Courses designed to make science learning fun and promote individuality.
• Includes games to enhance learning experience.
• Promotes discovery and sharing in science learning.