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9th Grade Biology Syllabus Overview

May 22, 2025

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.