Online Learning Programs

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Conservation Biology is for children in 8th-12th grade (approximate ages 13-18 yrs old). 

In this class we will study conservation biology to better understand the importance of biodiversity and the effect of humans on species and ecosystems. Students will learn traditional biology topics such as taxonomy, genetics, adaptations food webs, habitats, population, water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles. Plus they will learn conservation biology topics such as invasive species and disease, effects of pollution and changes to the climate on the natural world, and conservation movements. This is a lab-based class so, as much as  possible, we will apply what we are learning to the local biological  life through scientific techniques such as chemical analysis,  population sampling, and using microscopes.  We will be learning through these 3 themes  observation, participation, reflection which is  how Aldo Leopold learned and taught. Homework will consist of readings from the textbook, videos, and independent research projects. Google Classroom is utilized for assignments.

This class can satisfy 1 high school credit for biology or environmental science upon successful completion of all classes, homework, and final project. This is a lab based class. We will provide a transcript showing the hours earned for the class along with a description of the class. 

You can view the class syllabus here. 

• 2 Schedule options available
• Every Wednesday Dates 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16
• Every Monday Dates 9/9, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 1/6, 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12
• Meets 26 weeks. View the calendar here.
• Classes are 1.5 hrs long and begin at 12:30 pm Pacific time.

Here is the time zone breakdown.

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm PDT/PST

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm MDT/MST

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm CDT/CST

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT/EST

*NOTE: AZ doesn't observe daylight savings so be sure to pay attention to time change in November and March as the class time will be 12:30 pm part of the year and 1:30 pm part of the year.

Since this program is offered in person as well in AZ and covers the exact same content we do have a hybrid option available if your schedule permits you to attend some of the in  classes. With this option you can attend the in person classes and online classes based upon your schedule/availability. Please email us to discuss further.

• Computer with Zoom access and Google Classroom access
• Homework in between classes 1-4 hours
• Completion of a final research project

10 openings

Cost is $500 for the year (option to break up payments per semester). The cost includes the book, most of the materials that will be needed to complete the labs (which will be mailed to you), and extra resources on Google Classroom to dive deeper into the topics. Sibling discounts are available.