Teacher: Niek A.H. Slooter
(Read more about his biography here)
Dates for 8-week course:
Biology: January 19 to March 19, 2026 (with one week off for February Break)
Chemistry: March 23 to May 22, 2026 (with one week off for Spring Break)
Times for Live Sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays at starting at 10:30am MT. Please note that all times are given in Mountain Time (MT), which is two hours behind ET, and one hour ahead of PT. Each live session lasts between 50 and 70 minutes.
Course Description: Biology
During this eight week course will start with the basic concepts in biology like what determines living organisms, photosynthesis, respiration and a summary of the anatomy and physiology of humans including our muscles, skeleton and our organs.
From there cells, cell organelles, cell division, DNA and genetics will be covered and practiced. We will cover anabolic and catabolic processes in cells and how they play a key role in different organisms. We will also learn about botany, taxonomy of plants and organisms, ecology and behaviour.
The course will have a lot of hands-on assignments, practicing with genetics and small experiments and observations in and around the house. The course will end with an open book test to see if all topics are understood and can be applied by the student.
Topics covered
- Photosynthesis and respiration
- Anatomy and physiology of the human body
- Our organs and skeleton
- Cells and their organelles
- DNA and genetics
- Botany
- Taxonomy of plants and animals
- Ecology
- Behaviour
Course Description: Chemistry
During this 8 week course we will start with different historical atom models, as well as discoveries during the latest research projects. We will continue with basic formulas, how these can be balanced and the proportions between atoms in molecules, and reactants/products in more complex chemical reactions.
From there, we go over atomic masses, molecule calculations, gas constants and concentrations in liquids and gasses. The different types of chemical bonds will be covered and practiced. We will also learn about how these are related to the electron shells from atoms.
The course will have a lot of hands on assignments, practicing the different types of calculations. The course will end with an open book test to see if all topics are understood and can be applied by the student.
Topics covered:
- Atoms & molecules
- Completing formulas & Stoichiometry
- Atomic mass & molecules
- Concentrations & molecules
- Chemical calculations
- Bonds
- Electron shells
Materials:
No materials will be sent.
