Life Science (Haugland) 7th grade level

Class Title: Life Science

Grades:7^th – 8^th

Course Description: This year-long course provides a great introduction to the vast fields of Biology and Human Anatomy. The scope of this course covers the characteristics of life, the chemistry of life, cell membranes, cell organelles, DNA, cell reproduction, genetics and heredity, creation worldview, flaws of evolutionary theory, scientific classification, all the kingdoms of living organisms, human anatomy and physiology, and nutrition.

We will be exploring these topics in a fun and interactive way. The students will participate in labs, dissections, and projects each week to reinforce their learning. Students will be instructed in how to take notes during class by filling out class discussion outlines. These outlines will then serve as their study guides for future chapter tests. This course will include take-home tests, class handouts, and supplemental lab materials not included in the text. All lab supplies, dissection materials, and a customized lab notebook are included in the materials fee.

Textbook/Materials needed: Please purchase the required textbook: Science Shepherd Life Science 2nd edition (elephant cover): (ISBN# 978-1733412032). DO NOT purchase the parent companion or test booklet since I have written a customized lab book and all quizzes for this course. If you have a copy of the 1st edition of the textbook (leaf cover) from a sibling or friend that is acceptable as well. 

Class Max: 16 students

Cost of Class (per semester): $380 ($310 class fee + $70 materials fee) per semester. This fee includes all lab or project materials and student notebook.

A $100 non-refundable deposit will be due by June 1, which is applied to first semester. I offer multiple payment plans for the balance: lump sum payment for the balance of $280 at the start of the semester, split into 2 installments of $140 each, as well as 4 monthly payments of $70.

Payment Info: Venmo @tiffany-haugland or Zelle with [email protected]

Contact Info: [email protected]

Bio: Tiffany Haugland completed her education at the University of California Irvine with a BS in Biological Science and continued her education at UCI’s Department of Education. Since 1999, she has been a homeschool mother and has taught courses for various private school programs, learning centers, and co-op groups. Over the last 25 years Tiffany has taught thousands of homeschool students and she finds great joy in working hand in hand with parents to develop the best fit for their students. The greatest goal is to inspire students to love learning, because it opens their eyes to the design and awe of God’s creation. Tiffany is a mother to 7 children ranging in ages 8-28, grandmother to 2 granddaughters.