Science

Botany

Topics covered in this course: Plant uses, products Photosynthesis Plant structure Coniferous/Deciduous trees Forests Importance Conservation

Entomology

Topics covered in this course: Lepidoptera – Metamorphosis Pests, Beneficial Insects Insect defenses Insect Orders Diversity

Oceanography

Topics covered in this course: Marine diversity Mollusks – shells, cephalopods Mammals Echinoderms Crustaceans Shore life Conservation Oddities Bio-luminescence

Ichthyology

Topics covered in this course: Fish anatomy – swim bladder, gills, scales, eye structure, fins, tail, lateral line Diversity

Ornithology

Topics covered in this course: Birds Habitats Nests Eggs – shape, color, size Flight – wing structure, comparison, shape Feather structure Adaptations – beaks, feet

Geology

Topics covered in this course: Rocks – Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic Minerals – crystal structure, uses Fluorescence, Phosphorescence Earth Forces – volcanoes, erosion Plate Tectonics

Paleontology

Walk in the steps of dinosaurs while learning about their lives and times.

Inventions & Innovations

Students learn about modern inventions and innovations.

Biology – Further Discovery

Continuing the exploration in Life Sciences. What adaptations enable animals to survive the extremes of the Arctic? Who lives in the desert? The rainforest? Are some animals good and others bad? Who decides? Look at the rich biodiversity of life …

Science in Action

Discover scientific principles by using simple experiments and class demonstrations. Explore the world of chemistry, physics, and biology. Perform investigations into motion, senses, compounds, and reactions. How does an airplane fly? What is matter? Teacher: Mrs. Joan Batson

Biology: “Knowledge of Life”

Learn about the diversity of life on planet Earth, from its humble beginnings in shallow seas to the complex ecosystems we know today. Scientists use a wide variety of tools to understand the world around us, including cladistics, anatomy, and …

Batson Independent Education