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Who teaches the course?
Who teaches the course?
Hannah Robinson has won multiple teaching awards over her 25 years of experience teaching science to middle and high school students. She holds teaching credentials in Life Sciences and Career Technical Education, a Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry and Physiology, and a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Hannah Robinson has written online science courses for Michigan Virtual, the Ohio Department of Education, and Study.com.
As a docent for the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service), Hannah Robinson designed and lead Saturday Girl Scouts hikes for five years.
What is the cost of the Life Science Course?
What is the cost of the Life Science Course?
Families enrolling through their charter school will find cost information from the school. For PSA families, contact hrobinson@horizoneducationandmedia.org for more information.
Do we have to do every lab?
Do we have to do every lab?
If you need to skip a lab, the Parent Pages provide additional information for students to understand the concepts.
Are there local in-person lab groups my kid can join?
Are there local in-person lab groups my kid can join?
Yes, quarterly hands-on lab series are offered in the Thousand Oaks, California area. For schedule and registration information please contact hrobinson@horizoneducationandmedia.org
What level and standards do this course align to?
What level and standards do this course align to?
This course is a challenging program open to homeschool students in grades 6-8. Each lesson set is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (California) and the College Board Standards for Science Success (National). For purposes of the homeschool audit, standards are specified for each unit under the user guide tab.
What math does this course require?
What math does this course require?
Students are expected to have completed at least Grade 6 Common Core math standards, with at least concurrent Grade 7 Common Core math or Pre-Algebra, or equivalent Singapore Math level.
Is there a physical text book?
Is there a physical text book?
The textbook ck12 Flexlet Life Science Essentials is customized for this course and is available free online. This includes an ai chat-bot assistant to answer questions on each topic. A physical print version is available at cost using on-demand printing.
What is Horizon Education and Media?
What is Horizon Education and Media?
This 501 (c) (3) nonprofit was founded in 1995 and complies with AB 506.
Mission
To promote education through the use of electronic media and other means.
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