Course Overview
Arkansas K-12 Science Standards "PreAP Biology: Arkansas Accelerated Science Course Pathway allows districts and schools an option to maximize opportunities for high-performing students to meet the Arkansas K-12 Science Standards as well as be prepared to pursue advanced level science courses earlier in middle and high school and at a more rapid pace. This accelerated science course pathway is not intended for all students, but for students who have demonstrated advanced academic proficiency in the prerequisite courses and who intend to pursue a specific college and career pathway beyond high school."
Under the 7 topics below, there are 11 units and the Evidence Statements are the guides for adding depth and rigor.
Full Course Resources:
Science News for Students free articles on current science issues and events
Science Journal for Kids free scientific peer reviewed articles specifically adapted for students and teachers
Bioman interactive review games and labs for biology concepts
Biology Corner: Semester 1 & Semester 2 a full course with guided notes, practice quizzes, and lots of help
Virtual Urchin interactive practice with a microscope, examines development & embryology & ecology