Biology LAB

Grade Level: 8th – 12th grades

Ages: 13 & up

Classes Meet: Mondays

Semester 1: Monday, September 8th – November 24th, 2025

Semester 2: Monday, January 5th – March 23rd, 2026.

(December 1st and March 30th will be make-up days if needed.)

Times: 11: 00 – 11:55 am 

Instructor: Olivia Augenstein

Instructor Email: olivia.augenstein@gmail.com

Tuition / Fees: Total $320 per year ($160 per semester) 

Payment options: 1) Payment in full for the year before classes begin Payment option: 2) A Non-Refundable payment of $120 due at the time of registration to hold your place in the class for both semesters, then a payment of $100 on first day of 1st semester, then a 2nd payment of $100 on first day of 2nd semester

Course Description:

This lab is an in-depth study of how the physical and living worlds work. The students will be learning scientific method, how to use a microscope, slide preparations, animal dissections and more. The students will learn how to work with lab partners and complete lab sheets. This lab is recommended to be taken with the Biology Lecture.

Where: Epiphany Lutheran Church, 6606 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne

 Required Text: Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition, by Wile and Durnell, (Apologia)

 Time Requirements: We will cover a minimum of 1-2 chapters per week. There is weekly homework, readings and vocab. There are unit tests.

• The students are not required to take notes from the lecture. I expect the students to participate in the lecture. I can send out the power points from each lecture to whomever wants them.

Grades: Class-  based on homework, vocab & tests

             Lab-  based on lab sheets, group participation & quizzes & tests

• Class= 1 credit /semester, Lab= .5 credit/semester

• I encourage each student to outline the chapters as they read.

Expectations: Students will complete readings and work before class. Students will study the vocabulary and ask questions when needed. If a class is missed, it is the student’s responsibility  to complete the reading and homework, including labs. There will be no make-up labs. If a student misses a lab, they will make up the points by writing a one-page paper over the topic of that lab.

• Students will read the chapters before coming to lecture. The questions and vocab will be 1 week after the correlating lecture. This is so students have time to ask questions. If an assignment is not turned in within 2 weeks of the due date, the student will receive a zero.

• Students will behave and treat each other with respect. If a student has to be reprimanded, I will call the parents. If it continues without resolution, the students will be asked to leave the class permanently without a refund. (I have never had this be an issue).

• Cancellations: NHC follows FWC for weather. Always use your best judgement. Safety is the highest priority. Sickness: I will be half dead before I cancel, but again use best judgement. We don’t want to infect others. I do ask that you let me know by email or text if a student will be absent so I don’t worry.

• If a student has special needs, please contact the teacher to discuss.