REAL Science Odyssey - Biology 2 Teacher Guide
Short Description
Grade Level: 6th - 10th
REAL Science Odyssey- Biology 2 Teacher Guide
Pages: 246
Grade level: 6th - 10th
Course type: Teacher Guide
What is Biology Level 2 Teacher Guide?
REAL Science Odyssey – Biology Level 2 is a year-long, secular homeschool biology curriculum for middle and high school students. The full course is divided into three coordinated components:
- Biology Level 2 Textbook
- Biology Level 2 Student Workbook
- Biology Level 2 Teacher Guide (this product)
The Teacher Guide gives you tools and support to implement the RSO Biology 2 curriculum. As your student works through the lessons and activities in the textbook and workbook, the Teacher Guide provides detailed guidance for you as the instructor.
Materials—A full list of all materials needed for your entire homeschool biology year, broken down by chapter and lab, plus an alphabetical list of all materials for the course.
Weekly Schedules—Week-by-week schedules for the entire year. Choose from two, three, or five sessions of biology per week.
Learning Goals—A list of important concepts and main ideas for each lesson the course, so you know what your student should understand by the end.
Extracurricular Resources—books, websites, and other resources complement and reinforce each week’s lesson. These are curated resources that give your student reliable information when they want to dive deeper into the subject, or need extra clarification.
Math Review—A review of the math concepts needed for the week’s lesson, so you aren’t caught off guard by questions! Math is a key tool in science, and we highly recommend that you encourage your student to hone their ability to use it.
Lesson Reviews—Notes that review the main points of each lesson, to help you teach more effectively. You can also use them as a jumping-off point for questions and discussions with your student.
Answer Keys— Answers to Show What You Know quizzes, lab sheets, and Famous Science Series are provided for each chapter. Answers to all assessments are found in the appendix.
Grading Rubrics—We provide grading schemes for various approaches to the course. Whether you do every single activity, or skip microscope labs or formal assessments, we demystify the weights and percentages you should apply to each activity.
The Teacher Guide takes the stress of planning and scheduling off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on your child’s learning and enjoy your homeschool journey.
Course Structure
The RSO Biology Level 2 curriculum consists of three coordinated resources:
- Textbook: Contains 32 narrative lessons introducing key concepts, terminology, and foundational biology topics.
- Workbook: Includes hands-on labs, Famous Science Series research projects, Show What You Know quizzes, and six unit assessments.
- Teacher Guide: Offers lesson plans, materials lists, teaching tips, and weekly schedules.
Each lesson follows a consistent structure:
- Reading – Introduces key vocabulary and major concepts through the textbook narrative.
- Labs and Research Projects – Found in the Workbook, these allow students to apply what they’ve learned.
- Assessment – Quizzes and unit tests reinforce understanding and retention.
The flexible design allows customization for your homeschool. You can:
- Choose how many days per week to study biology.
- Skip or include microscope labs depending on student level.
- Use unit assessments as tests, reviews, or open-note exercises.
Science Skills Covered
Throughout Biology Level 2, students develop a wide range of scientific and analytical skills, including:
- Applying the scientific method
- Conducting laboratory investigations
- Recording and interpreting data
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Understanding biological systems and cycles
- Connecting biological theory to real-world examples
The course begins with fundamental principles and advances toward complex topics, ensuring students build a deep and connected understanding of life science.
Planning and Scheduling
RSO Biology Level 2 is designed to fit within a 36-week school year.
The Teacher Guide includes complete scheduling assistance, with options for:
- 2-day-per-week pacing
- 3-day-per-week pacing
- 5-day-per-week pacing
You can easily adapt the schedule to meet your student’s pace and your teaching style.
Important Copyright Information
If you choose the eBook version of this course, you are purchasing a license to use the PDF for your own children. You may make copies for your own children, but you may not share (email, download, print and distribute, resell, etc.) this eBook or any portion of this eBook to others. Licensing is available for group, school, and co-op use. Please contact Pandia Press for details on group licensing (info@pandiapressbooks.com).
