Galena High School – Zoology 1-2

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This one-year advanced level laboratory science course is intended for third- and fourth-year students who are interested in exploring the diversity of organisms in the animal kingdom. The course provides an educational opportunity through the infusion of 21st century learning techniques. It is designed to build on prior knowledge of biology and chemistry with an added emphasis on animal taxa, evolutionary relationships, comparative anatomy, and physiology of structural and functional adaptations of animals as well as their role and impact on the environment. A high level of understanding in problem solving and the scientific method is necessary for success. Learning is shaped through a combination of classroom activities, including critical reading and writing, dissection, hands-on experi