Want to know the BEST science curriculum?
The BEST science curriculum is the one that gets your student excited about learning science.
Science is a discipline of exploration and wonder. If your student is bored with science, it’s not the science that is boring: it’s the way it is presented.
If you’re looking for exciting, online science classes taught by a passionate teacher, look no further.
Online Classes at True North Academy
BRAND NEW CLASS: GENETICS
Every year without fail, the biology topic that is always a student favorite is GENETICS.
Students are amazed to learn how DNA is able to influence so much about them: the color of their eyes, the shape of their ears and their hairlines, and even how they respond to different foods like cilantro.
While a high school biology class typically covers the basics of genetics (learning about Mendelian inheritance and learning to use Punnett Squares to predict the outcome of genetic crosses), there is never enough time to really pursue all the things that students are interested about.
In my own online biology class, we spend 4 weeks (out of 30) on genetics and it’s still not enough time.
Students are always so eager to learn more.
That’s why I’ve decided to offer an entire semester-long class to genetics.
My live, online Genetics class will meet for 15 weeks. We will have plenty of time to investigate more complicated patterns of inheritance, learn to analyze pedigrees to determine modes of inheritance (autosomal dominant vs. sex-linked, for instance), and explore epistasis and epigenetics. There will be ample opportunity for us to explore topics of interest to students, including but not limited to the genetics of human blood type, the genetics of calico cats (and other sex-linked traits), heterochromia, and more!
Students will choose one topic related to genetics to research over the course of the semester. They will then present what they’ve learned to the class during one of our final live classes.
Please note: In order to get the most out of our 15 week class, we will only spend the first week reviewing the fundamental concepts of genetics that students typically learn in their first year high school biology course. Therefore, students should only take this course if they have completed high school biology (OR the first semester of a biology course in which genetics was covered.
This class is a student favorite, and I plan to offer it each year during the Spring semester.
To learn more or enroll in this class, click here: Live Online Genetics Class .
Biology (with optional honors track) 2025-2026 class has reached capacity
This class meets once a week for a live, online class in which the students and I can interact with each other. During this 30 week class, we will cover the major topics of high school biology. Like all of my science courses, this class is textbook-free. Students will complete assigned homework, labs, and projects at home and I will take care of all of the grading. Students can let me know in the beginning of the year if they’d like to take part in the optional honors track. Honors students complete the same weekly assignments as the rest of the class, but also complete an extra honors assignment each week.
Watch the following video for more information about this course.
Chemistry (with optional honors track) Live online classes are full. Asynchronous class is still available
This class meets once a week for a live, online class in which the students and I can interact with each other. During this 30 week class, we will cover the major topics of high school chemistry. Like all of my science courses, this class is textbook-free. Students will complete assigned homework, labs, and projects at home and I will take care of all of the grading. Students can let me know in the beginning of the year if they’d like to take part in the optional honors track. Honors students complete the same weekly assignments as the rest of the class, but also complete an extra honors assignment each week.
Because students will utilize Algebra as they work through the formulas we’ll encounter in chemistry, completion of Algebra I is a prerequisite for this class. Additionally, students may benefit by completing a quick math review over the summer before they begin their year-long chemistry course. I’ve created my Math Skills for Science series of short, self-paced courses for this reason. These courses are optional, but hugely beneficial.
Watch the following video for more information about this course.
Anatomy and Physiology: Live online class is full. (Asynchronous still available)
This class meets once a week for a live, online class in which the students and I can interact with each other. During this 30 week class, we will cover the major topics of high school anatomy and physiology. Like all of my science courses, this class is textbook-free. Students will complete assigned homework, labs, and projects at home and I will take care of all of the grading.
Because a basic understanding of cell structure and processes is necessary for this course, students should have completed high school biology before attempting this course.
Watch the following video for more information about this course.
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You can find more information about the classes and register here: High School Biology at True North Academy, High School Chemistry at True North Academy, High School Anatomy and Physiology at True North Academy
How I Handle Origins
In order to serve the largest population of students, I do my best to teach concepts from a neutral worldview. In my True North Academy biology class, we do spend a week on adaptations and natural selection, but I steer clear from discussing origins.
Online Classes at FundaFunda Academy
I will be teaching 3 classes through FundaFunda Academy for the 2025/2026 school year: High School Chemistry, High School Anatomy and Physiology, and High School Physics.
I get lots of question about the format of these asynchronous online classes, so I created the following video:
Asynchronous Online Physics
This class provides a solid foundation in high school physics. In this textbook-free class, students will learn the material through engaging videos and lessons. They will complete weekly assignments as well as projects and hands-on and virtual labs/simulations. Periodic tests will ensure mastery.
Please note that Algebra I as well as Geometry (or its equivalent) are required for this class.
To learn more about the topics we’ll cover in this class, watch the following video.
Asynchronous Online Chemistry
During this 32 week class, we will cover the major topics of high school chemistry. In fact, with a bit longer school year, we get into a few more advanced topics than my live online chemistry class does (including equilibrium, reaction rate, empirical vs. molecular formulas, and entropy). Like all of my science courses, this class is textbook-free. Students will complete assigned homework, labs, and projects at home and I will take care of all of the grading.
Please note that completion of Algebra I is a prerequisite for this class. In addition, I’ve created a Math for Science series devoted especially to reviewing the topics students will use in their year-long chemistry class. Though not a requirement for taking my chemistry class, it’s highly recommended: Math for Science Series
To view a sample module of my asynchronous chemistry class, visit here: Sample Asynchronous Chemistry module
To learn more about the topics we’ll cover in this class, watch the following video.
Asynchronous Online Anatomy and Physiology
During this 32 week class, students will learn about the 11 major body systems and how they all work together. This class is perfect for students interested in medicine, for those who desire to learn more about their body for healthy living, and for those looking for a fourth high school science. If a student plans to take A&P at the college level, I highly recommend that they take a high school level course to provide a firm foundation.
Like all of my science courses, this class is textbook-free. Students will complete assigned homework, labs, and projects at home and I will take care of all of the grading.
Please note that because we will be studying cellular processes, completion of high school biology is a prerequisite for this course.
To learn more about the topics we’ll cover in this class, watch the following video.
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Online Tutoring
We are excited to offer online virtual tutoring in math and science.
This service is not only for students. We are also happy to “Train the Teacher”, and help you brush up on any skills or topics in math and science so that you are better equipped to teach your students.
This year alone, I’ve tutored students in high school and college biology, high school, college, and Advanced Placement (AP) chemistry, and nursing school students.
Please contact me to discuss your tutoring needs
