In this course we will study the science of life! We will start the course by learning to think like a scientist and become more proficient in the language of science! After we begin thinking and talking like scientists we will learn about the most basic unit of life: the cell. The cell might seem simple but once we dive into the details you’ll be both amazed and surprised by its complexity! From there we will build up to discussing different forms of life across the plant, animal, fungi, and protist kingdoms! Life Science at TEEN DAY is a discussion-based learning course that relies on student participation and excitement for the subject. We will have discussion assignments, lab reports, and presentations to allow students to showcase their knowledge.
Instructors: Terry Bates and Andrew Martinez
Instructor Bios: **Though co-teaching the course throughout, Andrew will be in the classroom throughout the Fall semester and Terry will be in the classroom throughout the Spring semester.**
Terry Bates is a PhD candidate in analytical food chemistry at Cornell University where he studies smells! When he’s not studying smelly food and beverages, he can be seen rowing with the Cornell Club Rowing team on Cayuga lake. He has a big fluffy dog named Winston who loves to run and dig in his garden. Prior to pursuing his PhD at Cornell, Terry taught physical science and chemistry at the high school and community college levels. He has a passion for teaching and introducing students to the world of science!
Andrew Martinez is a senior at Cornell studying Microbiology and Spanish with plans to go to medical school after graduation. He has conducted research as part of the Forage Breeding Project studying how genetics affects plant growth and is now currently working in the School of Veterinary Medicine studying how the brain heals after injury. Andrew goes outside for fun! He enjoys swimming, running, and hiking around Ithaca. He also likes going out to try new foods, whether that be ice cream or any new place that opens up around town. He also works in the emergency room at the hospital and has enjoyed being a swim coach for the past 3 years.
Required Materials: pencil; notebook and folder or looseleaf notebook
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