Apologia’s softcover Exploring Creation with Biology 3rd Edition textbook presents high school biology from a biblical worldview. It includes all student readings, step by step experiments, “On Your Own” exercises (with answers and discussion later in the chapter), and the end-of-chapter Study Guide questions (answers found in the Solutions and Tests Book). Three types of experiments are recommended for high school laboratory credit: household labs, microscopic, and dissection labs. Required lab equipment includes a 400x microscope, concave and flat slides, prepared slide set (sold separately), and dissection tools and specimens. Lab kits are available. This Student Textbook includes a link and password to “Book Extras” which offers supplemental resources to aid students in their study of biology. The optional but helpful Student Notebook accompanies this textbook.
Exploring Creation with Biology Textbook (3rd Edition)
Product Overview
- Apologia Biology is a college-prep Christian biology course with a comprehensive Lab Experience to meet requirements for a high school credit
- Student-led, independent homeschool biology curriculum has helpful supplements available
- Topics covered include the science of life, the chemistry of life, ecology, genetics, bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi, plants, and animals
Description
As scientific studies advance farther out into the universe as well as deeper into the microscopic world,scientists continue to ask, "What is life?" Biology is the study of life, and this 3rd edition of Exploring Creation with Biology teaches not only the science of how we begin to answer the bigger questions defining life, but also includes meaningful discussions on Creation and Creator.
This updated high school biology course was redesigned to help students see and understand the beauty of life that surrounds us. Full-page infographics were created to help students grasp the concepts discussed in the text and go beyond simple illustrations.
As a college-prep high school biology course, it will set the stage for success in homeschooled high school years, prepare students for college level courses, and give them an understanding of the basic biological world that surrounds them each day of their lives so that they can appreciate the real-world relevance of scientific inquiry.
Opening with the studies of the process of science, students learn about observations and inferences, hypotheses, experiments, and scientific theories and laws. They are taught to see the limitations of science and learn about the tools used in biological studies.
In their studies of life, students will delve into the chemistry of life from atoms to the chemical structuresthat make life, as we know it, possible. They will explore the ecology that surrounds life as they investigate ecosystems, biomes, populations, and communities.
An in-depth study of cell structure and function, cellular energy, DNA, proteins, and cell cycles will help students comprehend heartier materials as they advance to learn about genetics – inheritance, disorders, and technology, as well as the role of genetics in evolution.
Students will also learn about prokaryotes, viruses, protists, and fungi. They will delve deep into the fascinating world of plants and animals. And all of their learned knowledge will be backed by hands-on experimentation that takes their book knowledge and applies it to concepts that they can comprehend.
At Apologia, we believe that students' educations should prepare them for life, not just an academic year.This creation-based science course will create the strong foundation students can rely upon as they grow in their awe and wonder of our world.
At the completion of this course, students will be able to understand the vocabulary of biology so that they can engage in true scientific discourse. Their strong background in the scientific method regarding experimentation, field studies, microscopy, and dissection will also allow them to be well equipped to analyze data that they will encounter throughout their lifetimes.
Recommend Grade: 9th grade
NOTE: This course can be done in 8th grade if a student is in an advanced science tract. It can also be started in 10th grade if a student isn't college bound for the sciences.
Exploring Creation with Biology from Apologia is a college-preparatory high school biology course designed specifically for Christian homeschool families. This student-led course provides a comprehensive study of biology with a strong lab component, helping students meet high school science requirements while viewing God as the Master Designer of all life.
The course teaches the scientific method, the limitations of science, and evaluates the theory of evolution from a biblical worldview. Students explore the chemistry of life, ecology, genetics, bacteria, viruses, protists, fungi, plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates.
Key Curriculum Features:
- 16 modules covering the full spectrum of high school biology
- Strong biblical worldview that presents God as Creator and emphasizes the complexity of His design
- In-depth study of the scientific method, chemistry of life, ecology, genetics, and all major classifications of living things
- Three types of labs: household experiments, microscopic investigations, and dissections
- Module exams plus quarterly exams for assessment
- Suggested schedule of 1 hour per day, 5 days per week (each module takes approximately 2 weeks)
Program Components:
- Student Textbook: Softcover text with modules, explanations, and activities
- Solutions and Tests Book: Contains answers, tests, and test keys
- Student Notebook (optional but recommended): Consumable notebook with study notes, lab reports, and schedules
- Video Instruction Thumb Drive (optional): Video lessons taught by the author
- MP3 Audio CD (optional): Audio version of the textbook
- Lab Kits (optional): Convenient packages from Nature’s Workshop with most supplies needed for experiments
Important Notes:
- Required lab equipment includes a 400x microscope, slides, and dissection tools and specimens.
- The publisher recommends completing household, microscopic, and dissection labs for a full lab credit.
- Lab Kits are available from Nature’s Workshop Plus for greater convenience.
- Prepared slide set is sold separately.
Exploring Creation with Biology stands out for its clear explanations, thorough lab experience, and consistent biblical worldview that nurtures both scientific understanding and faith. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a rigorous, college-preparatory high school biology course.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-10 |
| Brand: | Apologia |
| ISBN: | 9781946506450 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 4.4 |