Includes prepared slides used in the course, blank slide plates and cover slips, 4 dropper pipettes, methylene blue, iodine, Micro-Art drawing paper, and lens paper. Please note that the Chick Embryo Microslide is no longer included. This is your best bet if you already have a good microscope - if not, see #008777.
Biology Lab Materials for Apologia (no microscope)
SKU
008776
Grade 9-10
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
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Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
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Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Consumable
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$75.00 Description
Publisher's Description of Biology Lab Materials for Apologia (no microscope)
This is the lab set intended for use with the Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology course. If you already have a microscope, this set contains the necessary lab materials without the microscope.
Category Description for Exploring Creation with Biology
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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Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-10 |
| Brand: | Nature's Workshop |
| Length in Inches: | 12 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.25 |
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