The Science Shepherd Biology Lab Manual guides students through 20 hands-on labs that can all be done from home. Labs performed include microscope & slide experiments, dissections, and more. The Lab Manual is an essential resource for the Science Shepherd Biology course. A 400x microscope, slides, dissection tools and specimens, and other lab supplies are required. We offer the Biology Lab Kit with Slides, the Biology Dissection Kit Complete, or the Science Shepherd Dissection Specimens available for your convenience. A microscope is not included. The publisher recommends the Model 3000F-LED Microscope.
Science Shepherd Biology Lab Manual
SKU
047028
ISBN
9780981458717
Grade 10-12
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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Charlotte Mason
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Everything you need is included.
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$20.00 Product Overview
- Simple layout that incorporates diagrams and illustrations, step-by-step directions, critical thinking questions, and lab worksheets
- Students also learn how to write a lab report and draw their observations
- A 400x microscope, slides, dissection tools and specimens, and other basic lab equipment required
- Publisher recommends the Model 3000F-LED Microscope
Description
Publisher's Description of Science Shepherd Biology Lab Manual
Our homeschool Biology Lab Manual guides students through 20 hands-on labs that can all be done from home. Labs performed include microscope & slide experiments, dissections and more. Fully integrates with our complete Biology curriculum or may be used independently to fulfill a homeschool lab requirement.
Science Shepherd Biology is a comprehensive and integrated college-prep biology curriculum designed for homeschool, incorporating textbook, optional daily video-based lessons, lab manual, supplementary parent/teacher informational guide book, and test materials. Written by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Science Shepherd Biology was designed for independent study with advanced concepts presented in an easy-to-learn format. With the supplementary teacher information, parents can be involved in their student's learning without needing to be an expert in biology.
Category Description for Science Shepherd Biology (Gr. 10-12)
Science Shepherd Homeschool Biology is an extremely well-designed biology course that includes a fully developed high school lab component. College-preparatory, this one-year Biology course is biblically based, with an emphasis on “showing” students rather than “telling” them how Creation is better substantiated by evidence available. Ecological issues are presented in the same way, with the global warming issue presented as a debate, with evidence presented for both sides. Biochemistry is well-emphasized and taught through abundant diagrams and clear explanations.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Written from a biblical worldview by a physician and homeschool dad
- College-preparatory Homeschool Biology Curriculum is designed for independent study
- Study basic biochemistry, cell structure, genetics, classification, human anatomy, a critical review of creation and evolution origin models, and more
- Recommended 36-week schedule provided
Program Components:
- Full-color Textbook with chapter study questions
- Answer Key & Parent Companion with chapter summaries and key teaching points
- Test Booklet with 15 tests
- Optional teaching supports include the Lab Manual with 20 hands-on experiments with critical thinking questions, Video DVD Course, and the Lab Videos on DVD
- Optional In-depth Video Course includes over 42 hours of instruction, online chapter review quizzes (email will be sent from publisher), and the Biology Lab Videos
- Also available separately, the Lab Videos on DVD includes step-by-step presentation of 19 high school biology labs, including the dissections and microscope experiments
- Biology Labs and Dissection Kits from AquaPhoenix Scientific are available for your convenience
Important Notes:
- Required lab equipment includes a 400x microscope, slides, dissection tools, and dissection specimens
- Lab Kits with and without dissection specimens are available; microscopes are not included in the Lab Kits
- Publisher recommends the Model 3000F-LED Microscope
- A basic understanding of Algebra is recommended
Science Shepherd Homeschool Biology offers families an academically strong, college-preparatory course from a biblical worldview. While the course can be completed using the Textbook, Answer Key & Parent Companion, and the Test Booklet, the optional Biology Video Course on DVD or the DVD Lab Videos promote independent learning.
One of our favorite characteristics of this course is the lab component. The 20 labs include hands-on experiments, making and viewing slides under a microscope, and a series of dissections from clam to fetal pig—but no frog (the author points out that dissecting a fetal pig is very beneficial because the anatomy of the pig is more like animal and human anatomy and is large enough to easily dissect). Lab instructional materials include a lab manual and a lab DVD.
Browse all Science Shepherd Homeschool Biology resources and sets below!
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 10-12 |
| Brand: | Science Shepherd |
| ISBN: | 9780981458717 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5125 |
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