Required? No. Convenient? Absolutely! Supplementing the Biology Labs Lab and Dissection Kits, the Biology 3rd edition Everyday Lab Kit contains numerous household items that are organized by module. Includes the following: aluminum foil and pie pan, antacid tablets and effervescent antacid tablets, baking soda, balloons, 250 ml beaker, bean seeds, bird seeds, bottles, coffee filters, colored pencils, concave slide, corn syrup, cotton balls, detergent, flashlight, funnel, gelatin, gloves, Birds Golden Guide, graduated cylinders (10 ml and 50 ml), hand soap, hay, household ammonia, isopropyl alcohol, magazine text, magnifier, black marker, 1 cup measuring cup, measuring spoons, meat tenderizer, natural sponge, paper cups, paper towels, pencil, pH indicator strips, potting soil, radish seeds, rice, rubber bands, ruler, salt, split peas, plastic spoons, stop watch, sugar, tape measure, student thermometer, thread, flat toothpicks, vinegar, wax paper, white paper, wide mouth canning jars with lid, yeast, and zip bags. Purchasers provide a few items that are deemed impractical to include (for example a blender and a banana). See the full list on our website. Parents will appreciate the time saved by having the everyday items readily available and organized! Your teens will thank you for the next level of independence this everyday kit offers them. A complete win-win for busy homeschool families! ~Deanne
Biology Household Items Kit 3rd Edition
Description
This lab kit is designed to accompany Apologia's Biology 3rd Edition. Perfect for the independent learner or busy family, this kit contains many of the items you need to complete the experiments in the book. You won't find a more complete kit anywhere else! This is an add on kit to the Biology slide and accessory kit (40026), as well as the Dissection Specimen Kit (40031).
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.
Browse all Exploring Creation with Biology resources and sets below!
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 9-10 |
| Brand: | Nature's Workshop |
| Length in Inches: | 11.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 17.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 7.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 13.95 |