Julie Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Has anyone used this and can provide feedback? Is this a curriculam that is worthy of a HS credit? It appears it is a book of labs rather than an acutal Biology course, the web site provided little in the way of samples. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 If you are talking about the book published by Castle Heights Press, then it is just a lab book. It is not a standalone course. I have not been at all impressed by the Castle Heights Press lab books I've seen (biology and physics). I do really like the Labpaq I bought for physics. http://www.labpaq.com I used Prentice Hall Biology by Miller and Levine for my oldest, but hated it. I used Holt Biology for my middle dd and liked it a lot better, but I would recommend using another source for labs (probably Labpaq). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks Angie, I am looking for some options other than Apologia for Bio, I have the whole Apologia shi-bang it just seems a bit dry and tedious. It is doable, but just looking into some other options. Anything specific you did not like? The format, labs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) We are using Science Shepherd Biology and I love it!! It is well illustrated similar to BJU. But, it is not as chatty or dry as Apologia. Edited January 11, 2011 by HollyDay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks Holly I will google it right now, I have never herd of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 We liked Experiences in Biology, but agreeing it is the lab portion only. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in PA Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 We enjoy learning biology with Bob Jones Biology text and lab manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 Julie did you tie the labs to any curriculam? How easy were the supplies to get? I will see if I can find BJU samples, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbucks1 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Julie, I know you said Apologia looked dry, but have you looked into the CD lectures by Red Wagon Tutorials? The lectures add GREATLY to the course (each lecture is 3 hours per module). My ds watches 1/2 of the lecture each week. The instructor uses LOTS of visuals and the lectures are so engaging. The CD contains lecture notes (with fill in the blank questions) to help the student "take notes". The CD also includes tests for all modules (different from the Apologia tests...more essay type questions), quarterly, mid-semester, and final tests, and examples of formal lab reports (4 are suggested). My ds is nearly finished with Biology and has enjoyed the course. I just wanted to throw it out as an option. Blessings:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Thanks Michelle! I will check those out, it sounds like a great addition to the Apologia. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Anyone know if there are other lectures to accompany the Apologia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 DIVE - Haven't used this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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