The instructions worked for me. I ordered the Digital Courseware w/ Virtual BioLab 1-year student license and Online Teacher Access Pack with Virtual BioLab. I received a hard copy of the book, which I wasn't expecting, along with the teacher access code. I have no idea what the difference is supposed to be between the "on level" and "core", but I do know that the ISBN numbers for what I ordered are the same for both.

I did find this on of their FAQs pages. Q: What’s the difference between a Digital Course or Courseware and a Standalone eText? A: Digital Courseware products include the online and mobile eText plus all other online course materials for students and teachers such as assessments, games, activities, animations, videos, lessons, etc. The online eText portion of the full digital course can be accessed on mobile tablets as well. In contrast to full digital course, the standalone eText product offers only the digital textbook (in both its PC/MAC and mobile versions) without any online course materials, and at a reduced price from the complete Digital Courseware. This makes me think everything would be the same except for not having the physical book.

Following Handmaiden's instructions you so kindly referenced in one of the other threads :001_smile: , I was able to use the same process to get the digital courseware teacher w/virtual lab access free. Before I completed the order, I just wanted to see if anybody else had tried it. Hopefully that is the only difference, whether you want the physical book or digital book. I probably won't use the virtual labs for everything, but I figured it might be nice to have for those times when I don't have all the supplies required, or we get behind. It's also cheaper to get it as a package deal instead of separately. Thanks for your reply.

Has anyone who has chosen to use or even just researched the digital courseware at the Pearson site tell me a little more about it? Am I right in assuming that this would take the place of the hardbound textbook? I have searched previous threads, but I could not find any addressing this. I am interested in this because there is an option that includes a virtual lab that is cheaper than buying it separately. Also, anyone who has chosen to go this route, which teacher's access option(with virtual lab) did you choose? (I have no idea why they have one option, then offer an upgrade one. I'm assuming I would just need the regular one) Thanks!

The Kindle 8.9 is the Gold Box deal of the day at Amazon for $249. Of course I bought mine last week and missed this deal.

Thanks for the link!

Do you know of a good protein powder that is not made from soy?

If you don't want or have the money to spend on an actual graphing calculator at this time, there is a virtual option available that you can download to your computer. I found this local teacher's site with the instructions for downloading the virtual calculator. http://www.waynecountyschools.org/Page/13297 Below is the pdf she is referencing. http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&ved=0CFsQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclassroom.ldisd.net%2Fwebs%2FKHARGIS%2Fupload%2Fonline_calculator.pdf&ei=FMYnUL3eDoOo8gTBqoHQCg&usg=AFQjCNGjHIwpHd83VOU7kniMqfzLMC3TTw

:iagree:If the boiled peanuts from a stand is all a person has tried, well, no wonder they don't like them. Peanuts that come straight from the garden, washed, and then immediately boiled in salted water are delicious. They are seriously addicting. :001_smile:

By Vick's salve, do you mean the Vick's Vapor Rub?

My dd's dandruff disappeared after switching to sulfate-free shampoos. She now uses Giovanni's Smooth as Silk shampoo. This was after trying the H&S, Denorex, T-Gel, etc. ETA: The dandruff didn't disappear with the first use, but with each use it lessened until it was gone. The Giovanni's is the only shampoo I buy now.

:iagree: I also offer to send pictures of the items for sale.

Yes, screen time before bed gets my brain racing. That's a big no-no for me, as is any alcohol in the evening or near bedtime. I experienced a terrible bout of insomnia recently. I tried everything except prescription sleep aids (well, did try Xanax; didn't like the way I felt the next morning). Out of desperation I finally tried the Calms Forte that someone had mentioned on this board before. It helped me to finally get a decent night's sleep. In about two weeks of taking it, I was able to stop the nightly dose because I didn't need it anymore. Now, I just take it when I feel like I may be too wound up to fall asleep and stay asleep. I like it better than taking melatonin. It leaves me with no after-affects. I hope you find something that works for you. (I was able to find the Calms Forte at Target.)

:grouphug::grouphug: My heart goes out to everyone involved. Yes, diving can be dangerous. I knew a boy back in school (way back) who was paralyzed from the neck down after diving into a pool. My kids have heard that story more than once. I'll be sure to tell them of this family's tragedy.

:iagree: This is a problem with paying for insurance when you are buying from someone online. Even if you pay extra for the insurance, if the seller does not package the item adequately, USPS can deny the claim. So, you have to rely on the seller to do a decent job in packaging and some.just.don't.