What did you buy to start Apologia Biology?

[PinkInTheBlue]

I'd love to jump in and buy the curriculum, all the experiment equipment, microscope, etc but that would be nearly $500. I have NOT had much to any success with science the entire time we've homeschooled, so I'm going to resist. I've wasted SO much money in science.

 

What do I need for about the first 4 to 6 weeks of Biology?

 

Thanks!

[Chris in VA]

We got the microscope, because you grow pond buggies in one of the first few labs, and I really thought it'd be exciting to ds to actually see them, instead of looking at slides.

[MGK]

You need the book, tests and key, a microscope and slides. Download the lesson plans free from the Donna Young site. You won't need the dissection specimens/kit for a while so those can wait.

 

Melanie

[PinkInTheBlue]

So, I will need the microscope and slides early on?

 

Thank you!

[mjbucks1]

My oldest has worked through the first 6 chapters this summer, and for experiments you do need the microscope and slides right off the bat.

[Georgia On My Mind]

:iagree:Yes, microscope and slides are used right away. Dissection and specimens come in the second half of the year.

[cbollin]

You might find someone locally who will share costs of microscope?? and work together on the experiments?? Check hometraining tools for good prices.

 

wanted to share a blog that shows how it was done in a co-op setting. Nice pics of their slides and some videos of the kids with the "pond buggies" and other things.

 

http://appliejuice.wordpress.com/apologia-biology/

 

couple of hints for early modules:

when you grow mold on bread, get "fresh" bread so it grows.

 

module 4, has an optional experiment, 4.4 with expensive cheeses. not worth doing if you don't have the money for it. You could just as easily go to the grocery store with a magnifying glass and look at the mold on blue cheese. just trying to save you a few dollars there with that hint.

 

-crystal