Sharilynn29 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I've been dreading the Apologia Biology book like the plague. It's not the curriculum per se, but the labs that freak me out. First, I just don't have the money to put into a microscope and other lab equipment. While looking for something to help me, I ran across the Dive CDs. I really like the looks of it. The lectures seem advanced and the labs are all on video. If we want to do the labs ourselves when we can get supplies, then we could. Otherwise, we fill out the lab reports with the video. There is also a workbook page to be printed up for each lesson. There are numerous textbooks or the Internet that can be used for required reading. So I've decided to start out with Integrated Physics and Chemistry for 9th. All of the reading is on the Internet. I can get it from Christian Book for $50 with free shipping. Hopefully I can afford it within the next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela in VA Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 We jumped the Apologia ship for BJU last year, but weren't as successful as we could have been because I didn't get it all planned out and there was so much to choose from. I like that the DIVE CDs have it all planned out from the beginning, HOWEVER... I don't see where it schedules any of the Review Questions or Activities in the actual BJU book (or BJU labs). Do those of you who have used this assign any of these? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 We are doing ICP as well! I am excited about it- also, there is a huge Physics First push. We are using it with BJU textbook though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharilynn29 Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Although Dive uses different textbooks, they use their own review questions, labs, and tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohru Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 So could one use the DIVE CD's and a completely different text book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharilynn29 Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 If you go to their website, there is a syllabi tab at the top. This will show you which textbooks you can use with the curriculum. The idea is that you are reading about a specific topic, then watch the lecture, then fill in the worksheet that you print out. You also watch the lab and fill in the lab sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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