Novare General Biology Lab Kit

SKU
044450
Grade 9-12
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$209.95
Bargain Version Available
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Warning
Choking Hazard
  • Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Description

Customized kit contains the harder-to find items for the experiments in the Novare General Biology Apprentice’s Companion experiments. This kit includes the following items: Beaker (400 ml), graduated cups (9), beaker (400 ml.), forceps, graduated cylinder (100 ml.), chemical-safety goggles, lab apron, nitrile gloves (2 pr.), magnifying glass, nutrient agar, petri dishes (5), pipets (10), solid rubber stoppers #00 (6), solid rubber stoppers #2 (4), Test tube rack, 13 x 100 mm Test tubes (2), Test tubes, 20 x 150 mm (4), thermometer, wash bottle, blood typing kit, owl pellet, light clamp, lightbulb, chenille stems (3), scoop, soil test lab kit, swabs (2), weighing boats (10), wooden skewer, and pony beads (100 blue, 100 green, 100 white, 100 yellow and 100 red). 

Publisher's Description of Novare General Biology Lab Kit

Our specially-designed Novare General Biology Lab Kit helps students reinforce scientific concepts in this homeschool-friendly curriculum through hands-on learning - while also keeping your budget in mind!

This basic lab kit contains the harder-to-find items like test tubes, a beaker, nutrient agar, and pipets, which are needed for experiments in The Apprentice's Companion for General Biology.

Home Science Tools works together with Novare Science to provide a valuable learning experience for your students as they master General Biology, designed at a high school level.

What you'll gain by using the Novare General Biology program and our corresponding kits: 

  • Up-to-date science, with a Christian worldview and classical education philosophy.
  • Important skills and knowledge for understanding our world.
  • Testing scientific hypotheses with hands-on laboratory work.
  • See science through multiple disciplines: literature, poetry, history, and art.

This kit contains what you'll need for essential experiments.

Category Description for Novare Science Courses

Novare (no-VAH-ray) is Latin, meaning to renew or begin again. The authors feel that science education in our country needs to be renewed using research, scientific evidence and forward-thinking strategies while keeping God at the helm. Students are taught to see God in creation, while learning current scientific theories that support an old-earth creation. Using a mastery approach, students learn fewer topics in more depth than typical courses. Memorization and review are key with minimal written work. Science, math, science history, and English language usage are integrated. Several Novare courses are used by Memoria Press for their academic rigor and are a good choice for students who need challenging science courses and college prep. Each course offers a recommended downloadable Digital Resource that includes assessments and course planning resources that are helpful for homeschool families, co-ops and classrooms. Resources are reproducible for classroom use. Self-created lab journals and reports are suggested to prepare students for high school and college science material. Also available is a helpful Student Lab Report Handbook for more instruction. See each individual course for content and available supports.

Category Description for Novare General Biology

Transforming the way science is taught, Novare Science's goals for learning are wonder, integration, mastery and kingdom. Student's will be awed by God's amazing creation, and captivated with the integration of science, math, history, and language arts, while focusing on mastery of the content. Through it all, they will affirm Jesus Christ as the center of all things as they study the complexity of God's world and current scientific claims.

Notes to the teacher and student are found at the beginning of the textbook. Teaching notes include an overview of the purpose and philosophy of the course, teaching and lab recommendations, and an overview on teaching the theory of evolution. The authors goal is to equip students to use their minds for the glory of God, and with this goal in mind, evolutionary theory is taught with the scientific evidence presented neutrally. Students will become well-versed in the theory, while understanding God is the Creator of all things. "Ultimately," the authors' write, "there can be no conflict between studying the world God made and what the Bible says." Additionally, students will study life, atoms and molecules, cell theory and cycles, genetics, classifications and microorganisms, fungi and plants, animals, anatomy, with the final chapters providing a survey of ecology and the theory of evolution. Helpful appendices are included covering Measurements and Scientific Notation, Reference Data, and the Coronavirus (COVID 19). Abundant full color photograms and helpful diagrams along with the engaging, clear textual presentation of the topics empowers students to learn the content well. No labs are included in the text. 504 pgs, hc.

The Apprentice's Companion to General Biology, offers experiments, follow up questions and space to record answers and impressions. It also encourages the student to sketch observations in the provided space. Quotes, poems, and numerous graphics are found throughout to inspire students in their study of the natural world. While the lab supply list is not yet available, the author has tried to maximize the use of everyday materials. The Companion Book will also include a downloadable PDF with teacher's notes with information on time requirements, supply substitutions, and preparing solutions. It will also include photos obtained during pilot runs of the experiments so that instructors unfamiliar with these experiments will know what to expect. Softbound.

Also available are the downloadable Digital Resources which includes assessment documentation and course planning resources like the daily Lesson List and sample semester schedule. Quizzes, chapter and semester assessments and answer keys are also included. ~Deanne

Category Description for Novare General Biology Lab Kits

We offer three different kit options to meet your home science lab needs. These custom kits from Home Science Tools offer most of the harder to find items to complete the labs in the Novare Biology Apprentice’s Companion.

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Product Format:Other
Brand:Home Science Tools
Grades:9-12
Length in Inches:12.375
Width in Inches:12.125
Height in Inches:10.875
Weight in Pounds:6.05
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