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Apprentice's Companion to General Biology
SKU
012607
ISBN
9781732638464
Grade 9-12
Traditional
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Visual
Other Materials Optional
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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.
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Non-returnable. Is, or contains, a digital item.
- Required companion to the Novare General Biology
- Optional, convenient Lab Kits to complement the experiments sold separately
- Consumable field manual to document observations, draw sketches, and respond to questions
Description
The Apprentice's Companion to General Biology provides 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 author has tried to maximize the use of everyday materials, there are additional lab supplies required. Convenient, optional Lab Kits designed by Home Science Tools are sold separately. A microscope with 400x magnification is required and sold separately. A downloadable Teacher’s Notes PDF and the Materials Lists in pdf or excel, are available in the support tab at the publisher’s website. This is a required resource used in the Novare General Biology course.
Publisher's Description of Apprentice's Companion to General Biology
This manual contains the complete teacher's instructions for conducting lab experiments for General Biology. These experiments are designed to teach laboratory skills (such as measurement, safety, journaling, and attention to detail), illustrate concepts in biology, and inspire students with the wonders of life-bearing organisms.
Chapters typically include a statement of Learning Objectives, Materials List, Experimental Purpose, Scientific Overview, Pre-Lab Discussion Points, Student Instructions, any Safety Concerns, Materials Disposal, and discussion of the use of any special apparatus.
Category Description for Novare Science Courses
Novare Science emphasizes that science education 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 including the evolutionary theory. Using a mastery approach, students learn fewer topics in more depth than typical courses while reviewing previously learned key concepts. Self-created lab journals and reports are suggested to prepare students for high school and college sciences. Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science are taught at the middle school level. At the high school level, Novare takes a Physics first approach to science and offers two pathways for students: Grade-Level Pathway and the Accelerated Pathway. Parents and teachers are encouraged to read From Wonder to Mastery by John Mays to learn about the program philosophy.
Category Description for Novare Science High School Grade-Level Pathway
Novare Science offers two High School Pathways that link a student’s math placement and science courses. The Grade-Level Pathway follows a standard sequence of math courses (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Statistics), with a student taking Algebra 2 and Chemistry concurrently. With this sequence in mind, the Grade-Level Pathway for Novare Science is Introductory Physics, General Biology, and General Chemistry. Currently, there is no course from Novare Science for Grade 12 in the Grade-Level Pathway. It is recommended students complete an Anatomy and Physiology or Environmental Science course. The publisher plans to release Novare Environmental Science in 2025. The Student Lab Handbook is recommended for all courses.
Category Description for Novare General Biology
Inspiring students to be awed by God's amazing creation and aiming for content mastery by focusing on fewer topics with more depth, Novare General Biology affirms Jesus Christ as the center of all things while teaching the complexity of God's world and current secular scientific theories. The course begins with atoms and molecules, progressing into into cells, genes, microorganisms, plants, animals, and human organ systems. It also includes a survey of ecology and evolutionary theory teaching. Successful completion of Algebra 1 is required, with Geometry being taken concurrently. Required components include the Student Edition, Digital Resources, and the Apprentice Companion. Optional and helpful resources include the Student Lab Report Handbook and Lab Kits. A microscope with 400x magnification is required but not included in the Lab Kits. The Novare General Biology Program includes the Student Edition, Digital Resources, and the Apprentice Companion.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Novare Science and Math |
| Author: | Christina Swan |
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| ISBN: | 9781732638464 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.5 |
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