BIOLOGY I (BY1-B)
St. Thomas Aquinas AcademyPart I of II: The first semester of our study of Exploring Creation with Biology (3rd Edition).
For students that are not planning on completing experiments and lab reports, coursework is added from either Faith, Science, and Reason (2nd Edition) or Campbell Essential Biology (4th Edition). Carefully read the course notes before ordering your books and materials to determine which version of this course your student will be pursuing: With Lab, Without Lab Option
ORDERING INFORMATION
Basic information about the books and materials for this course follows; see your Academic Packet or STAA Study Guide for full ordering details and commentary about each resource.
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STAA Study Guide: Biology IB and IIB
Single-subject booklet that includes the study guides for two semesters of science.
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Exploring Creation with Biology (3rd Edition Set): Textbook, Solutions and Test Book
This package includes the THIRD EDITION of "Exploring Creation with Biology Textbook" (isbn: 978-1946506450) and "Exploring Creation with Biology Solutions and Test Manual" (isbn: 9781946506467).
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Colored Pencils (Prismacolor 24 Color Pencil Set recommended)
Art and science assignments often call for colored pencils. Students will need at least the colors of the rainbow, black, gray, and white. Any brand or pack of colored pencils will do. Pencil texture, number of colors, and price make the Prismacolor set of pencils our favorite.
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Plastic Folder/Report Cover with prongs for 3-hole punched paper
Available at any office supply store. The Amazon link here is to provide an image of the type of folder to look for. Only one folder is needed for the semester.
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There are online resources such as weekly reading quizzes, special downloads, advisor support through the Q & A forum, occasional slide shows or videos, and more for this course. To activate your student's online access, 1) submit the Course Registration form after your annual planning appointment, 2) register for the live class, or 3) register for the "Independent Study with Online Support Option." After completing one of the registration options, students (and teaching-parents) may use their usernames and passwords to sign into the member site. The STAA Student Zone is available each school year from August 1 to July 15.
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OPTIONAL RESOURCE
Available as a download from the STAA Student Zone. Log in with your username and password to look for it in the APPENDIX OF FORMS.
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OPTIONAL RESOURCE
Faith, Science, and Reason: Theology on the Cutting Edge (2nd Edition)
Non-consumable; hard cover. The FIRST and SECOND Editions are not compatible. Be sure to order by using the ISBN number.
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OPTIONAL RESOURCE
Campbell Essential Biology 4e [ORDER USED]
544 pages. Order the FOURTH EDITION used. This is a secular, lower division college text for non-science majors that is highly readable with amazing visuals. However, it is a SECULAR text with some objectionable content about the human person. We pair this book with a text about the Catholic Church and faithful science.
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OPTIONAL RESOURCE
Exploring Creation with Biology MP3 Audio CD (3rd Edition)
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