Semester 1 of 2: High school biology paired with an introduction to the relationship between science and the theology of creation. Campbell Essential Biology (4th Edition), Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide (2nd Edition), and Human Anatomy Coloring Book guide the study of biology while Christopher Baglow's Faith, Science, and Reason (2nd Edition) offers a Catholic perspective on the origin of the
universe, the origin of life, and the creation and purpose of man.
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.
A portion of every purchase made on Amazon after following the links here goes to help support St. Thomas Aquinas Academy's work. Thank you so very much for thinking of STAA when placing your book and general Amazon orders.
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STAA Study Guide: Biology IA and IIA
Single-subject booklet that includes the study guides for two semesters of science.
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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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Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide, 2nd Edition
384 pages.
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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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The quarter end tests for this course can be found in the Teaching-Parent Resource Library. Sign in to the Student Zone with your teaching-parent username and password, click on the Teaching-Parent Resource Library, click on the APPENDIX OF FORMS, and look up the name of this course to download/print the PDF document. Do not share the quarter end tests with your students before the scheduled in-class testing period.
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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
Our favorite virtual biology lab site, www.froguts.com, has been shifted to a free download. Please go to https://thesciencebank.org/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=10 to read the message from the creators and obtain the download.
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OPTIONAL RESOURCE
Small-group, advisor-led live online class for students in Grades 10 through 12 that meets every other academic week of the first semester. Advisor grading of assignments is also available for students registered for this live class.
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