Master's Class High School Biology

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    For Grade Level 9-12

    Master's Class High School Biology Set brings God’s creation of cells, ecosystems, biomes, the genetic code, and more to life for homeschool students. This science curriculum teaches Christian students to observe and recognize the interactions and interdependencies of organisms in their natural environment. In this 36-week study of biology, the use of a light microscope, dissection skills, and recent advances in modern biology are also taught.

    The student text, Master's Class High School Biology, and the Teacher Guide are required for the completion of the course. Please see optional resources listed below. Students can expect to complete 5 hours of course work a week.

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    SKU M150-2
    Manufacturer Master Books
    Weight (in lbs) 2.10
    Title Master's Class High School Biology
    Subtitle The Study of Life from a Christian Worldview
    ISBN 13 9781683441502
    Contributors Dr. Dennis Englin
    Binding Paperback
    Page Count 342
    Publisher New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC
    Dimensions (in inches) 8 1/2 x 11

    The Master's Class High School Biology (student text) used alongside the Master's Class High School Biology Teacher Guide work together to bring the wonder of biblical creation and science together for homeschool students. This homeschool curriculum with labs begins with a review of chemical principles needed for biology, including the biology of water, and concludes with human origins.

    This course provides important training and practice in developing skills involved in the study of biology, including observing and recognizing interactions and interdependencies of organisms in their natural environment, the use of a light microscope, dissection skills, and insights and recent advances in modern biology.

    Through this study of biology, your high school student will learn how we are created in God’s image with an eternal destiny rather than being the sum product of natural laws acting upon atoms and molecules. This course reveals the variations in humans today had their roots in the DNA of two humans (Adam and Eve) and give glory to God for this wonder of life.

    Course Objectives:

    • Investigate the core concepts of classical and modern biology
    • Become familiar with the meaning of key terms in biology
    • Explore the fundamental concepts of cell biology and important recent developments
    • Study the development of classical genetics and modern concepts in the expression of DNA and how it varies with age and changing environmental conditions
    • Learn the coordination and maintenance of the parts of an organism
    • Study the variety of life forms and how their roles are integrated in an ecosystem
    • Explore varied views of the origin of life and how the biblical narrative is consistent with what is observed in the study of biology
    • Conduct laboratory procedures that develop important skills and illustrate important concepts
    • Write lab reports each week to further develop writing skills in a scientific context

    Course Includes:

    Master's Class High School Biology

    Master's Class High School Biology (Teacher Guide)

    Optional Resources Include:

    Master Books Academy Video Based Instruction

    Master Books Biology Supply Kit (No Microscope or Slides)

    Master Books Biology Supply Kit (Microscope & Slides Included)

    Biology Through A Microscope (Lab Book)

    Master Books Biology Slide Set

    Course Credit

    This is a one-year course with two full semesters, helping the student fulfill one credit of biology, which includes the lab. High school transcripts will list the course as Biology with Labs.

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Chemical Principles in Biology
    • 2. Water
    • 3. Carbohydrates and Lipids
    • 4. Proteins and Nucleic Acids
    • 5. Nature of Cells
    • 6. Cell Membrane and Nucleus
    • 7. Movement through Cell Membranes
    • 8. Cell Organelles
    • 9. Cell Division
    • 10. Ecosystems
    • 11. Biomes
    • 12. Energy Capture — Photosynthesis
    • 13. Energy Release — Respiration
    • 14. Chromosomes and Genes
    • 15. The Genetic Code
    • 16. Expression of DNA — Transcription
    • 17. Expression of DNA — Translation
    • 18. Perpetuation of Life
    • 19. Genetic Patterns 1
    • 20. Genetic Patterns 2
    • 21. Genetic Mutations and Variations
    • 22. Genomcis
    • 23. Plant Taxonomy
    • 24. Taxonomy — Invertabrates
    • 25. Taxonomy — Vertebrates
    • 26. Views of Biological Origins
    • 27. Evidences of Biological Origins
    • 28. Human Origins
    Study life from the perspective of the Life Giver
    Review by BuildingontheRock
    Biology from a biblical worldview. How refreshing to study life with the perspective that life is created and sustained by God - the Life Giver! I wish that was an option when I was in high school. The focus of the course is to study the many life forms God has created and how they relate to one another. The teacher guide contains the grading sheet, worksheets, daily schedule, supply list, tests, quizzes, and answer keys needed to complete this course. 25 labs are included. When the suggested schedule is followed, one lesson will be completed - along with a lab - each week, with intermittent exams throughout the course. The week of the exam, 4 days are scheduled for review before the exam is scheduled for completion, teaching the student appropriate study techniques. Per the course’s self-description, it requires vigorous reading. Worksheet questions are designed for not only memory recall but also reasoning skills, so encouragement from the teacher to the student may be required for completion of these assignments. Counts as 1 high school credit with lab. An optional book Biology Through a Microscope can be used alongside which has full color microscopic images so a microscope would not be needed to complete the labs. Even though there is a lot of reading in the student book, the pages are broken up with colorful pictures and blocks of written information.
    Biology from a Biblical worldview
    Review by Barbara D
    This course was well written to start with the very basics of the chemistry of a cell and them builds from there to DNA and all the parts of life. I was glad to see it constantly honoring God for His design for life and not how we evolved from cells over millions of years. We are created with care and purpose.
    I also want to add that our homeschool co-op used this course this year and really liked it. They did the labs as a group.
    The student book has all the information and the Teacher Guide has all the worksheets, test, and exams as well as suggested schedule and answer keys. The worksheets were a lot about finding specific answers whereas the lab sheets were very open like a journal. (There is an example and instructions on how to do lab notes in the T.G.)
    A very open and go book that helps the student learn not only Biology, but how to start taking on their own education. They are not dependent on their teacher for this course.
    Love the Christian Worldview!
    Review by SB
    The cover says it all when it comes to this curriculum: “A Study of Life from a Christian Worldview.” This is what we love about Masterbooks curriculum. We can’t study life without also learning about the Creator. This Biology textbook is well organized and appealing to look at. The colorful pictures, charts and diagrams are interesting and helpful. The book is organized into 28 chapters and there is a lab experiment for each chapter. There is a helpful glossary at the back of the textbook.
    Love it
    Review by Samantha
    I loved how there was so many colorful, detailed pictures and such a strong Biblical worldview through out. It gives the a good amount of information to keep it interesting and without being overwhelming to the student.
    Brings Biology to LIFE
    Review by Candice
    I am a Biomedical Engineer. My son completed the Apologia Biology a few years ago, so as I went through this curriculum I tried to recall it to compare. I love the beautiful illustrations in this curriculum. I really love all the biochemistry tie-in right from the beginning and the genetics studies towards the end. Starting with the basic building blocks of life makes so much sense and it IS chemistry, so it's a great intro to chemistry that ties into biology. The genetics/DNA chapters are plentiful and interesting. The text has all of your basic single-celled organisms to complex forms of life, plant life, respiration, photosynthesis, and typical things you would find in a Biology textbook. Apologia may go a bit broader and more dense, but Masterbooks covers plenty and will prepare a student for college level Biology.
    The curriculum may be criticized for its less easily accessible lab supplies, but as I went through the labs, I found them really cool and fascinating. The Apologia labs were very accessible and practical. They may have been more easily understood by the average student, but I truly love the Masterbooks labs. I love the microscope section that really digs in and I love the fact that they get to do several experiments with use of the microscope. I do not recall my son ever doing anything with a microscope for Apologia. And, maybe that is totally fine because you can see images of everything, but there is just something about actually using a microscope that makes me excited! I am really impressed!
    Biblical perspective
    Review by Maria
    I love that the text highlighted how many of the people making scientific discoveries have been Christians.
    Enjoyed this curriculum!
    Review by Kimberly
    My teen boys loved this curriculum and we are grateful for the Christian teaching!
    Amazing pictures
    Review by Megan
    We like so many things about this book, but the number one thing is the pictures! Saved us so much money on buying a microscope. The kids could see so much more in the pictures than they ever would have found on a home or school microscope. Very thankful to Master Books for going above and beyond to provide such amazing microscope pictures.
    Good Biology Text
    Review by Thomas
    I got this set for my eldest son when he was a ninth grader. He was dismayed to find the first chapters were chemistry based though he enjoyed the rest of the book.
    Perfect Course
    Review by Tasha
    I got this for my upcoming 9th grader after researching several different biology courses from different companies. They all seemed to be just information overload.
    I am very pleased with this one though. It gives just the right amount of information and I think it will be great for a freshman getting used to the bigger high school workload.
    Also, you can’t beat the Biblical aspect tied into this. It’s wonderful!

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