Biology I
2025-2026
In Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition, your student will gain an appreciation of God’s creativity and the world around them as they discover how the designs of the simplest living things point to the fingerprints of the Creator. This biology course covers the science and chemistry of life, ecology, cell structure and function, cellular energy, DNA and, genetics, prokaryotes and viruses, protists and fungi, plant diversity and reproduction, plant structure and function, and the biology of various types of animals.
Students will learn:
- How to utilize the proper scientific method in a detailed and engaging way.
- How to record data and report it.
- How to read, create, and utilize several types of graphs.
HOMEWORK
Students should expect to spend about 45-60 minutes a day working at home. Homework will include reading, answering questions, an occasional online video to watch, pre-lab work, and projects. More time may be required when preparing for a test.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
Parents should expect to spend 15 minutes a day helping their student. They will check for understanding as this course introduces many new concepts and class time is mostly spent on labs. Parents will check that the student is completing the weekly assignment readings and questions.
COURSE FEE: $350 pay-in-full / $384 payment plan
SUPPLY FEE: TBD
GRADE LEVEL: 9th
PREREQUISITES: None
CREDIT HOURS: 1.5 credits (1 for course and 1/2 for lab)
MIN/MAX: 4 minimum, 12 maximum
TEXTS*:
Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition Textbook and Student Notebook
Additional supplies*:
Basic school supplies
*Please do not purchase any texts or supplies until you receive the officially, updated book & supply list after registration.