Sometimes when I look ahead at the biology module titles, I start to sweat. Will I be able to help my high schooler understand this when I don’t even remember what it is? Now I do have a basic (very basic) understanding of genetics, but my sleep-deprived brain (due to my sweet little newborn) had […]
High School Biology Update
This year my daughter and her friend have been using Apologia Biology. I can’t believe we are finished with the first semester already! Here are some of the highlights: 1. Using a quality microscope. This has made a huge difference in our studies! We personally own a kid-quality microscope–meaning it is more of a toy […]
Observing Flowers and Leaves
I am so glad that fall is here! Finally cooler weather and more opportunities to get out and about. Last week we had such nice weather that I took some of my kids for a nature walk at our favorite walking place, Minnetrista. The first thing we spotted was a butterfly. My younger girls were […]
Moving Right Along in Apologia Biology
Over the years I have felt most comfortable teaching younger kiddos. Most of my co-op classes have been geared toward toddlers and preschoolers. This year I get to mix it up a bit and teach my oldest daughter and her friend high school biology. I was nervous at first, but I am enjoying it! I […]
Apologia Biology Resources Plus Winner
The winner of the Apologia Biology giveaway is Amber E. Congrats and be sure to check your email. 🙂 Apologia Biology Resources I started looking through our Apologia Biology book this week. At first glance it can be a little overwhelming–especially since the last time I thought or heard about many of these concepts was […]