Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (Producers, Consumers, Decomposers)

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Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (Photosynthesis)

Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (Herbavores, Carnivore, Omnivores)

Many of the resources I found for the food chain, the food web, herbivores, carnivores, ominivores, consumers, producers, and decomposers were offered for sale. Be sure to check out our Pinterest Board:   Science: Food Chain for additional ideas. 

It may be more cost effective to have any photographic cards printed at your local print shop. You may receive a better printing quality and save money on otherwise expensive home printer ink. You could allow the student to cut animal pictures from magazines, or use a variety of animal photo cards or plastic animal sets from your other resources.

Classification

Producers, Consumers, Decomposers

Powerpoints / Slideshows

Food Chain Powerpoint by Maggie Boemmels (TPT)

Introduction to Food Chains Powerpoint by Emily Kissner (TPT)

Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores)

(Note: This is a growing resource being adapted on an ongoing basis. Check back for newly added resources. ($) indicates a cost for purchase of a specific resource. Apologia has no affiliation with and is not sponsoring this blog post. I have no affiliation with any of the resources listed. This is simply a labor of love.) 

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Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (Photosynthesis)

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Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: (Consumers, Producers, Decomposers)

Many of the resources I found for the food chain, the food web, herbivores, carnivores, ominivores, consumers, producers, and decomposers were offered for sale. Be sure to check out our Pinterest Board:   Science: Food Chain for additional ideas.

It may be more cost effective to have any photographic cards printed at your local print shop. You may receive a better printing quality and save money on otherwise expensive home printer ink. You could allow the student to cut animal pictures from magazines, or use a variety of animal photo cards or plastic animal sets from your other resources.

Classification

Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores,

Notebook & Binder Printables

Food Chain Game by Science from Murf LLC (TPT)

Powerpoints / Slideshows

Food Chain Powerpoint by Maggie Boemmels (TPT)

Homestead Creamery Field Trip 10/06/18

Today, we drove nearly an hour to get Homestead Creamery ice cream cones. They're that good! 

This was our first visit to their country store and thoroughly enjoyed everything we saw. It was hard not to walk out without more than we did. We'll definitely be going back, soon. 

If you're ever in our neck of the woods, I'd highly suggest you stop by and taste a little bit of country.

I think I'll be dreaming of ice cream tonight. 😄

Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (Photosynthesis)

(Note: This is a growing resource being adapted on an ongoing basis. Check back for newly added resources. ($) indicates a cost for purchase of a specific resource. Apologia has no affiliation with and is not sponsoring this blog post. I have no affiliation with any of the resources listed. This is simply a labor of love.) 

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Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 

(Metabolism, Anabolism, Catabolism)

Check out our Pinterest board   Science: Photosynthesis.

Videos

Elementary level

Photosynthesis Song

Photosynthesis Song

High school level

Notebook & Binder Printables

Check out our Pinterest board   Science: Photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis notebook sample by K Marron (Pinterest)

Photosynthesis Anchor Chart (Pinterest)

Photosynthesis Comic by Cool School Comics (TPT)

Photosynthesis Comic (blackline) by Cool School Comics (TPT)

Photosynthesis 7th grade project by Aiden Tauber (Pinterest)

Websites

What is Photosynthesis? via Smithsonian Science and Education Center

Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (Metabolism, Anabolism, Catabolism)

(Note: This is a growing resource being adapted on an ongoing basis. Check back for newly added resources. ($) indicates a cost for purchase of a specific resource. Apologia has no affiliation with and is not sponsoring this blog post. I have no affiliation with any of the resources listed. 

This is simply a labor of love.) 

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Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1(Basic Introduction to DNA)

Videos

Notebook & Binder Printables

Metabolism, Anabolic Reaction vs Catabolic Reaction via Britannica Kids

Websites

Anabolic and Catabolic Reactions via Antranik

Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (DNA)

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Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 Characteristics of Life

Basic Intro to DNA Videos

*Evolution may be mentioned in these videos.

What is DNA and how does it work?--Animation by Jon-Stated Clearly (TPT)

Notebooking, Drawing, Coloring Pages

 DNA Notes-Teacher Copy by Ms Ehley's Science Class (TPT)--Good for notebooking.

DNA Notes-Student Copy by Ms Ehly's Science Class (TPT)--Good for notebooking.

DNA Structure Double Helix Coloring Printable Worksheet by Science from the South (TPT)

Webpages

Introduction: What is DNA? (webpage)

U.S. National Library of Medicine | What is DNA? (webpage)

How To Build Basic DNA Models

How to build a basic DNA model out of candy.

Model using beads and pipe cleaners.

($) DNA Model Manipulatives via Hand2Mind website

Apologia Biology Lesson Supplements: Module 1 (Characteristics of Life)

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Apologia has no affiliation with and is not sponsoring this blog post. I have no affiliation with any of the resources listed. This is simply a labor of love.) 

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Since, I'm already searching for supplemental lesson resources to accompany our Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd edition, I figured I'd create a list to share with others. I'm hoping this list will save you valuable time, effort, and in most cases money. Unless otherwise noted with a "$", I have attempted to include items being offered for free at the time of listing onto this blog post. The pictures and titles are linked, whenever possible. Hopefully, this linked list will make lesson planning a breeze. Remember to check back occasionally, as I intend to add resources to this list as they come to my attention. I'm including resources I believe will be enjoyable for us to teach and to learn by in our own homeschool. My criteria for inclusion on the list is as follows:

Is it pleasing to the eye? Does it have quality pictures or graphics?

Is it easy to read? Is there too much or too little text?

Is it overwhelming with too much information crammed on a page?

Is it worth the cost of printing?

Is it paced in a comfortable manner conducive to learning a new concept or for review? 

Does the narrator speak too fast, too slowly, or speak with an accent that is hard to understand?

I'm hoping I've made good choices and that you'll find the resources enjoyable and bring your lessons to life.

Intro Video

An excellent lesson introduction video!

Powerpoints / Slideshows

Characteristics of Life Powerpoint by Amy Brown Science (TPT)

Characteristics of Life Sideshow by The Diary of a High School Science Teacher (TPT)

Notebook / Binder Printables

Characteristics of Life Study Guide by Alyvea (TPT)--Good for binder.

Characteristics of Life Bubble Map by Cell-abrating Science (TPT)--Good for notebooking.

Videos