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Apologia Exploring Creation With General Science
Prerequisites: None
This is a two book set that includes both the student textbook and the Solutions
and Test Manual.
This course is designed to be a student's first systematic introduction to the sciences. The
course covers topics like the history of science, scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology,
geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Therefore, its scope is quite wide. There are many hands-on
experiments to do, and they all use household items. The second edition of our general science course has several features
that enhance the value of the course:
- Scientific advances in the relevant topics have altered how some of the
material is covered. For example, the primary function of the human appendix wasn't determined until 2006. Thus, while the
primary function of the appendix is not discussed in the first edition, it is discussed in this edition.
- There is
more color in this edition as compared to the previous edition, and many of the drawings that are in the first edition have
been replaced by higher-quality drawings.
- Advanced students who have the time and ability for additional learning
are directed to online resources that give them access to advanced subject matter.
- To aid the student in reviewing
the course as a whole, there is an appendix that contains questions which cover the entire course. The solutions and tests
manual has the answers to those questions.
Finally, the following list of improvements apply to all of our
2nd Edition books: - Dr. Wile has been answering student questions on each of these courses for seven years or more.
Those questions have allowed him to realize what sections of the books could be written more clearly. Thus, these editions
of our courses are even more understandable than the first editions!
- The student text has graphic icons that tell
the student when there is a related multimedia presentation on the optional companion CD.
- There are course websites
that have links to materials which provide extra help as well as interesting news related to each field.
- There are
cumulative tests in the solutions and tests manual if the parent/teacher wants to give the student quarterly, semester, or
final exams.
- The tests in the solutions and tests manual contain a point system that aids the parent/teacher in grading
the tests.
- Finally, even though the module tests are found in the solutions and tests manual (so that the parent/teacher
always has a copy of them), a second set of tests is also provided in a perforated booklet. This will allow the student to
be given the tests without referring to the solutions and tests manual.
Please note: Because of the differences
between the first and second editions, students in a group setting cannot use both. They must all have the same edition. Because
of this, the first edition of the course will still be available for those in schools or support groups that use the first
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