Description
Book Synopsis: Experience the magic of biology in your own home lab. This hands-on introduction includes more than 30 educational (and fun) experiments that help you explore this fascinating field on your own. Perfect for middle- and high-school students and DIY enthusiasts, this full-color guide teaches you the basics of biology lab work and shows you how to set up a safe lab at home. The Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments is also written with the needs of homeschoolers firmly in mind, as well as adults who are eager to explore the science of nature as a life-long hobby. To get the most from the experiments, we recommend using this guide in conjunction with a standard biology text, such as the freely downloadable CK-12 Biology (ck-12.org).
Master the use of the microscope, including sectioning and staining
Build and observe microcosms, soda-bottle worlds of pond life
Investigate the chemistry of life from simple acids, bases, and buffers to complex carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, and DNA
Extract, isolate, and observe DNA
Explore photosynthesis, osmosis, nitrogen fixation, and other life processes
Investigate the cell cycle (mitosis and cytokinesis)
Observe populations and ecosystems, and perform air and water pollution tests
Investigate genetics and inheritance
Do hands-on microbiology, from simple culturing to micro-evolution of bacteria by forced selection
Gain hands-on lab experience to prepare for the AP Biology exam
Through their company, The Home Scientist, LLC (thehomescientist.com/biology), the authors also offer inexpensive custom kits that provide specialized equipment and supplies you'll need to complete the experiments. Add a microscope and some common household items and you're good to go.
Details
Experience the wonders of biology right from the comfort of your own home lab with the Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (Diy Science) book. This comprehensive guide is designed to engage and educate students, DIY enthusiasts, and homeschoolers who are eager to explore the fascinating world of biology. With over 30 educational and fun experiments, this full-color guide will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to conduct safe and exciting biology lab work.
From mastering the use of microscopes to observing microcosms of pond life, this guide covers it all. Unleash your inner scientist as you delve into the chemistry of life, exploring acids, bases, buffers, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, and DNA. Extract, isolate, and observe the very building blocks of life as you unlock the secrets of DNA. Dive into the intricate processes of photosynthesis, osmosis, nitrogen fixation, and so much more.
Not only will you gain hands-on experience with lab techniques, but you'll also have the opportunity to investigate genetics, inheritance, microbiology, and even ecology. Perform air and water pollution tests and study populations and ecosystems. This guide is your passport to the remarkable world of biology, preparing you for the AP Biology exam and beyond.
Don't worry if you don't have all the necessary equipment! To make your home biology experiments a breeze, The Home Scientist, LLC (thehomescientist.com/biology) offers affordable custom kits that provide specialized equipment and supplies required to complete the experiments. Just add a microscope and some common household items, and you're ready to embark on your scientific journey.
Unlock the door to discovery and ignite your passion for biology with the Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments. Get your copy today and start exploring the wonders of life. Click here to learn more about this captivating book.
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