Biology Homeschool

With its strategies for every component, every lesson, every day, Holt McDougal Biology provides homeschoolers time-saving, easy-to-use resources to help students of all abilities master biology concepts.

Homeschool Components

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Real-World Biology

Holt McDougal Biology makes science relevant for homeschool students through intriguing questions, exciting and easy-to-use technology, and extensive examples in the book and online showing biology in action.

Labs and Data Analysis

From Virtual Labs and Investigations to Online Data Analysis Practice, Holt McDougal Biology components make it easy for homeschool students to gain the experience they need to succeed.

• Homeschool Components

  The Holt McDougal Biology Homeschool Package consists of a Student Edition and the Premium Interactive Online Edition.

  The Student Edition

  • Reading and vocabulary support
  • Engaging visuals and real-world connections
  • Data analysis activities and QuickLabs
  • 1,120 pages

  Premium Interactive Online Edition

  • Interactive Online Student Edition and Online Teacher Edition
  • Reading, Vocabulary, and Concept Mapping Worksheets
  • Animated Biology, Virtual Investigations, Video-Based Inquiry, Smart Grapher, and Review Games
  • Interactive Reader
  • Open-Inquiry labs, STEM Labs, Virtual Labs, and Video Labs
  • Printable Assessments
  • Teacher Resources

• Differentiated Instruction

  Holt McDoual Biology enables you to reach all learners by providing time-saving, easy-to-use learning tools and resources to help students of all abilities achieve understanding and success.

  Updated Student and Online Teacher’s Editions

  The Holt McDougal Biology program, by Stephen Nowicki, has been designed and developed to help you reach students with a wide range of abilities and needs. The student text is designed the way students learn, with all components of the book fitting easily within commonly used learning models to help build understanding through inquiry and exploration. Biology is a research-based program that has been refined through teacher input from teacher advisory boards, user testing, and pilot studies. Studies show proven effectiveness and have been validated by the Educational Research Institute of America.

  Interactive Reader

  

  Specifically designed to engage struggling readers, the Interactive Reader features all vocabulary and essential content written two levels below grade level to help all students master biology concepts. With this consumable work text, students can record their thoughts as they read each selection. Skill builder pages with scaffolding and graphic organizers further strengthen student reading comprehension.

  Vocabulary and Reading Support

  

  Throughout the program, vocabulary and reading support teach students to break down concepts and strengthen overall vocabulary understanding through visual representations of key terms. The Reading Toolbox provides students with tips and helpful hints for getting the most out of their reading, while vocabulary and note taking support enable them to build understanding and retain more information on the key concepts.

  Differentiated Instruction Strategies

  Each lesson includes differentiated instruction strategies to assist teachers helping students with a wide range of needs. Notes in the Teacher's Edition help support English Learners, Inclusion, Pre-AP^® students, and students who are below grade level.

  English Language Learner Resources

  Biology contains the most extensive Spanish support in the industry. The Student Edition and most worksheets and assessments are available in Spanish. In addition, a multi-language glossary includes Arabic, Armenian, Cantonese, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu and Vietnamese languages. Full text audio readings in English and Spanish are also available.

  Leveled Study Guides

  Leveled Study Guides provide on and below level versions of review pages to better support students.

  Online Assessment and Remediation

  

  Using an advanced automated assessment and remediation engine, chapter tests and section quizzes are assigned to students by a teacher. The assessments are automatically graded, and remediation that uses materials in the program is prescribed. A post-test is offered to determine student mastery. Critical student performance data are recorded and made readily available to the teacher.

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• Real-World Biology

  Biology is focused on making biology relevant for students through intriguing questions, exciting and easy-to-use technology, and extensive examples in the book and online showing biology in action.

  That’s Amazing! Video-Based Inquiry

  Engage students by peering into the bizarre world of nature and the application of the scientific method through That's Amazing! Video-Based Inquiry. After being amazed by nature's wonders, students will apply the Data Analysis and conclusion phases of the scientific method further strengthening and reinforcing their skills. Students are able to manipulate and analyze data as an active part of watching these videos.

  STEM Labs

  Ten online STEM Labs engage students with labs designed specifically to bring the application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into the chemistry learning environments. STEM Labs are hands-on, problem-based labs that emphasize inquiry and the engineering design process.

  BioZine Online

  

  This free resource provides current biology news and information from the community to the world, updated regularly with live news feeds and article features. BioZine offers the perfect opportunity to engage students with the most recent events in the field.

  Media Gallery

  

  Start energized class discussions with a collection of stimulating images, animations, and video clips through Media Gallery, a teacher tool that enables you to top into program multimedia resources to create custom slideshow presentations.

  Connect to Your World

  Grab students' attention by relating content to the world around them. You can use the Real-World Connections for discussion, an engaging dialogue, or as a community action project.

• Engaging Technology

  Now your 21st-century learners can use technology to connect with key biology concepts. The Holt McDougal Biology program, authored by Stephen Nowicki, brings the power of technology into your home, helping students connect to biology concepts. With so many new and exciting technology resources that speak to your students, they will stay engaged and the results will be noticeable.

  That’s Amazing! Video-Based Inquiry

  Engage students by peering into the bizarre world of nature and the application of the scientific method through That's Amazing! Video-Based Inquiry. After being amazed by nature's wonders, students will apply the Data Analysis and conclusion phases of the scientific method further strengthening and reinforcing their skills. Students are able to manipulate and analyze data as an active part of watching these videos.

  Animated Biology

  Provide nearly 100 simulations and animations that allow students to visualize and interact with Biology concepts and processes through Animated Biology.

  Visual Concepts

  

  More than 600 multimedia presentations review the main concepts found in the Student Edition.

  Biology Video Clips

  

  130 professional short video segments licensed from the PBS Nature series enrich every unit of the textbook.

  Interactive Whiteboard Resources

  Key teaching visuals have been adapted specifically for Interactive Whiteboard use, allowing teachers to take advantage of this exciting technology.

  Interactive Review Games

  

  Nothing encourages students to study and review more than a game! The interactive review games covering the key concepts and vocabulary from each chapter will keep students engaged while they prepare for upcoming tests.

• Labs and Data Analysis

  Because inquiry is the cornerstone of understanding biology, it is crucial for students to apply the concepts they are reading about. Holt McDougal Biology includes the most comprehensive lab resources with its wide variety of print and digital lab options to meet your needs. The program also includes the most comprehensive data analysis strand to help students develop these critical skills.

  Hands-on Labs and Activities

  

  Throughout Biology, you will find a variety of online labs to ensure you have just the right lab for your students, all in an editable format. Labs include Quick Labs, Open Inquiry, Biotechnology, Probeware, Forensics, and more—plus ten hands-on STEM Labs designed to bring the application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into your home. Each lab is project-based and allows students to learn biology in a different and exciting way. You will also have access to the program labs on the Lab Generator with Virtual and Video Labs DVD. This powerful, customizable tool provides teachers with easy access to the entire robust biology lab program, including video and virtual labs. The database of biology labs is searchable by topic, difficulty level, duration, or standard. You can also add your own labs.

  Virtual Labs

  Fourteen virtual labs enable students to conduct meaningful experiments in a lab or field setting without the expense, time, or risk of traditional lab settings.

  Virtual Investigations

  Twenty-two virtual hands-on activities provide detailed simulations and exploration activities so students can experience the world of biology in a way that enhances critical thinking and problem solving skills. Student have the opportunity to Watch It!, Practice It!, and Apply It!

  Data Analysis Daily Learning and Review

  

  Because data analysis is the cornerstone for understanding biology, developing the skills necessary to collect, graph, and analyze data is an important part of Holt McDougal Biology. Every chapter instructs students on a specific data analysis skill, providing both sample and practice problems. Additional practice online, Data Analysis Online, allows students to practice data skills using real-world data. The data analysis skill taught and practiced in the chapter is assessed in the Chapter Review.

  Online Data Analysis Practice

  Data Analysis Practice Worksheets provide practice of the data analysis skills lesson in each chapter. Additional online practice includes the Online Data Analysis Activities where students can transform raw data from real-world research into meaningful graphs and charts, and address problems that illustrate how data affects scientific methods and research.

  Smart Grapher

  

  Help students create line graphs, bar graphs, circle graphs, and more using your own data through Smart Grapher. Students can easily put data into a form that makes sense and gives meaning to the results of their experiments.

• Assessment Tools

  The comprehensive assessment options located on Interactive Online Edition bring together all of the Holt McDougal Biology assessment tools into one convenient place, giving you many choices on the best way to assess student learning.

  ExamView^®

  

  Banks of ExamView test questions mirror the assessments provided in the program and additional questions to be used either independently or in conjunction with program tests. ExamView allows for customization of assessments to meet your local needs.

  Section Quizzes

  

  Multiple-choice formative assessment quiz for each section of the textbook is designed to aid in remediation. (English and Spanish)

  Leveled Chapter Tests

  Two full-length chapter tests consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions give teachers options. Test B is an on-level test while Test A is a lower-level test of the same content. (English and Spanish)

  Additional Testing Options

  Diagnostic Test

  Designed to be administered at the beginning of a chapter, Diagnostic Tests determine students' existing knowledge and help teachers customize learning plans.

  Extended Response Test

  Chapter-specific writing prompts encourage students to think in short essay format.

  Alternative Assessment

  For students who benefit from non-traditional assessments, these tests provide another way of determining their understanding of biological concepts and vocabulary. (English and Spanish)

  Interactive Review Games

  

  Nothing encourages students to study and review more than a game! The interactive review games covering the key concepts and vocabulary from each chapter will keep students engaged while they prepare for upcoming tests.

  Online Assessment and Remediation

  

  Using an advanced automated assessment and remediation engine, Chapter Tests and Section Quizzes are assigned to students by a teacher. The assessments are automatically graded, and remediation that uses materials in the program is prescribed. A post-test is offered to determine student mastery. Critical student performance data are recorded and made readily available to the teacher.

  ExamView^® is a registered trademark of eInstruction Corporation.

Table of Contents

The Table of Contents is available so you can see how Holt McDougal Biology meets your curriculum needs.

Table of Contents (3.34 MB)

Sample Pages

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