Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (Diy Science)

Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (Diy Science)

<div><p>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.</p><p>The <i>Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments</i> 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 <i>CK-12 Biology</i> (ck-12.org).</p><ul><li>Master the use of the microscope, including sectioning and staining</li><li>Build and observe microcosms, soda-bottle worlds of pond life</li><li>Investigate the chemistry of life from simple acids, bases, and buffers to complex carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, enzymes, and DNA</li><li>Extract, isolate, and observe DNA</li><li>Explore photosynthesis, osmosis, nitrogen fixation, and other life processes</li><li>Investigate the cell cycle (mitosis and cytokinesis)</li><li>Observe populations and ecosystems, and perform air and water pollution tests</li><li>Investigate genetics and inheritance</li><li>Do hands-on microbiology, from simple culturing to micro-evolution of bacteria by forced selection</li><li>Gain hands-on lab experience to prepare for the AP Biology exam</li></ul><p>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.</p></div>