This resource page contains information and quick links to the activities suggested in updated (2nd) edition of Biology for the Grammar Stage.

**Update - As of June 2022, this page is no longer being regularly updated, so some of spine texts may be out of print and the links may be inactive. You can see the current, third edition of this program here.**

Resources for Biology for the Grammar Stage

Spine Texts*

The following books are scheduled for use in this guide. You will need to purchase them or find a suitable substitute to complete this program.

Younger Encyclopedia Options 

• The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals, 2011 Edition (best for K through 2nd grade)
• DK First Human Body Encyclopedia, 2005 Edition (best for 1st through 3rd grade)
• Biology: Life as We Know It!, 2016 Edition (best for 1st through 4th grade)

Older Encyclopedia Options

• DK Encyclopedia of Animals, 2006 Edition (best for 2nd through 4th grade)
• The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, 2017 Edition (best for 4th through 6th grade)
• The Usborne Science Encyclopedia, 2015 Edition (best for 3rd through 5th grade)

Scientific Demonstration Books - You will need both of these books to complete the scientific demonstrations in this program.

• Janice VanCleave's Biology For Every Kid, 2009 Edition
• Janice VanCleave's Science Around the World, 2004 Edition (This resource is used for only a couple of weeks.)

*The above spine text links are affiliate links through Amazon.

Teacher Resources

The following two books are resources that we have written to help you as teach science at home:

• The Homeschoolers Guide to Experiments
• Success in Science

Quick Links from the Biology for the Grammar Stage Teacher Guide

Introduction

• Biology for the Grammar Stage Lapbooking Templates
• Biology for the Grammar Stage Coloring Pages
• Classical Science Curriculum for the Grammar Stage Student
• Scientific Demonstrations vs. Experiments
• The Basics of Notebooking
• Elemental Science Yahoo Group

Animals Unit

• Week 1: Rainforest in a Bottle
• Week 3: Egg Carton Lion
• Week 4: Zebra Video, Hippo Puzzle, and the Endangered Species List
• Week 5: Clothespin Giraffe
• Week 7: Fused Bead Koala
• Week 8: Armadillo Potatoes and Clay Skunk
• Week 9: Peek-a-boo Walrus
• Week 10: Goat Activity Page, How to Make Butter Video, and Paper Plate Pig
• Week 11: Owl Pellet Dissection Directions and Parrot Bird Feeder
• Week 12: Egg Carton Penguin
• Week 13: Pine Cone Swan
• Week 14: Peacock Video
• Week 16: Paper Mache Alligator and Pet Turtles
• Week 17: Shark Totem Pole
• Week 18: How to Make a Worm Farm
• Week 19: Stuffed Crab
• Week 20: How to Make an Ant Farm

Human Body Unit

• Week 1: Skin Cells and Hair Cells
• Week 2: Bone Tissue
• Week 3: Muscle Cells
• Week 4: Brain Tissue
• Week 6: Red Blood Cells
• Week 7: Lung Cells and Model Lung
• Week 8: Salivary Gland Cells and Dental Health
• Week 10: Germ Testing

Plants Unit

• Week 2: How to Dissect a Flower and Cheeto Pollination
• Week 4: Fern Life Cycle and Mushroom Video

Appendix

• Panda Facts (You might also find the following article useful - Are Giant Pandas Herbivores or Carnivores?)

Templates 

• Download a packet with the appendix templates.

Changes to Biology for the Grammar Stage

Corrections

If you do find something that is not on the list, please send it to support@elementalscience.com so that we can correct the error in the next printing.

Changelog

• 2020: A third printing of the updated edition was released in which several errors were corrected and a few of the images were updated.
• 2017: A second printing of the updated edition was released.
• 2016: The plants unit spine went out of print and was replaced with a new one.
• 2014: The program was updated to a new format, which included easier instructions and more activities. The lapbooking templates and coloring pages were also released at this time.
• 2010: A second printing of the first edition was released with several new pictures.
• 2008: The first edition was released.