Recommended Products for DIVE Biology:

• Self-Paced eLearning Course

• Teacher's Guide (free)

• eLearning Lab Workbook

• (Optional) Lab Kit
  

• (Optional) Textbook

• CLEP professor for CLEP and AP Biology
  

TEACHER'S GUIDE

Click the link above to read the complete Teacher's Guide with detailed instructions for each component, a scope and sequence, and much more!

BASED ON A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION

Connecting Scripture to science, Dr. Shormann teaches from a 6-Day Creation Worldview. He inspires students to DIVE deeper into science and Scripture by teaching that science is a tool for understanding God and the purpose and pattern evident in Creation.

VIDEO SOLUTIONS ENSURE UNDERSTANDING

Video solutions are provided for the digital worksheets and lab activites. Teaching how and why, each complex concept is taught step by step on the digital blackboard. These solutions ensure your child understands each concept.

QUARTERLY EXAMS PREPARE FOR COLLEGE COURSES

Every 8 weeks there is an exam. Quarterly exams promote study habits similar to what a student should expect in college, where exams are given infrequently and cover a large amount of material. On the week of the exam, no other work is assigned. If you would like an AP course, we recommend giving the exams traditionally with a one hour time limit. If you prefer a regular high school course, give the exams open book, open note, or with a "cheat sheet". Of these, we like the "cheat sheet" method because it best teaches students how to prioritize and organize the information, providing an easier transition from weekly to quarterly exams.  

Q & A EMAIL SUPPORT PROVIDES A LIFELINE

While our program is very comprehensive, occasionally a little extra help is needed. Students and parents can email Dr. Shormann directly anytime they have a question concerning the course. Emails are answered within one business day or less.  

AUTOMATED ONLINE GRADEBOOK 

All the grades from the digital worksheets, quarterly exams, and facts practice are automatically recorded in an online grade book. Parents use the student login to view assignments and scores. After each assignment is completed a results page displays the questions, correct answers, missed problems, and the grade. This results page can be printed and/or emailed to the parent each time an assignment is completed. 

FREE INTERNET TEXTBOOK FOR ASSIGNED READING

There is a reading assignment for every lesson. The reading assignment can be completed using our Internet Textbook, which is embedded in the eLearning course for quick and easy access. If you prefer a traditional textbook, we recommend Bob Jones Biology, Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology, or Abeka Biology.  However, since we have a reading syllabus for just about every publisher, you can choose any textbook you like. SEE READING SYLLABI on the pages 13-15 of the Teacher Guide.

EARN UP TO 8 HOURS OF COLLEGE CREDIT BY EXAM

Upon completion, we recommend our CLEP Professor for CLEP and AP Biologypurchased separately,a three week course that specifically prepares students for CLEP and AP Biology exams. Not only do these exams award up to 8 college credits, a passing score can significantly boost your college admissions and scholarship applications in the selection process. Click on the link above to learn more about this program.

 How Do I Access the Course?

Within 1-2 business days after purchase, you will receive an email titled "Login Credentials" with a link to the eLearning campus, the student's user name, and password. If you don't receive it, please check your spam, updates, and trash folders, then contact us here. 

Start Date: The start date of your subscription is your purchase date. We no longer offer an option to select a future start date. If you are not ready to start your course now, please wait and purchase when you are ready to start or want to access the course for planning, etc.

Which Email Address Should I List?

Student Email Address

Please provide a different email address for each child enrolled in an eLearning course. For example if, Joe is enrolled in eLearning Biology and his sibling, John, is enrolled in eLearning ICP, they must have different email addresses for each of their accounts. This email address is only used to re-set the password to the eLearning account, if needed. Therefore, any working email address can be listed in the Student Email field, as long as it has not being used by another child you have enrolled.

Parent Email Address

The email address listed during check out, should be the parent’s email. This is the address the the eLearning course login credentials will be sent. This is also the email address used to contact the parent, if needed.

Parent Login

Parents use the student's login credentials to view assignments, grades, results, etc. After each assignment is completed, the student can email the results page that displays all the questions, the correct answer and your student's answer. The results for each assignment can also be viewed by clicking on the grade in the grade book.

Can a parent take the course along with the student?

If the parent would like to complete assignments, a sibling subscription can be purchased for the parent. 

Sample Weekly Schedule

This self-paced course is set up on a 32 week schedule with an average of two video lectures, two worksheets, 20 definitions, and one lab to complete each week. Every 8 weeks there is a quarterly exam. The lecture and lab videos average 30 minutes each, but don't forget to add time for pausing, rewinding, and note-taking. While this is a flexible self-paced course, a typical week could look like this:

DAY 1: DEFINITIONS AND READING ASSIGNMENT

DAY 2: LECTURE 1, DIGITAL WORKSHEET 1

DAY 3: LECTURE 2, DIGITAL WORKSHEET 2

DAY 4: WATCH VIDEO LAB (HANDS-ON NOT REQUIRED), LAB WORKSHEET, GRADE LAB WITH VIDEO SOLUTIONS

EVERY 8 WEEKS : QUARTERLY EXAM

Key Features:

• Teacher's Guide (click to view)
• Comprehensive, full year course
• Based on a flexible 32 week schedule
• User friendly interface allows students to work independly
• 2-3 Video lectures per week provide expert instruction
• 1 Video Lab per week (2-3 lab activities each)
• Digital Interactive Worksheets
• Automated grading & grade recording
• Embedded video solutions for Lesson Reviews
• Q&A email support with Dr. Shormann
• Parent can change grades and reset assignments
• Updated video lessons and graphics
• 12 Month Subscription
• $20 Renewal for Siblings Learn More
• Web-based course
• Accessed on any compute or device (tablet, iPad, etc)

System Requirements

• Compatible with all iOS devices like iPad, iPod Touch, and iPhone
• Compatible with Android devices
• Internet access: Requirements
• Mac and Windows Compatible - Firefox browser (free) is recommended
• Headphones or speakers