Biology for Layers of Learning (Year Two)

SKU
016268
ISBN
9798987465838
Grade 1-AD
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description

Layers of Learning Biology offers a perfectly balanced family learning science course that includes ample content and laboratory opportunities to meet traditional high school lab credit. The key here is flexibility, with options for all ages. Parents can choose activities based on student ages, abilities, and interests. The first unit, Living Things, begins with the scientific method and scientific sketching, lab safety, and using a microscope. Students then study cells, microorganisms, and the classification system. Unit 2, Biodiversity, teaches genetics and DNA, adaptation, natural selection, epigenetics, and speciation. Darwin’s theory of evolution is studied. Students are encouraged to reason through beliefs like “if evolution is true does that automatically mean God is not true?” and answering questions about the origins of life. This is done without biblical instruction/references, and parents are encouraged to teach children their own personal beliefs about the evolutionary process. Unit 3, Plants, looks at plant cells and the parts of the plant, photosynthesis, simple plants (moss and ferns), conifers, flowering plants, fungi, spores, and mold. The next unit, Invertebrates, focuses on the phyla: Arthropoda, Mollusca, cnidaria, porifera, Echinodermata, and Annelida. In this unit, dissection is introduced as older students are encouraged to dissect an earthworm, starfish, and grasshopper. The following unit, Cold-Blooded Vertebrates, covers aquatic life (fish, shark, seahorse), amphibians, and reptiles. The older learner will dissect a frog. Next, is the Warm- Blooded Vertebrates unit, which covers birds and mammals. Fetal pigs are dissected. Ecology follows with students learning about ecosystems, hibernation, conservation, extinction, and decomposition studied. The next unit, the Human Body, covers the skeletal and muscle systems, skin, circulation, respiration, digestion, and the brain and nerves. Older students will dissect a sheep heart and brain, and the cow eye. The final unit, Health, teaches the immune system, nutrition, and exercise, caring for our bodies, and the reproductive system. Students will learn about germs, viruses and pathogens, vaccinations, macro/micronutrients, drugs and addiction, and mental and emotional health. The final section in the unit covers the reproductive system and includes male and female reproduction, menstruation, pregnancy and fetal development, and sexually transmitted infections. Parents are encouraged to have age-appropriate discussions with children regarding these topics, and the authors have provided a variety of teaching tips on the topics. A suggested list of library books and You Tube® videos are included to enrich the lessons.  Students will also need access to a notebook and paper (or the Layers of Learning Science Notebook #029663), the internet, art and craft supplies and other household items. As a family focused, multilevel curriculum, there are a lot of options and flexibility built into each unit. Recommended core books used throughout the year include: the DK Encyclopedia of Science (#004894), the Usborne Science Encyclopedia and the Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia. If unable to find one of these options, any quality Children’s Encyclopedia will work–parents will need to align lessons with chapters and page numbers.

Depending on the age(s) of your children, required supplies for the experiments include: 250 ml and three 150 ml Beakers, Graduated Cylinder, Electronic Balance, Compound Light Microscope (40,100, 400x), Blank microscope slides and covers, Methylene Blue, Prepared Microscope slides (Biology Slide Set that includes mitosis, a leaf cross section, muscle tissue, and human skin), seeds (bean and corn), dry beans and split peas, iodine, spider plant, petri dishes with agar, sterile cotton swabs, disposable gloves, distilled water, dropper, blood typing kit, magnifying glass, Identification Guides (Plant, Mammal, and Tree), plywood, sandpaper, a dissection kit and the following specimens (worm, starfish, frog, sheep heart, sheep brain, cow eye, and owl pellet), fish tank and supplies, chicken thigh bone, bonemeal fertilizer and all-purpose fertilizer, beef marrow bones, vinegar, and Baker’s Yeast. Additional outdoor/nature and household items are also used.
Publisher's Description of Biology for Layers of Learning (Year Two)

Biology is a science course that teaches about living things. We begin with cells, bacteria, and classification and progress through genetics, the theory of evolution, plants, invertebrates, vertebrates, ecology, the human body and finally, health. As students learn about scientific knowledge they are also learning to design and perform their own experiments, keep a notebook like a real scientist, and think scientifically, which is to say creatively and skeptically.

This course is not a textbook; it is for a mentor to use with students from ages 6 to 18 and is designed so multiple ages can learn together at once.

Category Description for Layers Of Learning Science

Options abound for families to learn science together in the elementary years. Firmly believing that families can and should learn together, regardless of age ranges, the authors have created a flexible and organized science program for 1st-12th grade. Each one-year course offers 9 units, with a suggested pacing of one unit per month. Each unit includes an overview, teaching notes, vocabulary lists, conversation starters, library and/or supply lists, and activity or enrichment suggestions. While much of the teaching and some activities are designed to be done together, the units are divided into three grade levels: 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12, for age-appropriate activities. This includes instructions for high school labs that meet traditional high school requirements. Purchase includes a digital, printable package of activity sheets which range from coloring, labeling, journal/log pages, experiment templates, etc. This is different than the optional Science Notebook, which is designed for students to create their own record of learning by adding sketches, tables/graphs, calculations, etc. Evolutionary timeline is utilized. See individual product for lab supply lists and recommended resources.

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Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Layers of Learning
Grades:1-AD
ISBN:9798987465838
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.625
Height in Inches:0.625
Weight in Pounds:1.75
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