Basic Science Mysteries Chapter 2 Text

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9781594763830
Grade 7
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Charlotte Mason
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Designed as a seventh grade science course, these texts cover Earth and life sciences, plus studies on the Periodic Table of the Elements and the solar system. Each scientific concept is enhanced by adventure vignettes in which young people help solve community mysteries by applying the scientific method of discovery and positive character traits, such as integrity, honesty, commitment, diligence, and kindness. Lessons incorporate virtues, science and personal responsibility to upgrade character. The narrative, high-interest, approach of this series engages students so they progress through comprehensive scientific material with captivating engagement. Students are exposed to scientific evidence which explores traditional and contemporary theories about the origin of life and the formation of our planet and universe. Texts allow students to evaluate scientific theories rationally. Each text has a companion Activity Book designed to "walk the student through the text in chronological order. Selected questions in each Activity Book also serve as preparation for state academic assessment exams. Activity Books are applicable in regular classrooms or in individualized learning programs in which students progress through the course with understanding and interest.


AS A READING ENHANCEMENT TEXT

Basic Science Mysteries texts and Activities also accommodate high school students who struggled through science courses in another publisher's text or who need help or elective credit in Reading Enhancement. (This is possible because of the manner in which the activity questions are structured.) Students may complete the five chapters of texts and companion activity books, section quizzes and chapter tests of BSM, either to learn essential science content or to earn one high school Reading Enhancement transcript credit.

CHAPTER 2 TEXT

Key topics: fish, simple machines, electricity, health and bacteria, snakes, Sun and Moon, nocturnal creatures, motors, Moon phases, spiders, Earth's tilt and orbit, metals, telescopes, caves, thunderstorms.

Category Description for Paradigm Accelerated Science Programs

Designed specifically for self-study (although they can also be used in a classroom situation), these courses have a few things in common with Alpha Omega LIFEPACs. First of all, the course is broken down into booklet-sized increments. Secondly, the work is primarily reading and workbook activities. Hands-on "lab" activities are not incorporated into the courses, although you could add them on fairly easily. One major difference, however, is that Paradigm Accelerated courses are not written from a religious standpoint, although they promote good values and are more conservative than most other secular curriculums. One final general note: Paradigm's courses are designed to appeal to all students, even those who may not be interested in science. If your student already loves science and is looking towards a science-related major in college, they may need a more rigorous program.

The courses are made up of text booklets, activity booklets, and a teacher's resource kit. (For some courses, the text portion is available on CD-ROM in .pdf format.) All of the instruction to the student is found in the text. Text booklets each represent a chapter of the course and typically contain three sections, each of which is split into five lessons, or 15 lessons per chapter. Each lesson is between three and four pages in length, and they are usually focused on a specific topic. Definitions of introduced vocabulary used in the lesson and black-and-white illustrations and diagrams further augment each lesson. Lessons always end with a Life Principle, which is usually a thought-provoking quote from a notable individual that relates in some way to the lesson. After the lesson has been read, the student can complete the corresponding activity pages which are typically made up of short-answer, multiple-choice, true/false, and "list" questions that reinforce the lesson. Students are also asked to write the Life Principle for the lesson. There are about 15-25 questions for each lesson which is a fair amount, considering the length of the lesson itself. After five lessons and lesson activities have been completed, there is a review quiz. Quizzes include approximately 50 questions, mostly short answer and multiple-choice. Chapter tests are taken after a whole chapter has been studied and are about 50 questions in length. Quizzes and chapter tests are found in the Teacher's Resource Packet, which also includes complete answer keys and forms for teacher use. Please note that no answers are found in the student materials. Teacher's Resource Kits are available as a CD-ROM with .pdf files or as a loose-leaf paper copy with the CD-ROM. The content is identical between the CD and the paper copy but there may be times when one form or the other is more convenient. (Please note the publisher is transitioning from CD-ROMS to digital downloads.) - Jess

Category Description for Basic Science Mysteries (Grade 7)

By customer request, we have added the 7th and 8th grade science courses from Paradigm Accelerated as well. Basic Science Mysteries is made up of five chapter segments which cover a good mix of life science, earth and space science, and physical science concepts. Topics at this level include: human anatomy, health, genetics, ecosystems, food chains, conservation, astronomy, weather, geology, simple machines, electricity, gravity and forces, matter, metals, theories of origins and much more. Chapters are broken down into sections of five lessons each. Lessons contain about 2-3 pages of text, with a unique "hook" at the beginning. Each lesson begins with a brief episode from a mystery story that runs through the text. In Chapter 1, the main character and his friends witness a drive-by shooting attempt, then find up a bag of mysterious chemicals the driver tossed from his car. Because the story snippet ties in with the lesson's topic, the science concepts seem relevant and even exciting at times. After the text portion of the lesson has been read, students turn to the Activities book for 15-30 questions related to the daily lesson. Choose the printed texts below, or the complete text on CD-ROM. The Full Course Kit includes printed texts, printed activities, and the printed Teacher's Resource Kit (with digital downloads of the Teacher's Resource Kit). - Jess

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Brand:Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum
Grade:7
ISBN:9781594763830
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.4375
Height in Inches:0.1875
Weight in Pounds:0.35
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