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Description
Nature's Beautiful Order by Memoria Press is recommended for use at the 6th to 8th grade level as a supplement to science curriculum, and can also be used alongside your biology at the high school level. The text is a 187-page introduction to the study of animals.
I found this book intriguing from a couple of perspectives. Is it a history book of science or philosophy book of science. It's definitely not a straight science book. I taught science at a Christian school, and never saw much of this information in our texts. The authors explain what an animal is, then they spend fifteen chapters discussing very specific animals and why they fall into certain categories or classifications. The chapters begin with lower order animals (lobsters, cuttlefish, etc.) and end with higher order animals (farm animals, etc.) and wrap up the text with two chapters on humans. The authors classify "man" as part of the animal kingdom and go on to explain why they are different from animals.
Throughout the book you will find quotes from C.S. Lewis (The Abolition of Man) Aristotle, Couvier, John James Audubon, Charles Darwin, and others. Even though you see Darwin in the list of people quoted, there is no evolutionary content in this text. The book is written by Christopher Blum and John Cuddeback, both of whom are classical naturalists and teach at the college level. The text and perspective are intended to give a descriptive account of animals and the world in which they live by looking at the facts.
The Student Guide is a consumable workbook that asks comprehension questions about each chapter. The number of questions vary from chapter to chapter and all of the answers can be found in the text.
The Teacher Guide is the answer key for the questions in the student guide.
The set includes all three books - text, student and teacher guides. ~ Donna
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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.