DIVE Science Digital Courses

Description

Dr. Shormann’s Self-Paced DIVE Science Courses check all the boxes! They’re completely online, affordable, biblically based, college prep, and so user-friendly!

Each comprehensive full-year course is based on a flexible 32-week schedule with embedded daily assignments that include engaging reading from a DIVE Internet Textbook, expert video lectures, interactive worksheets and digital flashcards, step-by-step video solutions, virtual lab videos, a printable Lab Manual, weekly quizzes & quarterly exams, and auto grading and recording of all assignments. All material lays a strong Christian foundation with a young-earth, creation viewpoint and Scripture throughout.

During the Video Lessons, which are taught on a digital blackboard, students take notes and work interactively. An excellent digital Textbook is included with every course (except Earth Science) and features engaging graphics and videos. Those who prefer a traditional hard copy textbook can use one from Dr. Shormann’s recommended list (which includes Abeka, BJU, Apologia, and more). A specific course syllabus has been designed for each physical textbook on the list, making the correlation easy.

The Lab portion of each course can be completed virtually with videos or in-person with hands-on materials (most courses have a corresponding lab kit available as separate purchase). Lab Manuals are printable and video solutions for labs help ensure concepts are understood.

Although courses provide all instruction & grading, parents need to monitor progress and ensure assignments are completed as instructed. The Teacher Guides included offer everything needed for the course to run smoothly, including setup instructions, tips for lessons and labs, grading information, modification for learning issues, reading supplement suggestions, and more. Parents do have the ability to change grades and reset assignments as needed. Q & A support is always available with Dr. Shormann.

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.