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Description
Take your astronomy studies deeper with this course that takes what is learned in astronomy and utilizes physics and chemistry to study origins, how the universe works, and how things like black holes and dark matter fit into God’s creation. This course also covers cosmology, which studies the chronology and nature of the universe. Ultimately, students will grow closer to God through the study of His wondrous creation. KJV Bible is referenced, but students may use a version of their choice for the biblical worldview exercises. Pre-requisites include Algebra 1 and an introductory Astronomy course.
The course begins with a look at astronomy including its history, the planets, solar system, sun, moon, and stars, before the foundational understanding of nature of galaxies, black holes, and dark matter is laid. Students will learn various theories based on evolutionary scientific perspectives and science based on biblical truth and develop a creationist perspective of the heavens.
Required components include the Teacher Guide, Student Textbook, and the project supplies. The Teacher Guide provides a weekly lesson schedule (36 weeks), student worksheets that are reproducible for one family household, the master supply list, activities/projects, lesson quizzes and cumulative tests, and all answer keys. The author expects the course to take 60 minutes per lesson, at a pace of 5 days per week, with flexibility encouraged to meet your individual homeschool needs. The Master Supply List includes a 6” Styrofoam ball, black paint, brush, sketching pages and pencils, camera or smart phone with camera, telescope, night sky app, “Wooly Willy” magnetic toy, and poster board with sketching pencils or markers or a notepad with pencil/pen. Additional household items are referenced in the lessons.
The Student Textbook contains the student readings, a blend of full-color and black and white photographs and illustrations, and highlighted textboxes and vocabulary words. A detailed glossary is included in the back of the book. Written directly to the student, the text is readable and easy to understand. The content is deeper than a typical astronomy course at the high school level, and students should have a foundational understanding of astronomy. Algebra 1 is also a prerequisite. The Student Textbook and Teacher Guide are available separately, or in a set for your convenience.
This well-constructed advanced science course teaches through the traditional topics in the field of Astrophysics through the lens of God’s Word. An excellent opportunity for high school students pursuing a post high school college degree. ~DeanneThese icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
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.