Softcover, the textbook provides the readings, hands-on activity suggestions, comprehension checks, and chapter check up questions. Space to record answers is not included, so students will need a separate notebook. Answers to these questions are found in the Investigating God's World Answer Key.
Abeka Investigating God's World Student (4th Edition)
SKU
010044
ISBN
9780000135155
Grade 5
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Charlotte Mason
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Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
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Description
Publisher's Description of Abeka Investigating God's World Student (4th Edition)
Show your child the spectacular details of the universe as God designed them with Investigating God's World. Topics to introduce include the different types of mammals, the properties of light, the structure of the earth, force and motion, astronomy and oceanography, and many more. Bold terms, Comprehension Checks, and Chapter Checkups promote memorization, review, and application for your child. This text stands on the belief that God is ultimate Creator and Sustainer of the earth and everything in and around it.
Category Description for Abeka Science
Abeka Science is a traditional curriculum designed to instill an academically solid, God-centered understanding of all branches of science from early elementary through high school. It uses a spiral approach with consistent review and integrates biblical principles throughout.
The program emphasizes teacher-led instruction, building mastery through repetition and clear explanations while reinforcing concepts across subjects when used as part of the full Abeka curriculum.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Spiral teaching method with review of previously learned concepts each year
- Strong biblical worldview with KJV Scripture references
- Teacher-led lessons designed for direct instruction and interaction
- Progression from concrete learning in early grades to more abstract reasoning in higher levels
- Full-color student texts with engaging illustrations and age-appropriate explanations
- Integration with other Abeka subjects for reinforcement (optional but beneficial)
Program Components:
- Student Textbooks: Full-color books written at a level students can read and understand
- Teacher Editions/Curriculum Lesson Plans: Detailed lesson plans, teaching notes, answers, activity suggestions, and scope and sequence
- Additional Resources: Vary by grade and may include supplemental materials, quizzes, tests, and answer keys
Abeka Science stands out for its thorough, traditional approach, strong biblical integration, and consistent spiral review that builds long-term mastery. It is an excellent choice for Christian homeschool families seeking a comprehensive, teacher-directed science curriculum.
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Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 5 |
| Brand: | Abeka |
| ISBN: | 9780000135155 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.35 |
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