R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Biology Level 1

SKU
013631
ISBN
9781733444170
Grade 2-5
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.
Our Price
$87.99 $87.99 $69.95
Rainbow Savings: $18.04

Description

Rigorous and engaging, this elementary secular Biology curriculum offers incremental lessons, hands-on experiments, reading lists, and more. Beginning with an introduction to biology, this course covers cells and DNA, animal and human anatomy, plant structure and function, evolution and natural selection, ecology, and the evolutionary tree. Students will also learn and practice the scientific method. Lead by “Bear” your Tardigrade guide for the course, the lessons are presented in a child-friendly narrative that explains vocabulary words and scientific concepts using age-appropriate language, examples, and activities. 36-week schedule is included, at a pace of 2 days per week. Experiments use easily sourced items. A microscope (40-100x minimum) and microscope slides are suggested but not required. 

Publisher's Description of R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Biology Level 1
REAL Science Odyssey- Biology Level 1 is a year-long, secular homeschool life biology curriculum for elementary grades. Students learn key science concepts through an incremental series of lessons and hands-on exploration.
Category Description for Level 1 R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey

R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Level 1 offers an entertaining, hands-on approach to real science topics. Using an incremental approach, mathematics, scientific methodology, and terminology are taught alongside the course topic. R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Level 1 is created for any parent to be able to teach—no science background required! The Course Text includes all the background information, lab materials lists, suggested schedule, parent instructions, reading lists, journaling ideas, hands-on activities, and labs. It also includes reproducible (for the purchasing family) lab and activity sheets. Where available, we also offer Student Pages (printed lab and activity sheets) if you prefer not to make copies. See each individual course for more information. Available one-year Level One courses include: Life Science, Biology, Earth & Environment, Astronomy, Chemistry, and Physics. Courses may be completed in any order, although each course has a suggested grade level: Life Science, K–1; Earth & Environment and Astronomy, Grade 1–3; Biology and Chemistry, Grades 2–4; and Physics, Grades 3–5. For your convenience, we offer Lab Kits from Home Science Tools. 

Details
More Information
Product Format:Hardcover
Grades:2-5
Brand:Pandia Press
ISBN:9781733444170
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:1.25
Weight in Pounds:3.25
Videos
This product doesn't have a video
Reviews
Product Q&A