Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures Notebooking Journal (2nd Edition)

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9781946506986
Grade K-6
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Product Overview

  • Companion (optional) Notebooking Journal offers a variety of hands-on learning and workbook activities for elementary aged students, 5-11 years
  • Coloring pages, vocabulary crossword puzzles, journaling pages, mini book cut outs, and more enhance learning
  • Parents will appreciate the helpful 2 day per week suggested schedule, parent guide, and answers for activities

Description

Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures provides children with a wide range of learning activities, coloring pages, vocabulary review exercises, and helpful pages to document activities and answer the What Do You Remember questions. Children will also color cut-and-fold miniature books. For the parents, a helpful 2 day per week schedule, concise parent guide, and activity answers are included. Parents are encouraged to pick and choose the activities and pages that are appropriate for their children’s levels. 

Publisher's Description of Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures Notebooking Journal (2nd Edition)

Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day, 2nd Edition presents the science of sea creatures in a God-honoring way to elementary students. In this special ocean-centered zoology book, students  will learn all about God’s glorious design of swimming creatures. Students will dive right into the world of ocean creatures and learn about the connections animals make with people as they study oceanography, animal behavior, and more. Students will also conduct hands-on, interactive experiments to bring their learning to life.

This 1-year Zoology 2 course contains 14 lessons. The Notebooking Journal includes a suggested detailed lesson plan and daily schedule to set young explorers up for success.
Category Description for Exploring Creation with Zoology 2

Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 from Apologia is an engaging elementary science course that immerses students in ocean anatomy, habitats, and aquatic life. Students explore the strange and unique creatures of the sea, lakes, and rivers from a biblical worldview, building on basic classification knowledge.

The course combines clear explanations, vibrant illustrations, and hands-on activities to make marine biology memorable and meaningful.

Key Curriculum Features:

  • In-depth study of swimming creatures, ocean anatomy, and aquatic habitats
  • Hands-on activities such as creating an “ocean box,” discovering the insulating power of fat, starting an aquarium, and raising tadpole shrimp
  • Updated 2nd edition with an additional lesson and revised order
  • Biblical worldview emphasizing God’s design in creation
  • Flexible pacing suitable for elementary students and family learning

Program Components:

  • Student Textbook: Full-color hardcover text with lessons, explanations, and activities
  • Notebooking Journal (optional): Consumable journal for recording observations, drawings, and reflections
  • Lab Kit (optional): Convenient package from Nature’s Workshop with most supplies needed for activities

Important Note: 1st and 2nd editions are not compatible.

Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 stands out for its beautiful presentation, hands-on approach, and clear biblical worldview that nurtures curiosity about God’s underwater creation. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking an engaging elementary marine biology course that combines science and faith.

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Product Format:Paperback
Grades:K-6
Brand:Apologia
ISBN:9781946506986
Length in Inches:10.875
Width in Inches:9.25
Height in Inches:1.25
Weight in Pounds:2
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