The Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 Textbook introduces children to various swimming creatures, from their special features and unique watery environments to the special circumstances they face. As children take a closer look at the specific groups of swimming creatures, they create replicas to add to an ongoing "Ocean Box," and conduct neat experiments like discovering the insulating power of fat, chart migration paths, start an aquarium, raise Triops (Sea Monkeys), and investigate how the frog’s skin absorbs oxygen from water. They'll also add to their notebooks by drawing the animals in them, comparing and contrasting animals, and much more. Whether the ocean is a familiar place to your children or not, they'll be equally fascinated by learning about the unique creatures beneath the water. The appendix includes the supply list for all the activities (organized by lesson) and an answer key to the What Do You Remember questions from each unit.
Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures Textbook (2nd Edition)
Product Overview
- Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 offers a God-centered look at the strange and unique creatures of the sea, lakes, and rivers
- Takes a hands-on, immersive approach based on the Charlotte Mason philosophy
- Projects include creating an ocean box filled with miniature replicas, raising Triops, charting migration paths, making mini-books and more
Description
Take a journey under the sea with God’s amazing creatures in Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day, 2nd Edition, geared toward elementary students. In this special ocean-centered zoology book, students will learn all about God’s glorious design of swimming creatures.
Young explorers will also have fun conducting interactive experiments and hands-on activities from the textbook and Notebooking Journal (sold separately). They will even create their very own ocean box, adding in creatures as they learn about them.
Students’ journey under the sea begins with an introduction to oceanography, which includes topics such as the oceans’ structure, salinity, tides, and waves. After becoming young oceanographers, students will continue their adventures by studying marine biology. They will learn all about God’s amazing swimming creatures, including whales, cephalopods, mollusks, gastropods, and more. They’ll learn not only about the creatures’ historical, physical, and behavioral significance but also about their important connections to humans.
This 1-year Zoology 2 course contains 14 lessons. The Notebooking Journal (sold separately) includes a suggested detailed lesson plan and daily schedule to set young explorers up for success.
The Zoology 2 course covers the following topics:
Lesson 1: Amazing Aquatic Animals
Lesson 2: Habits and Habitats
Lesson 3: Cetaceans of the Sea Part 1
Lesson 4: Cetaceans of the Sea Part 2
Lesson 5: Sweet Sirenians & Playful Pinnipeds
Lesson 6: Fishing for Bones
Lesson 7: Super Sharks and Racing Rays
Lesson 8: Stupendous Turtles of the Sea
Lesson 9: Ancient Aquatic Animals
Lesson 10: Armored Arthropods
Lesson 11: Mighty Mollusks
Lesson 12: Sensational Cephalopods
Lesson 13: Notable Cnidarians
Lesson 14: Enchanting Echinoderms and Purposeful Porifera
Once students have completed their studies in Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day, 2nd Edition, they will have gained not only a deeper understanding of the sea and the creatures that live within it but also a greater knowledge of the One who created it all!
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: | 9781946506979 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.75 |