In this volume, students examine the earth in 16 chapters, starting with ecosystems and biomes, learning about biotic (living), and abiotic (non-living) factors that affect our ecosystem, such as population growth, energy flow, food, and light, temperature, water and minerals. The last several units focus on individual species and their relations with one another, and environmental problems like pollution.
Exploring the World Around You
SKU
019632
ISBN
9780890513774
Grade 6-9
Christian/Religious
Low Teacher Involvement
Visual
Conceptual/Topical
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Charlotte Mason
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Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
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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 Exploring the World Around You
It has been said that our planet is really just an insignificant speck in a vast universe, but that's not true! In fact, the conditions for life found on earth are supremely unique and make our life here comfortable. This despite the reality that the world around us is also tainted and in need of careful calibration in order to continue.
This scripturally founded book opens a window to the spectacular environments found on our planet, from deserts to the tropics, with respect to creationism. Researchers and biologist Dr. Garry Parker brings his vast knowledge of ecology to a teaching setting, exploring and explaining ecosystems, population growth, habitats, adaptations, energy problems, and much more. Learn about insect control in California, why mammals have fur, and how sharks maintain "friendships" with small fish know as remora.
Exploring the World Around You brings the varieties of our planet's habitats alive to the reader, and is a wonderful learning tool complete with illustrations, chapter tests, and an index.
Category Description for Exploring the World of Science Series (John H. Tiner Series)
Exploring the World of Science by John Hudson Tiner is a Christian, engaging science series that weaves together stories of scientific discovery, famous scientists, and clear scientific explanations. Written from a biblical worldview, it helps students appreciate how science reveals God’s design while building knowledge across key topics.
The books use an accessible, narrative style suitable for
middle and high school students.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Engaging, story-driven chapters combining history, biography, & scientific concepts
- Detailed black-and-white illustrations and photos with clear labels
- Review questions including true/false, multiple-choice, and open-ended research or projects
- Christian perspective highlighting the harmony of faith and science
- Flexible use as core curriculum or supplemental reading
Program Components:
- Student Texts: Softcover books with informative text, illustrations, and review questions (answers in the back)
- Memoria Press Supplements for Grades 5–8: Student Questions book and Teacher Key & Tests book with unit tests, final exam, and keys
- High School Survey of Science: Uses four Tiner books, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, for a full-year, 1-credit course
- Master Books Teacher Guide for Survey of Science: Daily lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, tests, and answer keys
Important Notes:
- The series works well as a complete curriculum or as enriching supplements
- High school level provides a broad survey suitable for a full science credit
Exploring the World of Science stands out for its narrative style, historical context, and strong Christian worldview. It is a good choice for homeschool families seeking engaging, readable science that connects faith and learning across middle and high school.
Shop all Exploring the World of Science books below! The Survey of Science course materials from Master Books can be accessed here.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 6-9 |
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| ISBN: | 9780890513774 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.9 |
| Ages: | 12 - 18 |
| Edition: | Illustrated |
| Pages: | 160 |
| Publication Date: | 9/2/2013 |
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