Exploring Creation with Astronomy Notebooking Journal (2nd edition)

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Grade K-6
Charlotte Mason
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This is the 2nd edition of the Notebooking Journal, designed to accompany the 2nd edition of the textbook, Exploring Creation with Astronomy.

The Textbook and Regular Notebooking Journal have been reprinted with new, updated covers. The content is essentially the same except the reference to the Astronomy Lab Kit has been removed. At this time, the Junior Notebook has not been updated.

The full-color Notebooking Journal and Jr. Notebooking Journal (sold separately) are both designed to form a permanent record of work for the course and each contains a schedule, activities, copywork or coloring activities and more. Each Notebooking Journal contains a suggested daily schedule at the beginning. You can still decide on the pacing, as there is a different number of daily assignments per lesson. Each Daily Assignment has items listed in two colors: green for textbook reading assignments and blue for notebook assignments. Pages in the Notebooking Journal are formatted for students to answer questions and complete activities. A review of the inner planets now follows lesson 8, review of the outer planets follows lesson 12, and a final review follows lesson 14. "Take it Further" pages are designed for use with outside resources. Students can draw, make lists of books they've read or movies they've watched, record information on additional experiments you may have completed, or make scrapbooking pages. Copywork is still included in the Notebooking Journal (the Jr. Notebooking Journal features coloring pages instead). There are answer keys in the back for vocabulary crossword puzzles and final review questions.

Because of the content changes, first edition products won't work with the 2nd edition.

Publisher's Description of Exploring Creation with Astronomy Notebooking Journal (2nd edition)

A perfect complement to Exploring Creation with Astronomy, 2nd Edition, the Astronomy Regular Notebooking Journal, 2nd Edition, provides everything your student needs to complete this study of astronomy. Not only does it include all the helpful and creative features of our other Notebooking Journals in the Young Explorer Series, but if you purchased the Apologia Science Kit that corresponds to this title, there are extra activities for your student.

This Regular Notebooking Journal will serve as your child's notebook, providing a place for him to complete every assignment in the text. He will illustrate and record fascinating facts and information learned during each lesson, complete the notebooking assignments on specially designed templates, record experiments, activities and projects, complete vocabulary crossword puzzles, put together beautifully designed miniature books, and more!

A detailed daily schedule is included in each of our Regular Notebooking Journals and Junior Notebooking Journals and makes planning a breeze! This schedule lists the pages to read in the textbook and the pages to complete in the journal.



Category Description for Exploring Creation with Astronomy

Exploring Creation with Astronomy from Apologia is an engaging elementary science course that explores the wonders of the solar system, stars, galaxies, and space travel from a biblical worldview. Now in its 2nd edition, it helps students discover God’s creation through clear explanations, stunning photography, and hands-on activities.

The course is designed for elementary students and encourages wonder, observation, and a deeper appreciation for the Creator.

Key Curriculum Features:

  • 14 chapters covering topics from "What is Astronomy?" to stars, galaxies, and space travel
  • Updated chapter sequence with new photography, illustrations, and scripture integration
  • Hands-on activities and projects (e.g., model solar system, pinhole eclipse viewer, compass, astrometer)
  • "Think About This" and "Wisdom from Above" boxes highlighting the Creator
  • Review sections ("What Do You Remember?") and optional "Take It Further" extensions
  • Flexible pacing with 71 daily assignments in the Notebooking Journals

Program Components:

  • Student Textbook: Full-color hardcover text with lessons, explanations, and activities
  • Notebooking Journal (regular or Junior): Consumable journal for recording observations, drawings, and reflections. The Junior version has less handwriting and more coloring
  • Lab Kit (optional): Convenient package from Nature’s Workshop with most supplies needed for experiments
  • MP3 Audiobook (optional): Audio version of the textbook for auditory learners
  • Activity Guide (optional): Additional labs and activities beyond the textbook

Important Note: 1st and 2nd edition components are not compatible due to content changes.

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

Browse all Exploring Creation with Astronomy resources and sets below!

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Product Format:Paperback
Grades:K-6
Brand:Apologia
ISBN:9781940110752
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:9.25
Height in Inches:0.8125
Weight in Pounds:1.885
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