Science Shepherd Physical Science Workbook Level A
SKU
028381
ISBN
9781735524542
Grade 3-6
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Teaching Method
Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Religious Content
Secular
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Christian/Religious
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Learning Modality
Auditory
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Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Multi-Sensory
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Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
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Conceptual/Topical
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Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
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Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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The Physical Science Workbook Level A from Science
Shepherd is an essential part of the Physical Science Video
Course. With black-and-white illustrations, this consumable workbook
includes plenty of space for students to answer various types of questions,
including fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and true or false. It also
includes instructions for hands-on activities, crossword puzzles, and word
searches. Hands-on activities are easy to do at home and use commonly found
items. Not reproducible. Answer
Key sold separately. We also offer 2 packages for your convenience: the
Physical Sicence Level A
Workbook and Answer Key Package and the DVD Package, which
includes the Workbook and Answer Key.
Publisher's Description of Science Shepherd Physical Science Workbook Level A
Our Physical Science homeschool Workbook Level A guides students through each video lesson with questions and puzzles to reinforce key concepts in chemistry, physics and astronomy. This is not a stand-alone workbook.
Focusing on chemistry, physics, and astronomy from a
creationist worldview, Science Shepherd Physical Science builds on the
basic principles taught in the Introductory
Science course. It is highly recommended that students take Introductory
Science or another formal science prior to taking this course. Topics include
atoms, periodic table of elements, bonds, physical and chemical changes to
matter, gravity, vectors, motion, forces, magnetism, electricity, kinetic and
potential energy, the solar system, and more. The course requires the DVD Video Lessons and
companion age-appropriate workbooks (separate answer keys): Level A is recommended
for grades 3–5, while Level
B meets the needs of older students in grades 4–6. Work at your own pace or
follow the included 35-week schedule (3 lessons per week).