Master Books has taken a beloved homeschool program
and made it even better with improved organization and teaching support!
Divided into two levels: Beginners for K-2 and God’s Design series
for grades 3-8, these courses are engagingly written, colorfully illustrated,
and filled with hands-on activities.
Combining the student/teacher material, Beginners contains
teaching notes, answer keys, additional activities and experiments, supply
lists, and a flexible schedule. It also includes tips for using the Beginners
book alongside the God’s Design Science. Lessons follow a similar
format: read a section, trace vocabulary words, answer oral review questions,
and complete activities ranging from simple writing exercises and Bible verse
tracing, to a hands-on activity or demonstration.
God’s Design Science is flexible to meet the needs of
children at different ages and with a variety of learning styles. Two
components are necessary, the Student Text and Teacher Guide. Student readings,
vocabulary lists, hands-on activities, comprehension and critical thinking
questions, and challenge sections are found in the softcover Student Text.
Lesson expectations are divided into two grade levels: 3-5 and 6-8. As much as
possible, the lessons are the same with additional Challenge activities for
older students. Throughout the lessons, students gain a biblical understanding
and learn how science supports the view of biblical creation. Activities range
from simple, hands-on activities, to more detailed chart and lab worksheet
activities. Lessons conclude with review questions, and further exploration topics.
Important person, discovery highlights, and interesting facets of science are
included. The Teacher Guide provides all the teaching information, a
suggested schedule, reproducible worksheets and quizzes/exams, answer keys,
hands-on activities, and supply lists. Parents will appreciate the easy-to-use,
well-organized, teacher guide. Preparation is minimal and most activities use
household items. Challenge activities for older students recommend (if available)
more traditional lab equipment.
Courses may be completed in any order. Life Science includes
sections on plants, animals, and the human body. Heaven & Earth explores
weather, water, space, and earth science. Physical World covers topics
such as machines, motion, energy, technology, and inventions. Chemistry
& Ecology includes sections on ecosystems, atoms, matter, and more.
Compared to the Answers in Genesis 4th Edition, these Master Books editions
feature combined texts, but minor content changes. It is possible to use the
new editions with the AIG Student Books, although lesson alignment may
be needed. Contains ESV or NKJV Bible references.
