BJU Press Science 5 Student Text 4th Edition (copyright update)
SKU
522425
ISBN
9781628568790
Grade 5
Traditional
Christian/Religious
High Teacher Involvement
Visual
Other Materials Required
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Topics include studies of minerals, rocks, fossils, matter and heat, sound and light, weather, biomes, ecosystems, the respiratory system and the circulatory system.
Publisher's Description of BJU Press Science 5 Student Text 4th Edition (copyright update)
Science 5 Student Text, 4th ed. helps the student develop a biblical worldview as it relates to science concepts. The course focuses on minerals and rocks, fossils, matter and heat, sound and light, weather, biomes, ecosystems, and the respiratory and circulatory systems. Throughout the course, the student will have opportunities to develop his science process skills as he participates in hands-on activities and projects. The student will also learn how to view science from a biblical perspective through the worldview-shaping lesson from Answers in Genesis that is included with each chapter.
Elementary levels teach earth and space science, life
science, and physical science at grade level using age appropriate language and
graphics. Textbooks and consumable activity manuals are soft cover. Teacher
Editions include reduced student pages, lesson plans, teacher instruction
and answers to discussion questions. Activity or Lab Manuals are
consumable and include worksheets, activities and labs. Answers to the
activity/ lab manuals, and the tests are found in their corresponding teacher
manuals. Home School Kits contain all print resources necessary to teach
one student. Supplemental supply kits are available.
