Devotional Biology from Compass Classroom
offers Christian students a truly unique approach to biology that is first a
Christian theistic view and second a holistic big picture–view that starts with
the divine intent of creation and then moves into organisms, teaching molecules
along the way. This is a theologically rich, creation-based curriculum that
teaches varied biology concepts, including topics not covered in traditional biology
texts. This also means that some traditionally taught topics are not covered.
However, it is still a challenging biology course. The author suggests two
learning pathways depending on student needs: Read the Devotional Biology Textbook
only (potential for a Christian Theology of Biology credit) or use the Devotional Biology Digital
Streaming Video and PDFs for a Biology with High School Lab Credit. Access
to the streaming course is 18 months and includes the video lectures, the pdf
textbook, lab manual, and teacher guide. If your student is pursuing a health
science/pre-med degree, they may wish to take a second year biology course to
ensure coverage of topics.
The Devotional
Biology Textbookincludes a note to the teacher, the student
readings, chapter summaries, advanced discussion topic(s), and test & essay
questions. Helpful wide margins include additional explanations as necessary as
well as ample white space for creating personal annotations to aid study. An
expansive index covers evolution.
Families wanting Devotional Biology as a high school science
with lab credit will need the Devotional Biology Digital
Streaming Video and PDFs. This streaming course includes access to 67 video
lectures (each about 12–30 minutes), 13 lab instructional videos, and the
required books in PDF format: Textbook, Lab Manual, and Teacher’s Guide. Access
is for 18 months. If you would prefer to have a printed Devotional Biology Lab
Manual or printed Devotional
Biology Teacher’s Guide, these are available for your convenience. See more
information at the links. We also offer a Package with the Devotional Biology
Textbook, Teacher’s Guide, and Lab Manual.
Devotional Biology is an
engaging, well-written course for high school students and provides a solid
science credit at the high school level. Along with the God-centered
instruction in biology, the author does an excellent job of teaching students
about their personal responsibility to God and to creation, which is a unique
distinctive at this level.
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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.
