Exploring the World of Science Series (John H. Tiner Series)

Description

Exploring the World of Science by John Hudson Tiner is a Christian, engaging science series that weaves together stories of scientific discovery, famous scientists, and clear scientific explanations. Written from a biblical worldview, it helps students appreciate how science reveals God’s design while building knowledge across key topics.

The books use an accessible, narrative style suitable for middle and high school students.

Key Curriculum Features:

  • Engaging, story-driven chapters combining history, biography, & scientific concepts
  • Detailed black-and-white illustrations and photos with clear labels
  • Review questions including true/false, multiple-choice, and open-ended research or projects
  • Christian perspective highlighting the harmony of faith and science
  • Flexible use as core curriculum or supplemental reading

Program Components:

  • Student Texts: Softcover books with informative text, illustrations, and review questions (answers in the back)
  • Memoria Press Supplements for Grades 5–8: Student Questions book and Teacher Key & Tests book with unit tests, final exam, and keys
  • High School Survey of Science: Uses four Tiner books, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, for a full-year, 1-credit course
  • Master Books Teacher Guide for Survey of Science: Daily lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, tests, and answer keys

Important Notes:

  • The series works well as a complete curriculum or as enriching supplements
  • High school level provides a broad survey suitable for a full science credit

Exploring the World of Science stands out for its narrative style, historical context, and strong Christian worldview. It is a good choice for homeschool families seeking engaging, readable science that connects faith and learning across middle and high school.

Shop all Exploring the World of Science books below! The Survey of Science course materials from Master Books can be accessed here.

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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.