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Description
Focus on Science is a unique series where students study one topic per semester. Complex, advanced scientific concepts are explained in a way that students understand with more depth than typical grade level sciences. Offering thought-provoking discussion questions and home-friendly labs, students are taught scientific facts and philosophy, without referencing evolution or creationism. Unlike other programs, the author takes a Chemistry first approach, followed by Biology. Leveled Courses are K-4; 5-8 and High School Chemistry (see website). Each course requires: Student Text, Lab Notebook, and Teacher Guide.
Softcover Student Texts offer larger font and engaging, colorful illustrations and diagrams. Each student text is formatted similarly to a high-school text, with each chapter broken down into smaller segments on more specific topics. Although the text introduces concepts many children won’t encounter in their elementary science curriculum, the explanations are thorough. Consumable Lab Notebooks complement the student text with two labs per chapter.
The Teacher’s Manual helps guide teacher and student through the experiments, and includes materials lists, more detailed procedure notes, and answers to the experiment questions. No schedule is included, allowing flexibility to follow each student’s pace. If your students are possibly looking down the road at a career in science, or if other courses are boring your students, these are an excellent alternative. Lab Kits are available that include items that are more difficult to source locally.
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.