General Science Survey Courses

Description

Explore God's glory on display as you study embark on a scientific study of oceans, astronomy, weather, minerals, caves, fossils, and more. Each one-year survey course is built around full-color, captivating books that introduce students to earth and physical science topics. Each of the hardcover books are well-researched and written, teaching scientific facts and principles that affirms God as Creator. While these books are a wealth of information on their own, the addition of the course Teacher Guide transforms these books into a captivating survey of general science. The Teacher Guide for each course includes a suggested daily schedule, reproducible (for your family) worksheets and quizzes/tests, and the answer key. Lessons will take about 30-45 minutes each, 5 days per week.

General Science 1 provides a survey of the Earth and Sky using the Wonders of Creation books: The New Ocean BookThe New Astronomy BookThe New Weather Book, and The Mineral Book. General Science 2 surveys Geology and Archaeology using the Wonders of Creation books: Archaeology Book, Geology Book, Cave Book, and the Fossil Book.

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.