Lyrical Science

Description

What a genius idea! Kids are always humming or singing something… So, why not have science lyrics running through their heads?

These "singing science texts" from Lyrical Science make learning Life and Earth Science memorable and fun! There are 4 volumes total, which enhance learning by integrating scientific concepts into rhythm and song to boost engagement, improve retention, and simplify complex information.

Even young children enjoy singing along! Earth Science Volume 1 teaches foundational geology through 18 songs. Life Science Volume 1 gives a general life science overview of all living things and the scientific method in 11 songs. Life Science Volume 2 covers mammals, ecology, and biomes with 16 songs. Life Science Volume 3 covers the Human Body in 11 songs.

Each volume of Lyrical Science includes a Textbook and Workbook (choose print or digital download) and Song Album (choose CD or MP3). Textbooks are about 90 pages each and begin every chapter with a catchy song (sheet music & lyrics) followed by several pages of correlating text to go deeper. Workbooks help solidify understanding and boost comprehension with a variety of exercises (matching, fill-in-the-blank, labeling, and comprehension & critical thinking questions). The lyrics – set to old, familiar tunes – are really fun to sing! I mean who could resist memorizing scientific terms and concepts with a song like this (to the tune of “Clementine”)?

Man-y crea-tures have different fea-tures

Yet all have a common trait

With no back-bone

They are all known

To be called in-ver-te-brate

For a full curriculum, use all 3 components together (Textbook, Workbook, Songs) with hands-on activities and field trips to round it out. This works especially well for upper elementary and junior high students. Doing all 3 levels of Life Science before high school is a huge advantage! Workbook pages and lyric sheets are reproducible for personal or classroom use.

Lyrical Science helps you relax and enjoy the study of science!

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.