The Exploring Creation with General Science Video Instruction Thumb Drive provides additional instructions for each of modules in the textbook through lectures, visual animations, and on-location video clips. Sherri Seligson engages students through her lively teaching and 3D animations. Additionally, videos of all the experiments are included for reference and include detailed explanations. It is recommended students complete the lab activities at home. The Textbook, Student Notebook, and Solutions and Test Book are required for the video instruction.
Thumb Drive tech requirements: A USB port on your Windows® or Mac® computer (USB 2.0 or higher recommended), a web browser to display the menu on the disc (no internet connection required). A program capable of playing .mp4 files (such as QuickTime, VLC Player, or Windows Media Player)
In the videos that accompany Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd edition, Sherri Seligson is actually teaching the course, using visual animations and on-location video clips. This helps students absorb the concepts in a richer and more engaging way, and it encompasses all types of learners. The animations help explain more difficult concepts in a three-dimensional, interactive way rather than in a static, two-dimensional text only. And the medium allows students to review material until they really understand it.
Technical Requirements: To use this USB product you must have: 1. A USB port on your Windows or Mac computer (USB 2.0 or higher recommended) 2. A web browser to display the menu on the disc (no internet connection required) 3. A program capable of playing .mp4 files (such as QuickTime, VLC Player, or Windows Media Player)
Designed as a student’s first middle school science course, Exploring Creation with General Science by Apologia teaches the three branches of science while guiding students in the development of independent learning skills. Within the three branches, students study astronomy, geology, paleontology, meteorology, oceanography, marine science, life science, environmental science, and a basic overview of chemistry, physics, and biology. The history of science, scientific inquiry and the scientific method, documenting and interpreting experimental results, and scientific analysis are also covered. A biblical worldview is emphasized through the scripture references (NIV/NLT), creation connections, and the stories of scientists who believe the study of science declares the glory of God. Anatomy is not covered to prevent overlap of content from the Young Explorer Anatomy and Physiology course.
Exploring Creation with General Science contains 14 modules (chapters), with a suggested 4 day per week schedule. Each module will take 2 - 2 ½ weeks to complete, with the student spending one hour per day studying science. A suggested daily schedule is found in the companion Student Notebook. According to the publisher, 3 components are required: the Student Textbook, Student Notebook, and Solutions Book with Test Pages. Optional supplements are also available, including an MP3 Audio CD and a Video Instruction Thumb Drive. All components are sold individually or in one of several convenient sets below. Experiments and activities are integral to learning in this course. Numerous household items and science supplies are needed to complete all labs in the course; you may opt to gather these yourself or purchase the convenient Lab Kit from Nature’s Workshop Plus, which includes most of the necessary items.
This is a great option for a busy homeschooling mom to help take the load off. These video lessons are so helpful.
My son used the flash drive for Biology and it was very helpful so I'm purchasing the flash drive for General Science.
offered it on sale and free ship
because we home school overseas and i want my son to at least see the experiments being done if we aren't able to find all the items