Discover Chemistry and Marine Biology through a study of scientific methodology. Children will apply the scientific method, create lab reports, and uncover how our worldview impacts the study of science. Topics studied include mass and matter, elements and the periodic table, carbon cycle, mixtures and solutions, living things and classifications, ocean movement, tide pools, Coral and Great Barrier reef, sharks and whales, conservation, and much more. Students also learn the importance of keeping a science notebook. Scripture study is integral to the lessons. The recommended schedule is five days per week, with each lesson taking approximately 30 minutes. Numerous household and art/craft items are required for the course. You will also need a kitchen scale that measures in grams or kilograms and a pH test kit or meter for soil. Recommended (not required) resources for enrichment include The Answers Book for Kids Volume 3 (item 045069), the New Ocean Book (item 026971) and Dragons of the Deep.
Your fourth-grade level student will love exploring marine biology, chemistry and more using Adventures in the Scientific Method, Level 4 of Master Books award-winning Let’s Talk Science homeschool series. They will also learn about worldview and how important it is in how we interpret evidence!
Through conversational lessons, hands-on experimentation, observation, and documentation, students encounter God’s design as they explore matter, elements, the carbon cycle, measurements, worldview, classification, the ocean, tide pools, coral reefs, algae, seagrass, and marine life.
Lessons can be completed in approximately 30 minutes. This one-year course is designed to be studied five times a week.
Children are never too young to be captivated by science! Each one-year course engages children through creation-based textual information, hands-on investigations, biblically inspired stories, opportunities to engage your child in meaningful discussions, Bible memory work, and even an easy-to-do Science Notebook. User-friendly, the Course Books provide everything necessary for teaching, including reproducible (for your family) student pages: appealing textual information, stories, materials list, daily/weekly lessons, notebook pages, memory verse sheets, and helpful tips. Hands-on activities use household or easy to find items (see individual level for more information). Both a master materials list for the entire year and weekly lists are provided. Not just colorful, but beautifully, subtly colorful; perforated student pages include textual information, stories, coloring/drawing sheets, occasional mazes, and dot-to-dots as well as handwriting practice in the lower levels. Introductory information includes course objectives and an overview, along with helpful tips and a weekly schedule. Lessons will take approximately 20 minutes to complete, increasing to 30 minutes in Level 3. Level K is two days per week; with three days per week planned for Levels 1 and 2, and five days per week schedule for Level 3 and 4. Designed with homeschool families in mind, each level encompasses two age ranges or grade levels, so children close in age can learn together. Level K through Level 2 are interactive for families to learn together. Level 3 and Level 4 provide conversational lessons, supporting students in the transition toward independent learning. Each Coursebook is softcover, 3 hole-punched and reproducible for immediate family use.
Our co-op chose it for science this year.
We are using level 3 this year and my child has really enjoyed this curriculum. It has a good storyline, colorful pictures, and simple learning activities to keep it fun!