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Description
Revised with expanded content and improved graphics, Biology: God's Living Creation, glorifies God through the study of life as God's most complex act of creation. Topically, students will learn about plant life, human anatomy and physiology, ecology, zoology, and cellular and molecular biology through the lens of Scripture. While evolution is mentioned, the theory is presented as a departure from true science. The course is designed to engage a student's interest in and appreciation for the gift of life and promote field work. Text work and text readings are integral, with microscopic and dissection activities beginning in the early chapters. A compound microscope (400x), slides, dissection tools and specimens are required for successful completion of the course. Contact Rainbow Resource for a complete supplies list.
The softcover Student Textbook provides textual readings, feature articles, and the section and chapter reviews. Application questions are included in the reviews to help students connect science to real life. Space to record answers is not included, so students will need a separate notebook. The text is well-illustrated, with graphics and colorful photographs throughout the text to aid student understanding. Key words are in bold and there is comprehensive glossary in the back of the book.
The spiral-bound, two-volume Teacher Guide provides a scope and sequence, daily lessons (170), chapter overviews, lesson preparation resources, teaching notes and extension opportunities. Reduced student pages are included with the section review answers in the margins of the corresponding pages. Answers to Chapter Review questions are found in the appendix. Volume 1 covers chapters 1-12 and Volume 2 covers chapters 13-24. If you prefer to not use the teacher guide, a separate Answer Key is available that includes the answers only to section and chapter reviews from the student text.
Additional resources include the Field and Lab Manual, and the Quiz and Test Book Volume 1 and Volume 2. Answers are not included; each book has a separate teacher guide or answer key.
The Field and Lab Manual provides 25 experiments, 10 additional activities, and 3 field-study projects. Experiments include the introduction and purpose, equipment and supply lists, step-by-step instructions, and a report sheet. You will need to provide numerous items including a lab coat/apron, safety glasses/goggles, 400x compound microscope, dissection tray and tools, slides, dissection specimens (sheep brain and heart, fetal pig, frog, perch, grasshopper, crayfish, starfish, and earthworm), beakers, test tubes, prepared slides, and numerous other items. Please contact us for the full list of supplies.
The Field and Lab Manual Teacher Guide includes the complete student lab manual with answers. It also includes teacher notes for each experiment and the additional projects. A comprehensive listing of necessary supplies/equipment and instructions to construct a permanent plant press is also included.
The Quiz and Test Books Volume 1 and Volume 2 are separated into semesters, following the same chapter divisions as the Teacher Guides. Volume 1 and 2 combined include a total of 12 exams: 8 tests (roughly one every 3 weeks), 2 nine-week exams, a semester exam, and a final exam. Short answer, multiple choice, matching, and essay questions are all represented. There are a total of 36 quizzes in the two volumes, which offer a variety of reinforcement exercises. For example, matching, true or false, short answer, and labeling/identification pages. Answers for the test book and quiz book are found in the corresponding Answer Keys. Student and teacher resources are not reproducible.
Also available are the Biology Student and Parent Kits. The Student Kit includes the Textbook, Volume 1 and 2 Test and Quiz Book, and the Lab Manual. The Parent Kit includes Volume 1 and Teacher Editions, Volume 1 and 2 Test and Quiz Key, and the Field and Lab Manual Teacher Edition. There is no Lab Demonstrations DVD available currently. Since this is an optional resource, it is not required to successfully complete the program. ~Deanne
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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.