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Science Level A 4-Day Program (2022)
SKU
046815
Grade K-2
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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.
Our Price
$236.87 
Description
Note that the Usborne Children's Encyclopedia is required but not included. Includes Light All Around Us, Sounds All Around, Lift-the-Flap Engineering , Pasteur's Fight Against Microbes , What Makes You Ill? and Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System , Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body, Discover & Do Level A Experiments, Experiment Paper Pack, andSupply Kit ,and Instructor Guide. The Discover & Do Science Experiment Book offers step by step instructions, teaching information and worksheets for the planned activities. Available from Sonlight for an additional cost are Discover and Do Science Video Downloads, which may be helpful for families not able to complete the hands-on activities.
Publisher's Description of Science Level A 4-Day Program (2022)
NEW for 2021!
Brand new philosophy, brand new books, brand new experiments, brand new worksheets! Teach your children to think like a scientist, to use the skills and practices that real scientists use. Each weekly experiment helps bring to life the scientific content read each week. Sonlight's great books provide the context, while the experiments help students apply scientific practices and principles to the topics they read about each week.
Sonlight Science A will prepare your children to become future scientists by training them to think scientifically. Beyond studying classic scientific topics, Sonlight Science A creates a learning environment in which students can gain the skills and practices used by scientists and engineers to answer questions, solve problems, and innovate and improve their own designed solutions.
From the Solar System to human body systems, Sonlight Science A nurtures children's natural curiosity and provides daily opportunities to explore the world around them. They will use real scientific skills and practices as they explore our natural earth: from weather, geology, natural habitats and animal life to what makes us ill and why we eat. Science A includes a high-level introduction to light and sound waves and other STEM topics that will prepare students for a lifetime of scientific curiosity, learning and application.
Each easy-to-complete experiment helps the topics you've read about that week bloom into practical, real-world experiences. Each experiment provides students with a topic-related question to explore. As they discover answers to the questions for themselves, they gain experience in solving problems independently. Do you know how plants drink? Or why we have seasons? Have fun watching for the many "aha!" moments this course will provide.
Category Description for Sonlight Science
Have you ever wished you had time to pull together well-loved books, experiments, and activity sheets that would enhance the study of science? Sonlight Science has done the work for you! Offering a well-organized, complete homeschool science program, there is a 4 or 5-day program available to meet your family's needs. Each Program Kit includes an Instructor Guide, as well as quality children's books from publishers like DK, Usborne and Magic School Bus , and lab supplies. Please note, there are some additional, common items that you will need to supply. Getting started is easy! The Instructor Guide provides everything you need to teach successfully. Teaching information, comprehensive lesson plans, student activity pages, answers, supply and book lists are all provided. It also addresses evolution, and young earth/old-earth creation, successfully equipping and encouraging parents to discuss different views with their children. Student Activity Sheets are included in the instructor's guide and are reproducible for your family, or available to purchase separately. If you are unsure whether to purchase the 4-day or 5-day path, be assured that the heart of the hands-on, living book science instruction is essentially the same. The 4-day course omits a few activities and readings while still providing the excellent science instruction you have come to expect from Sonlight!
The Sonlight Science series is in the process of being updated to meet Next Generation Science Standards (currently Level K through Level E). There are, however, some additional changes to note: experiments directly line up with the readings with the addition of a Discover & Do Science Experiment Book. The Discover and Do Science DVDs are being phased out in the updated editions and are available as a download from Sonlight for an additional cost. These optional resources help families who are not able to complete the hands-on activities. The included Discover & Do Science Experiment Book contains teaching information, step-by-step instructions, and worksheets for all planned activities and are complete without the video component. Newly updated 2022-2023 kits include the Discover and Do Science Experiment Paper Packets, which are the templates and worksheets needed to complete the experiments. These are also included in the Discover and Do Experiment Book. See individual descriptions or contact us to verify stock. Levels F through H have an updated 2020 copyright. Although not aligned (yet) with the Next Generation Standards, out-of-print books have been replaced and the Instructor Guides and Student Activity Sheets updated to align with the book changes. See individual descriptions for more information.
Category Description for Sonlight Science- Previous Editions
If you've ever wished you could pull together well-loved resource books, experiments, and activity sheets for science without a major time investment, then Sonlight Science is the answer! These courses are well organized, complete, and flexible to meet your homeschool needs. Each complete program is a kit that includes high-quality books like DK, Usborne, and Magic School Bus along with science experiment supplies and an Instructor Guide that pulls it all together for you. Available in either a 4-day or 5-day per week scheduling option, the leveled (not graded!) kit means children close in age or abilities can learn together – a win-win for homeschooling families. Unsure if the 4-day or 5-day path is best for you? Be assured the heart of the hands-on, living book science instruction is essentially the same. The 4-day course omits 3-5 books, depending on the level, yet remains an excellent option for teaching science at home. The Instructor's Guide is the heart of the course. Daily schedules, discussion questions, teaching notes and tips, book and supply lists, illustrated student activity pages and reduced pages with answers are all included. Although written from a Christian worldview, you will notice some resources include evolution or old earth dating. The IG provides excellent information on teaching children alternate views while allowing freedom for the parents to teach according to their beliefs on these topics. I appreciate the flexibility and vision for parents to equip their children for the challenges that may occur as they interact outside of their homes. Guides are 3-hole punched and ready for your binder. Reproducible (for family) Student Activity Sheets are included in the Guide or they can be purchased separately for your convenience.
Category Description for Sonlight Science Level A (2021 Edition)
Covers light and sound waves, biological features, space, and engineering design. Note that the Usborne Children's Encyclopedia is required but not included in either the 4 Day or 5 Day program. The highlighted scientist is Louis Pasteur. Meets NGSS.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Sonlight |
| Grades: | K-2 |
| Length in Inches: | 14.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 12.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 12.1 |
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