Description
Unless you are using this course with someone else and they have the Helps & Hints you may want to order the set not just the textbook
Science in the Beginning is the first book in a hands-on, multilevel elementary science series that introduces scientific concepts using history as its guide. Because each lesson is built around an activity or experiment, it is engaging for all K-6 students. In addition, there are three levels of review for each lesson, so the parent/teacher can choose the depth at which each student is expected to grasp the material. The course contains roughly 90 hours of instruction, 35 of which are composed of hands-on activities.
The beginning of history is given in the Bible’s creation account, and this book uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature of light, energy conservation, the properties of air and water, introductory botany, our solar system, basic zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy and physiology. As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are constantly reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying.
Testimonials
"The kids love the experiments! I like that they aren't content just to do the experiment as written; they play around and try other things -- just to see what happens."
"My husband and I purchased your Science in the Beginning book at the 2015 IAHE convention, and we have just started using it this year. I wanted to let you know how much we're enjoying it. The experiments are easy to execute, but leave my kids with an understanding of what we're learning. I have two boys who really appreciate hands-on learning, and they get excited when we pull out the science book (even if they groan every single time I tell them something they experience in daily life is science!). So, thank you. We are having a great time learning about light (and it's always a great day when you get to burn holes in things with a magnifying glass!!) and looking forward to the rest of the book."
"Science in The Beginning has been a hit here...Great for multi-age families. Add in a blank sketch book for each child to draw and/or write their responses and you're done. It is a great pick up and go curriculum."
"I just wanted to write and let you know who much my family has been enjoying your Science in the Ancient World book. The kids think it is great (I think I like it even more) and the science projects have all worked out beautifully. No hiccups whatsoever. This has to be the best science book I have chosen for the kids and look forward to the others in the future. I just wanted to let you know what a quality product you have produced and to keep up the great work."
"Overall the experiments are easily set up and a definite help to understanding/remembering the lesson. They are the high-light of the lesson."
Ruth –
I bought this book for my twins in grade 4, and my daughter (grade 1 but advanced). Since English is not their native language I usually summarise/explain it for them and then they do the experiment and the questions. I love how it is suitable for big families, reusable (hardcovers last so much longer! I love them!) and the fact that you don’t have to purchase new workbooks each time you use it. The free printable workbooks online are nice but we will probably just use our own lined notebooks. They like the experiments and the best thing I found out… it’s only 90 lessons (including challenge lessons) which makes it not too overwhelming to use. My only (small) disadvantage is that it’s quite a lot of reading but I hope with time they will get used to that and be able to work independently. Highly recommend!
BethAnn Showers –
I am a homeschooling veteran mom of 17 years. I wish I could have bought this curriculum for my oldest children. It is the best elementary/Jr. Hi science curriculum we have ever used. It inspires wonder, discussion, and academically useful
understanding of our world in a way that brings glory to God. I appreciate the different levels of workbooks so that one lesson and one curriculum can be used for multiple grade levels. It is time efficient and economical and it allows us all to share in a common experience. My children enjoy actively learning with each lesson’s hands on “experiments,” or object lessons. It gives them practice following directions and explaining the science concepts in their own words. It is very helpful to busy moms that most all the items needed for these lessons are simple household things.