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Apologia General Science Experiment 6.2 Separation of Sedimentation I just wanted to show a bit of the Student Notebook that we use along with our textbook. It really does help us process what we are learning and evaluate what we are seeing/learning. We bought the kit that contains all (or most) of the things we need to do our experiments, and it is really wonderful! We only had to dig up some soil and some gravel/rocks. We had to add into a jar 1/5 of dirt, 1/5 of rocks, 1/5 of gravel, and then fill up the rest of the jar with water (specifically fill it up with water until the jar is 3/4 full). So, I took a ruler and marked off sections every inch and then filled up each thing to the mark I made with a Sharpie. Dirt/Soil Dd adding in the sand Adding in the gravel Mixing up the ingredients Dd wanted to stir it up after shaking it up Add water and shake some more! Lastly put it down to settle After we mixed it up, we had to wait one hour and then go look at how much settling has occured. Now we wait 24 hours and then check the jar again...and perhaps see more clear layers?! Update: Two Days Later! Update: Another Five Days Later! (last update) This was a very easy, and fun experiment. .............

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This resource was created to compliment Apologia Science's 3rd Edition General Science Text Book. I created these visual aids to make note-taking more enjoyable and interactive for my seventh grader when he took the course. I hope they can be of benefit to your student. Once purchased you will receive a document with two links that will direct you to the two versions of this resource I have created. They were simply too large to be uploaded to Etsy due to all the images. The first version is a pdf that can be quickly printed as one document. The second version is a file of png's of each page. This version will have to be printed one page at a time but the images turn out slightly better. I have formatted this resource so that you can print them on labels to use them as stickers. A link to my preferred labels is also provided in your document. *Due to the digital nature of this product refunds are not permitted. *For single family use only.

Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science has been a perfect fit for our son, Nathanael, who’s in the eighth grade (age 13/14) this year. It is the first course of the Exploring Creation with… upper level Creation-based science curriculum series written by former University Professor, Dr. Jay Wile, especially for homeschool students. Here’s a description […]

Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition from Apologia I am so excited to introduce you to the Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition from Apologia! We have been using the Textbook, Student Notebook, and Solutions and Test Packet. First, I have to say, I absolutely LOVE the General Science course. I've even taught it for several years at our Co-op. I think it's the perfect transition from elementary science into higher level sciences, and my children all look forward to getting to do it. It's designed for students in 7th grade, I've had my students take it anywhere from 6th-8th grade, depending on their reading ability. I was excited to see a new edition, but found myself wondering, "Is it worth it to buy another edition...I only have 2 more students to use it" Let me answer that -YES! I want to explain why. First, starting with the Textbook. This textbook is beautiful! The course is written by Sherri Seligson (author of Apologia's Marine Biology). The visual appeal of this textbook is vastly improved from the 2nd edition. Full color, many more images, the text is even slightly larger. All this to say, I really like the design improvements. The content is also significantly upgraded. The 3rd edition has 14 modules (instead of 16). I thought you may like to see a side-by-side comparison of what topics are included: 2nd Edition: Brief History of Science Scientific Inquiry How to Analyze and Interpret Experiments Science, Applied Science and Technology The History of Life – Archaeology, Geology, and Paleontology Foundations of Geology The Fossil Record Uniformitarianism and Catastrophism What is Life? Classifying Life The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (Bones, Muscles, Skin Energy and Life The Human Digestive System The Human Respiratory and Circulatory Systems The Human Lymphatic, Endocrine and Urinary Systems The Human Nervous System 3rd Edition: A History of Science – Search for the Truth Scientific Inquiry and the Scientific Method Documenting and Interpreting Experimental Results Scientific Analysis and History Earth Science – Astronomy Earth Science – Geology and Paleontology Earth Science – Meteorology and Oceanography General Chemistry General Physics Life Science General Biology Marine Science Environmental Science Science and Creation The Text features several key components to encourage active reading. First, the On Your Own questions. These are highlighted, and the student stops to answer these questions. They are not designed to be graded, but are comprehension checks as they read. The text also included Explore More sections. This is a new feature in this edition. These sections included a quick and easy hands-on demonstration for the student to do that illustrated what they are reading and learning. Think about this sections offer extra insight and challenge the student to make connections. All the definitions are highlighted in bold and a different color, helping students identify them quickly as they read. Experiments are included for every module. The experiments use readily accessible supplies, and are written so the student can complete them independently. But, they are so much fun - you will want to join in. The experiments are varied from the 2nd edition as well. I like that I saw familiar, effective experiments from the older version. But, they have also added new, better experiments too. Experiment 1.1 - Density in Nature is a great example of how Apologia has improved this course. 2nd edition had a much more complicated experiment for this topic - requiring more supplies, and time to complete (and honestly, it made a mess) 3rd edition's experiment was much simpler, but demonstrated the topic perfectly. Plus, it only needed a few, non-messy supplies! Every module contains a Study Guide to help your student prepare for the module test. The Student Notebook contains these as well. More about the notebook in a minute. The Textbook also includes a handy appendix with a Supply List for every module. You can prep this during the summer, and be ready with everything you need. The Student Notebook: This is a must-have, in my opinion! Everything your student needs to complete this course is included. The Introduction contains valuable parent notes that will help you understand how to grade experiments and a complete daily schedule for your student to follow. The Student Notebook contains instructions and plenty of space for the student to write. All of the On Your Own questions, Explore More sections, vocabulary and terms and graphic organizers to help them organize the information they are learning. Learning to take notes is a vital component in upper level science courses and this new edition of General Science does a great job teaching this skill! Every Experiment is included in the Student Notebook. I love that students can work independently, and keep all their data well organized. Detailed instructions for writing formal lab reports are included as well. Solutions and Tests: I firmly believe that science courses need tests. Especially at this level. General Science has been designed to help your children perform well on the ACT and SAT tests, so don't skip this part of the course. I really like the upgrades to the tests as well. One thing I noticed right away, the vocabulary sections are matching instead of writing out the definition word-for-word. My children actually cheered about this change :-) I am extremely impressed with Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition! It's a great way to get your students excited about learning science and seeing God's hand at work. I found this in the final module as I was looking ahead, I think it sums it up perfectly: Find Apologia on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apologiaworld/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/apologiaworld Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/apologia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apologiaworld/ Hashtags: #hsreviews #livingapologia #apologiascience #apologiaworld #homeschoolscience #generalscience See what other members of the Crew thought here

The products available on this page are intended to be used as supplements to Apologia's Exploring Creation w/General Science 3rd Edition. Available products include: Lapbook Journal Vocabulary Flashcards Descriptions for each are provided below, including what formats each product is available in (i.e Ebook, Printed and/or CD). Lapbook Journal Lapbook Journals are specifically designed to bring a more hands on learning aspect to all levels of Apologia Science. This product for the 3rd edition of Apologia’s General Science features 481 pages of helpful and organized tools for improved retention of this fascinating topic. Cover Pages are included for each module and serve as a helpful record keeping tool to document the beginning and completion dates for each module. You will find Journal Pages for all of the On your Own Questions, featuring decorative borders and eye pleasing graphics with ample space to write answers. Study Guide Questions for each module are represented in two different formats, allowing the student to select the method which best suits his or her learning style. Students may choose the more hands-on approach with the assembling of the Lapbook Booklets or they may prefer to complete the Journal Pages. Lab Reports are available in 2 different designs; Partially completed or Blank. The Partially completed Lab Reports feature the Experiment Title and Number, Materials, Question, Hypothesis, Procedure, Data & Results, and Conclusion. The Blank Lab Reports are provided as an alternative, and they contain the Experiment Title and Number only, with additional type-in space for Materials, Question, Hypothesis, Procedure, Data & Results, and Conclusion. Both Lab Report formats provide a consistent and orderly means for recording the outcome of each lab studied.  This product is available in the following formats: Ebook - This electronic file is downloadable in PDF format and can be used on Apple or Windows computers. Just follow the instructions to create your own Lapbook Journal. Print as many as you need for your household. Printed - This product comes with all pages printed and 3-hole punched. Use the pages that you need, and discard the rest. Follow the instructions to create your own Lapbook Journal. CD - This product comes on a CD-ROM, which can be used with any Windows or Apple computer system. The CD includes a document in PDF format. Just follow the instructions to create your own Lapbook Journal. Print as many as you need for your household Download a free sample of this product here: VIEW SAMPLE FILE Vocabulary Flashcards ALL 638 of the Vocabulary words that are specifically noted in bold, blue are included The flash cards are designed to specifically correlate with Apologia General Science 3rd Edition. Download a free sample of this product here: VIEW SAMPLE FILE Download a free sample of this product (TABLET FORMAT) here: VIEW SAMPLE FILE This product is available in the following formats: Ebook - This electronic file is downloadable in PDF format and can be used on Apple or Windows computers. These cards are intended to be printed double-sided so that the word or picture is on one side and the definition is on the other. There are 6 cards per page, and they should be cut along the lines. Print as many as needed for your own household. Tablet - This set of flash cards is designed to be used on a smart phone or tablet. Each slide has either one word or one definition. Printed - These flash cards come to you already printed and cut. All cards have a hole punched in the upper left corner so that you may put them on a ring(s) if you would like. CD - This product comes on a CD-ROM that can be used on Apple or Windows computers. The file on the CD is in PDF format. These cards are intended to be printed double-sided so that the word or picture is on one side and the definition is on the other. There are 6 cards per page, and they should be cut along the lines. Print as many as needed for your own household.   ***NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT YOUR PRODUCT (LAPBOOK JOURNAL, OR FLASHCARDS) BEFORE CLICKING "Add To Cart" ! FOR THE PHYSICAL FORMATS NOTED ABOVE PLEASE VISIT ONE OF OUR TRUSTED VENDORS: CHRISTIAN BOOK DISTRIBUTORS RAINBOW RESOURCES MARDEL AMAZON

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Apologia's 2nd Edition General Science curriculum comes to life with this great tool. This product includes 652 pages of helpful and organized tools for improved retention of this challenging topic. You choose which pages to use. All "On your Own" questions are together in a journal format, so the student doesn't have to re-write all of the questions. All "Study Guide" questions at the end of each module are represented by colorful booklets that each student cuts out and assembles within his or her notebook. Lab Reports are partially completed, with Supplies, Introduction, & Procedure portions completed and Observations, Diagrams, & Summary left blank for the student to fill out. There is also a section of blank Lab Reports in case your student prefers to fill in all of the information. We also have Vocabulary Words Flash Cards that coordinate with this product, and they are sold separately. This ebook format includes a downloadable PDF file. 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Quizlet Vocabulary Game, M6, part 1 Quizlet Vocabulary Game, M6, part 2 Quizlet Vocabulary Game, M6, all Videos, etc. for M6 We have been looking forward to this module since last year when we were doing Physical Science! I had seen the posts at Applie's Place, and I told the kids we would make pizzas for our Incredible, Edible Cells. (Links at my other blog to Applie's and Julie's cells.) I think the boys liked this "experiment" the best. =D Our Incredible, Edible Cells. Animal Cell. I love the celery centrioles (Isaac's idea) and the sausage link mitochondria. The ham is supposed the be the rough and smooth ER, but the bacon bit ribosomes are lost in the cytoplasm (cheese). Do you like the secretion vesicle? Looks like someone took a bite. =) We also made another pizza since there were three boys here! On that one, we just put whatever toppings we wanted. The girls took care of the dough, sauce, and cheese, and I had the boys cutting and chopping. =) That Endoplasmic Reticulum ham was a little tedious. Isaac had gotten a good piece cut, and JohnDavid ate it thinking it was a leftover piece! It was our best piece of ER. Oh, well! (My son is not in the Biology class, so he didn't know something in such a strange shape would be important! lol) They all had a lot of fun sneaking bites now and then. I knew they would! We had some extra. Our Plant Cell - We forgot the Golgi body! So this is a non-functioning plant cell, hee hee. =) The rough and smooth ER were improv since the poptarts that we had planned to use crumbled when cousin A tried to cut it to shape. The green jelly beans are chloroplasts so I guess the pink marshmallows will have to be both vacuoles and leucoplasts. (oops!) But it was a pretty tasty cake! =) As you can see, we learned about plant and animal cells. We learned the 11 functions that a cell performs, and which organelles do which jobs. All that going on in one tiny cell. Wow! Isn't our Creator marvelous!?! Then we learned about cellular respiration - how cells make their energy. We learned that the formula for cellular respiration was the opposite of photosynthesis. Your cells take in glucose and oxygen, and from the reaction of those two molecules is made energy, water, and the carbon dioxide that we breathe out. It is a very complicated process, more so than what is in our textbook even! I've never been to college, nor do I remember much about biology from high school. (I do remember something about leaves...) So it took me awhile to plow thru the explanations, and looking up stuff online. Once I got the gist of it, I decided to make a game. The kids love games. They will listen better if they know we're going to play games so they can win points for their team. So.... a game it is! =) We had the 4 stages of cellular respiration to learn, plus the overall effect of what was used and what was the end result of cellular respiration. They learned a little at a time, and kept adding stages until they had (temporarily) memorized all 4 stages and the overall effect. We only played about 4 rounds because we were running short on time. This was a preview of the next part of the chapter, so we had to study it first! Rebekah and cousin C's team won. They placed the names of the molecules on the "blanks" to fill in the chemical formula. Each time we added a stage, they had to mix up all the cards. Eventually we had all 10 posterboard pieces on the bar! =D Even though they won't retain without more studying, at least they got a jump start on it. Later I was commenting to Rebekah that it was amazing that all that could go on in such a tiny cell. And 2,000 of them can fit in a line across your fingernail! She laughed, "Yeah, and we used the whole bar!" =D We also learned about how substances traveled in and out of cells and about passive and active transport. Since we don't have a microscope, I posted pictures and videos at Homeschooler's Resources so they could see closeups of cells. Each time I look through an upcoming module, I'm slightly overwhelmed at all the stuff that's way over my head! But I just keep re-reading until I get it, and I am pleased at how well I actually do understand it. I'm also a little astounded! I learned all this? And it's just a drop in the bucket compared to the vast information there really is! I'm just in awe at all the things God created and how intricate they are!

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Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition, is part of Apologia’s award-winning science curriculum for homeschooled middle school students. It is designed to be the first course of middle school and walks students through the transition from elementary to middle school sciences. This General Science course gives students an understanding of the world that surrounds them so they can appreciate the real-world relevance of scientific inquiry and the beauty of Creation. Recommended Grade Level: 7th - 8th grade

If you polled your students, what would they say is the favorite part of your science class? I'm guessing that few, if any, would respond, "writing lab reports." While not a beloved activity, it is a crucial one and one for which we need to equip our students as they move on in their science studies.Most 7th graders who enter our classroom in September are not equipped to be competent authors of lab reports. The journey from novice to expert is often long but quite achievable for most of them ov

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Circulation Game I found quite a few longer videos, so I assigned less reading. =) Tip: We do our chapters in 4 weeks, with a class every 2 weeks. Because of having more to do for Circulatory and for Digestive and not much for the other systems, I divided our classes with Circulatory and Endocrine Systems for the first class, and Digestive and Lymphatic Systems the next. In addition to Biology 101: • Circulation Game - 2 teams rather than individuals to help it go faster, and reduced the number of playing pieces that needed to be taken to their destinations. See it here, the printables and instructions. • Apologia Biology Exp. 5.1 Diffusion, and 5.2 Osmosis • General Science Exp. 13.2, Stomach Acid and Antacids • Label the Digestive System in class Other Study Links • Label the Digestive System - drag and drop (Soft palate, pharynx, larynx, and trachea are not mentioned, so don't forget to study those.) • Organs Game - rotate and drop the organs into position. (Thanks to Mr. Ford for this link) The Circulatory System (1) How a Normal Heart Pumps Blood -- The Children's Hospital of Philidelphia All arteries flow away from the heart. All veins flow to the heart. Arteries branch out until they are tiny, thin-walled capillaries that themselves are thinner than a hair. Capillaries eventually merge back together to form larger vessels called veins. (2) Types of Blood Vessels -- eMedTV We learned the blood flow in this order: right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, body This video starts with the blood flowing from the right ventricle into the lungs. Don't get confused -- the order is the same; this video just starts at a different point in the circuit. (3) Path of a Red Blood Cell -- Encyclopedia Britannica (4) The Respiratory System (blood cells are key for how we get oxygen) ►Food, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other wastes are able to pass in and out through the thin walls of the capillaries and of the cells. In this way, food and oxygen get from the blood to the cells, and the wastes from cells get into the blood to be taken back to the kidneys or to the lungs for removal. ►I like what the circulation game directions said about the capillaries being right next to all the cells that need things, and as the "stuff" in the capillaries flows by, the cells can get what they need and put back what is no longer needed. Like a conveyor belt outside your window with food - you put the trash out and take in what you need. Example: capillaries all around the alvoli in your lungs. See image (source). (5) 3D Animation of Working of Heart (6) The Circulatory System -- Bozeman Science w/ Paul Anderson ►You probably know that as you swallow, a flap called the epiglottis closes over the trachea, preventing food or liquid from entering the trachea (windpipe). Occasionally a bit gets in, and you have a coughing fit! ►Pulmonary means "of the lungs." (7) The Lungs and Pulmonary System -- Kahn Academy How does the "good" stuff and "bad" stuff know whether to go in or out of the cell? The "stuff" tends to want to balance itself out. Just like in the naked egg experiment. (Apologia Biology Exp. 5.2 Osmosis) The egg will swell when immersed in distilled water, but will shrink when in Karo syrup. The fluids inside the egg will go in or out of the egg to balance the density of fluid both inside and outside the egg membrane. This is why when a person drinks ocean water, the water in their cells will move out of the cell by osmosis to the higher concentrated salt water, which can be fatal. (8) Red Blood Cells -- Kahn Academy Most arteries carry oxygenated blood, but at the heart, for a short distance, the pulmonary artery carries de-oxygenated blood (with carbon dioxide in them) from the right ventricle of the heart to the capillaries surrounding the alveoli in the lungs. ►When the blood passes through these capillaries, the blood receives oxygen coming from the alveoli and "gets rid of" carbon dioxide which will then be exhaled out of the lungs. This is sometimes called "exchanging oxygen" meaning "exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide." People with asthma have a hard time breathing in deeply enough to get sufficient oxygen all the way to their alveoli. Most veins carry de-oxygenated blood, but for a short distance, the pulmonary vein carries the now-oxygenated blood from the capillaries around the aveoli back to the left atrium. Then the aorta (a large artery) will start the oxygenated blood on its journey back out to all the cells in your body. (9) Circulatory System and the Heart -- Kahn Academy The Digestive System Label the Digestive System game, with a few tweaks and additions by me. =) -Digestive tract: the pathway that food and liquids follow while passing through your body. -Digestive system: all organs that contribute to digestion, even if no food passes through them (such as the liver, the gallbladder, and the pancreas). The Basic Process of Digestion a. Ingestion: the taking in of food b. Physical Digestion: chewing c. Chemical/Enzyme Digestion: Amylase in your saliva begins the initial breakdown of starch/carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are further broken down on into the digestive tract. For fats/lipids and proteins, the initial breaking down happens on into the digestive tract. d. Absorption: mostly takes place in the walls of the small intestine. e. Excretion: removal of undigested material after all moisture has been absorbed back into the body by the colon. (10) As you watch this 3 min. video, Organs of Digestion, notice the differences between: • soft palate and epiglottis • pharynx and larynx (Larynx isn't mentioned in the video, but is pictured here) • esophagus and trachea (windpipe) "Within the respiratory system, air is first inhaled through the nose or mouth into the pharynx. From the pharynx, air is drawn through the larynx and trachea to make its way to the lungs." (source) You can feel your larynx rise up during swallowing. This causes the epiglottis to cover the larynx, which is the beginning of the path to the trachea (your windpipe). The larynx is also called your voice box because it houses the vocal cords. One of the cartilages that support the larynx is often referred to as the Adam's apple. The small intestine has folds all along its inner surface as well as thousands of tiny villi. This provides extra surface area for more absorption. Much like a wall with lots of projections built onto it would take more paint than a flat wall. Note: Carbohydrates are starches; Lipids are Fats. (11) The Digestive System -- Bozeman Science w/ Paul Anderson What are micronutrients and macronutrients? •Macronutrients are the structural and energy-giving caloric components of our foods that most of us are familiar with. They include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. •Micronutrients are the vitamins, minerals, trace elements, phytochemicals, and antioxidants that are essential for good health. (source) Vitamins What is the difference between fat-soluble vitamins and water-soluble vitamins? Fat-soluble (lipid-soluble) vitamins (A, D, E, K) can build to toxic levels if you take too many. The water-soluble vitamins are vitamin C and the vitamin B group, such as pantothenic acid (B5), biotin (B7), and folic acid (B9). These last two (biotin and folic acid), as well as vitamin K (fat-soluble), are by-products of good bacteria in the large intestine. Vitamin D can be taken in through food, but it also can be absorbed from the body's exposure to sunlight. Vitamin K is also absorbed without being eaten in food. ►See a list of vitamins, and some foods that contain them. No food contains just one vitamin, so you will see the same types of foods listed for more than one vitamin. You will also see the names of the B group vitamins. Colonoscopy (colon, scope) In a colonoscopy, the doctor is looking for irregularities - small bumps that might grow and form cancer. My mom passed away in August, 2011, from colon cancer. When they did a colonoscopy in 2008, there was a large growth that nearly completely blocked the colon. They were able to get it all, but the damage had been done, and cancer cells had already spread elsewhere in the body. A colonoscopy doesn't sound like much fun, but it is really important. (12) Colonoscopy Video Tour: Journey Through A Healthy Colon (13) Tim Hawkins' Colonoscopy Song, hahaha! The Lymphatic System Lymph vessels have points along the way called lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs of the lymphatic system. See image of lymph nodes. The lymphatic system has three primary purposes which you will learn in these videos. (14) Why do we need a lymphatic system? (15) How do lymphatic vessels move fluid? (16) What is the lymphatic system's role in immunity? More about B Cells and T Cells, and how they work. (17) The Immune System (18) Lipid and protein transport in the Lymphatic System (19) What is actually in lymph? The Endocrine System The endocrine system refers to the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried toward a distant target organ.(Wikipedia) (20) Endocrine Gland Hormone Review (21) The Endocrine System (22) Hormone Concentration Metabolism, and Negative Feedback ATP is energy - remember that! =) (23) Positive and Negative Feedback Loops

►Videos and Resources for this module This module was so interesting! I had never before heard of dendrochronology. (hee hee!) [den-droh-kruh-nol-uh-jee] Listen here. In short, dendrochronology is the study of tree rings, particularly in architecture, compared to other known "master tree rings" to figure out how old buildings or other structures are. The tree rings can be overlapped and linked back as far as native Indian canoes! Read this story to get an idea of how dendrochron- ology can work. Very amateurish, I know, but remember, I'd never heard of dendrochronology before! (If not printable, let me know) After we read the story, we used this worksheet, and the kids figured out which samples from the worksheet could corresponded with the items in the story, according to their order. Remember to start with the living tree sample as current, and date back from there. So we looked at "tree cookies" - I had enough for each kid to have one if they wanted it - and of course my girls and their cousin named theirs. (The skeleton from last year was Oscar, a crawdad we found was dubbed Sparky, they named their eggs (my favorite!), and they even named their spud people!) So the tree cookies were christened: Chip, Woody, and Chuck. LOL! The newer girls haven't gotten into naming items in their science experiments as much as my girls do, and they're a little more shy, not being used to our "group" so to speak. (consists mostly of cousins who have known each other all their lives) Although they did teach one girl how to rename all the scientists in Module 1 on their scientists worksheet. Her mother wasn't sure what I'd think! I told her it was totally fine. Anaximander was just Amander; Anaximenes was x-meanie (hee hee!), and Leucippus became Lucy, lol. They said it helped them remember their names better, and i'm sure it did! We also learned how archaeologists use three tests to confirm accuracy of historical documents. There was an entire section for each of these! Much more information than what I mention here. ►The internal test checks to see whether or not the document in question has any contradictions within itself. We also discussed some Biblical accounts that are assumed to be contradictory, and how they aren't contradictions. ►The external test compares the document with outside sources - other historical facts - and compares to archaeological facts (like the existence of a city, etc.) The Bible passes this test very well! ►The bibliographic test is the most important. The document must contain direct eye-witness accounts, or second-hand accounts. So these were usually recorded shortly after the actual event, and that is a good thing! Since there are virtually no original documents from any truly ancient work of history (there are always copies of copies), the bibliographic test also asks how may different copies exist that were made by different people. The more people who give the same account, the better. This shows that it would be unlikely that the original was modified. Of course, the Bible passes this test with ease! =) Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35 sMiLeS,

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Apologia Educational Ministries publishes award-winning creation-based homeschooling science curricula that help families learn, live, and defend their Christian faith. Apologia has a Young Explorer Series designed for elementary grades K-6, ages six to thirteen. Within the series, there are six different subjects to explore, including astronomy, botany, flying creatures, swimming creatures, land animals, and human anatomy and physiology. Each book was written by Jeannie Fulbright, who is a homeschooling mom of four. Her desire was to create a creation-based, scientifically sound, engaging, and easy-to-use science curricula for homeschooling families. In addition, she writes the Young Explorer Series based on the Immersion Approach, that recommends all children, even young children, be exposed to in-depth, above their perceived grade level material. I'm a former high school science teacher, current homeschooling mom, who's been searching for a user friendly science curriculum that contains both biblical and scientific information. After investigating the Young Explorer Series, I was intrigued by the Immersion Approach and beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to begin the study of God's magnificent creation with my girls using a book from the Young Explorer Series. We received the following: The hard-back Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day textbook ($39). The soft, spiral bound Junior Zoology 3 Notebooking Journal for Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day ($24). qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq What's included in the Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day textbook? There are 14 lessons, 288 total pages, covering the different kinds of land animals, each containing a vast amount of biblical and scientific information. Most lessons can be covered within two weeks; however, it's designed for flexibility depending on age and attention span of the student(s). Izzie, 6, has been able to complete one lesson every two weeks, spending approximately 30-45 minutes, four days a week on the material. Within each lesson, the student is asked to retell or narrate the information that was just read in order to help improve his or her ability to effectively and clearly communicate his or her knowledge to others. We're using the text as a read-aloud, so when I first started reading the material to Izzie, I quickly noticed that the information was very in-depth, most of it was new to her, and it was definitely above her grade level. I was concern that she wasn't going to understand most of the material, but she has surprised me immensely when she narrates the information. Actually, she has blown me away with what she is learning and retaining! Even my preschooler, 3 years old, is retelling pieces of the material. In addition, within each lesson there are Map It! sections. Since there are many different types of animals presented throughout the book, it is suggested that the student place images or stickers of animals studied during the lesson over a location where the animal is typically found. A large wall map would work best; unfortunately, we do not have one, so Izzie has been mapping the animals in a binder. Izzie is using the Map It! Stickers included in the Junior Zoology 3 Notebooking Journal. Map It! Stickers Mapping Canines from Lesson 2 I am a little concern, since there are several pages of stickers, she is going to run out of room on each continent page. I want her to be able to place the animals in the correct area on each continent; therefore, we will probably invest in a large wall map. Many lessons have Track It! sections that include pictures or drawings of animal tracks related to the lesson. It is encouraged that the student either trace or draw these tracks. I have been printing off the tracks (from various resources on the Internet) for Izzie and she has included them in a section of her binder from above. Canine Tracks from Lesson 2 There are also Try This! sections in many lessons. These sections contain hands-on explorations to reinforce the material being learned. I adore the way the student is encouraged to actively participate! In Lesson 2, Izzie learned that many mammals have sweat glands that release moisture onto their epidermis, which eventually evaporates, resulting in cooling off the mammal. To better understand this process, she completed the Try It! section. Here, they are blowing on their hands, one is dry and one is wet. They both discovered that the wet hand felt cooler when it was blown on. Izzie was able to explain that her wet hand was cooler because the water was evaporating, just like sweat! In Lesson 3, the girls learned what they should do if they ever encounter a bear in the wild! I was always taught to play dead, but after reading this section, I quickly discovered that's not the best option. Running away and climbing a tree are not smart options, either. The girls demonstrating the proper techniques to stay safe when encountering a bear. First, face the bear, without looking it in the eye, and slowly walk backward. If the bear rises up on it's hind legs and begins to charge after you, wave your arms and shout. If the bear reaches you, try to punch the bear in it's nose! I love that even Mac, 3 years old, is learning and can actively participate too! At the end of each lesson, notebooking activities are included to give the student additional practice with the material. The Notebook Activity at the end of Lesson 2 was to create a canine newsletter, including information that was learned in the lesson. The template was included in the Junior Zoology 3 Notebooking Journal. Izzie had a lot of fun creating her newsletter about domesticated dogs. Notebooking Activity from Lesson 2 Every lesson concludes with a hands-on project or experiment to reinforce the material that was learned throughout the lesson. Mostly inexpensive, common household items are needed to complete the project/experiment. At the beginning of the book, there is a comprehensive list of needed materials for each lesson, which is very convenient. At the end of Lesson 1, Izzie and Mac completed the Predator/Prey experiment that reinforced the concept of camouflage and natural selection. A Scientific Speculation Sheet, which is found at the front of the book, is required for most experiments. The corresponding notebooking journal also contains these sheets. qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq qqqqq Your student(s) will be able to complete the science curriculum with just the textbook; however, I would highly recommend a notebooking journal! There are two different notebooking journals to choose from, Zoology 3 Notebooking Journal and Junior Zoology 3 Notebooking Journal. The junior notebooking journal is designed for younger elementary children (K-3), with limited handwriting and narration skills, as well as for older students who have learning disabilities. Izzie is working through the junior notebooking journal. The Junior Zoology 3 Notebooking Journal for Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day correlates with the textbook and contains everything needed to complete all assignments within the textbook. It is designed to help the student retain more information by including numerous templates, hands-on crafts and projects, additional experiments, and many more activities to help engage the student. It is bursting with 274 notebooking pages, 62 color cut and fold miniature book pages, and 5 pages of color stickers. I really like how it is stressed that everything in the notebooking journal is optional and the goal is not to complete every activity; instead to create a unique notebook for your student based on his or her desire. What's included in the Junior Zoology 3 Notebooking Journal? A suggested schedule for the reading of the text and completion of the activities in the text and notebooking journal. The schedule is neatly organized into a 2-day week chart, which allows two weeks to complete each lesson. It was far too much information for Izzie to handle in just two days, so we have been working on the material for 30-45 minutes, four days a week. However, we are still able to complete one lesson every two weeks. Suggested Schedule There are two coloring pages for each lesson. I like that there is a Bible verse at the bottom of each coloring page. Izzie enjoys coloring, while I read aloud the text. Coloring Page from Lesson 2 Most lessons contain a Fascinating Facts template page that includes several empty boxes and writing lines. After the reading session, your student can utilize this page by creating illustrations, diagrams, or short narrations about anything he or she found interesting. Izzie seems to find a lot of information interesting and gets a little frustrated that she can't write down all the information. There's limited space and with a larger handwriting, we've agreed to write down a couple of interesting facts and then find corresponding pictures together on the Internet. Fascinating Facts: Lesson 1 Fascinating Facts: Lesson 2 In addition, most lessons contain another template to use along with the notebooking assignment from the textbook. Lesson 1 Notebooking Assignment: Illustrating a predator/prey relationship. Lesson 2 Notebooking Assignment: Canine Newsletter There are also hands-on vocabulary activities for each lesson to reinforce the new terminology. There seems to be a variety of vocabulary activities, which is a great way to keep the interest of the student. Vocabulary Activity from Lesson 2 Most experiments from the textbook require the student to complete a Scientific Speculation Sheet. There is a generic Scientific Speculation Sheet in the textbook, but the ones in the Notebooking Journal are tailored for each specific experiment. Scientific Speculation Sheet: Lesson 1 I really appreciate the flexibility within this curriculum, even with the experiments. We didn't have the suggested M&M candies, but was able to replace with another type of color candy. However, we did have to create another chart, since the colors were different. Furthermore, there is Scripture Copywork, print and cursive, included in each lesson. I love how the copywork not only helps Izzie practice her writing, spelling, and grammar skills, but also encourages verse memorization. Scripture Copywork from Lesson 1 There are Cut and Fold Miniature Books, found at the back of the journal (62 pages in color), for each lesson. I was very impressed that all of the miniature books are in color! These books are to help reinforce the concepts learned. The completed books can be displayed on the Paste Pages within the notebooking journal. Cut and Fold Miniature Book from Lesson 1 Izzie working on Cut and Fold Miniature Book from Lesson 2 Lesson 2 Paste Page with Cut and Fold Miniature Book Also included in the back of journal, are five colorful pages of stickers to use for the Map It! sections in the textbook. Map It! Stickers At the end of each lesson, there is an Explore More page, which consists of additional experiments, activities, research and living book titles, and audio and video resources. We raided our local library and Izzie was thrilled with her stack of books for each lesson. Most of the suggested books were available. These books were placed in our afternoon reading basket and read throughout each 2-week lesson. Lesson 1 Additional Reading Lesson 2 Additional Reading Additionally, there are Project Pages included for your student, if he or she completed one of the projects in the textbook or from the Explore More page. We used the Project Pages to record Izzie's observations from the Try This! activities in the textbook. Project Page completed with Try This! from Lesson 1 Lastly, Field Trip Sheets can be located at the back of the journal. qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq What I liked: My daughter LOVES completing the activities, even my preschooler gets excited...enough said! The suggested schedule is extremely adaptable for different ages and can even be used with multiple aged children at once. The text is written in a conversational style aimed directly to the student. It is an enjoyable read for the parent too. It's a perfect balance between biblical and scientific information. The hands-on activities are simple, fun, and very educational. I absolutely love that at the end of every lesson there is a hands-on project or experiment to reinforce the material throughout the lesson. Price is very reasonable for all the resources that are included. qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq What I would suggest for improvement: I really like the animals stickers included for the Map It! sections, but would love them even more, if there was a compatible map included! I would even be willing to pay extra for this supplement. My daughter enjoyed completing all the activities in the notebooking journal, but it was a lot. It is stressed that everything in the notebooking journal is optional and just tear out the pages that you and your student decide not to complete in order to create a unique notebook for your student. However, many pages are printed front and back, with different activities on each side. So, if you complete the front, but not the back, you can't actually tear out the page. My daughter does not want any uncompleted pages in her notebook. She isn't writing in cursive, so even having those Scripture Copywork uncompleted pages was upsetting to her. It would be absolutely wonderful if there was an option to purchase the notebooking journal as a PDF file, so you could print off only the needed pages and truly create a unique notebooking journal. qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq In conclusion, I would highly recommend the Young Explorer Series from Apologia. Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day textbook Junior Zoology 3 Notebooking Journal for Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day This textbook and notebooking journal will remain in our homeschooling library for years to come; they are such fabulous resources! I look forward to exploring the other topics within the Young Explorer Series. Be sure to check out what other Crew Mates had to say about other books in the Young Explorer Series. Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this product through the Schoolhouse Review Crew in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC Regulations.

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