"A Reason for Science"

General Information
A Reason ForŪ Science was designed for children, the handwork of an infinite God - young minds created with an unlimited capacity to think, to learn, and to discover!

Because of this emphasis on children and how they learn.
A Reason ForŪ Science is based on a different paradigm from the traditional textbook approach. Why? In an effort to address standards and accountability, many of today's science textbooks seem to get learning backwards. They focus primarily on building a knowledge base, assuming students will later attach meaning to memorized facts. The problem is that few elementary students master information presented this way because they simply never become engaged with the material.

A New Paradigm!
By contrast, A Reason ForŪ Science is based on the premise that learning science is an active process. It's something children do, not something done to them.

According to the National Science Education Standards, ". . . active science learning means shifting emphasis away from teachers presenting information and covering science topics. The perceived need to include all the topics and information . . . is in direct conflict with the central goal of having students learn scientific knowledge with understanding."

To paraphrase William Butler Yeats, "Teaching is not filling a pail. It's lighting a fire!"

Inquiry - Based Learning
A Reason ForŪ Science is designed to teach basic Life, Earth, and Physical Science concepts through fun, hands-on activities. Its focus is to make learning both fun and meaningful.

But hands-on activities by themselves are not enough. To truly master a concept, students must have "minds-on" experiences as well! This means actively engaging the material through a variety of activities such as group discussion, problem solving, and journaling. It also requires thought-provoking questions that help develop higher-level cognitive skills. The weekly format of A Reason ForŪ Science is designed to reflect this inquiry-based model.

According to the National Science Education Standards, "Inquiry is central to science learning. When engaging in inquiry, students describe objects and events, ask questions, construct explanations, test those explanations against current scientific knowledge, and communicate their ideas to others . . . In this way, students actively develop their understanding of science by combining scientific knowledge with reasoning and thinking skills."

Since different students achieve understanding in different degrees, the flexible format of A Reason For Science also encourages multiple learning styles and allows for individual differences. Activities challenge students to develop their own unique skills, and encourage them to come up with creative solutions.

A Reason for Science Level C

This two-book science curriculum makes teaching science easier than ever. This two book set includes both the Teacher Guidebook and the corresponding Student Workbook for Level C Science, which is recommended for 3rd grade. A Reason For Science teaches basic Science from a Christian perspective through a fun, hands-on approach! Based on the National Science Education Content Standards, each weekly lesson also features a Scripture Object Lesson. The yearly cycle covers Life, Earth, and Physical Science. The Teacher Guidebook is designed to make the teacher the Science expert!

Introduction
Each lesson begins with a specific topic, a behavioral objective, and an overview of the concept to be explored _ providing a firm foundation for learning.

What To Do
Working in small "research teams," students follow step-by-step instructions in a fun hands-on activity that demonstrates the key concept.

What Happened
Using an inquiry approach, this section expands the key concept, helping students apply it to the world they live in.

What We Learned
Follow-up questions in each Student Worktext require critical thinking skills and encourage the student to apply the scientific method. They also provide a solid foundation for later testing and assessment.

Conclusion
Each lesson contains a final review of the week's activity, summarizing the basic Science principle covered.

Teach What You Believe
Each week concludes with a Scripture Object Lesson that relates directly to the Science concept explored that week.

Journal
Students maintain individual Science journals with sketches and notes describing the week's activity.

Created by teachers, based on research, and incorporating multi-sensory learning, A REASON FOR SCIENCE ALSO FEATURES SCRIPTURE VALUES! It's all designed to be used specifically for Teaching What You Believe!

A Reason for Science home school science curriculums makes teaching elementary science a lot easier. Books include colorful science lessons for kids and detailed science lesson plans for teachers.

Available as a SET (STUDENT AND TEACHER) OR STUDENT WORKTEXT.

A Reason for Science Level D

This science curriculum makes teaching Christian science easy and affordable. This two book set includes both the Teacher Guidebook and the corresponding Student Workbook for Level D Science, which is recommended for 4th grade. A Reason For Science teaches basic Science from a Christian perspective through a fun, hands-on approach! Based on the National Science Education Content Standards, each weekly lesson also features a Scripture Object Lesson. The yearly cycle covers Life, Earth, and Physical Science. The Teacher Guidebook is designed to make the teacher the Science expert!

Introduction
Each lesson begins with a specific topic, a behavioral objective, and an overview of the concept to be explored _ providing a firm foundation for learning.

What To Do
Working in small "research teams," students follow step-by-step instructions in a fun hands-on activity that demonstrates the key concept.

What Happened
Using an inquiry approach, this section expands the key concept, helping students apply it to the world they live in.

What We Learned
Follow-up questions in each Student Worktext require critical thinking skills and encourage the student to apply the scientific method. They also provide a solid foundation for later testing and assessment.

Conclusion
Each lesson contains a final review of the week's activity, summarizing the basic Science principle covered.

Teach What You Believe
Each week concludes with a Scripture Object Lesson that relates directly to the Science concept explored that week.

Journal
Students maintain individual Science journals with sketches and notes describing the week's activity.

Created by teachers, based on research, and incorporating multi-sensory learning, A REASON FOR SCIENCE ALSO FEATURES SCRIPTURE VALUES! It's all designed to be used specifically for Teaching What You Believe!

A Reason for Science home school science curriculums makes teaching elementary science a lot easier. Books include colorful science lessons for kids and detailed science lesson plans for teachers.
 

Available as a SET (STUDENT AND TEACHER) OR STUDENT WORKTEXT.

A Reason for Science Level E

This two-book science curriculum makes teaching science easier than ever. This two book set includes both the Teacher Guidebook and the corresponding Student Workbook for Level E Science, which is recommended for 5th grade. A Reason For Science teaches basic Science from a Christian perspective through a fun, hands-on approach! Based on the National Science Education Content Standards, each weekly lesson also features a Scripture Object Lesson. The yearly cycle covers Life, Earth, and Physical Science. The Teacher Guidebook is designed to make the teacher the Science expert!

Introduction
Each lesson begins with a specific topic, a behavioral objective, and an overview of the concept to be explored _ providing a firm foundation for learning.

What To Do
Working in small "research teams," students follow step-by-step instructions in a fun hands-on activity that demonstrates the key concept.

What Happened
Using an inquiry approach, this section expands the key concept, helping students apply it to the world they live in.

What We Learned
Follow-up questions in each Student Worktext require critical thinking skills and encourage the student to apply the scientific method. They also provide a solid foundation for later testing and assessment.

Conclusion
Each lesson contains a final review of the week's activity, summarizing the basic Science principle covered.

Teach What You Believe
Each week concludes with a Scripture Object Lesson that relates directly to the Science concept explored that week.

Journal
Students maintain individual Science journals with sketches and notes describing the week's activity.

Created by teachers, based on research, and incorporating multi-sensory learning, A REASON FOR SCIENCE ALSO FEATURES SCRIPTURE VALUES! It's all designed to be used specifically for Teaching What You Believe!

A Reason for Science home school science curriculums makes teaching elementary science a lot easier. Books include colorful science lessons for kids and detailed science lesson plans for teachers.

Available as a SET (STUDENT AND TEACHER) OR STUDENT WORKTEXT.

A Reason for Science Level F

This science curriculum makes teaching Christian science easy and affordable. This two book set includes both the Teacher Guidebook and the corresponding Student Workbook for Level F Science, which is recommended for 6th grade. A Reason For Science teaches basic Science from a Christian perspective through a fun, hands-on approach! Based on the National Science Education Content Standards, each weekly lesson also features a Scripture Object Lesson. The yearly cycle covers Life, Earth, and Physical Science. The Teacher Guidebook is designed to make the teacher the Science expert!

Introduction
Each lesson begins with a specific topic, a behavioral objective, and an overview of the concept to be explored _ providing a firm foundation for learning.

What To Do
Working in small "research teams," students follow step-by-step instructions in a fun hands-on activity that demonstrates the key concept.

What Happened
Using an inquiry approach, this section expands the key concept, helping students apply it to the world they live in.

What We Learned
Follow-up questions in each Student Worktext require critical thinking skills and encourage the student to apply the scientific method. They also provide a solid foundation for later testing and assessment.

Conclusion
Each lesson contains a final review of the week's activity, summarizing the basic Science principle covered.

Teach What You Believe
Each week concludes with a Scripture Object Lesson that relates directly to the Science concept explored that week.

Journal
Students maintain individual Science journals with sketches and notes describing the week's activity.

Created by teachers, based on research, and incorporating multi-sensory learning, A REASON FOR SCIENCE ALSO FEATURES SCRIPTURE VALUES! It's all designed to be used specifically for Teaching What You Believe!

A Reason for Science home school science curriculums makes teaching elementary science a lot easier. Books include colorful science lessons for kids and detailed science lesson plans for teachers.
 

Available as a SET (STUDENT AND TEACHER) OR STUDENT WORKTEXT.

A Reason for Science Level G

This two book set includes both the Teacher Guidebook and the corresponding Student Workbook for Level G Science, which is recommended for 7th grade. This science curriculum makes teaching Christian science easy and affordable. A Reason For Science teaches basic Science from a Christian perspective through a fun, hands-on approach! Based on the National Science Education Content Standards, each weekly lesson also features a Scripture Object Lesson. The yearly cycle covers Life, Earth, and Physical Science. The Teacher Guidebook is designed to make the teacher the Science expert!

Introduction
Each lesson begins with a specific topic, a behavioral objective, and an overview of the concept to be explored _ providing a firm foundation for learning.

What To Do
Working in small "research teams," students follow step-by-step instructions in a fun hands-on activity that demonstrates the key concept.

What Happened
Using an inquiry approach, this section expands the key concept, helping students apply it to the world they live in.

What We Learned
Follow-up questions in each Student Worktext require critical thinking skills and encourage the student to apply the scientific method. They also provide a solid foundation for later testing and assessment.

Conclusion
Each lesson contains a final review of the week's activity, summarizing the basic Science principle covered.

Teach What You Believe
Each week concludes with a Scripture Object Lesson that relates directly to the Science concept explored that week.

Journal
Students maintain individual Science journals with sketches and notes describing the week's activity.

Created by teachers, based on research, and incorporating multi-sensory learning, A REASON FOR SCIENCE ALSO FEATURES SCRIPTURE VALUES! It's all designed to be used specifically for Teaching What You Believe!

A Reason for Science home school science curriculums makes teaching elementary science a lot easier. Books include colorful science lessons for kids and detailed science lesson plans for teachers.
 

Available as a SET (STUDENT AND TEACHER) OR STUDENT WORKTEXT.

A Reason for Science Level H

This two-book science curriculum makes teaching science easier than ever. This two book set includes both the Teacher Guidebook and the corresponding Student Workbook for Level H Science, which is recommended for 8th grade. A Reason For Science teaches basic Science from a Christian perspective through a fun, hands-on approach! Based on the National Science Education Content Standards, each weekly lesson also features a Scripture Object Lesson. The yearly cycle covers Life, Earth, and Physical Science. The Teacher Guidebook is designed to make the teacher the Science expert!

Introduction
Each lesson begins with a specific topic, a behavioral objective, and an overview of the concept to be explored _ providing a firm foundation for learning.

What To Do
Working in small "research teams," students follow step-by-step instructions in a fun hands-on activity that demonstrates the key concept.

What Happened
Using an inquiry approach, this section expands the key concept, helping students apply it to the world they live in.

What We Learned
Follow-up questions in each Student Worktext require critical thinking skills and encourage the student to apply the scientific method. They also provide a solid foundation for later testing and assessment.

Conclusion
Each lesson contains a final review of the week's activity, summarizing the basic Science principle covered.

Teach What You Believe
Each week concludes with a Scripture Object Lesson that relates directly to the Science concept explored that week.

Journal
Students maintain individual Science journals with sketches and notes describing the week's activity.

Created by teachers, based on research, and incorporating multi-sensory learning, A REASON FOR SCIENCE ALSO FEATURES SCRIPTURE VALUES! It's all designed to be used specifically for Teaching What You Believe!

A Reason for Science home school science curriculums makes teaching elementary science a lot easier. Books include colorful science lessons for kids and detailed science lesson plans for teachers.
 

Available as a SET (STUDENT AND TEACHER) OR STUDENT WORKTEXT.