A Look Inside Creation to Christ’s Science Study
Heart of Dakota would like to introduce its Creation to Christ’s Science Study! This innovative Science Study offers a new and exciting way to teach science to your children ages 9 to 11!
Finding a balance of engaging science books, doable hands-on science activities, and God-honoring science plans can be a challenge! The good news is Creation to Christ’s Science Study hits the bullseye in all three of these important areas! Let’s see how…
Engaging science books help children explore life science in a whole new and exciting way! Breathtakingly beautiful illustrations and narrative text help students delve into the plant and animal kingdoms, investigate extraordinary ecosystems, and discover the wonders of human anatomy – and all in a God honoring way!
The Creation to Christ’s Science Kit links to the living science books’ themes and provides a hands-on science approach! This unique, specially-made Creature Crew kit coordinates with the Creation to Christ’s Science study. It makes science the hands-on learning experience it should be!
Finally, God-honoring science plans emphasize the wonder and awe of God’s creation. They also draw on children’s inherent love of nature. Together, these resources and plans give you everything you need to delve into life science. Kiddos will surely remember this special Science Study long after their homeschool year is done!
What makes this Science Study special?
Creation to Christ’s Science Study not only includes eye-catching, full-color readings and exciting hands-on follow-ups, it also includes our brand-new Creature Cards! Heart of Dakota specifically designed these incredible 60 full-color cards for this science study. They coordinate with the readings and provide a lovely place to log each creature’s class, order, group, term, description, and facts. They will surely remain a memorable keepsake of this science study long after the last card is done!
The Creature Cards, however, are not the only standout feature of this Science Study! The Creation to Christ’s Science Kit is a one-of-a-kind kit from Creature Crew! Its color-coded animal cards, animal footprint stickers to track where creatures live, and unique supplies are sure to be a delight. Best of all, at the end of each science theme, kiddos get a “creature collectible” that reminds them of what they learned in a fun yet tangible way.
The Human Body: Anatomy Adventure Kit adds another hands-on component that links to the illustrated human anatomy book. With each of its 8 amazing activities, this innovative kit dives deep inside the human body and ends with students constructing a model of the human body.
Finally, this unique science approach integrates the Nature School: Lessons and Activities book to inspire children’s love for everything wild. Over 100 follow-up activities in the accompanying Nature School Workbook help students discover the 5 biomes and also give students the opportunity to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Students answer questions, create nature journal entries, label diagrams, do experiments, and more!
Why did Carrie choose these resources for the Creation to Christ’s Science Study?
Author, Carrie Austin, M.Ed., wrote this Creation to Christ’s Science Study to help children interact with their science readings in a brand-new way! She carefully and lovingly chose each resource to make science come to life for you and your children. You’ve “met” the other resources earlier in this post, so, now let’s take a look at the living books Carrie chose!
In her acclaimed book Home, award-winning author Isabelle Simler takes children on a spectacular tour of the dwellings of 27 different animals. As you turn each page and travel from one animal’s extraordinary home to another, you’ll be amazed by the creativity and diversity of your animal neighbors.
In God’s Big Book of Animals, meet 60 of God’s amazing creatures! With its stunning photography and fascinating facts, Christian parents describe this book as a “family favorite”. This over-sized hardcover book helps students learn the class, order, species, and interesting facts about each animal. Written in a conversational way, this book is both educational and entertaining.
In Nature School, travel through 5 of earth’s largest biomes, studying plants, animals, and their adaptations for survival. From the arid desert to the salty seashore, investigate ecosystems, discover the role of predators and prey, and learn about life cycles, climate, landscape, and more!
In An Illustrated Adventure in Human Anatomy, students get a full-color tour of the inside of the human body. With its easy-to-understand descriptions and anatomically-correct terms, students learn about the skeletal, muscular, digestive, and respiratory systems of the body. Well-drawn pictures help student visualize the brain and nerves, heart and blood, and eyes and ears. Experiments and activities, trivia, fun facts, and a glossary are also included.
How does the Creation to Christ’s Science Study work in Heart of Dakota?
First, students are introduced to the science topic by reading vibrant, engaging living books! Readings just the right length for 9 to 11 year-olds, rich detailed illustrations, awe-inspiring stories, and fascinating truths keep kiddos engaged and eager to learn more about God’s awesome creations! Then, students respond to the readings in a variety of ways.
They log interesting animal facts on Creation to Christ’s Creature Cards! After each inspiring reading in God’s Big Book of Animals, students fill out the back of each matching card with fun facts and descriptive information. At the end, they’ll have a beautiful full-color card for each animal!
They complete nature-themed games, puzzles, and short notebook entries with Nature School: The Workbook. This exciting activity reinforces lessons in the book Nature School, and helps keep a record of what was learned.
They conduct quick hands-on experiments and activities with the Creation to Christ Creature Crew Kits and the Human Body: Anatomy Adventure Kit. Dissect an owl pellet, dig for a shark tooth, make a savanna diorama, experiment with optical illusions, simulate the layers of the oceans, build a DNA strand, and much more!
Together, these resources work together to be more time conscious in the day-to-day. Furthermore, they keep kiddos engaged and make this Creation to Christ’s Science Study unforgettable!
Now, why not click here to order your very own Creation to Christ’s Science Study today?!?
P.S. If you didn’t previously use the Creature Crew’s binder and map in Bigger Heart’s for His Glory, you will need to click here to order those! Both guides use these resources.
