Ecology and Astronomy | Middle School Science
Introduce your kids to middle school science from a Christian perspective with overviews of ecology and astronomy from Master Books!Our middle school boys adore science. It’s an extra-special passion for our. . .
Introduce your kids to middle school science from a Christian perspective with overviews of ecology and astronomy from Master Books!Our middle school boys adore science. It’s an extra-special passion for our youngest–I’m sure he’s headed for some sort of math or science career. This past year we used Master Books’Concepts of Mathematics & Concepts of Physicsas a part of our curriculum. The boys loved bothExploring the World of Mathematics: From Ancient Record Keeping to the Latest Advances in ComputersandExploring the World of Physics: From Simple Machines to Nuclear Energy. In fact, they were often the first books they chose to read from their assignment list each week. (Note: This post was written in 2016. )For the coming year (7th and 8th grade), I let the boys choose a new “Exploring” pack. Honestly, I don’t think the books will make it to our fall schedule. I’ve had to wrestle both away from my young scientists so I could read them and finish this post. Ecology and AstronomyExploring the World Around Youby Gary ParkerThe subtitle of this text isA Look at Nature from Tropics to Tundra. This is 140-page, 16 chapter ecology text. There is black and white photos and/or artwork on every page, and discussion questions at the end of each chapter. The author does a great job of covering the subject, and doing it from a Christian Creationist perspective. There isn’t a lot of commentary on the evolutionary perspective, but when there is, it’s respectful. I appreciate that. I also appreciate the fact that stewardship of the earth is taken seriously. Ecological issues are hot topics as worldview really impacts how scientists and the general population apply the knowledge we have. I want my kids to study ecology through the lens of Scripture stewardship and the theological concept of Imago Dei–humans are created in the image of God. The text is interesting, the narrative moves quickly, and while it covers a wide swath of information it doesn’t oversimplify the facts. I know my boys will love it. Chapters cover:Building the Right Foundation; Seeing the 4 Cs (The Gospel and Science)Ecosystems and BiogeographyBiomesAquatic EcosystemsLight and the Rhythms of LifeTemperature, Water, and MineralsFoodEnergy FlowPopulation BalancePopulation Growth and ControlSuccessionNiches, Habitats, and AdaptationsSymbiosisPollutionEnergy ProblemsPreservation and Human PopulationThe World of Astonomyby John Hudson TinerThis 172-page volume has 13 chapters. John Hudson Tiner covers each topic in a narrative manner with lots of black and white artwork, sidebars, and a one-page quiz section and research suggestions at the end. Along with plenty of scientific facts, John Hudson Tiner includes history throughout his books. My boys have really enjoyed that aspect of his work. The stories of the scientists involved in astronomical discoveries are engaging and add depth to the study of the scientific discipline. Chapters cover:Exploring the MoonMarsTerrestrial PlanetsJupiterSaturnJovian PlanetsPlutoids and Denizens of SpaceTelescopesBreakthroughs in AstronomyDeep Sky WondersStarsExtrasolar PlanetsStarlighted NightsPurchase The World of Astronomy and The World Around YouMore Books in the Exploring SeriesBooks Make Great Gifts!Teach the kids about the Bible and Christian history……with fun books they’ll love reading!Introduce your children to engaging stories written in an engaging narrative they’ll want to read. As they learn more about God’s Word and gain real-life heroes, they will learn to apply Scripture to their own lives. And, give yourself the gift of a book that will help your kids learn and love the Bible. Teach Your Kids the Bible with Bible Road Trip™Bible Road Trip™ is a three-year Bible survey curriculum. 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