Considering God’s Creation has really met a need in the homeschool community and the majority of the families who are using, use it in their home studies. There are a few Sunday school classes that have used it. There are many homeschool co-op science classes that use it. One of those classes wrote a complete […]
Q: What is the music like?
I am not a professional musician, but I enjoy music, and really had a good time writing the words and music for these songs. We included songs we wrote especially for our children, but most of the songs are to help the children learn scientific definitions and relate them to their spiritual lives. For example, […]
Q: If I already have another science program, can I use Considering God’s Creation with it?
Certainly! Considering God’s Creation can be used to supplement any other science program. Simply pick out the sections that apply use whatever fits in. When my oldest son was in a homeschool Biology co-op, they used a highschool textbook, but also did the notebook pages on plants, animals and humans from Considering God’s Creation.
Q: What is the purpose for the “Scientist Detective” page?
The Scientist Detective pages were designed to develop a very important learning skill. In the process of finding out information about various scientists, your child is learning to develop the ability to discern the scientist ‘s worldview. Essentially, there are two worldviews—a view of the world with God as Creator, or a view of the […]
Q: How do I use the “Digging Deeper” section?
These are ideas for further study, research and discovery. They often require outside resources and books. For example, when studying various scientists, we recommend “For Those Who Dare” a book by John Hudson Tiner. Although you would primarily use this section with the older children, some of the suggestions could be done by the younger […]
Q: What are “Evolution Stumpers”?
“Evolution Stumpers” are scientific facts that support creation and question evolution in a positive way by asking rhetorical questions. Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation by Dennis Petersen, was a great inspiration for these. Because a well-established belief in creation is foundational to our Christian faith, these Evolution Stumpers help build their faith and also provide […]
Q: How do I go about teaching a lesson?
Each lesson begins with preparation directions. Then the vocabulary words are listed, with the meanings and language roots included. An introduction follows that is to be read aloud. Many of the lessons include a song which covers scientific definitions set to original music, but also have a spiritual application. Then an activity helps the student […]
Q: Are there tests?
We have included review questions as well as crossword puzzles to test the mastery of vocabulary words. However, we also suggest a very effective method of review. By creating their own notebooks, the child claims the material as his own in a way that doesn’t happen by just studying for a test. In addition, the […]
Q: How much preparation is required for the teacher?
As homeschooling mothers ourselves, we realize that homeschooling parents do not have a lot of time to prepare lessons. Therefore, the teacher’s manual is very easy to use and most of it is designed to read aloud. For the most part, you would need to look over the lesson the evening before and make sure […]
Q: What topics are covered?
Considering God’s Creation begins with creation, continues with the solar system, a study of the earth, first of non-living things, including rocks and weather. It then goes on with the Plant Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom, animal anatomy & physiology, and finally human anatomy and physiology. If you were to purchase books to cover each of […]