ACSI/Purposeful Design Science

Draw your students into the amazing science of creation with this newly revised first-grade science textbook from Purposeful Design Publications. Grounded in a biblical worldview, students will learn how science works through experiential, hands-on learning based on scientific inquiry investigations and engineering design process activities.

Covering an introduction to Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, and the Human Body in distinct units, each of the 13 chapters covers a specific topic. The write-in workbook features connect-the-dots, drawing activities, summaries of the topics taught from the teacher edition (sold-separately and required for the course), colorful graphs and other helpful exercises that reinforce the primary lesson.

3rd Edition.

Elementary Science Third Edition Series Features:

• Experiential, hands-on learning approach
• NSES and NGSS standards met with each lesson
• Inclusion of scientific inquiry investigations and engineering design process activities
• Content and biblical worldview objectives centering on answering three questions:
• 1. Who is God?
• 2. Who is man?
• 3. What is the nature of the world around you?
• Differentiated instruction ideas
• Questions based on critical thinking, depth of knowledge and Bloom's taxonomy available

This Purposeful Design Science Grade 1, Teacher Textbook, Third Editionis designed to be used with the Purposeful Design Science Grade 1 Student Text (sold-separately).

This guide will help you draw your students into the awe and amazement of creation! Grounded in a biblical worldview, students learn how science works through experiential, hands-on learning based on scientific inquiry investigations and engineering design process activities. Reduced-size student pages with overlaid answers are surrounded by detailed, semi-scripted lessons. Lessons include objectives, materials / preparation needed, an introduction to the topic, detailed lesson with topics to discuss with students (and with answers in easy-to-read blue font), plus a lesson review for the end. Enrichment activities are also provided.

313 pages, softcover spiralbound. 3rd Edition.

Teach your 4th graders the basic principles of body types, electromagnetic spectrums, the water cycle, blood vessels, body defenders, the urinary system, matter, heat and thermal energy, atoms, osteopathic medicine, and more. Full-color pages show large photographs and scenes that are used to showcase concepts and systems; vocabulary, key ideas, quick facts, outlook, "strange but true" sidebars support the primary text. 193 pages with index & glossary, hardcover. Grade 4.

Teach your 5th graders the basic principles of natural cycles, cells, measuring matter, magnetism, natural resources, pathogens, the endocrine system, ocean currents, glaciers, phases and eclipses, and more. Full-color pages show large photographs and scenes that are used to showcase concepts and systems; vocabulary, key ideas, quick facts, biblical outlook, "strange but true" sidebars support the primary text. 192 pages with index & glossary, hardcover. Grade 5.

This student notebook is designed to be used with the ACSI Science Grade 5 Student Text and Teacher Edition. It features black and white worksheets that emphasize concepts from the text, including identifying cells, nuclear fission, worldwide currents, moon phases, and more. Lesson numbers are referenced at the top of the page. Pages are perforated and designed for removal; this is a consumable, non-reproducible workbook. NIV Scripture used. Softcover. Level 5. 2nd Edition.

This teacher's edition accompanies ACSI's sold-separately ACSI Elementary Science: Student Text, Grade/Level 5. Chapter preparation information gives a lesson-by-lesson overview of content and any needed resources or supplemental materials. Lesson notes include objectives, content, an introduction, directed instruction, reduced student pages, notes for further discussion & extensions, and materials/new vocabulary. *The included CD-ROM features blackline masters, transparencies, and computer presentations. 392 pages, spiral-bound, soft front-cover, hard back-cover. Grade 5.

Please Note: The additional resources are digital. Instructions for access to the digital materials are on the front of the back cover.

Teach your 6th graders the basic principles of classification, heredity, genetics, periodic table of elements, states of matter, fluids, astronomy, rock cycle, muscular system, body stewardship, and more. Full-color pages show large photographs and scenes that are used to showcase concepts and systems; vocabulary, key ideas, biblical outlook, "strange but true" sidebars support the primary text. 196 pages with index & glossary, hardcover. Grade 6. 2nd Edition.

This student notebook is designed to be used with the ACSI Science Grade 6 Student Text and Teacher Edition. It features black and white worksheets that emphasize concepts from the text, including identifying states of matter, metal reactivity, types of volcanoes, bone design, and more. Lesson numbers are referenced at the top of the page. Pages are perforated and designed for removal; this is a consumable, non-reproducible workbook. NIV Scripture used. Softcover. Level 6. 2nd Edition.

This teacher's edition accompanies ACSI's sold-separately ACSI Science: Student Text, Grade/Level 6. Chapter preparation information gives a lesson-by-lesson overview of content and any needed resources or supplemental materials. Lesson notes include objectives, content, an introduction, directed instruction, reduced student pages, notes for further discussion & extensions, and materials/new vocabulary. *The included CD-ROM features blackline masters, transparencies, and computer presentations. 416 pages, spiral-bound, soft front-cover, hard back-cover. Grade 6.

Please Note: The additional resources are digital. Instructions for access to the digital materials are on the front of the back cover.

The ACSI Life Science Student Edition Textbook will teach students about the vast variety of life found upon earth. Written from a Christian perspective, this textbook encourages students to embrace science as the systematic study of God's creation through observation and experimentation-and to use the study of life science to help us better understand and appreciate God's creation.

Six units cover the basics of life science (including cells and taxonomy), viruses, bacteria, plants, animals, the human body, genetics and heredity, and ecology. Units begin with a list of new vocabulary and key ideas. Chapters within the unit include objectives, photos, Bible connection sidebars, biography sidebars, and more. Chapters end with lesson review questions and a challenge or "try this" activity.

Additional features include:

• Worldview connections

• Scientific inquiry and investigation exercises that develop critical thinking skills
• Hands-on learning activities that excite students to want to know more
• A focus on the language and processes of science
• Tools to help students be responsible for understanding concepts and lesson objectives

Grades 6-9. 447 pages, hardcover. Non-consumable textbook. NIV Scripture used.

This lab manual is designed to be used with the (not-included and sold-separately) ACSI Life Science Student Textbook and emphasizes scientific inquiry, investigation, and critical thinking. It provides an easy way for students to document their lab experiences; worksheets include the lab number and question as well as room to write in the hypothesis, a list of materials required to complete the experiment, and room to record the steps along with step-by-step instructions. There is also space for students to analyze and write a conclusion for each experiment. Consumable and non-reproducible. Softcover. NIV Scripture used. Grades 6-9.

This Teacher's Edition is designed to be used with the ACSI Life Science Curriculum (Lab Manual and Student Edition - both sold separately). Lessons include objectives, defined vocabulary, a list of materials required for the lesson, and any preparation that should be completed. The primary lesson includes an introduction as well as a discussion with questions and answers; activities and scripted lesson review questions (with answers) are also included. Reduced-size student pages are integrated within the lesson, and have answers overlaid. *The CD-ROM in the back of the book contains blackline masters, transparency masters, worksheet answers, and tests. 428 pages, spiralbound. Grades 6-9.

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Please Note: The additional resources may come in the form of a CD-ROM or as access to a digital download.

ACSI's Earth and Space Science textbook will get students excited to learn about the science behind the world they live in.

This hardcover student text covers earth science, minerals, types of rocks, the structure of the earth, weathering and erosion, soil, crust movement, earthquakes, volcanoes, water systems and weather, the environment, astronomy, space exploration, and more. Units open with a list of vocabulary and key ideas. Chapters include sidebar boxes with objectives and defined vocabulary; lesson text is easy to read with a number of interesting sidebar boxes on facts, history, careers, and more. Illustrations, diagrams, timelines, and hands-on "try this" experiments are also integrated. Lesson review questions complete each chapter. 469 pages, hardcover. Non-reproducible and non-consumable (answers are to be written separately). Grades 6-9.

This lab manual is designed to be used with the rest of the ACSI / Purposeful Design Earth and Space Science curriculum.

A variety of worksheets and activities are included. Students will conduct experiments and record their hypothesis and give their analysis and conclusions; complete various charts, use maps, and more.

Softcover. Consumable and non-reproducible.Scripture is taken from the NIV. Grades 6-9.

This teacher's edition is designed to be used with the ACSI/Purposeful Design Earth & Space Science Student Edition and Earth & Space Science Student Lab Manual (both sold-separately).

Lessons include objectives, defined vocabulary, a list of materials required for the lesson, and any preparation that should be completed. The primary lesson includes an introduction as well as a discussion with questions and answers; activities and scripted lesson review questions (with answers) are also included. Reduced-size student pages are integrated within the lesson, and have answers overlaid.

Access to a digital download contains blackline masters, transparency masters, worksheet answers, and tests (link found in "Understanding Purposeful Design Earth and Space Science" introduction).

479 pages, spiralbound. NIV Scripture used. Grades 6-9.

The ACSI/Purposeful Design Physical Science Student Edition Textbook will teach students about the basics of physical science. Written from a Christian perspective, this textbook encourages students to embrace science as the systematic study of God's creation through observation and experimentation-and to use the study of physical science to help us better understand and appreciate God's creation.

Seven units cover matter, types of substances, interactions of matter, matter in motion, energy at work, sound and light, and electricity and magnetism. Units begin with a list of new vocabulary and key ideas. Chapters within the unit include objectives, photos, interesting sidebars, "try this" activities, charts, and more. Chapters end with lesson review questions.

Additional features include:

• Worldview connections

• Scientific inquiry and investigation exercises that develop critical thinking skills
• Hands-on learning activities that excite students to want to know more
• A focus on the language and processes of science
• Tools to help students be responsible for understanding concepts and lesson objectives

Grades 6-9. 454 pages, indexed, hardcover. Non-consumable textbook. NIV Scripture used.

This Lab Manual is designed to be used with the ACSI/Purposeful Design Physical Science Student Edition (not included and sold-separately). Lab forms include a question at the top with room to write in the hypothesis, a list of materials you'll need, step-by-step instructions, and forms to fill with observations, analysis and conclusions. Perforated pages, softcover. NIV Scripture used. Consumable and non-reproducible. Grades 6-9.

This teacher's edition is designed to be used with the ACSI/Purposeful Design Physical Science Student Edition and Physical Science Lab Manual (both sold-separately).

Lessons include objectives, defined vocabulary, a list of materials required for the lesson, and any preparation that should be completed. The primary lesson includes an introduction as well as a discussion with questions and answers; activities and scripted lesson review questions (with answers) are also included. Reduced-size student pages are integrated within the lesson, and have answers overlaid.

Access to a digital download contains blackline masters, transparency masters, worksheet answers, and tests.

502 pages, spiralbound. Soft front-cover and hard back-cover.

Grades 6-9.