Fourth Day Press

This two-book set includes the hardcover textbook Signs and Seasons, as well as the softcover Field Journal and Test Manual. Perfect for use as a course for college credit, parents can measure results while students gain outdoor, hands-on, lab experience.

Using the biblical view of astronomy--for signs and seasons--as a foundation, this illustrated textbook will take a deeper look at the stars and sun we so often view. The field journal will help students apply their new knowledge as they observe the stars and sky for themselves, drawing conclusions and learning how the ancients practiced astronomy!

This Kit Includes:

Using the biblical use of astronomy--for signs and seasons--as a foundation, this illustrated book will take a deeper look at the stars and sun we so often view. Filled with notes on historical practices, readers learn about where the terms A.M. and P.M came from, how Passover is linked to astronomical cycles, and the biblical heritage of timekeeping through the sky! 40 pages of field activities are included as well. 225 pages with index and astronomical tables.

This field journal and test manual accompanies Signs & Seasons. Expand your astronomy course into a lab with measurable results! This guide is designed to take you out under the night-time sky with observation, sketching and hands-on activities. Any necessary materials are listed, as well as quotes from the ancients, step-by-step instructions, illustrations, pertinent notes, forms, room for sketches, definitions, maps, and more. Tests include definitions, labeling diagrams, connecting stars into constellations, globe-work, questions based on field activities, and other questions that will require students to think about their answers! 179 pages, softcover. Answers included.