Format: 16 softcovers & 4 CD-ROMs
Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
Ages: Grades 1–8
Publisher: Answers in Genesis–US
Published: 2009
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Use this AiG-exclusive curriculum set and save $120 from individual retail prices, as you sow the seeds of love and respect for Jesus the Creator. This comprehensive and easy-to-teach approach to science is a favorite among grade-schoolers. Start their science education early—before evolution-laced secular media claims another heart by creating distrust of the Bible and disbelief in God. We know of no other series of science textbooks that can educate grade-schoolers with so many fun lessons while at the same time affirming the truth of creation and the insufficiencies of the idea of evolution. Created for home schoolers, but widely used in "traditionally schooled" families as well.
Curriculum summary
The God’s Design series is a highly regarded, complete science curriculum for grades 1 through 8. Covers life science, earth science, physical science, and chemistry & ecology. In the award-winning, full-color student curriculum the lessons are short, easy to teach, and take a hands-on approach using ordinary household items for experiments and activities. But easy does not mean lacking in substance; God’s Design textbooks and the all-new teacher supplements and CDs are comprehensive. Most important, God’s Design authors Debbie and Richard Lawrence approach science from a biblical worldview, emphasizing God’s handiwork in the world around us and showing how real science supports biblical authority and the Genesis account of creation. (Flexible order; use 1–3 lessons per week.)
An entire 8-year elementary and middle-school science curriculum, the God’s Design science series...
- has a strong biblical worldview.
- is multi-level (easy to use with multiple children and different ages).
- is flexible and works with all learning styles.
- requires minimal teacher preparation.
- teaches critical thinking skills.
- includes fun hands-on activities with every lesson.
- is written by seasoned homeschoolers.
The series includes the following four sets:
God’s Design for Chemistry & Ecology
Your students will study the matter and environments that make up our world. They will learn about the tools of science, the scientific method, and the periodic table, as well as the properties of ecosystems and biomes. They will explore acids, bases, and salts and have fun with food chemistry in the kitchen through hands-on activities in every lesson. A one-year science curriculum for grades 3–8. (Three student books, one teacher supplement, and a student supplement CD-ROM.)
God’s Design for the Physical World
Have fun with electricity, magnetism, and light; learn about machines and technology with hands-on activities and experiments. This fascinating series covers studies in motion, energy, and technology. A one-year science curriculum for grades 3–8. (Three student books, one teacher supplement, and a student supplement CD-ROM.)
God’s Design for Heaven & Earth
Help your children see God’s plan for our planet, our solar system, and our universe with this complete earth and space science curriculum. Explore how God designed the earth to support life from our atmosphere to our oceans. A one-year science curriculum for grades 1–8. (Three student books, one teacher supplement, and a student supplement CD-ROM.)
God’s Design for Life
Reveal the wonder of God’s creation to your child through the study of plants, animals, and the human body. This fun and easy-to-use curriculum is ideal for anyone who wants to teach life science from a biblical, young-earth point of view. A one-year science curriculum for grades 1–8. (Three student books, one teacher supplement, and a student supplement CD-ROM.)
Professional review
“…The books in this series all reflect a Christian worldview, including a young-earth view of creation. …Hands-on experiments and activities are built into every lesson. …The activities and experiments include step-by-step instructions and are designed to teach (the) scientific method as children observe, record information, discuss, and form conclusions. …Textbooks are printed in full-color with numerous, high-quality illustrations and excellent graphics. (Answers in Genesis) has also made good use of color to highlight different portions of the lesson, making it easy to spot sections to be used with different students. These features make this series a practical choice for Christian homeschooling families as well as for classroom teachers in Christian schools. …I like this combination of information with experiments and activities, plus questions to ensure understanding. The variety of activities effectively reaches children with different learning styles.”
—Cathy Duffy, widely respected curriculum specialist
Customer reviews
This is the second year I have used your “God’s Design for ...” Science curriculum. While I liked the older black and white books, the new colorful books with cd supplement are WONDERFUL. I use them for my 5th, 6th, and 7th graders and they like them better than any other Science text that we have used.
Thank you for providing a Science program with a Biblical worldview that is homeschooler friendly.
—D.J., USA
I just wanted you to know I am so thrilled with the new edition of your God’s Design curriculum. My children and I are using your “physical world” set. We all love how God is the author of all this and He is so weaved into all of the pages!!! I so appreciate the color pages—the new layout for younger children and older children. I love the supplement CD that comes with it. We enjoy doing the experiments—they are very doable and friendly. I have used other science programs in the past—this is my first year to use AIG’s science. I feel like a kid in a candy store. I am enjoying the time we have together to do our science lessons. I just told my husband, “I love science this year.” I know it is because I am using your program now. It is very easy to understand and user friendly. Thank you for working so much to update this. Who knew I could love learning about and teaching about the physical world!!! GREAT JOB on this curriculum—keep it coming!!!
—K.G., Ohio, USA
“The best elementary-middle school science books I have seen”
Homeschooling mom Tina Rice, a contributing author of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, shares her experience with this outstanding curriculum. Her final conclusion? “I give . . . five stars!” Read the entire review now.
A well-designed series—teaching God’s Design
From 17 years of experience educating students in the science classroom, AiG–UK’s Paul F. Taylor examines God’s Design. He concludes, “This curriculum constantly reaffirms the truth of Scripture, and the authors are not afraid to tackle difficult topics.” Read the entire review now (pdf).
About the authors
AiG’s Dale Mason, publisher of ANSWERS magazine, shares a bit of background:
“When we discovered this curriculum, several of us felt like doing cartwheels! Never before had we found such a thorough, Bible-based and Creator-centered set of textbooks for kids. God’s Design was so obviously a labor of love by people who intensely understood and could effectively write for grade-school children. Believe it or not, that’s a hard combination to find. We contacted the authors—Richard and Debbie Lawrence—and discovered that God’s Design was born out of the concern of this mom and dad for their own children. Both Richard and Debbie are trained engineers, and they spent years developing this complete science curriculum. We loved what they had done so much—including “the pre-suppositional” approach to God's Word, the fun lessons and experiments, the scientist biographies, the fact that each book can be used by multiple ages, etc.—that we asked if they would allow AiG to come alongside them by publishing it with an updated design and enhancements that they were unable to make on their own. After getting to know one another and seeking the Lord's leading, we were both convinced of the wisdom of working together to take God’s Design to a whole new level of outreach. We are delighted that the fresh design has turned out even better than expected and is now receiving awards from such publications as THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE magazine and PRACTICAL HOMESCHOOLING magazine. It's an amazing curricula.”
To find out more, see AiG acquires God’s Design science curriculum and From frustration to blessing!
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