God's design Science Curriculum

I love these books, I am excited by these books. I cannot wait to teach my kids science from a biblical perspective, it just makes so much sense. As we look at the world around us we see God, to study science without Him seems odd and strange. We will look at things this year like why did God give fish fins, instead of why do fish have fins. I am in love with this program and the illustrations or gorgeous.

When I first got these books, I fell in love and then I panicked about how on earth I was going to ram them into the NSW curriculum acceptably so that I would cover all required areas. Over time it will cover everything, just not within the timeline NSW BOS wants. And so my plan is to briefly look at the areas lacking knowing we will study them more indepth later.

First on our agenda is God's design for Life the world of animals

This covered for Stage 1 outcomes:

Skills: Working Scientifically

ST1‑4WS investigates questions and predictions by collecting and recording data, sharing and reflecting on their experiences and comparing what they and others know

 

Skills: Working Technologically

ST1‑5WT uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants

Knowledge and Understanding: Living World	ST1‑10LW describes external features, changes in and growth of living things
	ST1‑11LW describes ways that different places in the environment provide for the needs of living things

Next we will cover Our Weather and Water

This helps cover these Stage 1 outcomes:

Skills: Working Scientifically	ST1‑4WS investigates questions and predictions by collecting and recording data, sharing and reflecting on their experiences and comparing what they and others know
Skills: Working Technologically	ST1‑5WT uses a structured design process, everyday tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce solutions that respond to identified needs and wants

Knowledge and Understanding: Earth and Space	ST1‑8ES describes some observable changes that occur in the sky and landscape
	ST1‑9ES identifies ways that people use science in their daily lives to care for the environment and the Earth’s resources

We will end the year with The world of Plants

This covers these Stage 1 outcomes:

Skills: Working Scientifically

ST1‑4WS investigates questions and predictions by collecting and recording data, sharing and reflecting on their experiences and comparing what they and others know

Knowledge and Understanding: Earth and Space

ST1‑8ES describes some observable changes that occur in the sky and landscape

Knowledge and Understanding: Living World	ST1‑10LW describes external features, changes in and growth of living things
	ST1‑11LW describes ways that different places in the environment provide for the needs of living things

Next year I plan to look at