Body by Design

Name: Body by Design
Brand: Master Bookshttps://www.masterbooks.com/

by Master Bookshttps://www.masterbooks.com/

ScienceGrades 8–12

About This Curriculum

A high school anatomy and physiology textbook that teaches the basic structure and function of the human body's 11 systems from a biblical creation perspective, integrating scientific accuracy with Christian worldview.

What makes it unique: Combines rigorous anatomy and physiology education with biblical creation science, featuring historical perspectives on medical discoveries and intelligent design arguments

Body by Design: Creation-Based Anatomy and Physiology Text

Body by Design is a high school anatomy and physiology textbook that teaches the structure and function of the human body's 11 systems from a biblical creation perspective. At 170 pages, it integrates scientific content with Christian worldview and includes historical perspectives on anatomical understanding.

Best for

Homeschool families and Christian schools seeking anatomy and physiology curriculum that integrates biblical creation perspective with scientific content for grades 8-12

Evaluation Criteria

3 strengths · 2 concerns · 1 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Direct InstructionStrength

The textbook format supports direct instruction with clear explanations of anatomical systems and functions.

Reviewer notes it 'provides clear overviews of anatomical parts and their functions' and includes 'Check your understanding' questions at chapter ends

Retrieval PracticeStrength

The curriculum includes end-of-chapter review questions and a downloadable study guide for reinforcement.

'Check your understanding' questions challenge students' understanding at the end of each chapter, and a free downloadable Study Guide is available online

Scientific VocabularyStrength

The curriculum includes scientific vocabulary typical of biology texts with a glossary for reference.

Review states it 'includes illustrations and vocabulary typical of biology texts' and 'features both a glossary and an index'

Knowledge RichConcern

The curriculum covers essential anatomy and physiology content but with less data-type information than standard texts due to space devoted to historical and creation perspectives.

Reviewer notes it 'doesn't cover as much data-type information as a standard text might' due to diversions into history, biography, and intelligent design within 170 pages

Ngss AlignmentConcern

Limited alignment likely due to creation-based perspective that conflicts with standard evolutionary content in NGSS.

The curriculum explicitly addresses 'creation/evolution questions' and builds 'evidence for intelligent design by a Creator,' which diverges from NGSS standards

Teacher TrainingNeutral

A study guide that doubles as an answer key provides some instructional support for teachers.

Review mentions 'A free downloadable Study Guide is available online' that 'also serves as an answer key'

Hands On IntegrationInsufficient Evidence

No evidence of hands-on activities or lab work is mentioned in the available reviews.

Reviews focus on textbook content and illustrations but make no reference to laboratory activities or hands-on components

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com, masterbooks.com