Christian Liberty Press: God's Creation Science Series

Name: Christian Liberty Press: God's Creation Science Series
Brand: Christian Liberty Press

by Christian Liberty Press

ScienceGrades K–3

About This Curriculum

A thoroughly creation-based science series for kindergarten through third grade that integrates Bible verses and biblical references, organized around the days of creation with hands-on activities and simple experiments.

What makes it unique: Attractive, colorful, affordable worktexts that integrate a biblical, creationist worldview throughout, with increasingly challenging science content at each grade level.

Christian Liberty Press: Creation-Based Early Elementary Science

A creation-based science curriculum for grades K-3 that integrates biblical references with basic science concepts, organized around the days of creation. The series features consumable worktexts with hands-on activities using household materials and emphasizes breadth of science topics over depth.

Best for

Christian homeschooling families seeking a creation-based science introduction for early elementary students (K-3) who want hands-on activities without requiring extensive teacher preparation

Evaluation Criteria

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

Hands On IntegrationStrength

Strong integration of hands-on activities with every lesson, using practical household materials and well-designed experiments.

Reviews highlight 'one or two experiments or activities in almost every chapter,' 'practical experiments that require household items,' and 'exceptionally well-written experiment instructions that actually work'

Ngss AlignmentConcern

The curriculum follows a creation-based approach that would not align with NGSS standards, instead organizing content around biblical creation days.

Explicitly described as 'thoroughly creation-based' and organized around 'the days of creation' rather than scientific disciplinary core ideas

Teacher TrainingConcern

Minimal teacher support with brief manuals that provide basic guidance but limited professional development.

Reviews describe 'brief, inexpensive teacher's manuals' with 'suggestions' but no mention of comprehensive teacher training or science background support

Direct InstructionConcern

The curriculum appears to rely primarily on worktext format with teacher manual support, but lacks detailed instructional guidance.

Reviews mention 'brief, inexpensive teacher's manuals' and that 'limited text should be supplemented by your own discussion,' suggesting minimal direct instruction support

Knowledge RichNeutral

The curriculum provides broad exposure to science topics but emphasizes breadth over depth, with content that ramps up from kindergarten to third grade.

Reviews note that the series 'emphasizes breadth over depth, providing an overview of major science concepts rather than mastery-level study' and content increases appropriately across grade levels

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

Includes testing and review questions but limited evidence of systematic retrieval practice or spaced review.

Test packets are available for grades 1-3 with various question types, and chapters include review questions, but no mention of spaced practice or cumulative review

Scientific VocabularyInsufficient Evidence

Limited evidence of explicit scientific vocabulary instruction, though age-appropriate terminology is introduced through content.

Reviews mention topics like metamorphosis, pollination, and differences between arachnids and insects, but don't specifically address vocabulary development strategies

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com, stirenepress.com