Creation Science Study Guides

Name: Creation Science Study Guides
Brand: Media Angels, Inc.http://www.mediaangels.com

by Media Angels, Inc.http://www.mediaangels.com

ScienceGrades K–12

About This Curriculum

A series of unit study guides by Felice Gerwitz and Jill Whitlock that teaches science from a young-earth biblical creation perspective, combining Scripture with hands-on activities, experiments, and reproducible worksheets across grades K-12.

What makes it unique: Comprehensive creation science curriculum combining biblical worldview with scientific evidence, featuring 300+ activities and experiments per guide, adaptable for multi-age family learning, and equipping students to refute evolutionary thinking.

Creation Science Study Guides: Young-Earth Creation Perspective Unit Studies

This is a series of unit study guides that teaches science from a young-earth biblical creation perspective, combining Scripture with hands-on activities and experiments across grades K-12. The curriculum covers topics like creation, human anatomy, astronomy, and geology through multi-grade activities divided into levels for K-3, 4-8, and 9-12.

Best for

Homeschooling families seeking science education from a young-earth creation perspective with multi-grade unit study approach

Evaluation Criteria

4 strengths · 1 concern · 2 neutral

Knowledge RichStrength

The curriculum provides substantial background information for teachers and covers core science topics through detailed unit studies.

Each guide includes a Teaching Outline section with 'good deal of background information for the teacher' and covers foundational topics like anatomy, astronomy, and geology

Teacher TrainingStrength

Strong teacher support materials are provided including background information, lesson plans, and resource recommendations.

Includes 'complete lesson plans,' 'extensive, annotated bibliographies of resources,' and detailed Teaching Outline sections that teachers should 'read through before you begin to teach'

Hands On IntegrationStrength

The curriculum strongly emphasizes hands-on activities and experiments alongside content instruction.

Reviewer notes it 'combines real books, experiments, and other interesting activities' and includes separate Experiment and Activity Packs with 'step-by-step instructions' for hands-on learning

Scientific VocabularyStrength

Scientific vocabulary receives explicit attention through dedicated vocabulary sections and glossary materials.

Activities are organized under 'Vocabulary/Spelling List' and 'Vocabulary/Spelling/Grammar Ideas' headings, and experiment packs include 'a glossary'

Ngss AlignmentConcern

The curriculum does not align with NGSS standards due to its young-earth creation perspective and religious framework.

Content is 'presented from a young-earth perspective and relies on a literal interpretation of the Bible,' which conflicts with NGSS scientific consensus on topics like evolution and Earth's age

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides structured guidance for teachers but relies heavily on unit study methodology rather than systematic direct instruction.

Includes 'complete lesson plans' and detailed teacher background information, but follows unit study format which may not provide systematic content progression

Retrieval PracticeNeutral

Some review elements are present through games and puzzles, but systematic retrieval practice is not emphasized.

Experiment packs include 'questions, games, puzzles' but no mention of regular review or spaced practice of previously learned content

Sources: cathyduffyreviews.com