Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day is a book that my husband and I had longingly looked at at last year's homeschool conference. We chose not to purchase it at that time for some reason and I always regretted it. We needed a good science curriculum and yet we needed one that was very hands-on for my busy brood.
I was given this to review and I must say, that this is probably one of the best science curricula out there. We love it. And as far as being hands-on, it definitely is that.
Jeannie Fulbright has made every desire I had about teaching my children science available in one book. Sitting down on the couch together, my children and I are able to enjoy learning of those amazing creatures called birds. And in a true Charlotte Mason-like way, the learning is gentle and gradual and fun.
Each lesson - there are 14 - are designed to take about two weeks. Of course, you can adjust this to take longer or less time, depending on your home education approach. You will find in each lesson an experiment or two, projects, and notebook activities. Dads will especially love how they can be a part of their children's learning when they find projects like "Build a Birdhouse."
The notebook activities ensure your children are grasping the material as they are encouraged to record their findings and use drawings and picture cut-outs to fill the pages. How fun will this be to look back on these notebooks in years to come? And these notebooks just make learning more fun than boring, cut-and-dry textbooks.
God's creation comes alive in this book. Focused specifically on birds, the children and I learn about air pressure, identifying birds, bird behaviour, and feathers. It is absolutely amazing how God's perfect wisdom is shown through these little animals.
I highly recommend this book for any home education. I encourage you to visit Apologia's website to find a level-appropriate science curricula for you to use for your children. I know you will be blessed by it as I am.
08 April, 2009
Apologia, Flying Creatures - Review
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5 comments:
Great review. I completed Flying Creatures with my boys 2 years ago. They became avid bird watchers as a result. It is a great curriculum.
I totally agree. That book in particular is my favorite in the series! We keep our bird identification book nearby and are always looking for new ones at our bird bath.
i've wanted to look into this one. thanks for the review. looks like i found my science for next year~!
That sounds like a brilliant book.
Do you think this series would be too much for a kindergartner? I was just going to wing science for her this year as I concentrate mostly on the 3Rs but decided I would prefer to have something concrete in place. I am am looking at God's Design series but am not completely decided.
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