Rocks & Minerals
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Grade Assigned
Science Wiz Rocks and Geology Book and Kit
$40.00 Add to cartFor ages 8 and up
Includes a 56-page science book with materialsRelate rocks to the history of the planet —
It is written in the rocks!
Connect the earth’s crust to real rocks.
Uses exciting eruptive experiments to foster comprehension20 activities which include:
- Mold and slice open a model of the earth
- Create a lava fountain to explore density
- Spew your own volcano
- Make your own pyroclastic eruptions
- Discover which rocks will float and which will burn
- Identify, break & display volcanic rocks
- Sediment your own sedimentary rocks
- Acid test rocks
- Explore metamorphic rocks
- Form fossils
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Animals/Bugs
Abeka Understanding God’s World, Fourth Edition
Original price was: $51.30.$30.00Current price is: $30.00. Add to cartInspire young students to go out and explore their world as they learn how science gives glory to a Creator God.
This fourth grade curriculum teaches students important science concepts about what they can see, observe, and understand in the world around them. This curriculum focuses upon basic science concepts, and presents God as the creator, sustainer, and upholder. Students will explore primary units on insects, plants, birds, matter, energy, geology, oceanography, astronomy as they learn how to make an insect zoo, how to recognize the plants they see every day, how to attract birds to their own back yards, how to use field guides, how to interpret cloud formations, and how to identify rocks. They’ll also learn to appreciate the miracle of plant germination, the causes of weather, the God-given provisions for life on earth, the design of the starry heavens, the ecology of the ocean depths, and much more.
The full-color text features engaging lessons, colorful photographs, “something to do” exercises, comprehension checks, special features, and “chapter check-up” review pages. This course is designed to cover 27 weeks, followed by the sold-separately “Developing Good Health” for the last 8 weeks. Approximately 230 pages.
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Grade Assigned
The Archaeology Book
$22.95 Add to cartDeveloped with three educational levels in mind, The Archaeology Book takes you on an exciting exploration of history and ancient cultures. You’ll learn both the techniques of the archaeologist and the accounts of some of the richest discoveries of the Middle East that demonstrate the accuracy and historicity of the Bible.
In The Archaeology Book you will unearth:
- How archaeologists know what life was like in the past
- Why broken pottery can tell more than gold or treasure can
- Some of the difficulties in dating ancient artifacts
- How the brilliance of ancient cultures demonstrates God’s creation
- History of ancient cultures, including the Hittites, Babylonians, and Egyptians
- The early development of the alphabet and its impact on discovery
- The numerous archaeological finds that confirm biblical history
- Why the Dead Sea scrolls are considered such a vital breakthrough
Filled with vivid full-color photos, detailed drawings, and maps, you will have access to some of the greatest biblical mysteries ever uncovered. With the enhanced educational format of this book and the unique color-coded, multi-age design, it allows the ease of teaching the fundamentals of archaeology through complex insights to three distinct grade levels.
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Chemistry
Volcano Blast Adventure Kit
$25.50 Add to cart- Learn about the earth through 8 fun activities such as Volcano Blast, Fold Mountain, Great Geyser, and Ropy Rocks.
- The full-color instruction manual will teach you about chemical reactions, tectonic plates, volcanic eruptions, molten rock, and more.
- From 10 years old.
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Grade Assigned
How Is Soil Made?
$9.95 Add to cartHow Is Soil Made introduces the organic and inorganic components of soil; discusses plants need for nutrients, nutrient cycles, and decomposition; illustrates the weathering, erosion, deposition processes; and, concludes with why humans need to safeguard soil.
Reading Level: Gr. 3-4
Interest Level: Gr. 3-6 -
Biology
Dig it Up! Dinosaur Egg
$8.99 Add to cartUnearth a surprise dinosaur by chiseling through the shell, just like a real scientist! Simply soak the clay stone in water and then carefully chisel away the material to reveal the dinosaur inside. It’s a perfectly-sized introduction to scientific discovery for kids!
• Experience the thrill of discovery
• A hands-on lesson in science for kids
• One clay egg, chiseling tool, surprise dinosaur and instructional guideAge Recommendation: Ages 4 and up
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Rocks & Minerals
Geology: Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth
$15.95 Add to cartConnect students in grades 5 and up with science using Geology: Rocks, Minerals, and the Earth.
This 80-page earth science book reinforces scientific techniques.
It includes teacher pages that provide quick overviews of the lessons and student pages with Knowledge Builders and Inquiry Investigations that can be completed individually or in groups.
The book also includes tips for lesson preparation (materials lists, strategies, and alternative methods of instruction), a glossary, an inquiry investigation rubric, and a bibliography.
It allows for differentiated instruction and supports National Science Education Standards and NCTM standards.
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Earth & Space
Earth’s Resources GeoFacts
$10.95 Add to cartLearn about the kind of resources Earth holds, and how they are extracted and used. Discover the problems and challenges posed by human consumption of these resources, from overfishing to dwindling supplies of fossil fuels. Read about the efforts being made to protect Earth’s resources, including finding sustainable energy solutions and making our cities eco-friendly.
