Science 1 Text (4th ed)

Science 1 Student Edition (4th Edition) introduces the student to what science is and what scientists do. It provides age-appropriate scientific information through text, captioned photographs, illustrations, and diagrams as well as special interest boxes. Each reading section ends with a Quick Check question to assess student understanding. The first chapter lays a foundation for the biblical worldview that is emphasized in the course. It also contains an introduction to each Investigation, Exploration, and STEM activity. Through these inquiry-based activities, the student has the opportunity to apply foundational science process skills to develop orderly approaches to problem solving. It includes a glossary and index.

Topics Covered

Unit 1 – Science

• Science and Scientists
• What Scientists Do

 Unit 2 – Living Things

• Plants
• Animals

 Unit 3 – Our Bodies

• The Human Body
• Care for the Human Body

 Unit 4 – Earth and Space

• The Earth and Its Lights
• Seasons
• Weather

 Unit 5 – Energy

• Light
• Sound
• Communicating with Light and Sound