Sample Pages:
Included:
- 10 Worktext Units
- Teacher's Guide
Description
The LIFEPAC General Science I Set is a colorful, student-driven course focused on the study of God's wonderful creation. In this engaging worktext-based Alpha Omega curriculum, your child will focus on the study of earth science and human anatomy, including lesson on science tools, Copernicus, the planets, solar effects, climate, and weather. Teacher's guide included.
What's Covered?
Lifepac Scope & Sequence
Unit 1:
WHAT IS SCIENCE?
- Tools of a scientist
- Methods of a scientist
- Work of a scientist
- Careers in science
Unit 2:
MANKIND
PERCEIVING THINGS
- History of the metric system
- Metric units
- Advantages of the metric system
- Graphing data
Unit 3:
EARTH IN SPACE I
- Ancient stargazing
- Geocentric theory
- Copernicus
- Tools of astronomy
Unit 4:
EARTH IN SPACE II
- Solar energy
- Planets of the sun
- The moon
- Eclipses
Unit 5:
THE ATMOSPHERE
- Layers of the atmosphere
- Solar effects
- Natural cycles
- Protecting the atmosphere
Unit 6:
WEATHER
- Elements of weather
- Air masses and clouds
- Fronts and storms
- Weather forecasting
Unit 7:
CLIMATE
- Climate and weather
- Worldwide climate
- Regional climate
- Local climate
Unit 8:
HUMAN ANATOMY I
- Cell structure and function
- Skeletal and muscle systems
- Skin
- Nervous system
Unit 9:
HUMAN ANATOMY II
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Digestive system
- Endocrine system
Unit 10:
CAREERS IN SCIENCE
- Scientists at work
- Astronomy
- Meteorology
- Medicine
