Ch. 1-9 of forthcoming textbook, Earth Science: God's World, Our Home. Published by Novare Science and Math during development of text so that customers can use the book in the fall of 2015 until the hardback is finished later in the year.

Earth Science PREPRINT ch 1-9 only. Paperback

Science & Math

Nelstead, Kevin

Earth Sciences

Novare Science and Math

Uniting the historic Christian faith with up-to-date geological science, Novare’s new text, Earth Science: God’s World, Our Home, is the textbook that many Christian educators have longed for. This new text is presented in a style aimed at drawing students into close engagement with the subject matter, providing a solid education and fostering a sense of wonder and responsibility for God’s amazing world. This text is appropriate for middle school-aged students. It includes all the popular characteristics of Novare textbooks: smaller profile, fresh, relevant graphics, lucid conversational prose, and an approach that connects students with real-world science as stewards of God’s creation. Earth Science should be about much more than learning about rocks and mountains and the seasons. Think about how huge God’s mandate to humans is that we are to steward and exhibit vice regency over creation! The best Christian curriculum will bring students into the wonder of God’s astounding creation and foster the mind of a gracious and caring steward. Within the context of the fascinating study of landforms, minerals and planetary phenomena, many other timely and important topics are covered including conservation of natural resources, climate change, pollution, environmental justice, and the current scientific consensus concerning geologic history. Novare’s proven educational methodology is on every page: Mastery, Integration, and Kingdom Perspective. The method and assignments are designed so that students re-encounter important concepts from the beginning of the book all the way to the end, building a mastery of content and aiding retention. Other subjects are integrated where possible to enhance connection with math, language use, history, philosophy and other subjects. Finally, the narrative is in the voice of a Christian believer who loves science; the Christian worldview is integrated in a mature, elegant way.

Earth Science - SECOND PREPRINT, CH 10-13

This new text is presented in a style aimed at drawing students into close engagement with the subject matter, providing a solid education and fostering a sense of wonder and responsibility for God’s amazing world. This text is perfect for middle school-aged students. It includes all the popular characteristics of Novare textbooks: smaller profile, vibrant, original, and relevant graphics, lucid conversational prose, and an approach that connects students with real-world science as stewards of God’s creation. And of course, Novare’s guiding principles of Mastery, Integration, and Kingdom perspective are woven throughout this text. Mastery learning is felt in the way key concepts, definitions, and skills are repeatedly brought up so that students rehearse and reencounter materials with a view toward more thorough retention of course content. We integrate relevant subjects such as mathematics, history, language skills, measurement, and more to both enhance the reading and demonstrate the connections that exist between all subjects. And Novare’s Kingdom Perspective is evident in the attribution of the marvels of creation to God’s creative power. Author Kevin Nelstead regularly draws the reader to appreciate the intricacy and excellence of God’s works, tying in scripture where appropriate. Earth Science should be about much more than learning about rocks and mountains and the seasons. Think about how huge God’s mandate to humans is that we are to steward and exhibit vice regency over creation! The best Christian curriculum will bring students into the wonder of God’s astounding creation and foster the mind of a gracious and caring steward. Within the context of the fascinating study of landforms, minerals and planetary phenomena, many other timely and important topics are covered including conservation of natural resources, climate change, pollution, environmental justice, and the current scientific consensus concerning geologic history.

Earth Science - special order only; POD version

Earth Science text for middle school students. Beautifully designed and illustrated in accordance with our signature mastery-based teaching philosophy. 15 chapters, covering all the basic Earth Science topics, including the evidence for an old earth and support for the scientific concensus of human-caused climate change.

Planet Earth: Land, Water, Sky

Centripetal Press

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Earth Science PREPRINT ch 1-9 only. Paperback

Earth Science - SECOND PREPRINT, CH 10-13

Earth Science - special order only; POD version

Planet Earth: Land, Water, Sky