In this 30-week class, your child will explore zoology in depth. Imagine a homeschool science course that is as exciting as a trip to the zoo and the aquarium. Master Books’ Elementary Zoology course brings God’s big world of animals and sea creatures to life for 4th – 6th grade students. From the smallest to the largest of animals, your students will learn what makes them unique and celebrate their place in the world God created.

This curriculum includes four beautifully illustrated textbooks and a devotional.

Students will be expected to read from the textbooks and devotional each week at home. Each page in the textbook contains a few paragraphs, beautiful pictures, and questions/information to keep readers engaged. During our class time, we will discuss the readings, do activities, and conduct experiments. This will be a fun class with only reading homework. Join me in learning about the beautiful and unique creatures that God created! (To view the books we will use, visit Masterbooks Zoology)

Required materials: (you have the choice of purchasing the books on your own or I can order them for you – prices are listed under supply fees)

• Masterbooks Zoology books

• God's Big Book of Animals
  Packed with beautiful full-color images and fascinating information, God’s Big Book of Animals reveals where they are, what they eat, and how they live. From the birds that fly in the sky to the mammals that walk on the ground to the fish that swim in the sea, you’ll read about 60 of God’s amazing creatures, from the tiny shrew and poison dart frog to the mighty elephant and great white shark.

  God's Amazing Creatures & Me!
  In exploring God’s awesome nature, it is helpful for children to understand God’s design for them. This popular creation devotional for children features detailed pen-and-ink illustrations of animals, insects, and birds, paired with a description of each and an application for the youthful reader. For example, just as the monarch butterfly emerges from a cocoon to soar to heights above the clouds, so too can we rest in the knowledge that God has made each of us special and that He has great love and a plan for us.

  How Many Animals were on the Ark
  How was it possible for Noah to bring aboard 2 million animals on the Ark, or were there perhaps less than 7,000? This captivating resource helps to answer one of the most challenging questions concerning the long voyage of the historical Ark!

  The Complete Aquarium Adventure
  Your nautical-themed adventure is about to begin! Learn about amphibians, aquatic birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, pelicans, penguins, clownfish, eels, sea dragons, jellyfish, sharks, coral octopus, sting rays, and even whale sharks.

  The Complete Zoo Adventure
  The Complete Zoo Adventure sets the stage for learning with "Before the Zoo" preparations, gives you the tools you need for a fantastic "At the Zoo" experience, and then deepens your understanding of God's Creation with fabulous "After the Zoo" activities. Truly a complete guide like no other!

• Access to Schoology – this is where assignments and grades will be posted.

Class homework requirements: Weekly reading and occasional homework assignments

Wednesday

Time: 9:00-10:30
Grades: 3-6
Cost: $370
Supply Fee: $70 (if you purchase textbooks on your own), $165 (if I purchase the textbooks for you, this includes the cost of the books, shipping, and tax)
Tutor: Jill Knight