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Core A 2013
2013 Core A Packages:
- Grade K Multi-Subject Package (KMSP)
- Grade K Multi-Subject Package for return customer (KMRP) - available on web only
- Will include no Required Resources.
- Core A packages with Grade K Readers (ACKR4 and ACKR5)
- Core A packages with Grade 1 Readers (AC1R4 and AC1R5)
- Core A packages with Grade 2 Readers (AC2R4 and AC2R5)
- Tabs and 3" Binder or Binder with tabs
- BIBLE NOTE: - Additional Bible Study titles are once again included in the Core A package.
- LA NOTE: - Core A package comes with Readers *and* Language Arts.
3-Week IG Sample:
Reader Guides and Language Arts IG:
- Readers Guides K thru 4-5 are available as a separate purchase. Web only.
- Language Arts K thru 4-5 IG are available as a separate purchase. Web only.
2013 Core A IG Errors:
- Week 26 - Map 1 incorrectly places New Brunswick in northern Quebec. It should be located contiguous to Maine. (12.10.13)
- Week 28 - Chapter 6 of Beezus and Ramona is incorrectly divided. Day 3 should be pp. 148-168. Day 4 should be pp.168-186. The question that's in Day 3 really belongs in Day 4 (What understanding does Beezus come to ...) (05.02.13)
- Timeline Figures - incorrectly includes William Tell which was tied to the now discontinued The Apple and the Arrow. Figure for Peter and Elfrieda Dyck belongs with I Heard Good News Chapter 19 (scheduled Week 21/Day 5) but is not labeled as such. (7.29.13)
Book defects, backorders, edition changes, etc.
- Beezus and Ramona - new edition. Has different page numbers. Updated schedule available on Curriculum Updates page. (05.02.13)
The Llama With no Pajamas (5.2.12)
The poem "Anthropoids" makes reference to the similarity between apes, chimps and gorillas and humans. Due to customer concern, we will be adding this note to the IG:
Note: The poem repeatedly states that apes, chimpanzees,
and gorillas “are related to you,” adding that
“the difference between us is small Quite small.” The poet
assumes Darwinian evolution is true and that humans and
apes are “related.”
Setting aside this question for the moment, the portion
of the poem that claims the differences between humans
and apes “is small” is hardly the case, depending on what
one means by differences. Genetically, humans and chimpanzees,
for instance, may indeed share many similarities,
but this may also be said when comparing humans to a
mouse. This information, though, need not support Darwinian
evolution alone. It could also serve as supporting
evidence for a Creator. After all, similar designs suggest a
single designer who used similar “techniques” so to speak
in creating people and animals.
If, on the other hand, “differences” refers to things like
intellect or artistic abilities, then the differences are hardly
small, but huge! After all, humans write detailed and
complex books, as well as create sophisticated works of
art and music. But we don’t see apes designing buildings,
composing music, articulating deep thoughts, etc. In this
sense, the differences are vast.
What about the question of apes being “related” to
humans? While some Christians hold to theistic evolution
and, as such, would not disagree with the statement, others
argue that God created all creatures without involving
macro (large scale) evolution.
Whatever your position on the matter, at the very least
this poem highlights how our biases, assumptions and
presuppositions can influence anything, even poetry.
Some feedback on evolution in Children's Encyclopedia
- From Robert at SL
- Sonlight presents various perspectives on the age of the earth and evolution, while upholding God as Creator and Designer. Yes, as others have noted there are a variety of positions on these issues such as non-theistic evolution (naturalism), theistic evolution, young earth creationism, and old earth creationism.
- We try to offer balanced perspectives via our IG Notes, but are not specifically championing any particular approach to the age of the earth. As such, you will find books in our curricula that make mention of millions or billions of years, but you will also find books that mention a young earth and thousands of years. In either case we seek to balance these perspectives via our Notes and, of course, by leaving specifics to parents to discuss with their children.
- We are always eager to hear from customers and to improve our curricula on the basis of your suggestions and comments, so please do feel free to voice any concerns, provide comments, and offer suggestions.
- From Judy https://www.sonlight-forums.com/showpost.php?p=2987581&postcount=10
- What an awesome opportunity you had today ... to spend an hour reading the creation story and discussing with your children. You have planted a seed which you may now water every time this topic comes up. And speaking from personal experience ... I suspect you'll be pleasantly surprised at just how much discernment in this area your young children will develop.
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