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2009 Science K
2009 Changes
- Removed: The Childrens' Encyclopedia
- Removed: Finding Out About Everyday Things
- Removed: First Book of Nature
- NEW: Weather
- NEW: How Flowers Grow
- NEW: Under the Sun
- NEW: The Usborne Internet-Linked Children's Encyclopedia
- NEW: Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
- NEW: Caterpillars and Butterflies
- NEW: Eggs and Chicks
- NEW: Tadpoles and Frogs
NOTE: Student Activity Sheets interweaved with weekly schedule pages and notes.
Science Bio - Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion (KS05)
Science K IG Errors
- Section One - pg 5. Phone number for The Earth's Birthday Project is incorrect. Direct customers to their web site for contact info (http://www.earthsbirthday.org/) (11.3.09)
- Week 3 - Only part of the book Weather is scheduled. The entire book should be scheduled. Encourage folks to just finish the book at their own pace. Corrected for next print run. (10.15.09)
- Week 6 - Student Activity Sheet question #2 ... answer key says that in North American, grasslands are called plains. Book says the answer should be prairies, which is not an option. (9.29.09)
- Week 7 - The assignment for Discover & Do listed on Day 5 is an error. There should be no assignment for the DVD on Day 5. For Week 7 there is only one assignment for D&D, which is on Day 4. (10.6.09)
Science K Additional Info (Week 13, Weeks 15-22)
(this has been added for our next print run)
This year your children will be studying butterflies in Week 13 and Weeks 15–22 (5-Day). However, if you plan to order the caterpillars, you may wish to reschedule your study of butterflies to better fit your seasonal situation. In order for the butterflies to survive after their release, the average daily temperature must be 55 degrees Fahrenheit. (5.5.09)
The Usborne Internet-Linked Children's Encyclopedia
This new title replaces the old Children's Encyclopedia. It is a brand new book with updated content and different page numbering. It will not work with a pre-2009 Science K IG, nor will the older title work with the 2009 Science K IG. We chose the "mini" version of this title on purpose. There is a tremendous cost savings over the larger sized volume. Also note to the customers that it is a much better product than previous "mini" versions as the print is very clear and quite readable.
Some feedback on evolution in Children's Encyclopedia (8.09)
- 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.
KTS1 Components - (7.17.08)
- Student Activity Sheets
- Cut-out Pages for the Activity Sheets
Discover & Do Level K contents
Before you begin
- Introduction
- Being a Scientist
Science with Air
- 1. Feeling Air
- 2. A Paper Race
- 3. Testing for Air
- 4. Heavy Newspaper
- 5. Upside-Down Trick
- 6. Collapsing Carton
- 7. Pumping Up
- 8. Disappearing Dent
- 9. A Jumping Coin
- 10. Getting Colder
- 11. Rising Air
- 12. Wind
- 13. Making a Weather Vane
- 14. Sailing Boats
- 15. Rocket Balloon
- 16. Wind Winch
- 17. Paper Puzzle
- 18. Pyramid Pointer
- 19. Make a Parachute
- 20. Make a Glider
- 21. Rising Paper
- 22. Counting Breaths
- 23. How Much Can You Breathe?
- 24. Water in the Air
- 25. Shaking Sound
- 26. How You Make Sound
- 27. Sound-Catcher
- 28. Bottle Music
- 29. Musical Pipes
- 30. Magic Straw
- 31. Waterproof Tissue
Science in the Kitchen:
- 32. Helping to Mix
- 33. Making Bubbles
- 34. Spreading Out
- 35. Soaking Up
- 36. Marble Test
- 37. Soaking Colors
- 38. Drying Out
- 39. Getting Water Back
- 40. Salty Water Test
- 41. Rainbow Sugar
- 42. Pop the Lid
- 43. Knock Down the Tower
- 44. Drying Things Out
- 45. Drying to Keep
- 46. Looking at Juice
- 47. Getting Juice Out
- 48. Colorful Juice
- 49. Invisible Ink
- 50. Tongue Test
- 51. Smelling Taste
- 52. Funny Colors
- 53. Tasting Sourness
- 54. Red Cabbage Test
- 55. Cola Clean
- 56. Pickled Food
- 57. Going Up
- 58. Making a Fizz
- 59. Fizz in Your Mouth
- 60. Heat Bubbles
- 61. Cake Bubbles
- 62. Craft Dough
- 63. Dough for Bread
- 64. Making Things Cold
- 65. Warming Up
- 66. Spin the Egg
- 67. Egg Shell Challenge
Science with Plants
- 68. Looking at Seeds
- 69. Different Seeds
- 70. Growing Beans
- 71. Up and Down
- 72. Growing
- 73. How to Plant Beans
- 74. Healthy Growing
- 75. How Fast?
- 76. Climbing Up the Stem
- 77. Water Getting Out
- 78. Making a Bottle Garden
- 79. Looking for Light
- 80. In the Dark
- 81. Looking at Leaves
- 82. Leaf Shapes
- 83. Leaf Prints
- 84. Flowers
- 85. Helpful Insects
- 86. Living in Trees
- 87. Growing Old
- 88. Stealing the Light
- 89. Looking at Bulbs
- 90. Growing Bulbs
- 91. Growing Carrot Tops
- 92. Getting a Lift
- 93. Clinging On
- 94. Blowing in the Wind
- 95. Inside Soil
- 96. Close Up
- 97. Useful Plants
- 98. Plants in Danger
- Conclusion
Bonus
- Behind the Scenes
- Outtakes
- Credits