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resources for the interdisciplinary study of science at the elementary or primary school level
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Bird Study Unit Grade 3-Grade 8This unit introduces students to basic ornithology with questions, a flyways map, student instructions for writing a bird report, and a bird watching journal, in addition to a Bible story component. -
ByDesign Science Multi-grade Cycle Charts and Resources - North American Division Grade 1-Grade 8"The ByDesign program provides resources for the multi-grade teacher. The resources align the topics across grades 1–4 and grades 5–8, allowing a teacher with multi-grade combinations to teach the same topic across grade levels. This is accomplished... -
ByDesign: A Journey Through Excellence in Science Grade 1-Grade 8This website contains a program overview, curriculum documents, resources, pricing, professional development and other information about the Adventist elementary science curriculum in North America. -
Geoscience Research Institute Grade 6-LifelongThe website of this Adventist research organization provides links to a wealth of information for students and teachers of Science or Religion. The Institute uses both science and revelation to study the question of origins. Links provide access to a wide... -
NAD Elementary Science Standards Kindergarten-Grade 8Download the performance standards for K-8 science classes in North American Adventist schools: Life Sciences -
Adventist Robotic League (ARL) - In the Classroom and Beyond Grade 4-Grade 8This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation documents the values and challenges of joining the Adventist Robotic League. Robots are all around us and our students are fascinated with how they work and what they can do. -
Biblically Integrated Force and Motion Lesson Grade 7-Grade 8A science lesson exploring the concepts of force and motion that integrates biblical worldview thinking. Use this biblically integrated lesson plan template to prompt intentional... -
Biblically Integrated Pangea and Continental Drift Theory Lesson Plan Grade 5-Grade 6A science lesson that explores continental drift theories prompting biblical worldview thinking about science. Use this biblically integrated lesson plan template to prompt... -
Bird Watching and Identification Lesson Plans Kindergarten-Grade 4This faith-integrated unit for bird watching and identification includes a bird observation book, worksheets, examples of bird art, guided practice center ideas and lesson plans. For just the bird watching book, open the 2nd URL. -
Bones and Muscles Unit Grade 3-Grade 4This unit is designed to help students understand the function and purpose of their bones and muscles and the importance of health. -
CELEBRATIONS Presentations and Videos Grade 5-Lifelong"CELEBRATIONS® is an acronym for 12 healthful living principles: (1) choices, (2) exercise, (3) liquid, (4) environment, (5) belief, (6) rest, (7) air, (8) temperance, (9) integrity, (10) optimism, (11) nutrition, and (12) social support and services."... -
Christ-Centered Science Lesson Plans Kindergarten-Grade 8Each of the cross-curricular lesson plans in this STEAM-based series includes strong faith integration components. Your students will learn about their Creator while enjoying hands-on activities. Note: STEAM is an acronym for science, technology,... -
Civics & Government Unit - Identifying Rules and Laws and Why They Exist Grade 1-Grade 2This integrated thematic unit is designed to help students identify rules and laws and why they exist. The Biblical perspective on order and interrelationships is woven through active learning experiences in Bible, Handwriting, Spelling, Math, Fine Arts, Social... -
Classroom Beekeeping Kindergarten-Grade 8This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation handout shows how beekeeping could add excitement to your classroom, opening a window to the hidden world of the honeybee. Observation beehives allow students to observe the industrious work and life cycle of... -
Commonly Asked Questions About Science and the Bible Kindergarten-LifelongAriel Roth addresses commonly asked questions about the conflict between science and the Bible that students often ask. Some questions addressed in this article include: What is the conflict between science and the Bible? Why don't scientists believe in the... -
Creating a Butterfly Garden at Your School Kindergarten-Grade 12Practical tips on how to create a butterfly garden in a schoolyard habitat, and how to obtain, care for and feed butterflies. A list of online and published resources is included at the end. -
Creating Teachable Moments in Science Kindergarten-Grade 8Teachable moments can be created through discrepant events, or surprise outcomes, and lead students to make connections between subjects and to make spiritual applications. Bradley describes various experiments that will generate teachable moments as well... -
Creation Lab Video Series Kindergarten-Grade 8"Experience different aspects of God's creation through this educational series of short videos. Review each of the days of creation week to discover lessons in physics, chemistry, biology, and the Bible, through engaging experiments and illustrations." -
Critical Inquiry in ByDesign Science - 10 Reasons to Like the ByDesign Science Textbooks Grade 1-Grade 8Gilkeson describes the ByDesign Science curriculum, stating, “This engaging, rigorous, and developmentally appropriate curriculum nurtures children’s natural curiosity as they explore the wonders of God’s creation through the lens of the... -
Discover God's World Lesson Plans Grade 5-Grade 8Lesson plans on climate/weather and health for 5th grade Science using Discover God's World textbook. The plans include inquiry, ELL, differentiated instruction, Special Education, and below grade level inclusions. For some of the lessons, the book... -
Discover God's World Unit 1 Science Powerpoint Test Review Grade 5-Grade 6This powerpoint can be used as a chapter test or to review with students after completing a test. This test assesses learning objectives for Chapter 1 of the NAD 5th grade science curriculum based on the textbook entitled Discover God's World, studying the... -
Discrepant Events - More Bang, Fewer Bucks! Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2012 NAD convention presentation demonstrates easy, effective, affordable ways to bring your science class to life. Discrepant events (science experiments with unexpected outcomes) help cement scientific concepts for your students. Numerous discrepant... -
Doing Science, Learning Life - Activities with Spiritual Lessons Kindergarten-Grade 6Titled Science Activities for Christian Children in previous editions, this book is organized around important process skills. It is designed for children under 12 years old, and is fitting for homeschooling. -
Dreaming of Being Outside Kindergarten-Grade 8This article describes how to integrate the schoolyard habitat into your classroom, and curriculum. One important reason to do so is to motivate students who disengage during discussions, or do as little work as possible, yet love to go outdoors. -
Dry Doesn't Mean Boring - Scientific Process Lesson Plan Grade 3-Grade 6Using dry ice students ask questions and learn the steps of the scientific process. Activities include freezing bubbles, making a spoon scream, making very cold water, and turning lemonade into a carbonated beverage. Each activity follows the steps in the... -
Exploring Natural Themes and Symbolism in Biblical Literature Kindergarten-Grade 12This article discusses ways to help children understand nature underlying many Bible stories, so they can grasp the concepts each metaphor or analogy is about. This includes discussing teacher-supervised student research, outdoor learning projects, a Bible... -
Genesis for Kids Kindergarten-Grade 8A collection of 111 fascinating science experiments that show God's power and the wonder of His creation. Each segment of the creation story from Genesis is followed by an explanation of related scientific concepts and suggestions for experiments to illustrate... -
Geoscience Research Institute Videos Grade 5-LifelongThese free online science videos are produced from a creationism viewpoint. Each of the categories on the main page contain multiple videos. Categories include: Seeking Understanding, Design in the Galapagos Islands, Clash of Ideas, Thinking Creation, Biology... -
Glimpses of God's Love Kindergarten-Grade 8365 nature-inspired Christian devotional readings, great for home, church, or school worships. -
Go Ask the Ants - Using Nature to Teach Moral Values Kindergarten-Grade 12This article explores three ways to use nature as a tool for moral development. The author first sets forth a biblical paradigm for a broader approach to nature, then shows how using this paradigm can inculcate three important moral virtues. Finally, some... -
Habitat Diorama Grade 1-KindergartenThis mini unit on habitats ties into the 1st grade Pathways theme book We All Go On Safari. Students will learn about different habitats, appreciate God's nature, and build a diorama. -
Hands-on Science Resources Kindergarten-Grade 12This list links to resources designed to help you make your science class exciting and meaningful. -
Healthy Foods Unit Plan Grade 3-Grade 8This healthy food choice unit provides materials to guide learning about issues such as organic food, GMOs (genetically modified organisms), and food labeling. Students research what the Bible says about food and compare and contrast that to the dietary recommendations... -
How Can We Teach Principles and Practices of Environmental Care 0-2 years-LifelongIn this article, Rodger F. Jones focuses on what Christian educators can do in order to integrate biblical principles, such as service and stewardship, and an appreciation for the aesthetic value of creation, into an environmental science curriculum at various... -
Implementing 21st Century Skills - Unit Plan Kindergarten-Grade 2This lower elementary "plan for introducing and implementing new technology in a primary classroom" focuses on student instruction. The 24 sessions are scheduled September through March, leaving the final months of the school year for skill building.... -
In His Hands Kindergarten-LifelongA nature devotional book that makes family or class devotional time fun and educational. This book is a valuable resource on faith-integrated natural topics. -
Instructional Practices in Fifth- Through Eighth-grade Science Classrooms of a Selected Seventh-day Adventist Conference Grade 5-Grade 8"This investigation focused on instructional practices within 5th through 8th grade science classes of selected Seventh-day Adventist schools. Teachers reported regular use of discussion, student projects, and tests or quizzes. Most respondents said they... -
JAE Editorial: Experiencing and Sharing the Gift of Nature Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial introduces a special edition focusing on the study of nature at different levels and from different disciplines. Articles in this issue include: The Need for Nature Repairing... -
Kendall Hunt Religious Publishing Kindergarten-LifelongKendall Hunt is the publisher of the NAD Adventist K-8 reading series (Pathways), as well as Kindergarten Stepping Stones and ByDesign Science. -
Life Cycle of Plants Unit Grade 1-Grade 4The goal for this unit is to provide an environment for the students that will allow them to learn and explore about the life cycle of plants, and to continue to foster a love of learning in the students. They will begin with the germination phase, then move... -
Listen to the Animals Kindergarten-Grade 1Monkeys, jaguars, porcupines, panda bears, and almost fifty other exciting animals jump, run and fly through the pages of this book. And each one has his own delightful story to tell to the minds of that one kind of person who never tires of animal stories... -
Making Elementary Science Exciting Kindergarten-Grade 8Rittenbach shares ideas that will help elementary science teachers keep their science classes alive. In order to engage students in science, teachers should be excited about science, use the metric system only, be safety conscious, use science journals and... -
Making Science Real with Lab Notebooks and Whiteboards Grade 9-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation shows how any demonstration or lab activity can be enhanced by having students use lab notebooks to record data and observations. Large white boards can be used as a presentation tool where students are able to... -
Monday Morning Science Blast Grade 5-Grade 8Sign up for a free weekly newsletter containing a science lab designed for a multi-grade classroom. -
NAD Science 5-8 Essential Supplementary Resources Update 2008 Grade 5-Grade 8Supplements to the past North American Division Grade 5-8 Science curriculum: Discover God's Creation, Explore God's Creation, Discover God's World, and Explore God's World. Organized by text, by field of science and alphabetically, including activities for... -
NASA Sent Me to Space Camp - Alumnus Wins National Award for Mission to Make Science Fun Kindergarten-Grade 8Known for his hands-on approach, this science specialist makes sure his students know they are all capable scientists. A recent trip to space camp encouraged him to incorporate more problem-solving activities. -
Nature Field Trips - More Than Just Fun Kindergarten-Grade 8Make your next field trip into nature a successful learning experience by following the tips in this article: make adequate plans, thoroughly prepare the class, hold students responsible for their learning, start with a great idea, adequately train volunteers/parents... -
Nature Friend Magazine Kindergarten-Grade 8Nature Friend Magazine is a creation-based, monthly nature magazine for children that the whole family will enjoy. Readers can participate by submitting art, photographs, stories, puzzles and poems. Besides the various submissions used each month, an annual... -
Nature Quest - 365 Devotionals Grade 3-LifelongExcellent home, church or school worship talks/readings, these nature-based short lessons teach about the Creator and His wonderful world. -
One Mustard Seed Kindergarten-Grade 8Guide Magazine author Rich Aguilera offers a variety of media content on his ministry page, as well as listings of in-person events such as his popular Dinosaur Encounter presentation. Available content includes: -God's Great Earth: "a radio... -
Origins Resources - Southern Adventist University Grade 2-Grade 10Origins Resources are ready-to-use educational materials about creation and evolution that are scientifically accurate and biblically consistent. Click on "browse resources," select "teachers," and choose a unit and a grade level to see... -
Pollution Unit Grade 7-Grade 9An integrated unit providing students an opportunity to: consider the causes and effects of pollution; identify the effect of sin on creation; and recognize their role in the preservation of the environment. -
Repairing the Breach - Reconnecting Students with Nature Kindergarten-Grade 12This article explores three ways Adventist educators can “repair the breach” between students and God’s creation: 1. Encourage direct, meaningful experience with nature; 2. Improve science teaching to more effective convey the connectedness... -
Safety Issues in K-12 Science Classrooms Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation notes key safety issues for science teachers in K-12 classrooms and how to solve them. Sources for safety information are included. -
Science 5-8 Syllabus - Green Valley School Grade 5-Grade 8Download and use/adapt this small school Science syllabus for Grades 5-8. -
Scientific Experiment Form Grade 3-Grade 6This basic form will help organize students and guide their writing as they conduct an experiment. -
Senses and the Nervous System Grade 4-Grade 8This matching worksheet contains definitions or descriptions with words related to the nervous system and senses. -
Singing Penguins & Puffed Up Toads Kindergarten-Grade 1This collection of stories presents thoughts for meditation concerning the wonders of the world's oceans. -
Space the Final Frontier Grade 1-Grade 2This lesson extension on space includes E.G. White quotes and Bible texts with ideas for an individual or class project. -
Students' perceptions of the teaching and learning process and academic performance in science in Adventist schools Grade 7-Grade 8This study investigated student perceptions of 7th and 8th grade Adventist science education programs and their relationship to achievement in science as defined by performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Findings revealed that students held generally... -
SWAU Online Fossil Museum Preschool-TertiarySouthwestern Adventist University's Online Fossil Museum includes photos of specimens discovered, some in 3-D. The collection has been developed to fulfill the mission and purposes of the Departments of Geology and Biology and the Hanson Research Station in... -
Take a Micro-Hike Kindergarten-Grade 8When taking students on a nature-observation hike, how far you go is less important than what you see, according to this article. The objective of a micro hike is not distance or mileage, but encouraging students to use their observation skills by getting... -
Teacher E-Clips - Garden Habitat Preschool-Grade 10Short video-How one school created a garden habitat on their school grounds to inspire student-driven learning, creative writing, find faith applications, and observe nature. Numerous opportunities for hands-on learning and integrating faith arise spontaneously. -
Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of Seventh- and Eighth-Grade Science Education in a Selected Seventh-day Adventist Union Conference Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Science education has long been a great concern in the United States, where less than one-third of the students perform at or above the proficient level. The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of the science program in a selected... -
The Relationship Between Students' Perceptions of the Teaching and Learning Process and Academic Performance in Science of Seventh and Eighth Graders Enrolled in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated student perceptions of 7th and 8th grade Adventist science education programs and their relationship to achievement in science as defined by performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Findings revealed that students held generally... -
Unlocking the Treasure House of God's Word - Outdoor School in the Adventist Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12This article considers the benefits of outdoor education in Adventist schools and memories of students and teachers of positive nature-based learning. It also discusses how to implement an outdoor school program. -
Ways to Use the Visual Valet Model and Biblical Integration Lesson Template Kindergarten-TertiaryConsider using the Visual Valet model and biblical integration lesson plan template as practical tools to intentionally teach from a Christian worldview. This NAD Teachers Convention presentation connects you to easy-to-understand resources. The handout includes... -
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Who is Ben Carson? Integrated Unit Grade 5-Grade 8This middle school language, science and social studies unit explores the difficulties and achievements of Christian pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson. -
Wisconsin Conference Education Fair Handbook Grade 1-Grade 12Wondering how to run a Science or Educational Fair? Download the Wisconsin Conference Educational Fair booklet for ideas on how it's done. This 29 page document includes goals and objectives, project categories, requirements, miscellaneous suggestions, a registration...