Biology

Description

Covering the major areas of modern biology with emphases on theology and creation stewardship, this unique course combines a timeless approach to studying God through nature (natural theology) with the best of modern science (biological design theory) to inspire awe and worship for the Creator of living things. With God's help, this class will transform the way students see the world around them, making them effective kings and priests of creation who not only defend and preserve what is good, but enhance and share it with others.

The materials in this course are presented from a young-age creation perspective that assumes: 1) the creation of all things in the span of a single work week consisting of six solar days (Genesis 1; Exodus 20:11); and 2) the historicity and global significance of the creation, fall, flood, and post-Babel dispersion (Genesis 1–11). Thus, while topics like abiogenesis (the theory that life arose from non-living material) and evolution are presented, they are also critically examined in light of creation science and, above all, the authoritative and inerrant accounts of primeval history recorded in sacred scripture.

Objectives

1) Know and worship the true and living God (Jeremiah 9:24, 10:10), who is the source of all life (Acts 17:24, 25).

2) Learn the basic biological structures, functions, systems, and behaviors of living organisms, as well as their classification, history, diversity, and interactions with each other and the environment (Genesis 2:19, 20; 1 Kings 4:29, 33).

3) Integrate the knowledge of God in scripture (special revelation: Deuteronomy 29:29; 2 Timothy 3:16, 17) with the knowledge of God in creation (general revelation: Job 12:7–10; Psalm 19:1–4; Romans 1:20).

4) Appreciate one's responsibilities toward the Creator (Isaiah 43:21; Ephesians 2:10; Revelation 4:11), mankind (Luke 10:25–37; John 13:34, 35), and all of creation (Genesis 1:28).

Curriculum notes

Devotional Biology homeschool curriculum books (print or digital format textbook, teacher’s guide, and lab manual), videos (streaming or USB format), and laboratory materials (with or without microscope) can be ordered from the Compass Classroom website (link below). If you choose not to order the curriculum with a microscope, you can purchase one separately with AmScope: https://amscope.com/

Please note that lab materials ship separately from Cornerstone Educational Supply 3–4 weeks from time of order. Physical lab notebooks (if desired) can be obtained in a variety of formats, including the traditional composition notebook, wherever notepads are sold.

Compass Classroom offers promotional discounts on their curricula throughout the year. Please consult with the instructor and/or course syllabus for additional information before purchasing this curriculum and check the Compass Classroom website for frequent sales and associated promo codes.