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Customer Reviews for Apologia Educational Ministries Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
Apologia Educational Ministries Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
In this study of Physical Science, you'll be introduced to the stunning world you live in, as well as the universe around it. From the composition of air to icebergs to astrophysics, you will recieve thorough lessons in each element of the physical world. Sixteen modules are included, that are designed to be completed in a total of 32 weeks time, though the course can be adjusted to your own needs. "On your own" questions throughout the text are designed to help cement concepts, while "Study Guide" questions prepare for tests. All information that must be memorized is centered and in bold text, and all definitions and important terms are also bolded. Experiments using only household equipment, graphics, illustrations, charts and other visual representation of various concepts are also included for maximum clarity.
This second edition is newly updated, with more color illustrations and higher-quality drawings. Fuller responses to student questions; easy-to-perform (and more engaging!) experiments; in-text graphics for online resources; additional material for advanced learners; and an extra test booklet (sold separately) are also new improvements. Topics include the atmosphere; hydrosphere; weather; structure of Earth; environmentalism; physics of motion; Newton's laws; gravity; and astrophysics. 510 pages, hardcover. Due to these changes, editions should not be mixed.
For 8th grade students.
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Customer Reviews for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
Review 1 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:February 7, 2013
Mom of 4
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Would have liked more definitions more clear and to the point.
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Review 2 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Great Product!
Date:July 15, 2012
Juliamom42
Age:35-44
Gender:female
We are brand new to homeschooling and we started halfway threw my daughters 7th grade year. I choose this product based on recommendations. We both loved it. The experiments are easy and we have had most of the materials at home. I purchased the audio book and it has been so helpful for us and I highly recommend it. I was able to find free lesson plans, bookmarks, and vocabulary word for this curriculum online. We bought the video CD also and it was not helpful at all, I wouldn't recommend it.
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Date:November 4, 2011
Misty
Location:Pasco, WA
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Really like the Biblical truths within these books and the spiritual discussions it brings about. This and the Exploring Creation with General Science have strengthen my child's faith. We like the unit information, experiments are easy to do, the unit reviews and summaries are helpful, and I found the tests and solutions helpful too.
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Date:September 9, 2011
Mendy
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Book was in good shape. I would order from them again.
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Date:September 6, 2011
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This is the only book that could complete the course that I had to teach with.
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Date:August 31, 2011
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This product met our expectations. We received exactly what we were expecting.
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Review 7 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Can't beat the Apologia Series!
Date:August 17, 2011
Mother of Five
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We have been using the Apologia series for 4 years now. The author does an amazing job at presenting this through the Creation approach helping our kids to give glory to God for this amazing world He designed. The material is engaging, written at the child's level, lab experiments are fun and help to drive the point of topics covered. Colorful pictures throughout the book along with the CD companion only add to the material covered.
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Review 8 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:February 23, 2011
Wow! I am a student and I really like this science curriculum. There is no way I will want another curriculum next year. It is really easy to understand, yet the content is not elementary. It is also nice to have God in the center of the whole thing. I am not normally one to say that any curriculum of any kind is that great, but this one is absolutely amazing. Just check out the samples and you'll see why.
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Date:January 24, 2011
Aimee
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Wonderful alternative to secular textbooks! I love that there are textbooks out there with a christian perspective.
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Review 10 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:June 20, 2010
Katy Smotherman
I had the honor of teaching Dr. Wile's General Science text last year with some homeschooling friends of ours. What a blessing to be able to enjoy this quality curriculum! We're looking forward to using Physical Science this year.
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Date:March 14, 2010
Susan Holzknecht
We love Apologia Science! What a great price and terrific service! I wouldn't change a thing!
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Date:January 7, 2010
Leonie Crepin
Excellent product for home educating high school students in science. Text is written as if the student was being spoken to by Dr Wile. Easy to understand yet does not water down the scientific content. I love that an audio mp3 file is also available seperately to assist students with reading difficulties.
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Review 13 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:November 22, 2009
Renetta Crow
This is working well for us. We chose this book because it was close to the work my daughter was doing in public school. She finds it to be comparable to her work there.
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Date:September 9, 2009
Donita Hogsed
a great book, well written and illustrated and broken down into smaller easy to understand sections
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Date:February 6, 2009
Teller Kellie
I have been very impressed with this book. My daughters is doing both the Physical and General science at the same time and because of the ease in understanding them, she is doing really well.
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Review 16 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:September 23, 2008
Monika Fout-kowalewski
This is a really good text book for home schoolers and nothing is left out. I have used it before and feel confident that my child is getting a comprehensive view of science from a believers point of view
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Review 17 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:September 11, 2008
Debbie Diaz
My 7th & 8th grade children are using this high school level program. We're learning it slowly due to the amount of information and clear details. My children are incorporating their arithmetic and algebra skills. We love the experiments. Their note booking skills are also improving. This is an exciting and well balanced science program.
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Review 18 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:August 24, 2008
C. Thieme
This is the first year I am using this publisher for Science. So far, I am very pleased as a teacher. More importantly my son loves it! Last year the biggest complaint was science was boring. This author condenses concepts to a level that is more easily understood, particularly for a student that finds reading a chore. There are many experiments that literally use common objects, which is a plus for keeping the budget on track. The experiments help to reinforce the concepts in an interesting way. I am finding this year that my son is saying, "Can we do science first?"
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Review 19 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:April 20, 2008
Alysen
Our 8th grader is just about to finish this text and it has been an exciting year. Although it has been a tough course, our student has learned to develop good study skills during this course. The concepts are taught thoroughly and with enough depth to prepare a student for high school. Dr. Wile writes to the student and the course is free of "politically correct" issues. Dr. Wile just tells it like it is. If you genuinely want your student to LEARN science, this is the book for you. Dr. Wile is very encouraging as states that even if your student is earning a C, it's okay because it is a college prep course. By the way, the labs are great and really do use at home ingredients. We all enjoyed our student's lab days.
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Review 20 for Exploring Creation with Physical Science Student Textbook, 2nd Edition
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Date:August 22, 2007
Barbara Faig
In reviewing this curriculum in preparation to teaching the subject, I am pleasantly surprised at the ease in reading and comprehending the subject presented. The author does a terrific job of explaining and giving examples so that the student has every opportunity to learn and understand. This excites me and I am learning as I prepare.
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