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Elementary Science: Zoology (2nd – 5th)

Put on your safari hat and prepare for an amazing adventure through God's creation! In this elementary science course, students will explore the fascinating world of land animals using Apologia's Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day. From powerful predators and playful primates to dinosaurs, reptiles, insects, and worms, students will discover the incredible variety of creatures God created on the sixth day. Through engaging lessons, hands-on activities, experiments, notebooking assignments, and classroom discussions, students will develop a deeper appreciation for God's design and creativity in the animal kingdom.

Course Overview:

  • Explore God's Amazing Creatures:
    Study mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, dinosaurs, and other land animals while learning how they live, interact, and thrive in their environments.
  • Discover Earth's Biomes:
    Travel through jungles, deserts, forests, farms, and other habitats to understand how animals are uniquely designed for the places they call home.
  • Hands-On Science Activities:
    Participate in engaging experiments and projects such as identifying animal tracks, exploring camouflage, investigating depth perception, and examining owl pellets.
  • Notebooking and Observation Skills:
    Students will record observations, complete creative notebooking assignments, create mini-books, and develop important scientific thinking and note-taking skills.
  • Biblical Worldview:
    Learn about animals and ecosystems from a Christ-centered perspective while recognizing God's wisdom, creativity, and purpose throughout creation.

Additional Information

Textbook

Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day
Buy at Apologia.com

Course Cost: $19/month

Syllabus Coming Soon

Materials Fee: TBD

The materials fee will help cover classroom supplies, hands-on science activities, experiment materials, notebooking resources, and other consumable items used throughout the year.

Tours & Info: (540) 541-8226

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Meeting at West Salem Baptist

Mondays

500 Turner Rd
Salem, VA 24153

Church Phone:

(540) 389-2129

Since West Salem has NEVER CHARGED for the use of their facility (i.e. no rent, utilities, water, internet, or paper product fees; ONLY a nominal cleaning fee), there will be no facility or maintenance fees required. In order to respect your time and resources, we plan to offer regular lunches for a small charge with all proceeds going to West Salem Baptist Church as our love offering to them for such a generous gift.

Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy (RSHA) is NOT a ministry of West Salem Baptist Church. While there is a close relationship between the leadership of both organizations, any statement from Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy does not mean nor imply that West Salem Baptist endorses, agrees, or prescribes the view from RSHA leadership. The relationship between the two organizations is that of landlord (West Salem Baptist) and tenant (Roanoke Salem Homeschool Academy). RSHA is incorporated as a for-profit S-Corporation in the state of Virginia.

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