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Berean Builders Elementary Science Series
Science in the Beginning
Science in the Beginning is the first book in a hands-on, multilevel elementary science series that introduces scientific concepts using history as its guide. The beginning of history is given in the Bible’s creation account, and this book uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature
Light Energy conservation Properties of air and water Introductory botany Our solar system Basic zoology Aspects of human anatomy and physiology As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are constantly reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying.
Narrator's This audiobook is a supplement. It does not replace the book. Even though I do read through the instructions for all the experiments, it will be much easier for you to actually do the experiments if you have those instructions in written form. In addition, there are times when I will refer to specific pictures in the book, therefore, I will change the wording from time-to-time so that you don’t have to be looking at the book while you listen to this recording.
Because Science in the Beginning is designed to give students a hands-on experience when it comes to studying nature, each lesson contains an experiment. Usually, there is some reading, then an experiment, and then more reading. As a result, most lessons are composed of three tracks so that you can skip around depending on your needs.
Light Energy conservation Properties of air and water Introductory botany Our solar system Basic zoology Aspects of human anatomy and physiology As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are constantly reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying.
Narrator's This audiobook is a supplement. It does not replace the book. Even though I do read through the instructions for all the experiments, it will be much easier for you to actually do the experiments if you have those instructions in written form. In addition, there are times when I will refer to specific pictures in the book, therefore, I will change the wording from time-to-time so that you don’t have to be looking at the book while you listen to this recording.
Because Science in the Beginning is designed to give students a hands-on experience when it comes to studying nature, each lesson contains an experiment. Usually, there is some reading, then an experiment, and then more reading. As a result, most lessons are composed of three tracks so that you can skip around depending on your needs.
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About the author
Jay L. Wile
78 books31 followersJay Wile learned about his love for chemistry when his dedicated parents bought him his first chemistry set. Many stink bombs and a few explosions later, he was hooked! Although he loved chemistry, he also had many other interests. For a while, he thought about becoming a concert pianist, but unfortunately, his fingers were not long enough (no kidding!). As he was finishing up his high school years, he became extremely interested in the theater and began to pursue a career in acting. Partly because he learned the science behind some of the special effects of the plays in which he performed, he eventually went back to his first love: chemistry.
He went to the University of Rochester in upstate New York to study chemistry, and while he was there, he began working on nuclear chemistry experiments. He became so fascinated with nuclear chemistry that he stayed at the University of Rochester and got a Ph.D. in that field. For several years, he did research in the field under the auspices of the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. This research led to several grants and many publications. While doing research, Dr. Wile was also an assistant professor of chemistry.
Dr. Wile's love of science is demonstrated by the many awards he has won for excellence in teaching and research. He has also presented numerous lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution. He has published 30 articles on these subjects in nationally-recognized, peer-reviewed journals, and has 9 books to his credit, most of which belong to the award-winning "Exploring Creation with" series of junior-high and high-school science courses.
He went to the University of Rochester in upstate New York to study chemistry, and while he was there, he began working on nuclear chemistry experiments. He became so fascinated with nuclear chemistry that he stayed at the University of Rochester and got a Ph.D. in that field. For several years, he did research in the field under the auspices of the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. This research led to several grants and many publications. While doing research, Dr. Wile was also an assistant professor of chemistry.
Dr. Wile's love of science is demonstrated by the many awards he has won for excellence in teaching and research. He has also presented numerous lectures on the topics of Nuclear Chemistry, Christian Apologetics, Homeschooling, and Creation vs. Evolution. He has published 30 articles on these subjects in nationally-recognized, peer-reviewed journals, and has 9 books to his credit, most of which belong to the award-winning "Exploring Creation with" series of junior-high and high-school science courses.
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August 2, 2022
We have enjoyed science this year using this book. It has a simple, fun hands on activity for each lesson.
May 23, 2025
Absolutely enjoyed this. Probably one of my favorite things about homeschooling this school year. Exactly what I was looking for in my search for science curriculum. It's a science book written by a Christian scientist, not a Bible study with some scientific thoughts. And the experiments were perfect for us. I used it with ages 9 and under. Older kids definitely got more from it and were able to narrate beautifully. But the preschoolers still had a terrific time.
I thought this was delightful. Some people might not categorize it as a "living book" in some ways but I thought it was terrific and had just enough conversational tone that it's obviously still different than a standard "textbook".
Absolutely will be continuing in this series.
I thought this was delightful. Some people might not categorize it as a "living book" in some ways but I thought it was terrific and had just enough conversational tone that it's obviously still different than a standard "textbook".
Absolutely will be continuing in this series.
May 21, 2024
Each lesson has a hands-on experiment to go with it. Engaging and understandable for lower grades.
April 20, 2023
I realized the other day that as I read through and read out loud, this book, in doing science with the children that I had actually read the whole book. It is a very good science book that uses the days of creation to introduce scientific concepts, theories, and laws. Each lesson has an experiment that highlights the specific area of science being studied. A great introductory science book, which covers a wide variety of scientific fields.
February 9, 2016
Absolutely the best science curriculum I have found. I love the length of the lessons, the experiment that starts each lesson and the review questions. The explanation is very concise and clear. We are looking forward to the next book in this series!
October 26, 2021
I loved this book the first time we went through it five years ago, but the experiment/demonstration at the beginning of every lesson got wearisome by the end of the year. I found that to be even more true this time around. I also found the author to be too repetitive and chatty, which at times lost some luster from the writing style of the book. So while I highly recommend this book, I'd give it 7/10, or 3.5 stars. I personally would still love to find for our homeschool interesting, young-earth creation science books that teach in a captivating, memorable, yet highly informative manner; that have extremely easy demonstrations that don't require much out of mom at all!
January 27, 2021
Our kids and I LOVE this curriculum. It's very hands-on with a demonstration, observation, or experiment with every lesson. (Apologia curriculum was not succinct enough to keep everyone's attention here. ) The lessons are short enough to keep the children's attention the whole lesson, but the author still works in a great deal of science terminology. There are free, printable lab manuals available on the website for different levels, so you don't have to reinvent the wheel. We're now starting Science in the Industrial Revolution.
May 18, 2021
Fantastic science curriculum!
October 13, 2025
This is an enjoyable science curriculum, organized as units for each of the days of creation. It’s conversational in tone, and has a doable experiment with each lesson. I’ve enjoyed it twice- first with my older two kids and now with my younger two. I’d recommend it for a family-style study with all ages together, grades 1-6.
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