REDEEMER
LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
SCIENCE
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PRESCHOOL 3’S
Through the use of all our senses we discover God’s world about us. We
participate in simple cooking experiences, noticing the changes that occur when
heating or baking. We talk about the seasons and the changes that occur, and
how animals are effected. We learn about zoo animals, farm animals, water
animals, and we learn about caring for pets. We talk about new growth and plant
seeds and watch them grow.
PRESCHOOL 4’S
Through the use of all our senses we discover God’s world about us. We participate
in simple cooking experiences, noticing the changes that occur when heating or
baking. We talk about the seasons and the changes that occur, and how animals
are effected. We learn about zoo animals, farm animals, water animals, and we
learn about caring for pets. We talk about new growth and plant seeds and watch
them grow.
ENRICHMENT
Children will understand that this world is awesome and was created by God. The
children’s natural curiosity will be enhanced. Through making predictions,
participating in multi-sensory exploration
and hands-on experimentation. Many
different units of study will be explored as they relate to weekly themes.
KINDERGARTEN & FIRST
Kindergartners and First graders will learn through experiments,
demonstrations, and activities the amazing complexity and order of God’s world.
Students will practice being good caretakers/stewards of the world God has
created. They will learn how God designed the relationships between humans,
plants, animals, and nonliving things. Students will be introduced to life,
earth, and physical sciences in eight units.
SECOND & THIRD
Second and Third graders Science explores the needs of living things and how
living things differ from non-living things. We explore how God wants us to be
good stewards of our bodies by practicing good health habits. We study endangered
animals and discuss how all of us can work together to take care of God’s
creatures. We will learn how the weather effects us; as well as the process of
various weather patterns. We will explore ways to measure the three states of
matter.
FOURTH & FIFTH
The Fourth and Fifth grade science curriculum helps students understand the
connection between the concepts of science and the Word of God. Students will
explore concrete examples of science concepts. They will examine the different
stages in the life cycles of plant and animals. They will examine the physical
features and movements of the sun, moon, and earth. Energy and its different
forms will be observed and studied. Students will discover the properties of
water and learn how water cycles through the earth’s ecosystems. They will also
examine how living things interact with their environment and each other.
SIXTH
Through experimentation, discussion, and research our students will
learn how different areas of God’s creation work independently and
cooperatively in His ordered world. Specific areas of instruction will include
plants—their parts and processes, space—its components and size, the
interrelationship of energy, work, and machines, populations and ecosystems—our
world in balance and order, the earth—its minerals, rocks, and structure, and
light and sound—their properties and uses. An emphasis will be placed on
teaching the students how to use the scientific method and higher order
thinking to make discoveries on their own.
SEVENTH & EIGHTH
Through experimentation, discussion, and research our students will
learn how different areas of God’s creation work independently and
cooperatively in His ordered world. Specific areas of instruction will include
plants—their parts and processes, space—its components and size, the
interrelationship of energy, work, and machines, populations and ecosystems—our
world in balance and order, the earth—its minerals, rocks, and structure, and
light and sound—their properties and uses. An emphasis will be placed on
teaching the students how to use the scientific method and higher order
thinking to make discoveries on their own.