Experiencing Bible Science for Children

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Experiencing Bible Science is an activity book at the elementary-age level. Each activity is intended for experiencing the science and culture in Scripture, thus enriching Bible study. Most activities are designed for independent learning or small groups. They will challenge those in home schools, Christian academies, Bible camps, vacation Bible schools, and other children’s groups.

Basic instruction for each activity is included, using U.S. standard and metric measurements. The materials needed can easily be found worldwide.

Be a prince, “cunning in knowledge, and understanding science” (Daniel 1:4). Enjoy a lifetime of learning!

  • Teachers: This book was written by an experienced school teacher.
  • Hints: Page 9 gives hints on making experiments and activities successful.
  • Journaling: The book is laid out with ample space for journaling.
  • Instructions: Step-by-step instructions or basic procedures are provided for each activity.
  • Activities: Commonly used materials and supplies can be found in most places.
  • Scripture Index: An index is provided for quick location of Bible references.

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This unique book (Experiencing Bible Science Activity Book for Children) can be used as a hands-on supplement to explore the science referenced in many Bible stories, or as a science activity book with a Bible reference or story for each activity. We’re placing it in Bible, because Bible stories and verses are the basis for the science activities, as well as the additional crafts and hands-on projects. The book is set up like a workbook for children’s use and is divided into five sections: stories with activities, nature study, crafts from the Bible, activities with adults, and an appendix. The largest portion of the book is the first, which features a retold Bible story (with verse reference) and a related science activity. For example, many of us have read the story of Gideon placing the fleece in the field and asking God for a miracle, leaving the fleece dry, despite the dew. How better to understand this dramatic example than to leave a woolen object outside for several nights, check its status in the morning, and measure how much water was collected in the wool! A follow-up activity asks children to test several other materials to see how much dew is collected and how quickly they dry. The nature study section offers more general-themed science activities, like magnification, cloud types or rocks and minerals. These science activities are set up like the others, but are prefaced with several related Bible verses, showing children how God uses these topics in the Bible. The next sections include art activities and projects that require adult help, with Bible references. Examples include making a fishing net or baking bread. The appendix includes an index of Scriptures used, additional extension ideas, and paper tools to cut out and use. Much meatier and well thought out than many activity books designed primarily for Sunday school teachers, this is a wonderful reference to use to tie elementary science in with your Bible study curriculum and it would be fun to use one-on-one or with several children at the same time. 124 pages, pb.

—Jess, Rainbow Resource Center

In March [2008], I had the opportunity to meet Louise Barrett Derr. She wrote an activity book for children called Experiencing Bible Science. Since I have five active boys who love science, I was excited to see how her book incorporated simple science experiments with the Bible. Each experiment uses items you would commonly find around the home, and each one is made for the student to do on his or her own, except for the last experiment. Of course, you would make the decision yourself whether to let your student complete the experiments autonomously or not.

I sell her book on my website and in my store for $13.99. This book would be a great addition to your science program for elementary-aged children or as a summer resource.

—Tami Fox, Discount Home School Supplies

If you are looking for an easy-to-use science program that is not simple minded, this is a great resource. It is appropriate for early elementary and possibly later, especially if you have a mixed group. There are about 20 science lessons introduced in relation to a Bible story. They cover a variety of topics to keep young minds interested. Each lesson includes a simple-to-do experiment in good scientific format. The book also includes a nature section and craft section as well as a number of more difficult tasks requiring an adult.

The easy-to-read format suggests that some children could actually work independently on portions of the book. The line drawings could be colored.

Some of the topics covered: germination, mold and mildew, weather, clouds, rocks and minerals, habitats, pottery, fishing, cooking, sounds, making paper, dying fabric, making a fish net, plus more.

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—BeckyG, Michigan