Science 5
This course will help your student understand more about the amazing world God has created. God’s Design for Life is a complete life science curriculum that we will use for our 5th graders, which reveals the amazing world of God’s creation through the study of plants, animals, and the human body!
The World of Plants: Discover the Creator’s handiwork as you study the beauty and intricacy of seeds, leaves, and flowers. Explore trees, fungi, algae, unusual plants, moss, and more.
The Human Body: The human body is an incredibly complex and created wonder. Learn about the amazing functions of each system and understand that you are made in God’s image!
The World of Animals: Discover how each animal was designed by God to be unique, from cuddly mammals and slimy frogs to jellyfish, butterflies, and bacteria. Get ready for an exciting adventure!
Homework will involve reading, answering questions and defining vocabulary, and taking quizzes. Each week we will solidify the material in the text through discussion, activities and labs. Come on and experiment with us!
(2024-2025)
REQUIREMENTS
Text: God’s Design For Life (MB edition)
https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-life-mb-edition
Copy/Supply Fee: $25.00 (check written to Melissa Futrell due at Orientation or the first day of class)
Annual tuition: $360.00 ($36/month for 10 months, August-May, or $41/month if prorated or on a 9-month payment plan)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Melissa Futrell
AD in Nursing -RN (Pediatrics, NICU)
Melissa Futrell was born and raised in South Carolina. She holds an associate degree in nursing from Gardner-Webb University, where she met her husband, Derek, who is the Senior Pastor at Parkway Baptist Church. They have lived in Virginia since 2002. Melissa and Derek have five children (19, 17, 15, 13, and 12 years old) whom they have homeschooled since 2009. Melissa and her family have been a part of Classical Conversations for many years, where she has previously tutored Foundations, and currently tutors Essentials. Melissa is not currently working as a Registered Nurse but enjoys homeschooling, baking cakes for her kids, and serving in ministry alongside her husband Derek, and is excited to be a part of Bridge Academy.