{"product_id":"far-afield-teacher-guide","title":"Far Afield Teacher Guide","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of Far Afield, students in grades 4-6 will have established foundational understanding of multiple scientific disciplines. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThrough fieldwork, citizen science, and hands-on experiments spanning homeschool physics, chemistry, botany, ecology, zoology, and more, students will build both scientific knowledge and nurture the habits of wonder and delight.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrounded in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchullandheim\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tradition, an approach rooted in outdoor exploration, observation and living books, this literature-based science curriculum teaches students to observe closely, ask thoughtful questions, discuss scientific concepts, and document findings the way real scientists do. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkills Developed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific observation and documentation through nature journaling and logbook field notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatercolor illustration and botanical drawing as tools of scientific inquiry and observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-on experimentation across physics, chemistry, ecology, and engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxonomy and classification using dichotomous keys and field guides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResearch and scientific writing through open-ended inquiry prompts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitizen science participation, ecological surveying, and real-world fieldwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCritical thinking across life science, earth science, physical science, and engineering design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics Covered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFar Afield spans Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science in alignment with NGSS standards for grades 4–6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife Science:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnatomy \u0026amp; Physiology \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Botany \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Classification \u0026amp; Taxonomy · Ecology \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Environmental History \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Genetics \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Microbiology \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e· Zoology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysical Science\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Chemistry · Engineering · Mechanics · Physics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarth Science\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Meteorology · Soil Science · Paleontology · Earth Systems \u0026amp; Water Cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLessons follow the the narrative arc of one of the greatest works of children’s literature, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, shaping a distinctive, wonder-based science curriculum for middle grade homeschool students. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurriculum Overview\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Teacher Guide with 104 lessons of approximately 30-60 minutes each, designed to be completed in one year at 3 lessons per week, or stretched over two years. Lessons are anchored in a curated selection of living books, field guides, and illustrated compendium. A consumable logbook and watercolor card set are included to facilitate a record of your child's scientific discoveries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-on activities include making a walnut sailboat, building a lemon battery, assembling a succession jar, conducting an ecological survey, making homemade litmus paper, and guided watercolor lessons throughout. Guided field trip days to a natural history museum, Christmas bird count, observatory or planetarium, and zoo extend learning into the real world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFar Afield is designed for homeschool students in grades 4th-6th and is an ideal fit for families seeking a literature-based homeschool science curriculum. A natural choice for Charlotte Mason homeschoolers and those who value living books, nature study, hands-on science, and homeschool curriculum that meets rigorous NGSS standards. It's well-suited for any family looking for a comprehensive homeschool science curriculum for middle grades. No prior science curriculum required. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*We highly recommend each student has their own\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/far-afield-logbook\"\u003enotebook\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/far-afield-watercolor-cards\"\u003efieldnote \u0026amp; water color cards.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beautiful Feet Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56421494784166,"sku":"9781958955444","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/0174\/4550\/files\/Int_FarAfield_TG_Cover.png?v=1774919518","url":"https:\/\/bfbooks.com\/products\/far-afield-teacher-guide","provider":"Beautiful Feet Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}