Awesome Science DVDs

The curriculum provides direct instruction through video presentation format with a host explaining concepts explicitly. The segmented structure allows for focused instruction on specific topics.

Host 'enthusiastically explains the science' with presentations divided into topical segments, and study guides provide structured reinforcement of concepts taught in videos

The curriculum explicitly teaches scientific vocabulary through structured vocabulary lists and reinforcement activities. Each study guide begins with extensive vocabulary instruction.

Study guides begin with 'lengthy vocabulary list that will help students learn the scientific vocabulary' and include fill-in-the-blank activities with word lists

The curriculum likely does not align with NGSS standards due to its young-earth creationist perspective, which contradicts accepted scientific understanding of geological time and earth processes. The theological framework conflicts with evidence-based science standards.

Curriculum 'defending a catastrophic explanation for the formation of many features of the earth over shorter periods of time than are commonly thought' and challenges 'evolutionary assumptions'

The curriculum provides minimal teacher support beyond the study guides. Teachers must determine answers themselves as no answer keys are provided.

There are 'no answer keys for the Study Guides, so parents or teachers will need to watch and figure out answers themselves'

The curriculum is primarily video-based with workbook activities but lacks hands-on laboratory experiences or investigations. Activities are limited to comprehension questions and discussion rather than scientific practice.

Study guides include fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and sequencing activities, with occasional 'bonus activities' for additional research, but no mention of lab work or experiments

The curriculum covers substantial geological and paleontological content with scientific vocabulary and concepts. However, the content is filtered through a young-earth creationist lens that may conflict with mainstream scientific understanding.

DVDs cover topics like rapid strata formation, biological recovery, catastrophism, and uniformitarianism with 'excellent science content' according to the review, though from a specific theological perspective

The curriculum includes some retrieval practice through comprehension questions and vocabulary activities. However, there is limited evidence of systematic review or spaced practice across topics.

Study guides include fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and discussion questions that 'mirror topics already discussed on the DVD, functioning as comprehension questions'