GENESIS, Finding Our Roots

by Mott Media, LLC

Religious_studiesGrades K–12

About This Curriculum

A comprehensive study of Genesis 1-11 that integrates linguistic evidence with art, literature, and biblical scholarship to examine ancient history and provide a Christian worldview foundation.

What makes it unique: Combines biblical text study with ancient art reproductions, linguistic analysis, and historical connections to myths and legends from around the world.

Genesis, Finding Our Roots: Unit Study Approach to Early Scripture

Genesis, Finding Our Roots is a comprehensive unit study that examines Genesis 1-11 through six thematic units, integrating biblical scholarship with art, literature, linguistics, science, and history. The curriculum takes a literal interpretation approach and aims to develop a Christian worldview foundation through Scripture study and cross-curricular connections.

Best for

Homeschool families seeking a literature-based, unit study approach to Genesis with strong biblical worldview emphasis, particularly those supporting young earth perspectives and preferring family-led Bible study formats.

Evaluation Criteria

2 strengths · 1 concern · 2 neutral · 1 insufficient evidence

Theological KnowledgeStrength

The curriculum builds systematic theological understanding through structured units covering creation, early biblical history, and worldview development. The approach emphasizes literal biblical interpretation and young earth perspective.

Six structured units covering 'God's Book of Creation,' 'Book of Adam,' 'Book of Noah,' etc., with 'perspective is that of a literal interpretation of the Bible, supporting a young earth' and emphasis on 'developing a Biblical Christian worldview'

Primary Text EngagementStrength

The curriculum begins each unit with direct Scripture study from Genesis, using the KJV throughout. Students engage with the primary biblical text before moving to supporting materials and comparative studies.

Review states 'Each unit begins with Scripture and Scripture study' and 'The KJV is used throughout, although you can substitute another version if you prefer'

Teacher TrainingConcern

The curriculum includes correlated readings and suggestions for further study, but lacks comprehensive teacher training materials or professional development components.

Provides 'suggestions for further study: correlated readings that fit in directly with the study' and 'writing assignments' but no mention of teacher guides or training materials

Direct InstructionNeutral

The curriculum provides structured content with questions and activities, but appears designed more for family study and discussion rather than direct classroom instruction. Activities vary by difficulty level for different ages.

Contains 'Questions and activities interspersed throughout each unit; they vary in difficulty from simple to challenging' and 'should work best for family Bible study time, perhaps led by Dad'

Historical ContextNeutral

The curriculum integrates historical context through geography, linguistics, and comparative studies including creation myths from other cultures. However, the historical framework is specifically from a young earth perspective.

Covers 'science, history, geography, literature, art, and linguistics' with 'selections from two unbiblical creation myths for comparisons' and addresses topics like 'the origin of the week'

Vocabulary BuildingInsufficient Evidence

While linguistic evidence is mentioned as part of the approach, specific vocabulary instruction methods are not detailed in the available review.

Curriculum 'integrates linguistic evidence' but the review provides no specific details about vocabulary teaching methods or theological terminology instruction

Review Sources

cathyduffy

Cathy Duffy

Key Facts
GradesGrades K–12
SubjectReligious_studies
PedagogyLiterature Based
Faith-BasedChristian/Protestant
FormatDigital + Physical
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