Truth in Science

The program includes review quizzes within Steps and dual testing approaches for each chapter.

Reviews mention 'review quizzes' in the Steps and note that 'each chapter has two tests: one test reflects science from a biblical perspective while the other test focuses more on content that would show up in standardized tests'

The curriculum includes frequent experiments and hands-on activities using household items, though some require specialized materials.

Reviews mention 'frequent experiments and hands-on activities' that 'generally use easy-to-find and household items,' though some specialized items like butterfly pavilions and tornado tubes are needed

The curriculum covers standard science topics but filters content through a young-earth creationist lens that may conflict with established scientific knowledge.

Reviews note the curriculum covers topics like photosynthesis, cells, geology, and astronomy, but explains phenomena from a biblical perspective that often contradicts mainstream science, such as teaching that the Grand Canyon resulted from Noah's flood

The curriculum attempts standards alignment through separate 'Science Instruction' sections but maintains conflicts with accepted scientific principles.

Reviews note there is 'a section titled Science Instruction' that 'aligns with science standards' though 'there is a direct conflict between the standards-based information and what was taught in the earlier part of the lesson'

The program includes extensive teacher background materials though professional development support is unclear.

Reviews mention 'a great deal of teaching material and background information in the Teacher's Edition' but do not indicate formal professional development or training components

The curriculum provides structured lessons through consumable workbooks but may require significant parent involvement for full instruction.

Each Step contains 'the entire lesson, complete instructions for experiments, questions to be answered' though reviews suggest 'discussion of much of the course content would be very valuable' rather than independent work

The program appears to teach scientific vocabulary with increasing sophistication across grade levels.

Reviews note that topics are 'repeated every few years but with more sophisticated vocabulary and concepts' and include vocabulary activities in the Steps