| Review answers to questions that are most asked by Home Educators about SciTT® Kits.
Q: Can SciTT® Science Kits be used to complete a science curriculum for any given school year?
A: Yes, if the Teacher's Manual is followed closely. This Program was written based on science courses of studies, which detail specific grade level concepts to be taught and understood at various grade levels.
Q: Are SciTT® Kit science lessons used as a supplemental program to my existing science curriculum?
A: SciTT® Kit investigations are excellent when used in tandem with other science textbooks or programs. The SciTT® Kits provide the hands-on approach to most of a text's concepts to be taught. Begin a biology text lesson with one of the animal or plant life investigations found in the SciTT® Kits.
Q: Are all of the needed materials found in each assembled component? I will not have to scramble before each lesson to locate materials needed for an activity or investigation?
A: Yes, all materials, except for water, are in the lesson's container. No need to search for any item to carry out each lesson from beginning to end.
Q: I do not feel comfortable teaching science. I never liked science when I went to school. Will I be able to use SciTT® Science Kits successfully?
A: Absolutely. Each lesson is written in such a way that any instructor, if the manual lesson plans are followed, is able to teach every lesson on a professional level. The instructor will learn along with a student and perhaps may even like science after using SciTT® Science Kits. In many instances, an older child is able to teach a younger student the science lessons because of the way the manual has been written.
Q: Do any of the SciTT® Kit lessons or specific concepts found in this program contradict any philosophy or scriptural beliefs?
A: No. All specific concepts taught in this program do not contradict any one faith's beliefs. Inclusion of specific philosophies within a science lesson has been left completely up to the instructors.
Q: Can you provide some feedback that other educators have offered about SciTT® Science Kits?
A: Yes, below you will find some comments others have offered about SciTT® Science Kits:
- "Everything I need to teach hands-on science lessons is all in one place. All I have to do is open the box and begin teaching."
- "This program provides the spark that was always missing from my science lessons."
- "My children never seemed interested in learning science when all we did was read from the science text books. SciTT® Kit Science lessons changed the way we teach science."
- "When we use SciTT® Hands-on Science Kits, my children actually get excited about science. Surprisingly, I enjoy teaching science, now."
Q: If, when teaching these lessons, I have questions concerning any part of a lesson, is there an e-mail address that is accessible to me, the instructor?
A: We care about the scientific success of your student(s). If you have questions regarding scientific concepts or teaching strategies, please complete our contact form. We will attempt to assist you in any way we can.
Q: I have three children. I would like to teach one science lesson once a day, including all three of my children. Is this possible?
A: Yes, providing the age gap is not too great. For example, if the students are 5, 7 and 8 years of age or 8, 10 and 11 years of age, this can be accomplished. Begin with the science kit geared for the youngest student; teach those concepts including all three children. Then, complete the science kit written for the next age level and then, the third kit for the oldest student, again, including all three students. This could take place over a two
or three year period.
Q: Can the SciTT® Kit Science program be integrated into other subject areas?
A: Yes. In fact, it is highly recommended that the instructor integrate SciTT® Kit investigations into other curricula. For example, use a science question as a creative writing prompt; always expect students to measure, weigh and compare statistics gathered from these activities as part of the math curriculum; students should draw or illustrate stages of an investigation as part of an art curriculum; research a topic on the Internet. Creativity
is encouraged continually and at every level of science instruction.
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