Curriculum Evaluation and Feedback

Christina, a homeschooling mom, reviews the Friendly Biology curriculum. She discusses the textbook, student workbook, and tests, highlighting their features and pricing. Additional resources like PDFs and videos are mentioned. The curriculum's authors, Joey and Lisa Hidea, have extensive experience, which influenced her son's choice. Pros include affordability and clarity, while cons are minor errors and consumable materials. Her son appreciated the thoroughness and dissection videos but found some videos lengthy. The curriculum offers both Christian and secular versions, with discounts for co-ops and missionary families.

What is the age range of Christina's children?

• 5 to 14 years

• 6 to 15 years

• 4 to 13 years

• 7 to 16 years

What is the main difference between the Christian and secular versions of the textbook?

• References to God as the creator

• The number of lab activities

• The number of pages

• The price

How many lab activities are included in the Friendly Biology textbook?

• 25

• 15

• 17

• 20

What is the cost of the student workbook in Canadian dollars?

• 13

• 10

• 20

• 15

Why did Christina choose not to write in the lesson tests book?

• To sell it later

• To save money

• To reuse it for her other children

• To keep it in pristine condition

What is Joey's educational background?

• Bachelor's in Biology

• Master's in Veterinary Science

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine

• PhD in Chemistry

What did Christina's son appreciate about the dissection videos?

• They were humorous

• They were interactive

• They used fresh specimens

• They were short

What was one of the minor issues found in the curriculum?

• Lack of illustrations

• Errors in the answer key

• High cost

• Outdated information

What additional courses do the authors offer?

• Friendly Geography

• Friendly Physics

• Friendly Chemistry

• Friendly Mathematics

What is one improvement Christina wishes for the curriculum?

• Shorter videos

• More lab activities

• More colorful pages

• Separate consumables