"In this Form 2 Botany study guide, students will be introduced to the study of botany. They will learn about a plant’s life cycle, including its seeds, what a plant needs to survive and grow, how it uses the nourishment it gathers, and how pollen and seeds travel. They will also study symbiosis, fungi, algae, mosses and ferns.This study guide accompanies the living science book The First Book of Plants by Alice Dickinson. You must have a copy of that text to complete the course. Other items you may wish to purchase to complement this course:The course Supply List can be found at SabbathMoodHomeschool.com/form-2-supply-lists.Schedule:This study guide includes 33 lessons, three per week, each requiring 20-30 minutes. Each week will consist of the following lessons:Lesson 1: Nature LoreLesson 2: Natural History Science Reading and sometimes an activityLesson 3: Special Studies Reading or Natural History ActivityThe following tools and prompts are included: Reading assignmentsNarration and discussion promptsActivities and experiments related to the readingSupplemental current events, books, videos, and article suggestionsLeisure reading optionsExam questionsCharlotte Mason’s goal for school science was to instill a sense of wonder and awe in students and to provide them with the common information that allows for scientific literacy. Books must be selected carefully, and relevant experiments need to be included. Lessons should be prepared, and of course, exam questions written for the end of the term. Many parents and teachers see the importance of Charlotte Mason’s methods for science education. However, they may not have the time to prepare such a program or know where to begin. Using Sabbath Mood Homeschool’s Living Science Curriculum will provide confidence that your children are feasting on a living science education. A curriculum that promotes wond
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