Devotional Biology

The curriculum provides direct instruction through video lectures by Dr. Kurt Wise, with 15 chapters of structured content delivered in 12-35 minute video segments. The approach is teacher-led rather than discovery-based.

Course taught through video lectures that can be streamed or downloaded, with each chapter having multiple video presentations and structured textbook content

The curriculum includes substantial lab work through 14 lab activities with specialized equipment, though some labs focus on field observations rather than traditional lab procedures. Labs are well-integrated with a comprehensive materials kit provided.

126-page lab manual with 14 labs, specialized Devotional Biology Lab Materials kit includes microscope, slides, DNA model kit, and detailed instructions for lab reports

The curriculum deliberately de-emphasizes traditional biology content depth in favor of theological integration. It does not cover biological science details to the extent found in most courses and avoids vocabulary-intensive approaches.

Review states 'it does not take the vocabulary-intensive approach common to most biology courses' and 'does not cover details of biological science to the extent found in most courses'

The curriculum does not align with NGSS standards, as it explicitly rejects naturalistic approaches and prioritizes young-earth creationist perspectives over standard scientific consensus.

Course is designed for 'Bible-believing Christian students who believe in or are open to a young-earth perspective' and contrasts with 'naturalism, the prevailing view in secular science'

The curriculum explicitly avoids extensive scientific vocabulary instruction. Students are not required to memorize vocabulary lists or detailed terminology typical of biology courses.

Review notes it 'does not take the vocabulary-intensive approach common to most biology courses' and 'Students are not required to memorize extensive vocabulary lists'

The curriculum includes a teacher guide with answer keys and suggested responses to test questions, providing some instructional support for educators.

Students receive 'a teacher guide (with answer keys included)' and 'test key included with the course has suggested responses for most questions'

Assessment relies primarily on 'Potential Test Questions' at chapter ends requiring paragraph responses, but no evidence of systematic retrieval practice or spaced review of content.

Review mentions 'Potential Test Questions are important since, aside from lab reports, they are the only other means of assessment' but no mention of regular quizzing or spaced review