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Purposeful Design Publications
Jan. 26, 2021

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 26, 2021 /Christian Newswire/ -- Purposeful Design Publications is launching Grade 1 Elementary Science, 3rd Edition, available for the 2021/22 school year.

This third edition incorporates STEM and cross-curricular extension activities, engineering design processes and more according to the latest college and career readiness standards, including NSES and NGSS coding for each lesson.

According to Chris Marchand, Vice President of Purposeful Design Publications, the additional improvements to this edition include differentiated instruction ideas, hands-on learning activities and critical thinking questions based on Bloom's taxonomy. It is also an important tool for the development of a biblical worldview for students.
 
"ACSI is committed to advancing Christ-centered thinking for the next generation. This third edition will help students build a strong biblical worldview foundation by answering critical questions such as 'Who is God? Who is man? And what is the nature of the world around you?'" Marchand said.

The Grade 1 Elementary Science, 3rd Edition teacher and student textbooks are now available for purchase at purposefuldesign.com. Release plans for future grades are scheduled for subsequent school years— Grade 2 in 2022/23 and Grade 3 in 2023/24.

According to sales data, historically, PDP's Science textbooks have been most popular, falling second only to the Bible textbook series.

Dr. Jenny Sue Flannagan, Associate Professor and Director of Student Teaching at Regent University, thinks the lessons are both engaging and practical.

"For a teacher who may be unsure of how to integrate faith with science, this text does a great job of providing resources to help any novice teacher feel comfortable and confident," she said. It does "a great job of explaining to a teacher how the science and faith connects."

About PDP:
Since the mid-1980s, Purposeful Design Publications (PDP), a division of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), has provided resources and assessments, including academically rigorous textbooks that are intentionally rooted in biblical truth to equip schools and educators with the tools to eternally transform the hearts and minds of children. Follow PDP on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACSIPDP/ or on Instagram @pdppublications.

About ACSI:
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., ACSI exists to strengthen Christian schools and equip Christian educators worldwide as they prepare students academically and inspire them to become devoted followers of Jesus Christ. ACSI advances excellence in Christian schools by enhancing the professional and personal development of Christian educators and providing vital support functions for Christian schools through multiple services including teacher and administrator certification, school accreditation, legal/legislative assistance, and curriculum publishing. Serving more than 25,000 schools in 108 countries, ACSI helps more than 5.5 million students worldwide connect to Christian education. Follow ACSI on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ACSIUSA or on Twitter at @ACSIUSA.

SOURCE Purposeful Design Publications

CONTACT: Caitlyn Berman, 719-867-0243, Caitlyn_Berman@acsi.org

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