Magnificent Gift for a whole family!!
The Newton’s Workshop
This 8-video set is brand new. Similar to Adventures in Odyssey from Focus on the Family, but with emphasis on science topics. Very helpful for explaining concepts of creation, immunity, species taxonomy, planetary astronomy, entomology, cellular function, genes and heredity, ecology (balanced stewardship of natural resources).
From Moody Website …
The Newton’s Workshop
Come on in to Grandpa Newton’s workshop full of wonderful clutter—flashlights, toy soldiers, ultraviolet paint, homemade volcanos and solar systems, bugs of every shape and color, and interesting gadgets and watchamajiggers both large and small—all for weighing, watching, touching, trying, describing, but mostly for discovering. By incorporating family communication, problem solving and critical thinking into the learning process, Grandpa Newton introduces values and morals, the basic tools necessary to solve everyday problems.
Your entire family will enjoy this wonderfully entertaining and educational series. Each video comes with a study guide packed with starter questions, facts, biblical references, devotional thoughts, and activity suggestions.
8 videos, Approx. 28 minutes each.
Ideal for Christian schools and home educators.
WORLD BUILDING “101”
Episode 1 • Days of Creation
Megan and Trisha have their hopes set on winning the $100 prize for the best science project. The only problem is they’re teamed up with the class clown, Wendell.
With the guidance of Grandpa Newton they get to work with an encyclopedia in one hand and the Bible in the other. When Trisha loses her cool with Wendell, more than just the prize is on the line. Find out how they learn the true meaning and purpose of God’s love!
The Germinators
Episode 2 • The Immune System
Armed with dad’s video camera Trisha’s little brother Tim and his friend Max, set out to make a sci-fi epic. Max’s coughing and sneezing turn out to be more than just an act, as Trisha gets sick.
Serving up more than chicken soup, Grandma and Grandpa Newton provide an afternoon of fun. Using ultraviolet paint, toy soldiers and squirt guns, they create a sequel to Tim’s masterpiece, that really explains how the immune system works, the miracle of God’s design and the wisdom of Scripture.
The Name Game
Episode 3 • Animal Classification
Trisha, Megan, Tim and Max try to work together to clean out and organize the Newton’s garage. Every one has a different idea of how things should be organized; by color, by size, or by kind.
It’s total chaos until Grandpa Newton reveals a mysterious machine in the back of the Workshop. Inspired by the father of taxonomy, it’s a classification machine. With mom’s help and some backyard trees, the kids get things sorted out , while learning about the perfect design of the Master Planner.
As the World Spins
Episode 4 • The Solar System
Ignored by his sister, little Tim and Grandpa Newton build a model of the solar system, in using their whole neighborhood! Meanwhile, Trisha learns about her place in the cosmos when a space shuttle astronaut comes to class.
As tension builds with her brother, Trisha learns how she affects him, just as every part of the solar system affects the others. Not until an unexpected trip at the church picnic do Trisha and Tim learn how vital they are to each other and to God.
“The Bug Safari”
Episode 5 • Entomology
When bugs invade the Newton's home, It's time to take action! But not before Wendell recruits Tim and Max for his “Bug Olympics.” A bug safari through an old warehouse leads the boys to the heart of the pest problem. It’s also where they learn an important lesson in understanding God’s plan.
“The Cell-a-bration”
Episode 6 • Cytology
When Trisha and Tim’s pond animal projects leave them all wet, Grandpa Newton is right there to help. Using a copy of an old microscope made by Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, Grandpa demonstrates the importance of paying attention to detail, while explaining that there’s more to God’s creation than meets the eye.
“The DNA decoders”
Episode 7 • Genetics
Grandpa Newton uses Trisha’s need for eye glasses as a lesson about genetics, heredity and DNA. He also shows her the difference between natural and artificial selection, proving somethings are best left in God’s hands.
“The Pollution Solution”
Episode 8 • Ecology
When Dad reads about the “worst drought in years”, and then is shocked by an outrageous water bill, he decides it’s time for a change. A family landfill contest, and a ride in Grandpa’s “spaceship” help Trisha and Tim understand their important role as God’s caretakers of the earth.