By: Kendall Hunt RPD with contributions from the editorial team of ByDesign Biology
At Kendall Hunt Religious Publishing (RPD), we take pride in our extensive experience in creating customized curricula that is tailored to your unique educational needs. When standard curricula fall short, our custom publishing solutions step in to meet the specific demands of both traditional and non-traditional classrooms.
This means that when it comes to adaptability, our curriculum options always deliver. One of our newest product, ByDesign Biology for high school students, is just one more example of such a program that is standards based and aligns with the Next Gereration Science Standards. Here is a look at what makes ByDesign Biology so adaptable—and why it can work for your school, teachers, and students. Your classroom will thrive!
Faith-Based, Yet Nonsectarian
ByDesign Biology was developed in collaboration with the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) North American Division (NAD) Office of Education. The high school biology textbook’s philosophy and worldview align with the belief of many Christian educators across various educational settings. Larry Blackmer, former vice president of the NAD Office of Education and executive editor of ByDesign Biology, emphasized this broad focus:
“We were very careful within the textbook to not be sectarian in any way,” he said. “It doesn’t talk about doctrines of any church. We believe that this fills that gap in the general Christian market to have a rigorous Creation-based textbook that explains evolution.”
In creating a nonsectarian curriculum, SDA and Kendall Hunt RPD experts followed the standard set when developing its predecessor for elementary students, ByDesign Science, which has already garnered positive reviews for its applicability to multiple faith contexts.
“I appreciate the fact that ByDesign Science is faith-based so there are no contradictions to our beliefs,” said Sara of the Heart and Soul Homeschooling blog. “We are not part of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, but I found that the lessons represented Christian principles.”
“ByDesign Science presents information from a Christian perspective,” noted Leah from the As We Walk Along the Road blog. “But the curriculum also makes sure to point out that there are other worldviews and that our worldview will determine how we interpret the study of the world around us.”
ByDesign Biology aims to be even more broadly applicable while adhering to the Adventist principles that inspired it creation. We are confident that ByDesign Biology will be a flexible fit for both traditional and non-traditional faith-based classrooms.
Adaptable for All Classroom Formats
ByDesign Biology, like all Kendall Hunt RPD curriculum options, is designed to be easily adaptable to both traditional and non-traditional classroom formats. The comprehensive Teacher Edition and online resources, including an assessment generator, test bank, and PowerPoint presentations, are user-friendly for educators and parents alike. These resources are accessible anytime, allowing students and educators to learn wherever and whenever they choose. Many lessons and labs can be completed independently by students, with teacher guidance as needed, using materials readily available at home.
This all-inclusive curriculum style mirrors the success of ByDesign Science, which has been highly appreciated by nontraditional educators.
“Everything is right there to make this curriculum easy to pick up and use without much planning and prep on your part or on your student's,” Leah said.
ByDesign Biology is a versatile, flexible curriculum option for various faith-based classrooms. In an increasingly uncertain world, adaptability is crucial to ensure continuous learning, even amidst sudden change. With ByDesign Biology parents and educators can be confident that they have chosen a curriculum that will see them through the changes and prepare their high school students for science success!
