NEWLY ACQUIRED MATERIALS FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (August 2021 – February 2022)

Jubilee Christian Academy
Junior High School Department

Educational Resource Center

NEWLY ACQUIRED MATERIALS S.Y. 2021 – 2022

The Educational Resource Center aims to provide students and personnel with access to print and non-print resources that will support the present and anticipated instructional and research needs of the academic community. With this, the ERC continuously updates its collection to meet the information needs of the students and personnel, covering all subject areas. Here is a list of resources acquired from August 2021 to February 2022.

 

Teacher’ Reference
Non-Print

 

100-199 Philosophy and Psychology

DeWeese, G. J. (2021). Philosophy made slightly less difficult: A beginners guide to life’s big question. Downers Grove, Illinois : InterVarsity Press.

 

Synopsis: Philosophy is thinking critically about questions that matter. But many people find philosophy intimidating, so they never discover how it can help them engage ideas, culture, and even their faith. In this second edition of a classic text, Garrett DeWeese and J. P. Moreland use straightforward language with plenty of everyday examples to help to make philosophy a little less difficult.

Call number: TR 100 D516p 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Powell, D. (2019). Ultimate guide to defend your faith. Nashville, Tennessee : Holman Reference.

 

Synopsis: The Ultimate Guide to Defend Your Faith is full of practical information, resources, and visual aids to help you discuss, defend, and clearly share your Christian faith with others.

 

Call number: TR 239 P881u 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Goff, B. (2019). Live in grace, walk in love: a 365-day journey. Nashville, Tennessee : Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.

 

Synopsis: Beloved and bestselling author Bob Goff provides you with a year’s worth of inspiring, unexpected, thought-provoking teaching that will prepare you for the day ahead.

Call number: TR 242.2 G612l 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books of the bible made easy 2018. [Place of publication not identified]: Rose Publishing

 

Synopsis: There are 66 books of the Bible. Enjoy having a quick overview of them all with this easy-to-understand guide. From basic outlines to key themes, see what you need to know about all 66 books of the Bible at a glance!

 

Call number: TR 220.61 R795b 2018

 

 

 

 

Anderson, T. J. (2017). An introduction to Christian worldview : pursuing God’s perspective in a pluralistic world. Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVarsity Press.

 

Synopsis: Everyone has a worldview. A worldview is the lens through which we interpret the cosmos and our lives in it. A worldview answers the big questions of life: What is our nature? What is our world? What is our problem? What is our end? As Anderson, Clark, and Naugle point out, our worldview cannot simply be reduced to a series of rational beliefs.

 

Call number: TR 230 An545i 2017

 

 

 

 

Geisler, N. L. & Holden, J. M. (2020). Living Loud: An Introduction to Apologetics for Students. Independently published.

 

Synopsis: Why an introduction to Apologetics for students? BECAUSE AMERICA’S YOUTH ARE ON THE FRONT LINE OF A WORLDVIEW BATTLE FOR IDEAS. Yes, the battle lines are well beyond being drawn.

 

Call number: TR 239 G313l 2020

 

 

 

 

Branon, D. (2019). And He Walks with Me: 365 Daily Reminders of Jesus’s Love from Our Daily Bread. Grand Rapids, MI : Our Daily Bread Ministries.

 

Source: And He Walks with Me is a beautifully bound collection of Our Daily Bread meditations that draw you into a closer walk with Christ. You’ll find joy in the God who walks and talks with you, just as the lyrics from the hymn “In the Garden” portray.

 

Call number: TR 242.2 B821a 2019

 

 

 

 

Groeschel, C. (2017). Daily Power: 365 Days of Fuel for Your Soul. Grand Rapids, Michigan : Zondervan.

 

Synopsis: Daily Power by pastor and bestselling author Craig Groeschel offers 365 brief, practical devotions to help you develop a consistent, daily connection with Jesus and to experience his life-shaping power.

 

Call number: TR 242.2 G874d 2017

 

 

 

 

Graham, B. (2020). Peace for each day. Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

 

Synopsis: Beloved evangelist Billy Graham understood the flurry of modern life and the constant temptation of busyness. In a world in which everyone seems to be rushing to finish their to-do list, answer their emails, and respond to their cell phones, peace is still possible.

 

Call number: TR 242.2 G738p 2020

 

 

 

 

Jeremiah, D. (2018). Ever faithful : a 365-day devotional. Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson

 

Synopsis: With Dr. David Jeremiah, experience how a clearer understanding of God’s nature and love for you can impact your faith. Ever Faithful, a 365-day devotional, invites you into an intimate, daily relationship with the God who knows you, loves you, and has a plan for your life.

 

Call number: TR 242.2 J55e  2018

 

 

 

 

500-599 Social Sciences

Keeley, P. (2021). Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2, Second Edition: 25 More Formative Assessment Probes. WASHINGTON : NATL SCIENCE TEACHERS

 

Synopsis: Leave no alternative science idea unchallenged!” could be the slogan of this second edition of Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Volume 2. Like the others in the bestselling series, this book is loaded with classroom\-friendly features to pinpoint what your students know (or think they know) so you can adjust your teaching accordingly.\nAt the book’s heart are 25 “probes” to use before you start a topic or unit.

Call number: TR 507.1 K26u 2020

 

 

 

 

McConnel, T. J. (2017). Problem-based learning in the earth and space science classroom, K-12. Arlington, Virginia : National Science Teachers Association

 

Synopsis: The 14 lessons in this book cover concepts such as motion, energy, and magnetism in true-to-life contexts, and offers a comprehensive description of why, how, and when to implement problem-based learning (PBL) in your curriculum.

 

Call number: TR 550.71273 M478p 2017

 

 

 

600-699 Technology (Applied Science)

Clendon, J. (2019). Community health and wellness: principles of primary health care. Chatswood, NSW : Elsevier Australia, a division of Reed International Books Pty Ltd

 

Synopsis: The sixth edition of Community Health and Wellness has been fully revised and streamlined to incorporate contemporary thinking and research in community health and wellness from Australia, New Zealand and the global community.

 

Call number: TR 610.7 C627c 2019

 

 

 

 

Keeley, P. (2020). Uncovering student ideas about engineering and technology : 32 new formative assessment probes. Moorabbin, Victoria : Hawker Brownlow Education.

 

Synopsis: This book offers teacher-friendly formative assessment probes to help you reveal preconceptions and misunderstandings that students (and maybe even you) hold. But instead of traditional science disciplines, this book’s 32 probes focus on the disciplinary content of engineering and technology, engineering practices, and connections to crosscutting concepts.

 

Call number: TR 620.00712 K26u 2020

 

 

 

Periodicals

Time Magazine

 

Synopsis: Since its founding in 1923, TIME Magazine has been one of the most authoritative and informative guide to what is happening in current affairs, politics, business, health, science and entertainment. Every week over 20 million subscribers worldwide turn to Time for award winning exclusive coverage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (From NCTM.org)

 

Synopsis: Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (MTMS) is an official peer-reviewed journal of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and is intended as a resource for middle school students, teachers, and teacher educators. The focus of the journal is on intuitive, exploratory investigations that use informal reasoning to help students develop a strong conceptual basis that leads to greater mathematical abstraction. The journal’s articles have won numerous awards, including honors from the Society of National Association Publications.

 

 

 

 

 

Database

Worldbook

 

 

Synopsis: World Book Online is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals, E-books and related

 

 

 

 

EBSCOhost

Synopsis: EBSCOhost databases are the premium online information resources used by thousands of institutions and millions of end-users worldwide. It covers a wide array of resources from different subject areas