The world of science is so vast with many possibilities for learning. When children are taught from the various science subjects available, they are learning how to think, solve problems, research, develop, and make informed decisions. These skills are so important to their education, life, and future endeavors. Science encourages analytical thinking skills, drives us to ask questions, and is a significant part of human culture. Children are naturally curious and finding answers to their questions through science can quench their thirst for learning.

Many families love using nature as the catalyst to their science lessons. After all, everything in nature is what science is all about. Some of the basic concepts typically taught in the elementary years are life sciences, physical sciences, and earth and space science. Life sciences in the early years revolve around the structure and function of plants and animals. It also addresses the environment and health topics. Physical science in the early years incorporates the study of how things move, the structure and properties of matter, and how nonliving things change form. Some of the things taught in earth and space science are maps, rocks, weathering, soil, erosion, landforms, fossils, solar system, stars, galaxies, and the moon.

Whether you use textbooks, living books, nature exploration, online resources, videos, hands-on learning, or a mixture of it all, your child will benefit greatly from learning about the world around them. Below is a list of some curriculums to help you navigate various options out there, if you choose to follow one.  We encourage you to explore these curriculums to get an idea of what is available.

Science:

Abeka Science

• Christian based
• Available in physical or digital format

Alpha Omega Publications (AOP)

• Online, project, and text-based learning
• Christian based

Apologia Science

• Creation-based
• Text and experiments

BJU Press Science

• Student text with separate teacher editions
• Christian based
• Science activity ideas throughout

Elemental Science

• Teacher guides, student guides, and hands-on learning
• Uses fact blooks and supplemental blooks
• Classical with some Charlotte Mason methods
• Secular based

Gather Round Homeschool

• Unit studies
• Christian based

Generation Genius

• Fun, interactive, standard-based videos
• Lesson plans and teacher guides
• Reading materials and discussion questions
• Paper quizzes and Kahoot! online quizzes
• Subscription required

God’s Design from Masterbooks

• Textbooks
• Focused study, experiments, and activities
• Christian based

Moving Beyond the Page

• Open-and-go
• Unit study
• Secular based

Noeo Science

• Broken into 3 levels
• Mixture of Charlotte Mason, Unit studies, and classical education
• Instructor guide, lab manual, non-fiction books and experiment kits
• Christian and secular options

Real Science 4 Kids

• Introduces students to “real science” from beginning
• Does not touch on origin theories- focus is on practical aspects of science

Simply Charlotte Mason Science

• Christian based
• Systematic studies- reading and narrating living science books
• Spontaneous discovery- nature study

The Good and the Beautiful Science Units

• Open-and-go
• Unit studies
• Christian based

Unit Study

• Unit studies for various science topics
• Lapbook and downloadable curriculum