Science

Apologia Science
Especially designed for the home school, this quality science curriculum, written by a former university professor (Dr. Jay Wile), is readable, easy to understand, and has experiments which can be performed at home. It is also backed by a free question/answer support system! Many customers have recommended this curriclum. Each course (except the Biology Cd-Rom course) is a 2-volume set which includes a hardbound student text and a softbound solutions & test manual. VIEW ALL APOLOGIA SCIENCE products

Great Science Adventures Curriculum
Dinah Zike & Susan Simpson have produced a complete science curriculum for Grades K-8 students in home school settings, co-op groups, multi-level or single grade classrooms. Each book provides everything needed for 24 lessons. Students make little books using the masters provided, complete lab activities, and use the 3D graphic organizers to make complicated material simple. By seeing and touching and using the Investigative Loop process, understanding and retention is greater. Teacher pages include vocabulary, concept maps, assessments and assignments for all levels. More topics will be coming soon. Available now.

Gene series

alWright Publishing Science Unit Studies
Family unit studies by Kim Wright. Individual science units available for Botany, Birds, Microscope, Sheep, Goats, Arachnids, and Poultry.

Lyrical Life Science
"Each of these unique sets include a science text, a cassette with foot-stomping science songs containing scientific information set to familiar, traditional tunes, and a workbook. The songs correspond to each chapter and subject in the texts. The workbooks reinforce the scientific information in the text and songs. These unique sets offer an interesting alternative to the textbook approach for your life science course. Grades 6 & up"

Simple & Fun Science Series
"from Essential Learning (Grades K-6) Sequential development and coverage of all aspects of science-physics biology, chemistry, and earth science in short, easy to complete lessons. Includes hands-on experiments and activities (using common and inexpensive ingredients) while learning concepts and processes, especially the scientific method. 128 pp ea "

God's Design for Life (R & D Educational Center)
This complete life science curriculum for homeschoolers has a strong Christian worldview and is easy to use with multiple children, different ages and learning styles. It teaches scientific/critical thinking skills and includes hands-on activities with every lesson. Minimum teacher preparation required. Each book contains between 32 and 35 lessons.

Total Health
A comprehensive health curriclum that recognizes that behavior matters to health and happiness-that health encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Sound and well-written, Total Health has been well-received by home educators and would be my first choice, were I still teaching. -- Patty Alberg of Builder Books

Backyard Scientist by Jane Hoffman
The easiest and most fun books for experiments your children can do with things found in your home. Cartoon illustrations and clear instructions, questions to ponder and explanations of the hows and whys make these a great place to start for science that all will enjoy. Highly recommended by parents!

Developing Critical Thinking through Science
Reproducible, hands-on physical science activities designed for the "non-science" teacher. These excellent books require minimal preparation time, and no lab equipment. Designed to develop science attitudes, students become observers and learn to predict, express and evaluate processes. Highly recommended by many parents!

A History of Science (Beautiful Feet)
A Literature Based Introduction to Scientific Principles and their Discoverers by R. Berg. A read aloud literature approach to the study of science. This course uses biographies to tell the life stories of famous scientists like Archimedes, Galileo and Newton and hands-on experiments to prove the scientists' theories. An enriching introduction to biology, chemistry and physics for ages 7 to 12, this one year study will cover basic science principles and history of the scientific study.

HOME SCIENCE ADVENTURES
by Stratton House Here’s a fun way to do science! A hands-on curriculum designed especially for homeschooling families. No parent preparation is needed, just pull out the lesson and go. All equipment is included. The activities will hold the interest of a first grader as well as an eighth grader so your children can do science together. Includes well thought out lessons with plenty of room for children to record their own observations and draw conclusions. Includes a parent guide with answers.

SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER Kits:
These kits have won multiple awards: Oppenheim Best Toy, Dr. Toy, Parent’s Choice Honors, and National Association for Gifted Children.

Ampersand Press SCIENCE GAMES
PLAY & LEARN! These unique games provide a wealth of information and are fascinating for the entire family to play. No background needed to begin play. Reg.$10.95- $15.95 each.