Layers of Learning Science is a flexible, multi-age
science curriculum designed for families learning together across grades 1–12.
Each one-year course is organized into 9 units and provides shared teaching
with age-appropriate activities for elementary, middle, and high school
students.
The program emphasizes hands-on exploration, discussion, and
independent record-keeping while meeting traditional high school lab
requirements.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Multi-age
design that allows families to learn together with differentiated
activities
- 9
units per year covering core science topics with shared teaching and
grade-level adaptations
- Suggested
pacing of one unit per month
- Age-appropriate
activities for grades 1–4, 5–8, and 9–12
- High
school lab instructions that fulfill traditional high school science
requirements
- Vocabulary
lists, conversation starters, library/supply lists, and enrichment
suggestions
- Evolutionary
timeline is utilized throughout the program
Program Components:
- Core
Unit Guides: Teaching notes, overviews, activity suggestions, and
guidance for each unit
- Digital
Printable Activity Sheets: Coloring pages, labeling exercises,
journal/log pages, experiment templates, and more
- Science
Notebook (optional): Student-created record of learning with space for
sketches, tables, graphs, and calculations
Important Notes:
- Lab
supply lists and recommended resources vary by unit—see individual product
pages for details.
- The
program is designed for flexible family use; much of the teaching can be
done together while activities are differentiated by age.
Layers of Learning Science stands out for its
organized yet adaptable approach that keeps the whole family learning science
side by side. It is an excellent choice for multi-age homeschool families
seeking a structured, hands-on science program that grows with students from
elementary through high school.
Find all Layers of Learning Science units and sets
below!
