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Important considerations for homeschool science resources may include religious content, teaching approach, home-friendly labs if there are special lab supplies needed for those labs. Whether you’re looking for a science curriculum, STEM labs, science notebooks, experiments, lab supplies or science games, you can find a wide selection of homeschool science resources here.

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To Everything there is a Season

To Everything There is a Season

Did you know that leaves don’t change color because of a cold snap (that’s what I was told and believed for a long time!)

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Video

Cooking in the Classroom

Science Unsnarled

Intimidated by choosing science curriculum? Don’t be! Deanne applies the FAMILY Way to the world of homeschool science curriculum to help you sort through options.

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Article

Used to Hate Science

I (Used to) Hate Science

Science can be fun and educational whether you create your own studies or add hands on activities to your curriculum.

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Extracurricular

Savor the Science of Thanksgiving 

This year, I invite you to expand on the holiday with a hands-on, exploration of favored holiday foods.

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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.