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!
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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.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
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.
