Berean Builders Science Through History by Dr. Jay
Wile is a flexible, multi-age elementary science curriculum that teaches
science chronologically through a young-earth creationist worldview. It
combines conversational reading, hands-on activities, and differentiated review
questions so children of various ages can learn together.
Each course covers one historical time period and provides
one full year of science when used 3 days per week.
Key Curriculum Features:
90
lessons divided into 6 sections with 12 foundational + 3 challenge lessons
per section
Hands-on
activities and experiments using mostly household items
Three
levels of review questions for easy
differentiation: Younger, Older, and Oldest Students
Conversational
text with full-color illustrations
Strong
biblical worldview with creation emphasis
Excellent
preparation for upper-level Apologia curriculum or other
creation-based science programs
Program Components:
Hardcover
Textbooks: Contain all instruction, readings, activities, and
questions
Helps
& Hints Book: Softcover teacher resource with activity notes,
answers to all question levels, optional tests, and reproducible pages for
family use
Optional
Student Notebooks: Spiral-bound consumable books for Older and Oldest
Students that includes review activities and response space
Optional
Lab Kits: Available for convenience with experiment materials
Important Notes:
Designed
for multi-age use. Parents choose the appropriate question level for each
child
Challenge
lessons add depth and are optional for science-resistant students but
recommended for gifted or older learners
Students
keep notebooks of activities and questions for evaluation
Science Through History stands out for its flexible,
hands-on, multi-age approach that makes science engaging while building a
strong biblical foundation. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families
seeking a creation-based elementary science program that works well across
grade levels.
Browse all Science Through History levels 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.
