HandsomeScienceTeacher's Homeschool Science Curriculum


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Comprehensive Science Curriculum For Homeschool FamiliesDeveloped by Hiram J. Bertoch. A former teacher of the year, who was also nominated as teacher of the year in a second school district, and was also selected as the Utah State science department chair of the year. Bertoch has a bachelors in Earth Science (covering astronomy, geology, atmospheric science, and oceanography), a masters in Biology, and a second masters in Instructional Design. More importantly than degrees though, Mr. Bertoch's students are successful! On average they score 20% higher than their peers on standardized tests.Everything You Need For Science Grades 5 - 8This curriculum includes everything you need to help your students become scientists. The goal of this curriculum is not to memorize a bunch of scientific facts, though we do this. Rather, the goal is to assimilate into the sciences. To learn to think critically. To demand evidence. To make decisions using data. To justify opinions with facts. To become a scientist.Your student will have unlimited free access to over 20 hours of instructional videos (via QR code) where Mr. Bertoch will teach them in all aspects of science. They will complete more than 120 hands-on labs. They will have unlimited free access to articles on each topic (via QR code) that amount to more than 150,0000 words. They will have unlimited access to hundreds of online quizzes (via QR code), and everything else they need for success.Curriculum Is Based on Next Generation Science StandardsThe NGSS are utilized by most states in the United States. They are designed to help your student become a scientist rather than to just memorize science facts. Mr. Bertoch sat on and participated in various boards on the state and national level that helped to forge these standards. He has also trained hundreds of teachers on the state and district level in the use of these standards.Crosscutting Concepts & The Eight Science And Engineering PracticesThis curriculum utilizes and refers back to the crosscutting concepts and eight science and engineering practices outlined in the NGSS standards.




Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding


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This is The most comprehensive science curriculum for beginning learners that you will find anywhere * Here are 41 lesson plans that cover all major areas of science. * Lessons are laid out as stepping stones that build knowledge and understanding logically and systematically. * Child-centered, hands-on activities at the core of all lessons bring children to observe, think, and reason. * Interest is maintained and learning is solidified by constantly connecting lessons with children's real-world experience * Skills of inquiry become habits of mind as they are used throughout. * Lessons integrate reading, writing, geography, and other subjects. * Standards, including developing a broader, supportive community of science learners come about as natural by-products of learning science in an organized way. Particular background or experience is not required. Instructions include guiding students to question, observe, think, interpret, and draw rational conclusions in addition to performing the activity. Teachers can learn along with their students and be exceptional role models in doing so. Need for special materials is minimized. Personal, on line, support is available free of charge (see front matter).




Christian Kids Explore Biology


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One of Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum! This user-friendly, unabashedly Christian, one-year science curriculum for elementary students includes teaching lessons, gorgeous coloring pages, hands-on time, memorization lists, review sheets, creative writing assignments, and an awesome supplemental book list! Written for 3rd through 6th graders, it can easily be scaled down for younger students, making this an excellent choice for teaching all your elementary-aged kids together. The schedule of 35 weekly lessons calls for teaching twice weekly, allowing a family time for projects, exploration of resource books, field trips, etc. The conversational style gives students the basic information they need, making this an ideal first course in life science; especially useful for those following a classical approach!




Simple Science for Homeschooling High School


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Teaching High School Science isn't Rocket Science! You don't have to work at NASA to teach your teens effectively! "Houston, we have a problem!" Homeschool parents often approach teaching high school science as if being asked to build the space shuttle. But teaching your kids science doesn't require a PhD. All it requires is a willing heart, an organized approach, and some simple facilitation skills. There is no reason for science to be scary. Let Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, show you the way! Lee's fearless approach and easy to follow guidance will make any parent a science success, no matter how science-phobic! Just keep in mind the first principle of homeschooling high school: "You don't have to learn it. Your kids have to learn it." In this book, you will learn the keys to science success, including: what to teach, why to teach it, and how to teach it. You will discover science curriculum options, and learn how to choose the one that will be best for your family (and save you money)! You will learn how to keep great science records to demonstrate your kids' learning effectively. Learn essential strategies to motivate your kids to succeed in science! Here's Why You Need This Book: Understanding science is a requirement for every homeschool graduate. It isn't just essential for college, but for functioning in the world. The good news is, there have never been such great tools available to help you impart this critical knowledge to your teens. "Simple Science for Homeschooling High School" will reveal these tools and provide you the insights you need to put them to work in your family. "Simple Science for Homeschooling High School" is part of The HomeScholar's Coffee Break Book series. Designed especially for parents who don't want to spend hours and hours reading a 400-page book on homeschooling high school, each book combines Lee's practical and friendly approach with detailed, but easy-to-digest information, perfect to read over a cup of coffee at your favorite coffee shop! Never overwhelming, always accessible and manageable, each book in the series will give parents the tools they need to tackle the tasks of homeschooling high school, one warm sip at a time. Who is Lee Binz and Why Should You Listen to Her? Lee Binz, The HomeScholar, understands what it takes to graduate homeschool students who are fully prepared for college and for life. Lee's practical advice and organized presentations have helped thousands of homeschool parents muster the courage to complete their homeschooling journey. She is both reassuring and empowering, and will give you the knowledge you need to successfully graduate your high school student, and have confidence that they are ready to take on the world. A firm believer that homeschooling provides the best possible learning environment, and that parents are capable of providing a superior education for their children, Lee's mission is to encourage and equip parents to homeschool through high school.




Along Came Galileo


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Story of a man who had the courage to ask questions.




Science in the Beginning


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Science in the context of the seven days of creation presented in the Bible. This textbook uses activities to reinforce scientific principles presented.







Science Unit Studies for Homeschoolers and Teachers


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If you are a homeschooler or teacher who is looking for fun ideas on how to teach science, then this book is for you! Its hands-on approach is designed to capture students' interest and promote a love of science and learning. The first ten chapters are for younger children ages 4-7, while the second ten chapters are for children ages 8-13. Each chapter is filled with fun science activities that teach a particular science concept. The activities are designed to use common household items, so you won't need to buy lots of expensive scientific equipment or chemicals. This book is sure to get your kids loving science!







Blueprints for Homeschool Science


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Looking for the best books, videos, and games to help your elementary student love science? This is the master list you need! Blueprints for Homeschool Science are compiled by veteran homeschooler and library power user Amy Knepper. This is a huge collection of lists organized by popular science topics to help you find books, videos, games, and kits that are kid-friendly and fun. Many of the resources are available in good libraries or with online accounts, making this a great choice for frugal homeschoolers who want to put together their own secular science curriculum. 4 Books in One! Includes 8 Bonus Top 10 Lists! Blueprints for Homeschool Science includes the full lists found in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science, previously sold separately. It also includes eight bonus top ten lists, two for each major science subject, showcasing favorite resources for kids in grades K-3 and 4-6. Pick up a copy of Blueprints for Homeschool Science for your homeschool reference library today.