Best Science Curriculum for Homeschool: Hands-On Projects and Literature-Based Learning with BookShark

BookShark Science covers the full spectrum of science studies, such as Earth, space, life, health, physical, and technological science. Students who use BookShark Science in their elementary and middle school years cover an incredible breadth of scientific subjects, circling back year after year in a spiral approach that makes the learning stick. Best of all, BookShark science builds on and fosters a child’s natural curiosity about how the world works to lay a firm foundation of scientific understanding.

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BookShark Sparks a Love for Science and makes it easy for you to teach.

Each Science program includes three components:

An Instructor’s Guide
A collection of great book
Hands-on experiments—both directions and supply kit

Our Science programs, much like our History programs, incorporate both longer and shorter books. Unlike the History programs, the shorter books in Science cover a variety of intriguing topics rather than reinforcing the same subject.

This pattern holds true across all our Science programs. Students delve into a diverse array of subjects, spanning from everyday topics like tap water to mind-boggling concepts such as the universe, all presented through captivating, scientifically accurate, and beautifully illustrated books.

Moreover, certain levels include biographies of renowned scientists. For instance, in Science B, students explore a concise, illustrated biography of Louis Pasteur. Other years highlight exceptional scientists like Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Nicola Tesla, and Hedy Lamarr.

For a comprehensive list of books included in each package, simply click on the "What's Included" tab of any linked science program.

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**Structured curriculum for flexible families. LIKE YOU!**

✔ Literature-based

✔ Fully Planned

✔ Days a Week

✔ Faith-neutral

We love BookShark! The 4-day week is perfect for taking the pressure off, knowing that you can have a make-up day or plan a fun field trip day. The books and materials provided are high quality, fun, and easy to navigate. The concept of learning through literature has ignited a passion for books in our daughter, and she can't get enough reading outside our homeschool work. I can't say enough great things about BookShark, and I can't wait for the next level for fall!

~Beth (@aanyasmommy)

The kids made terrariums today in their science unit. The BookShark curriculum we use had almost everything included. I'm thankful because who wants to run around looking for charcoal and potting soil?

~Rochelle C.

BookShark Science is my kids' favorite subject! I look forward to it, too, because I’m learning with them.

~Ashley M.

I spent a day at a homeschool convention, looking specifically for a good science curriculum, and BookShark stood out from the rest. All the others I looked at seemed to have either a weak science focus, biased undertones, or misinformation. Compared to the other choices, BookShark was the clear winner.

When I say strong science, I am mainly referring to the depth of material covered as well as the rigor of the questions asked on the Activity Sheets. The internet links give so much additional information which places extra emphasis on the lessons. We are also very hands-on and like to conduct the optional experiments as well.

My husband is a radiologist, and I am a laboratory technician—science is important to us! Our kids have learned so much with BookShark Science and actually enjoy it! That excitement about science is what is most important.

~Marcy J.

Ease of Use, Flexibility, and So Much More

Complete, ready-to-use lesson plans. All your science books and experiments are fully scheduled for the entire year. No need to create your own plans! See Samples Here.
Detailed teaching notes. Weekly Notes help you get the most from your materials. Each assignment and activity is explained with extra information about important topics.
Experiments and activities. BookShark’s Science kits provide the key supplies so you can actually do the experiments. Experiments build on the week's reading, such as exploring taste buds using basic ingredients like lemon juice and sugar.
Organizational tools to plan ahead. Each week includes a list of what science supplies you will need, both for the present week and the week to come.
Interactive Activity Sheets. With hundreds of questions, illustrations, charts, and pictures, the Activity Sheets help students remember what they’ve learned. Instead of Activity Sheets, Levels I and J utilize lab sheets.
Complete Answer Keys. Separate Answer Keys mirror your Student Activity sheets for easy grading. You get continual insight into your children's comprehension. No testing necessary!

A Collection of Great Books

For a comprehensive list of books included in each package, simply click on the "What's Included" tab of any linked science program.

Hands-On Experiments

There is no better way to delight your kids with the wonder of science than by experiencing it firsthand through hands-on activities. BookShark Science has it covered!

To reinforce the concepts learned in the Science books, we include a book of experiments and a Science Supplies Kit. Your Science Supplies Kit includes both consumable and non-consumable materials that you will need but that you may not have on hand. These kits include everything from marbles and powerful magnets to wire, thumbtacks, straws, mirrors, seeds, and paperclips.

By providing the needed planning and materials, you will be prepared for dozens of experiments each year, giving your children a hands-on application of the subject matter.

BookShark Science experiments are designed with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in mind.

NGSS standards were created by states in conjunction with practicing scientists and science-based industries in a variety of fields. The goal was to enable America to continue innovating and leading in the sciences worldwide and to create science jobs for the future. Because we want your children to be those scientists and innovators of the future, we used the NGSS to inform our 2021 science curriculum updates.

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Note: We recommend purchasing an extra set of Activity Sheets if you plan to teach this course again with another student or if you are teaching more than one student. We do not sell older versions of Activity Sheets once new editions are released.

Levels, Not Grades

BookShark Science programs span a range of ages so you can combine multiple children in a single program, stretching your homeschool budget while shortening your homeschool day.

Level A for ages 5-7
Level B for ages 6-8
Level C for ages 7-9
Level D for ages 8-11
Level E for ages 9-12
Level F for ages 10-13
Level G for ages 11-13
Level H for ages 12-14
Level I for ages 13-15

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