Elementary Science Homeschool Curriculum: A Literature-Based Approach to Science and Engineering

Introduce your child to the wonders of science with our elementary science homeschool curriculum, combining BookShark's signature, literature-based approach with national standards. This highly academic program uses captivating literature, hands-on experiments, and crosscutting concepts to unite the study of science and engineering through real-world applications.

What Students Will Learn

In this homeschool curriculum, students will explore the interdependent relationships between plants and animals in ecosystems, delve into the composition of the world around them, and study the water cycle. The curriculum incorporates a variety of engaging, fully illustrated books, including:

• A detailed resource book on animals and their habitats
• Vivid picture books on plants, the earth, and its composition
• An exciting story from the beloved Magic School Bus series
• An inspiring biography about Marie Curie
• The interactive, Lift-the-Flap Periodic Table book for a hands-on introduction to chemistry

Hands-On Experiments

The program also includes fun, educational experiments, such as:

• Creating a cave with water
• Building structures to survive an earthquake
• Discovering why animals use their mouths instead of paws to pick up objects
• And much more!

Optional Online Platform

For added convenience, this elementary science homeschool curriculum offers an optional online platform. Students can access reading schedules, take assessments, and receive instant auto-grading results. Parents can track progress, customize assessments, and message students directly from any computer or mobile device.

Start Dates and Course Duration

If purchased between April and June, students can start their virtual courses as early as July 1st. Virtual courses must be started within six months of purchase, and students will have 12 months from their start date to complete the course.