Science Curriculum
Parents can use JumpStart’s science resources to supplement any science curriculum.
Science Activities
Invisible Ink
Levitating Ice Cubes
Make Your Own Butter
Make Your Own Thermometer
Unearthly Eggs
Science Worksheets
Science Worksheets for 1st Grade
Lost in Space!Science Worksheets for 2nd Grade
Planet PositionsScience Worksheets for 3rd Grade
Biosphere Mix-up-Fix-up
Biosphere ExplorerScience Worksheets for 5th Grade
Not Always As It Seems
Solid Evidence
Conifer Confusion
There are a large number of science curriculums that homeschooling parents can choose from. Parents should do all they can to find out about the different kinds of science curriculums available and what each one has to offer before choosing the best one for their kids.
The Different Kinds of Science Curriculums
Science curriculums differ from each other in many ways. These differences mainly arise from the amount and kind of hands-on learning each curriculum requires. For example, in some kinds of science curriculums, the experiments may require expensive laboratory material. On the other hand, others may suggest experiments which for the most part require only basic household items. Further, the depth of the explanations following the experiments tends to differ in different curriculums. Also, some textbooks may have clearer explanations than others. Another important factor that parents ought to consider is the level of parental involvement required. Some curriculums may allow for independent learning, while others may need a greater amount of involvement from parents. Along the same lines, some science curriculums may require that the parents have a background in science in order to teach it, while for others, this is not necessary. After reviewing the different kinds of curriculums available and taking each of these factors into consideration, parents can make an informed decision about the most appropriate homeschooling curriculum for science.
Support Material for Science Curriculums
If parents are not fully satisfied with the science textbooks their children are using, they can supplement the science curriculum with freely available educational resources. If the number or kind of science activities prescribed is not satisfactory, parents can find many additional science activities online. To test understanding of a science concept, parents can use free science worksheets. These worksheets are also useful for extra practice. Science games are a great way to get kids to practice science while also allowing them to have fun.
