Picking a science curriculum for your kids can be a daunting task! While there’s no single “best” option (after all, every family is different), you can easily find a great fit.
We have carefully curated our selection to help narrow down your options. Our curriculum recommendations below are based on reviews and objective ratings from our staff of experienced parents and teachers.
Science Unlocked – Grades K-12
Science Unlocked is an award winning all-in-one curriculum created by Home Science Tools. Everything that you need to teach science is included in every box. Get an entire year curriculum, or one kit at a time to meet your learning goals. Science Unlocked is a leading, all-in-one learning experience. It combines a comprehensive, ongoing program with lessons, supplies, and excitement for all ages and abilities delivered right to your door. Science Unlocked is the recipient of the 2023 Best in STEM NAPPA Award for the Best Immersive Experience. Click here to read the comments made by the National Parenting Product Award evaluators.
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey – Grades K-8
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey inspires kids to read, explore, absorb, and learn science in a fun, hands-on way! This curriculum line offers detailed textbooks that support students in learning and using new vocabulary. Each lesson is introduced with story-like text and expands into multiple activities. Purchase the lab kit to help your student develop a deeper understanding of each topic through hands-on learning. R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey offers curricula for grades K-8 with a strong focus on K-6.
Berean Builders – Grades K-12
Berean Builders focuses on breaking down concepts and takes a slower pace compared to other curriculums. This line takes the additional steps needed to break down difficult concepts for students who may need additional explanation. It is also considered to be an excellent curriculum for college prep. Berean Builders can be used solely as a textbook or purchased alongside a lab kit to support learning. Each textbook also offers the option of an answer key so the teacher can further support their student’s learning. Berean Builders line offers curricula for grades K-12 with a strong emphasis on K-6.
Honorable Mention
Real Science-4-Kids – Grades K-8
Real Science-4-Kids is fun, easy, and covers a wide range of science topics. Each textbook takes the time to prepare your student for success without overwhelming them with too much information. Equipped with the full lab kit, teacher’s manual, student textbook, and workbook, this line allows the student and teacher to take on specific subjects in bite-sized pieces. Real Science-4-Kids focuses primarily on elementary school students.
Apologia – Grades K-12
This rigorous set of course material will have your student jumping into learning with both feet! Apologia’s curriculum line covers a diverse number of topics offers a variety of labs to spark your student’s interest. Most Apologia textbooks can be purchased in an affordable bundle. These include the text, tests, and an answer key for the teacher.
BJU Press – Grades K-12
BJU Press offers a traditional textbook-style learning experience with a teacher answer key and science labs to support learning. The intensity of the labs increase as students progress. By high school level, courses are designed for college prep and become quite in-depth. BJU Press is well known for its academic rigor and for teaching students critical thought at all grade levels.
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