This online science curriculum is published by Alpha Omega Publications. It is designed specifically for homeschools with minimal teacher instruction. This elementary science curriculum covers grades 3-6 only and is ideal for homeschool use and independent study with reading students. It includes auto-graded tests. This curriculum covers all the science topics, but with limited detail and moderate hands-on learning. We do not recommend it for students who enjoy science or want a rich hands-on learning experience. This curriculum presents a Christian creationist worldview.
| Monarch Science Curriculum Review – Grades 3-6 | |
| Curriculum Components Recommended | Complete Online Course |
| Curriculum Cost (per Grade) | $90 |
| Hands-on Activities Cost (per Grade) | $35-70 depending on course |
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| Learning Environment | |
| Homeschool Suitability | ★★★★★ |
| Classroom Suitability | ★★ |
| New Science Teacher Suitability | ★★★★ |
| Learning Evaluation Tools | ★★★★ |
| Includes Student Tests | Yes |
| Worldview | Creationist |
| Student Appeal | |
| Student Readability | ★★★★ |
| Engaging Visual Content | ★★★★ |
| Independent Study Suitability | ★★★★★ |
| Suitability for Students Not Interested in Science | ★★★★ |
| Reading Level | Grade Appropriate |
| Science Content Quality | |
| Scope and Sequence | ★★★ |
| Depth of Science Content | ★★★ |
| Age-appropriate Science Content | ★★★★ |
| Hands-on Science Learning | |
| Comprehensive Hands-on Learning | ★★★ |
| Activities Develop Science Skills | ★★★ |
| Activities Develop Critical Thinking | ★★★ |
| Ease of Completing Experiments | ★★★ |
| Activity/Lab Prep Time | 10-15 minutes |
Star Rating: 5-Very Good, 4-Good, 3-Fair, 2-Poor, 1-Very Poor