Pandia Press also offers a R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey course for middle school students. Biology Level Two can be completed after the Level One course or on its own. This hands-on curriculum is designed for independent study, and a teacher’s manual is available for more in-depth information about each experiment or activity. The textbook provides everything students need to learn science using a hands-on approach while applying the scientific method. The textbook includes student pages and lab sheets and provides a full year of science. Additional student pages can be purchased separately for multiple students. This curriculum presents an evolutionist worldview.
| REAL Science Odyssey Curriculum Review – Grades 5-8 | |
| Curriculum Components Recommended | Textbook, Teacher’s Manual |
| Curriculum Cost (per Grade) | $174 |
| Hands-on Activities Cost (per Grade) | $65 |
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| Learning Environment | |
| Homeschool Suitability | ★★★★★ |
| Classroom Suitability | ★★★ |
| New Science Teacher Suitability | ★★★★ |
| Learning Evaluation Tools | ★★★★ |
| Includes Student Tests | No |
| Worldview | Evolutionist |
| 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 | 10-20 minutes |
Star Rating: 5-Very Good, 4-Good, 3-Fair, 2-Poor, 1-Very Poor
Solid science curriculum
The lessons are very well planned out and easy to follow. Engaging to the student. Very nice curriculum. (Review by Alison)