7th Grade Homeschool Science Curriculum
Science Options for 7th Grade
It's 7th grade and high school keeps creeping closer, but there's no need to panic. Even if your student has not taken a lot of science yet there is still plenty of time to "get up to speed", or if you have a "science lover" to foster deeper understanding. So, whatever your (and your student's!) circumstances, this post will walk you through the available 7th grade homeschool science curriculum options from Science Shepherd. We hope it will make choosing your next science curriculum a bit easier!
What about 6th grade? If you're not ready to start 7th grade, you can review our 6th grade homeschool science options here.
We've never really done science before. Where do we start? That is probably a more frequent occurrence than you realize, and we totally understand! If your 7th grade student hasn't done a lot of formal science yet - maybe just some unit studies, living books, or other informal resources - our Introductory Science on an accelerated pace is a good place to start for a broad overview of many fields of study, even if it is "technically" recommended up to only 5th grade. If your student picks up concepts quickly or is up for "jumping in", learn more about our Physical Science next.
7th Grade Physical Science
While it is generally recommended up to 6th grade, our Physical Science is a great option for 7th grade students who have not studied a lot of science yet, particularly in chemistry and physics - key concepts throughout middle and high school. In addition to sections dedicated to those subjects, the course also includes a section of astronomy. Physical Science is a video-based course, with accompanying student workbook to help reinforce key concepts. The workbook also includes hands-on activities and experiments. To help tailor the depth-of-study to your student, the workbook is available in Level A and Level B, with Level B being slightly more challenging (including some basic algebra). Because the Level A and B workbooks utilize the same lesson material, students in both Levels can complete the class together. Level A is written for grades 3-5 (ages 8 to 11), and Level B for grades 4-6 (ages 9 to 12). For 7th grade, the Level B workbook will typically be best.
Ready to get started? Save 10% with the Level B Physical Science bundle for 7th grade!
Unearthing the Bible for 7th Grade
Another good choice for 7th grade is Unearthing the Bible. It introduces students to various archaeological discoveries, such as Solomon's gate, the Sumerian king list, Gilgamesh, and more, to show the historical accuracy of the Bible. Unearthing the Bible is a video-based course, with a PDF workbook included with the video enrollment. While the videos and workbook do not use a Level A/B format, the workbook does include “For Advanced Study” sections for older students. Note that, as presented, Unearthing the Bible is only a 15 week, or half semester, class.
Ready to get started? Enroll in Unearthing the Bible for 7th grade today!
7th Grade Astronomy
Astronomy: God's Universe is another option for 7th grade homeschool science. It features a video + workbook format like Physical Science, with topics ranging from the planets and sun of our solar system, to stars and constellations, supernova, galaxies, and more. Plus, students will learn how observations from astronomy support a literal understanding of creation in Genesis. However, Astronomy: God's Universe differs in that the Level A video lessons serve as the "core" content, with additional videos and corresponding workbook pages in Level B for deeper study in select areas. Level A is best suited for grades 5-7 (ages 10-13), and Level B for grades 7-9 (ages 12-15). A free preview with Level A and B videos and workbook samples is available to help evaluate the difference between Levels and choose the best option for your student. Students in both Levels can still complete the core lessons together. A student in Level B will just have an extra video or two each week (on average) to complete.
Ready to get started? Save 10% on a Level A Christian astronomy curriculum bundle for 7th grade!
7th Grade Life Science
The first of our textbook-based courses, Life Science is another good option for 7th grade science. While it is primarilaly a text-based course, with daily reading assignments, video teaching and a workbook are also available to reinforce the material presented in the textbook. Topics covered in Life Science include the scientific method, light energy, genetics, plants and animals, and more. In addition to the course textbook, videos and workbook, a test booklet and lab manual are available, as well as a detailed parent companion. Life Science is generally recommended for grades 6th to 8th, with some application into high school, and serves as a great introduction to our high school Biology.
Ready to get started? Save 10% on a Life Science Complete Bundle for 7th grade!
7th Grade Chemistry
A final course to consider for 7th grade is Fundamentals of Chemistry. Like Life Science, it is a text-based course with daily reading assignements, as well as video teaching and a workbook to reinforce the textbook material. Topics covered in Fundamentals of Chemistry include the history of chemistry, atoms, molecules, bonds, and more. In addition to the course textbook, videos and workbook, a test booklet and lab manual are available, as well as a detailed parent companion. Fundamentals of Chemistry is generally recommended for grades 7th or 8th, with some application into high school as an introductory course.
Ready to get started? Save 10% on a Fundamentals of Chemistry Complete Bundle for 7th grade!
Is there a “right” order to everything?
A common question about our courses is if there is a “right” order to progress from one grade to another through them. The short answer is that, no, there really isn’t a right or wrong way. While Introductory Science does serve as a logical course to start with for students with not a lot of previous science study, a student who has already completed some formal science or is just more interested in a specific/different topic would be fine to jump right into something else. And, while there is some logic in completing certain courses before others - Life Science before Biology, for instance - courses like Life Science and Fundamentals of Chemistry can be completed in either order.
Additional Options
If these 7th grade homeschool science curriculum options don’t seem quite right for your student, our our Recommended Course Progression blog post is another resource you can review to get additional insight into which grade level(s) each Science Shepherd course is best suited for.
We hope this overview has been helpful to you in choosing a Science Shepherd homeschool curriculum for 7th grade. If you have any questions about the right material for your family, please contact us and we’d be happy to assist.
Until next time,
Science Shepherd
