Homeschool Earth Science Curriculum

Key Features

• Open-and-go homeschool earth science curriculum for elementary and early middle school grades.
• Video-based lessons with companion workbooks.
• Explore the layers of the earth, glaciers, oceanography, weather, and more.
• Understand why scientific observations support the Genesis creation account and refute the naturalism model of origins.
• Work at your own pace or follow the included schedule.
• Optional hands-on activities.
• Level A recommended for grades 2-4 (ages 7-10).
• Level B recommended for grades 4-6 (ages 10-12).
• Fully developed by a homeschool family.

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Earth Science Curriculum Overview

Science Shepherd's homeschool Earth Science curriculum for elementary and early-middle school grades is a video-based (streaming or DVD) program with integrated workbooks, similar to our best-selling Introductory Science. Taught by homeschool dad Dr. Scott Hardin, Earth Science introduces students to the biblical and secular worldviews and how those beliefs impact the study of science before studying various aspects of earth science, including the structure of the earth, glaciers, volcanology, oceanography, and more. Along the way, Dr. Hardin highlights how scientific observations support the creation account in Genesis.

The Earth Science Video Course is presented in two tracks - Level A or B - to better tailor the learning experience to each student. Level A includes 121 lessons and Level B features 161 lessons (all lessons from Level A, plus more) for a more in-depth course. Level B presents students with more detailed discussions in select topics such as minerals, glacial features, lava, ocean salinity and more. Each Level is presented in an easy-to-follow 35-week schedule with 4.5 minute videos (average) that is great for independent study.

• Level A Video Course: 121 lessons, 9+ hours, ~4:30 average lesson time.
• Level B Video Course: 161 lessons, 12+ hours, ~4:30 average lesson time.
• Better Together! The Level A and Level B weekly schedules are aligned so that students in both Levels can complete most video lessons together.

During or after each Earth Science video lesson, students complete workbook assignments to help reinforce key concepts. In addition to including content for the extra Level B video lessons, Earth Science Workbook Level B is also written to be slightly more challenging than Earth Science Workbook Level A. Optional hands-on activities are included in both workbook Levels.

Age/Grade Recommendations

• Earth Science Level A is recommended for grades 2-4 or ages 7-10.
• Earth Science Level B is recommended or grades 4-6 or ages 10-12.

These recommendations are flexible and meant only as guidelines. When selecting the right Level for your student(s), consider their reading level and critical thinking. The free course preview and Workbook samples can also help you choose the appropriate Level (see below).

Enrolling multiple students? If you will need Level A and Level B material, simply purchase an Earth Science Level B curriculum bundle and add additional Level A Workbooks and an Answer Key as needed.

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Science Shepherd was awarded the 2023 and 2024 Practical Homeschooling Elementary Science Reader Award, is a 2022-2025 Homeschool.com Educational Website Awards Winner, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our homeschool Earth Science curriculum will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

Earth Science Free Preview

Watch a sample lesson video below, or access a free preview of our homeschool Earth Science curriculum through our online student learning portal. The preview includes 3 complete lesson videos and the corresponding pages for Workbook Level A and Level B so you can easily compare and select the right Level for your student.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are Level A and Level B different?

Level A of Earth Science includes 121 video lessons. Level B contains those same lessons, plus 40 additional lessons. So, Level B is a longer course than Level A. These additional lessons provide more advanced study in the areas of worldview, layers of the earth, lava, oceanography and more. In addition, the Level B Workbook is more challenging than the Level A Workbook.

Are there tests/quizzes for Earth Science?

No, Earth Science does not have any tests or quizzes. If you would like a cumulative review of material for your student(s), we recommend using the crossword puzzles in the workbooks, which review material from several recent classes.

How are creation and evolution handled?

Since these are science courses that were written by a Christian, probably the most common question I am asked is, “What about evolution and creation?” The answer really starts and ends with the Bible. It is the unerring Word of God and, as such, provides the framework upon which everything is understandable, including science. As such, all Science Shepherd material is presented from a literal understanding of Genesis, teaching that God created the universe and everything in it in 6 literal, 24-hour days, about 6,000 years ago. Now, why evolution in Christian-based courses? It is important to cover evolution and some basic principles because our children will be constantly bombarded with it throughout their lives.

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What Comes Next?

Looking to plan a few years in advance and have your next topic selected? We recommend our Physical Science homeschool curriculum as a follow-up to Earth Science. You can also read our "Recommended Course Progression" blog post for a broad overview of utilizing Science Shepherd curriculum in your homeschool.

Homeschool Earth Science Curriculum