Free Preview: Earth Science

Wondering if Science Shepherd's Earth Science is right for your family? Check out our free preview! It provides access to five video lessons and corresponding workbook pages.

Science Shepherd’s homeschool Earth Science curriculum builds upon some of the basic principles established in our Introductory Science, with a focus on geology, volcanology, oceanography and more. The curriculum features over 115 video lessons, with key concepts reinforced in age-appropriate workbooks (Level A or B) and practical activities. Topics include the earth's layers, fresh and salt water, weather and more. Throughout the course, Dr. Hardin shows how various fields of earth science are consistent with biblical creation. Earth Science is recommended for grades 2 to 6, or ages 7-12. Science Shepherd is written by Scott Hardin, MD, a physician and homeschool dad.

• Level A: 2nd to 4th grade, or ages 7-10.
• Level B: 4th to 6th grade, or ages 10-12.

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

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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