Integrating Science in Homeschool Curriculum

The video discusses a homeschool plan for sixth-grade science, starting with a soft launch and gradually incorporating more elements. The curriculum integrates geography and science, focusing on biomes and using three main science books: 'Properties of Ecosystems,' 'God's Design Life,' and 'Physical World.' The plan spans two years, covering various science topics to maintain student interest and provide a comprehensive learning experience.

What approach did the teacher take at the beginning of the homeschool year?

• A soft start with gradual incorporation

• A full start with all subjects

• A complete focus on science

• A focus on mathematics only

How does the 'Exploring Countries and Cultures' curriculum integrate science?

• By incorporating biomes into geography

• By excluding science entirely

• By focusing on physics experiments

• By focusing solely on chemistry

What was the teacher's initial plan for the biomes study?

• To conduct a simple review

• To skip it entirely

• To focus on it for the entire year

• To replace it with physics

What was the student's reaction to the biomes study?

• She found it boring

• She preferred studying chemistry

• She disliked the experiments

• She wanted to explore it further

Why does the teacher plan to add more science material?

• To focus more on mathematics

• To reduce the amount of geography

• To align with a two-year geography plan

• To make the curriculum more challenging

What did the teacher discover about the current science curriculum?

• It was too advanced for sixth grade

• It was insufficient for seventh grade

• It was not engaging enough

• It was too focused on mathematics

What is the purpose of using the 'God's Design Life' book?

• To focus on plant biology

• To explore physics concepts

• To study chemistry in depth

• To study animals specific to certain countries

What is emphasized in the 'Physical World' book?

• Long theoretical chapters

• Exclusive focus on biology

• Detailed study of the solar system

• Hands-on experiments and general science

Why was the 'Physical World' book chosen for the curriculum?

• It focuses on chemistry

• It offers a variety of science topics

• It is exclusively about biology

• It is a mathematics textbook

What was a key issue with the 'Heaven and Earth' curriculum?

• It was too easy

• It lacked variety

• It was too short

• It focused too much on animals