Collection: Earth Science & Astronomy Programs from Elemental Science
Learn about rocks, weather, and space with our earth science and astronomy programs!
Do you want to learn about earth science with your students? We offer several lines of earth science and astronomy programs for you and your students.
Each of these series has its own unique features, but each one includes:
- Weekly schedules and lots of teacher guidance;
- Reading plans and related hands-on science activities;
- Plus, customized student materials for your students to record what they have learned.
In short, all of our programs include the three keys to teaching science expertly planned out for you!
Earth Science and Astronomy Programs
The Classical Science Series
Our award-winning Classical Science Series explores our planet, weather, rocks, our solar system, and space over a full school year.
In addition to the teacher guide, which contains a buffet of options for each week, we offer student notebooks, lapbooking templates, and coloring pages. We also have put together experiment kits to make finding the materials for the demonstrations in the program super easy!
The programs in this series make teaching earth science within the classical model super easy!
Earth Science and Astronomy Programs in the Classical Science Series
- Intro to Science (Units within a Kindergarten program)
- Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage (1st to 3rd grade)
- Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage (5th to 7th grade)
The Sassafras Science Series
Our Sassafras Science series takes your students on a journey to learn about weather, rocks, and space! This series is based on our wildly-popular, modern living books for science, The Sassafras Science Adventures.
In addition to the adventure-packed novel, we offer several support materials to enhance your journey - an activity guide, SCIDAT logbooks, a lapbooking guide, and coloring pages. We also have put together experiment kits to make finding the materials for the demonstrations in the program super easy!
In a nutshell, the novel and the support materials work together to create a full homeschool science curriculum that makes learning fun and exciting!
Earth Science and Astronomy Programs in the Sassafras Science Series
- Summer's Lab (Units within a Kindergarten program)
- The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 4: Earth Science (K to 5th grade)
- The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 5: Geology (1st to 6th grade)
- The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy (1st to 6th grade)
The Science Chunks Series
Our Science Chunks series makes it possible for you to teach about our planet, rocks, weather, space, and the solar system in bite-sized chunks! You can pick and choose the subjects that your students want to learn about with these 4- to 12-week-long units.
The easy-to-use plans and attractive lapbook and notebook templates will help you to create a fantastic learning opportunity with minimal effort! This option will allow you to pick and choose what your students will study throughout the year.
Earth Science and Astronomy Unit Studies (K to 5th grade)
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These classical science plans will help the homeschool teacher, co-op leader, or classroom educator teach earth science and astronomy to middle school students!
Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage is a thirty-six-week classical science curriculum designed for studying earth science and astronomy. It leads students through a study of basic astronomy, geology, and ecology by digging deeper into what was studied during the elementary years.
View the sample for this program.
Product Details
This printed combo includes 1 Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage Teacher's Guide, 1 Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage Student Guide, and the two required spines.
Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage Teacher's Guide
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8 by 10 inches
- 256 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-60-9
Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage Student Guide
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8 by 10 inches
- 270 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-61-6
Required Books Included in Package
- Usborne Science Encyclopedia, 2015 edition
- Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, 2017 edition
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Turn a science adventure into a full homeschool science curriculum with the Sassafras Science printed combo!
The science adventure blows forward for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! In The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 4: Earth Science, the twins learn about the different weather patterns and features found on Earth. Don’t miss a minute of their summer-long zip line journey with their crazy Uncle Cecil! Read an excerpt from the book.
The Sassafras Guide to Earth Science has chapter summaries, SCIDAT logbook information, encyclopedia readings, additional book lists, experiments, copywork/dictation, activities, quizzes, and more! It gives you the tools to turn your earth science journey into a complete science curriculum for your elementary students.
The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Earth Science Edition is authorized and approved by the Sassafras twins. This logbook gives the student space to record what they have learned as they follow the earthy adventures of Blaine and Tracey Sassafras.
View a sample of The Sassafras Guide to Earth Science and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Earth Science Edition or watch the video below to see inside these books.
Product Details
This printed combo includes a copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 4: Earth Science, The Sassafras Guide to Earth Science, and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Earth Science Edition.
The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 4: Earth Science
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 5.5 by 8.5 inches
- 352 pages
- 5th-grade reading level
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-43-2
The Sassafras Guide to Earth Science
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 170 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-45-6
The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Earth Science Edition
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 102 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-44-9
SKU: SSAV4PC
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Turn a science adventure into a full homeschool science curriculum with the Sassafras Science printed combo!
In The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume Five: Geology, the zip-lining science adventure rolls on for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! The twins and your students will learn about rocks, fossils, maps, and more as they zip around the globe visiting the Norwegian countryside, the ice of Antarctica, and a deep, dark cavern in Australia! Read an excerpt from volume 5.
The Sassafras Guide to Geology has chapter summaries, SCIDAT logbook information, encyclopedia readings, additional book lists, experiments, copywork/dictation, activities, quizzes, and more! It gives you the tools to turn your geology journey into a complete science curriculum for your elementary students.
The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Geology Edition is authorized and approved by the Sassafras twins. This logbook gives the student space to record what they have learned as they follow the geological adventures of Blaine and Tracey Sassafras.
View a sample of The Sassafras Guide to Geology and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Geology Edition or watch the video below to see inside these books.
Product Details
This printed combo includes a copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 5: Geology, The Sassafras Guide to Geology, and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Geology Edition.
The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 5: Geology
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 5.5 by 8.5 inches
- 362 pages
- 5th-grade reading level
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-54-8
The Sassafras Guide to Geology
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 166 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-55-5
The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Geology Edition
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 98 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-56-2
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Easy-to-use classical science plans with the tools you need to teach Earth science and astronomy to your elementary students!
Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage is a thirty-six-week classical study of our Earth and our solar system using:
- Visually appealing encyclopedias,
- Scripted hands-on demonstrations,
- And customized student notebooking options.
This program has the tools you need to read, do, and write about science in an easy-to-use format.
Program Details
- Ages: 6 to 9 years old
- Grade: 1st through 3rd grade
- Length: 36 weeks
- Topics Covered: Earth's Features, Living Earth, Solar System, Stars
- Required Books (3rd Edition): DK First Earth Encyclopedia (2018 Edition) and DK First Space Encyclopedia (2016 Edition)
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Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage Teacher's Guide
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8 by 10 inches
- 216 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-05-6
Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage Student Workbook
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8 by 10 inches
- 150 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-06-3
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Turn a science adventure into a full homeschool science curriculum with the Sassafras Science printed combo!
The zip-lining science adventure blasts off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! On this leg of their journey, the twins (and you) will learn about planets, stars, telescopes, and more, as the Sassafras Twins zip around the globe.
You will visit locations like a Hawaiian observatory, a European museum, and even head out of this world! Along the way, Blaine and Tracey will meet a variety of local experts who help them learn about the different astronomical wonders found here on Earth and out in space. This adventure-style living book weaves information about astronomy into an action-packed story that is sure to inspire your students! Read an excerpt from the book.
The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy has chapter summaries, SCIDAT logbook information, encyclopedia readings, additional book lists, experiments, copywork/dictation, activities, quizzes, and more! It gives you the tools to turn your astronomical journey into a complete science curriculum for your elementary students.
The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition is authorized and approved by the Sassafras twins. This logbook gives the student space to record what they have learned as they follow the space adventures of Blaine and Tracey Sassafras.
View a sample of The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition or watch the video below to see inside these books.
Product Details
This printed combo includes a copy of The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy, The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy, and The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition.
The Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 5.5 by 8.5 inches
- 374 pages
- 5th-grade reading level
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-93-7
The Sassafras Guide to Astronomy
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 164 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-94-4
The Official Sassafras SCIDAT Logbook: Astronomy Edition
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8.5 by 11 inches
- 98 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-95-1
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Teach your student the basics about the world's biomes in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Major Biomes covers the:
- Polar Biome
- Forest Biome
- Grasslands Biome
- Desert Biome
- Aquatic Biome
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children’s Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - DK Smithsonian Super Earth Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 5 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 55 pages
SKU: SCBIOME
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Teach your student the basics about the solar system in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Solar System covers:
- The Sun
- The Solar System and the Milky Way
- The 8 Planets
- Earth's Moon
- Dwarf Plants
- Asteroids, Meteors, and Comets
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children’s Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 12 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 88 pages
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Get all you need for an introductory year with the Sassafras Twins!
The Sassafras Science Year K bundle includes what you need for a preview year of science with the Sassafras Twins before you begin your journey with them. You will take a first look at eight different areas of science, learning basic facts through what Summer likes to call - sandwich science!
This bundle includes the following:
To view samples click on the links above. To learn more about this program, visit the Summer's Lab page.
If you need another lab manual for an additional student, use the dropdown menu above to select the "Year K Bundle + Additional Lab Manual" option.
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Classical science plans with the tools you need to teach Earth science and astronomy to your elementary students!
Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage is a thirty-six-week classical study of our Earth and our solar system using:
- Visually appealing encyclopedias,
- Scripted hands-on demonstrations,
- And customized student notebooking options.
This program has the tools you need to read, do, and write about science in an easy-to-use format.
Product Information
This book package combo includes 1 Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage Teacher's Guide, 1 Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage Student Guide, and the two required spines.
Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage Teacher's Guide
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8 by 10 inches
- 216 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-05-6
Earth Science & Astronomy for the Grammar Stage Student Workbook
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8 by 10 inches
- 150 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-06-3
Required Books Included in Package
- DK First Earth Encyclopedia (2018 Edition)
- DK First Space Encyclopedia (2016 Edition)
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Teach your student the basics about weather in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Weather covers the:
- Atmosphere
- Climate (plus the seasons)
- Wind
- Water Cycle
- Clouds
- Storms
- Weather Forecasting
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children’s Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
Both of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 6 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 54 pages
SKU: SCWEAT
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Teach your student the basics about constellations in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Stars covers:
- Stars
- 10 Well-known Constellations
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- All Students - Glow in the Dark Constellations
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 6 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 52 pages
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The Homeschooler’s Guide to Experiments is your
go-to manual for hands-on science!
In The Homeschooler’s Guide to Experiments, we will chat about the following:
- What experiments really are.
- Why we need to include the hands-on aspect of science as a part of our homeschooling plans.
- How to handle hands-on science in the lab and in nature.
- And a whole host of topics that will make doing experiments in your home much, much easier.
You can read the book as a whole or skip to the chapters you need to read at a particular moment. Either way, this book is your chance to pick my brain about how homeschoolers can do experiments in their kitchens, backyards, and sometimes even in their bathrooms!
Where to Get this Book
- Read the Kindle Edition for FREE with Kindle Unlimited!
- Buy the Paperback on Amazon
- Listen to the Audiobook on Audible (Coming Soon!)
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- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 5.5 by 8.5 inches
- 128 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-935614-57-9
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Teach your student the basics of planet Earth in bite-sized chunks!
Science Chunks - Planet Earth covers:
- Inside the Earth
- On the Earth
- Mountains
- Maps
- Conservation
Each lesson includes reading assignments, vocabulary, writing assignments (both for a lapbook and a notebook), hands-on science activities, and a to-do list to check off as you work through the lesson!
View the sample
Please note that the reading assignments in this unit come from the following:
- Younger students (1st to 3rd grade) - DK Children's Encyclopedia
- Older students (4th to 6th grade) - Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
All of these books are used in other Science Chunks units.
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**eBooks are non-refundable**
- 5 lessons
- pdf file (black & white)
- 48 pages
SKU: SCEARTH
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Get your introductory year of science in one bundle!
Intro to Science is a complete thirty-six week set of plans to help you introduce your students to the wonderful world of science! This program has the tools you need to read, do, and write about science in an easy-to-use format.
This bundle includes the following:*
To view samples click on the links above. To learn more about this program, visit the Intro to Science page.
If you need another student diary for an additional student, use the dropdown menu above to select the "Intro Bundle + Additional Student Diary" option.
SKU: INTROBUN
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Play and learn about science with this preschool science curriculum!
Intro to Science is a complete thirty-six week set of plans to help you introduce your students to the wonderful world of science! The teacher guide helps you introduce science to your students through:
- Scripted introductions,
- Multiple hands-on options,
- Reading selections,
- And a student diary with customized weekly pages.
This program has the tools you need to read, do, and write about science in an easy-to-use format.
Program Details
- Ages: 4 to 6 years old
- Grade: Kindergarten through 1st grade
- Length: 36 weeks
- Topics Covered: Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Meteorology, Botany, and Zoology
- Optional Additional Books (3rd Edition): The Usborne Children’s Encyclopedia (2014 edition) and The Handbook of Nature Study by Anne Botsford Comstock (1986 edition)
Product Information
Intro to Science Teacher Guide
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8 by 10 inches
- 212 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-23-0
Intro to Science Student Diary
- perfect bound book (black & white interior)
- 8 by 10 inches
- 162 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-953490-24-7
SKU: INTROPC3