This resource page contains information and quick links to the activities suggested in Earth Science and Astronomy for the Logic Stage. Any corrections or additional resources will also be found on this page.

**Update - As of March 2025, this page is no longer being regularly updated, so some of spine texts may be out of print and the links may be inactive. You can see the current edition of this program here.**

Resources for Earth Science and Astronomy for the Logic Stage

Spine Texts*

The following books are the main spines of this program. You will need to purchase both of these to complete the reading assignments scheduled in this program. (Note—The editions noted here are the most current editions. However, the past two editions of each of these spines will also work.)

• The Usborne Science Encyclopedia, 2015 Edition (USE)
• The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, 2017 Edition (KSE)

The following encyclopedias are scheduled for additional reference reading. They are optional, but I suggest that you purchase one or two to use throughout the year. The first encyclopedia was scheduled in previous logic stage programs.

• The DK Encyclopedia of Science, 2006 Edition (DKEOS)
• DK Eyewitness Books: Astronomy, 2013 Edition (DK Astro)
• Exploring the Night Sky, 1987 Edition (ENS) 

*The above spine text links are affiliate links through Amazon.

Teacher Resources

The following two books are resources that we have written to help you as teach science at home:

• The Homeschoolers Guide to Experiments
• Success in Science

You can also download a digital copy of the tests through the link below.

Quick Links from the Earth Science and Astronomy for the Logic Stage Teacher Guide

Introduction

• Classical Science Curriculum for the Logic Stage Student
• Scientific Demonstrations vs. Experiments 
• A Simple Explanation of the Scientific Method 

Unit 1

• Week 1: Chocolate Bar Video
• Week 2: Deep Space Art
• Week 3: Life Cycle of a Star Poster
• Week 4: The full text of The Stars and their Stories

Unit 2

• Week 11: Comet Project

Unit 3

• Week 12: The Index Card System
• Week 13: All About Experiment Variables
• Week 14: Space Station Virtual Field Trip
• Week 15: Centrifugal Force Experiment

Unit 4

• Week 18: Explore a River
• Week 19: Monterey Bay Tidepools 
• Week 20: Edible Glacier

Unit 5

• Week 25: Shake Table
• Week 27: 3 Types of Fossils

Unit 6

• Week 34: Tornado Project
• Week 35: Homemade Weather Station