This resource page contains information and quick links to the activities suggested in 2nd edition of Intro to Science. Any corrections or additional resources will also be found on this page.

**Update - As of April 2024, 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, third edition of this program here.**

Resources for Intro to Science

Spine Texts*

The following books are scheduled for use in this guide. You will need to purchase them or
find a suitable substitute to complete this program.

• More Mudpies to Magnets: Science for Young Children, 1990 Edition
• {Optional}  Handbook of Nature Study, 1986 Edition
• {Optional} Usborne Children's Encyclopedia, 2014 Edition

*Disclosure: The above spine text links are affiliate links from Amazon.

Teacher Resources

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

• The Homeschoolers Guide to Experiments
• Success in Science

Quick Links from the Intro to Science Teacher Guide

Introduction

• What about preschool science?
• Observation is Key 
• Scientific Demonstrations vs. Experiments
• What is nature study? 

Lesson Links

• Intro to Physics Week 4: Lightning Storm Video 
• Intro to Geology Week 4: Volcano Video
• Intro to Meteorology Week 5: Tornado Website
• Intro to Zoology Week 1: How to set up a goldfish tank

Templates 

• Download a packet with the appendix templates.

Changes to Intro to Science

Corrections

There are no know errors at this time. If you do find an error, please send it to support@elementalscience.com so that we can correct it in the next printing.

Changelog

• 2018: The updated edition of this program was released. The new edition has an easier to use format, updated pictures, plus additional nature study pages for the student.
• 2015: A second printing of the first edition was released that fixed the known errors and updated some of the pictures.
• 2010: The first edition was released.