Not sure which homeschool science program from Elemental Science is best for you? Scroll through the information found on this page or click below to skip to exactly what you want to know.
Our Three Series at a Glance Typical Progression through the Series
Preschool (3 to 6 years old) Elementary (6 to 10 years old) Middle School (10 to 14 years old)
High School (14 to 18 years old) Multiple Ages (Ranging from 5 to 13 years old)
Here is a quick glance at the differences between our series:
See a more in-depth comparison of our three series of programs:
All of our programs are based on the three keys to teaching science and no matter which series you choose, you'll cover the necessary information over the years. Here are several articles on what science looked like in our house over the years:
Here are the typical ages for our different programs. That said, you do not have to go in this order. You can begin at any point, though we do recommend that once you begin the Sassafras Science series, you keep using the novels in order for the sake of the storyline.
The Classical Science Series
The Sassafras Science Series
The Science Chunks Series
Are you looking for a homeschool science program to use with 3- to 6-year-old students in preschool or kindergarten?
If you want your youngest student to have their own science, we recommend...
See all the options on our preschool science curriculum page.
If you want your preschooler to work with your older student(s), we recommend choosing the most appropriate program for your older student(s) and then using the tips found in the teacher guide to scale the writing back for your preschooler.
Are you looking for a homeschool science program to use with 6- to 10-year-old students in 1st through 5th grades? Here is what we recommend.
See all the options on our elementary science curriculum page.
Are you looking for a homeschool science program to use with 10- to 13-year-old students in 5th through 8th grades? Here is what we recommend.
See all the options on our middle school science curriculum page.
Are you looking for a homeschool science program to use with a 14- to 18-year-old students in 9th through 12th grades? Here is what we recommend.
Are you looking for a homeschool science program to use with multiple ages/grades? Watch the short 5-minute video below to see if combining for science is a good idea for your homeschool.
If your students are close in age and you are wanting to keep them all in the same program, we recommend...
If you don’t mind using multiple programs or if you have an age gap of 3 or more years between your students, we recommend...
If you still have questions about how our programs can fit your unique situation, please do not hesitate to email us at support@elementalscience.com.