Grades 5–8
RTB recommends that students transition to mainstream secular textbooks as their primary resource by middle school. Supplements promoting Christian integration can also be used. For more information about why we are recommending secular texts, read the article: “Five Reasons Why Christian Educators Should Address Evolution.”
Curriculum – Christian
- Jay Wile’s Science in the Ancient World and Science in the Scientific Revolution (review)
- Christian Kids Explore Physics (2nd ed.)
- Christian Kids Explore Chemistry (2nd ed.)
- Christian Schools International (revised and updated in 2011; review)
- Novare: Physical Science (Grades 6–8)
Curriculum – Secular
- Real Science for Kids: Geology (review)
- Real Science for Kids: Astronomy (review)
- Brigham Young University Independent Study: Middle School Courses (no LDS doctrine)
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Science Homeschool (Grades 5–6, common core aligned)
- Holt Science and Technology Homeschool (Grades 6–8, common core aligned)
- Starry Night Middle School (sample lessons and screenshots available)
- Noeo Science Curriculum
- Science Explorer
Supplemental Resources – Christian
- Dual Revelation (RTB DVD)
- Impact Events (RTB science-faith devotional)
- Through the Lens (RTB online video library)
- Holman Quick Source Guide to Understanding Creation
- Sword & Spirit (apologetics website for teens)
- What Darwin Didn’t Know (RTB booklet)
- Icons of Evolution (DVD)
- Unlocking the Mystery of Life (DVD)
Supplemental Resources – Secular
- ScienceWorks for Kids, Grades 4–6+ (topics: energy, living things, planet Earth, simple chemistry, human anatomy, weather)
- Just the Facts: Earth and Space Science (also available: Life Science and Physical Science)
- Lyrical Learning (science literacy through song)
- Home Science Tools (supplies)
- Something fun––high school chemistry teacher and RTB apologist Dr. Matt Carlson discusses a variety of topics in his “Science Theater.”