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Awe & Wonder

A living science curriculum will instill a sense of awe and wonder in your students.

Of course, living books from the most well-informed and interesting authors are selected carefully, and related experiments or fieldwork will be prepared. In addition, associated activities and discussion questions should be included to get the kids thinking about the subject more deeply and allow them to practice their duty of forming opinions. Finally, exam questions must be written for the end of the term.

Together, this method provides students with the common information necessary for scientific literacy. Perhaps more importantly, it allows our kids to engage with the topic, establishing a lifelong interest in science and nature. The implications are significant whether they pursue it as a career or continue to find joy and wonder in their connection with the created world throughout life.

Form 2

(grades 4-6)

Students begin a study of formal science in upper elementary. The primary focus is to explore the beauty of science and begin to see how it impacts daily life.

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Form 3-4

(grades 7-9)

A two year run through all the subjects makes up the general and physical science of middle school students. You'll see an emphasis on how we got to now.

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High School

(grades 9-12)

High School student take a deep dive into Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science. Exploring the beauty and the power of the world in which they live.

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What People Are Saying

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Are you wondering if the SMH Science Curriculum is right for your children? If so, it might be encouraging to hear from others who have used it.

I wanted to let you know that this last school year, all of my Forms 2-4 kids finished all of their guides and LOVED them. … And they are so wonderful that I look forward to repeating them time and again over the next 17 years. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of working through them with all of my kids. Thank you so much for all the countless hours and hard work you’ve poured into these guides to help foster a love and wonder for these sciences!

ErinSouth Korea

We’ve been using your chemistry curriculum and my almost ten year old is loving it. The spine book is lovely and simple. I find that the concepts taught, together with the experiments, are really understood and that they stick – she now claims that chemistry is her favorite subject (to the delight of her aunt who has a post doc in chemistry) ????

EstellaHomeschool Mom

My sweet, sweet 16 year old girl just told me she thinks she might be a science person. (She actually said it with deep concern. She has not seen herself on a scientific path before now.) There is no question that your guides have done that for her. And we’re still doing the middle school books!

SandyCanada

“We are so blessed by your hard work, knowledge & countless sacrifices that you make for these guides. I rave about them to anyone that will listen to me. I am in AWE of how much science my family is learning, but even more I am in awe of how much they ENJOY their science lessons. [My oldest daughter’s] favorite subject is now science and all her friends. I am so grateful!!!”

BetsyMissouri

I can not thank you enough for this wonderful living science DIGITAL resource! Seeing that I’m living in South-Africa hardcopies of any living recourse is nearly impossible to find or ridiculously expensive or has to be imported which is even more ridiculously expensive! So thank you again for this simple yet so rich living digital recourse. I dreaded starting science but I can safely say that with your living science recourses we are enjoying every minute of it!”

LizaSouth Africa

I wanted to let you know that your Sabbath Mood has been a God-send. We love it. Our oldest is 22, and I've been through a lot of the science curricula out there. I was so happy to discover yours last year. The others don't even hold a candle to it. I thought, "Even I have the opportunity to love science now." When other moms ask me what science to use in homeschooling, I always point them to yours. We appreciate you so much.

Esther SmallwoodTime Travelers Online Literature Courses

My kids are loving your science curriculum. Sixteen and fifteen year olds are starting the 2nd HS Chemistry. Twelve year old is finishing the 3/4 Astronomy and looking forward to starting Physics – he told me he hated science until he started your program. Ten year old is finishing the 2 Astronomy and looking forward to Botany. It has been a highlight of our year! Thanks for taking the time to write and share them!

RebeccaNew Mexico

I just graduated my oldest, mostly using your guides for science, we both are glad I trusted the CM methods and stuck with it all the way through, she will probably never go into a scientific field, but she loves science and I’m confident will continue to pursue a wide variety of knowledge, and THAT is what my goal was. … SO thank you for making it possible for us to stick with CM science through graduation!

HeatherSMH’s 6th customer ever!

I want to thank you for putting together a wonderful guide for [Form 2] Astronomy. We have done other things for science in the past years but my kids were not loving science. I am so glad I decided to try your guides. My daughter enjoyed every minute of science and has taken her Dad and sister out to star gaze and is able to find all of the constellations we learned how to find. I am really looking forward to using the Weather and Magnets guides later this year.

PriscillaHomeschool Mom

Thank you for writing your science guides! We've been using them for 5 terms now, in forms 2 and 3. You may or may not remember, but you coached me about 18 months ago on where to start with your science guides, and [they] have changed our family's lives. I'm overjoyed to report joy and interest in science in our home school.

Sara DrewHomeschool Mom
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A Living Science & Nature Curriculum

Sabbath Mood Homeschool’s Living Science and Nature Curriculums provide an open-and-go option for those who want to incorporate Charlotte Mason’s principles and practices in their home or school. Each of the various components is pulled together into one place, so you know exactly what to do on Monday morning and every morning after that. Supply lists are included for the whole course so that you can gather materials in advance, and exams are written so you can end the term with confidence. And all through the middle, your child can enjoy the awe and wonder of this vast and joyous realm.

Do you really need it done for you?

It’s not rocket science

You can absolutely follow Charlotte Mason’s lead and prepare science lessons yourself. However, these resources can help you offer your kids the living way of science lessons right now. I wrote my first living science curriculum for my own kids, but the time investment was intensive, and I knew it was a lot to ask of people. Our family looked to other specialists for subjects like math and literature lessons presented in a Charlotte Mason way, so I knew the value of sharing resources. And it took almost a decade to write all 27 science guides provided here, and I’m STILL working on the nature study component. So yes, you can do it yourself, but maybe your time is better spent elsewhere.

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As I wrap up our first year in Form 2 and our third Living Science Study Guide, I would like to let you know how much I appreciate the work you put into these guides. I’m usually a “do the work myself” type to save money rather than purchasing a curriculum or premade lessons but your guides have been so worth the investment. You help make my job so much easier!
—Sharon Miller, Homeschool Mom

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Below are some of the common questions people have about using a Sabbath Mood Homeschool's resources.

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A Jumpstart Guide

You want to offer a Living Science Curriculum to your children, but you need to know where to begin. This page will get you up to speed.

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To Combine my Students

Combining your students where possible can make all the difference when using a Charlotte Mason method with your children. Learn when you can and cannot do it.

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To Teach at a Co-op

Doing science with a group is much more fun, and it can be a great source of accountability and encouragement!

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Often, I hear from parents who are considering using my curriculum. They know they need to do something different because their kid hates science. My heart breaks when I hear that because science is the study of God’s creation—from bumble bees to the most beautiful laws of physics! If our kids hated Bible lessons, we would question what we were doing wrong. We should be offering them authors they can connect with and experiments that make them wonder.

Furthermore, the big questions of science give our kids an opportunity to think and learn to discuss. A curriculum that tells your kid what to think and then tests them to be sure they can regurgitate those thoughts will be worthless when your child has to decide on how to vote or best care for their family in a world where science dictates thought. We owe it to our kids to do better.

I am offering an inexpensive, easy (for the mom or teacher) option that challenges and inspires the kids. There is nothing else like it, and I want it to be available to children everywhere, whether they are science-minded or not. Whether you do it yourself or use what I have here, please never return to the textbook.

Meet the author

About Nicole

Nicole Williams is a leading expert in Charlotte Mason homeschooling, authoring the well-loved Living Science Curriculum, a comprehensive 27-book series. She founded Sabbath Mood Homeschool website and newsletter, helping parents and educators for over 15 years.

As the host of A Delectable Education Podcast and organizer of the ADE @ Home Conference, Nicole influences and inspires the homeschooling community. With more than two decades of homeschooling experience, including educating children with learning difficulties, she has taught thousands of parents and teachers at prominent conferences.

Her role as a board member of the Living Education Academy further cements her role as a trusted and beloved homeschool figure.

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