Pandia Press also offers a R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey course for middle school students. Biology Level Two can be completed after the Level One course or on its own. This hands-on curriculum is designed for independent study, and a teacher’s manual is available for more in-depth information about each experiment or activity. The textbook provides everything students need to learn science using a hands-on approach while applying the scientific method. The textbook includes student pages and lab sheets and provides a full year of science. Additional student pages can be purchased separately for multiple students. This curriculum presents an evolutionist worldview.
REAL Science Odyssey Curriculum Review – Grades 5-8 | |
Curriculum Components Recommended | Textbook, Teacher’s Manual |
Curriculum Cost (per Grade) | $174 |
Hands-on Activities Cost (per Grade) | $65 |
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Learning Environment | |
Homeschool Suitability | ★★★★★ |
Classroom Suitability | ★★★ |
New Science Teacher Suitability | ★★★★ |
Learning Evaluation Tools | ★★★★ |
Includes Student Tests | No |
Worldview | Evolutionist |
Student Appeal | |
Student Readability | ★★★★ |
Engaging Visual Content | ★★★ |
Independent Study Suitability | ★★★★ |
Suitability for Students Not Interested in Science | ★★★ |
Reading Level | Grade Appropriate |
Science Content Quality | |
Scope and Sequence | ★★★ |
Depth of Science Content | ★★★★ |
Age-appropriate Science Content | ★★★★ |
Hands-on Science Learning | |
Comprehensive Hands-on Learning | ★★★★ |
Activities Develop Science Skills | ★★★★★ |
Activities Develop Critical Thinking | ★★★★ |
Ease of Completing Experiments | ★★★★ |
Activity/Lab Prep Time | 10-20 minutes |
Star Rating: 5-Very Good, 4-Good, 3-Fair, 2-Poor, 1-Very Poor
Customer Reviews
Solid science curriculum
The lessons are very well planned out and easy to follow. Engaging to the student. Very nice curriculum. (Review by Alison)