A new way of teaching agriculture science, food science, life skills, applied mathematics, and quality character.
This is a full-year (36-week) science curriculum for middle and high school students. It includes 18 two-week units within six chapters with projects, tests, and quizzes.
Students will learn about real-life activities that are associated with modern homesteading. Through the text, budgeting, research, videos, and projects, students will have a better understanding of what it takes to pursue self-sufficiency.
Additionally, in any situation where a person is working with the land, animals, and their neighbors, quality of character is an integral component of life. Students will be given the opportunity to reflect on the character traits that are positively viewed within communities.
This 18-unit curriculum contains over 300 pages of text with full-color graphics to fulling grasp modern homesteading. There will be multiple hands-on projects, quizzes, tests, life skills, and communication opportunities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is this curriculum for?
Introduction to Homestead Science is designed for middle and high school students. There are additional notes for advanced learning.
What subject is this curriculum considered?
This curriculum could be considered a science, social science, health, or simply elective curriculum.
What religious belief does this curriculum follow?
This curriculum was written to be neutral.
How many days a week does the schedule suggest?
The schedule is designed as a 4-day week. Day 5 can be optionally used for tests and projects.
Do we have to own a homestead to benefit from this curriculum?
Absolutely not! This curriculum is designed to be used on or off the homestead and gives options on how to experience everything off of the homestead.
Should I order digital or printed?
Buying the complete set of either format is discounted. However, for different families, having a combination of both printed and digital for copies of worksheets is a better fit.
Would this curriculum work in a coop or farm school?
Yes! There are already coops and farm schools using this program. Please contact me at info@thehomesteadeducation.com to discuss pricing.