Welcome to Our Homeschool Science of Our Planet Course

Getting Started with Our Homeschool Science of Our Planet Course

Homeschool Science of Our Planet is a short, supplemental unit designed to help you introduce your younger elementary students to some of the basics of earth science. From natural resources to the atmosphere to ecosystems, students can discover amazing facts about God’s creation. Printable worksheets and hands-on activities are included.

Overview

• 6 weeks
• Text-based
• Grades 2nd-3rd

Course Sample for Our Homeschool Science of Our Planet Course

Week 1 – Natural Resources

*Due to the subject matter of these lessons, specifically, climate, there are resources that may discuss climate change and global warming. Use your discretion.

Objective:

• Learn about our natural resources

Supplies Needed:

• Natural Resources Poster
• Natural Resources ID Posters
• Natural Resources Sorting Activity
• Identifying Natural Resources Worksheet

Day 1:

• Define “natural” and “resources” then combine the two and talk about what natural resources are in our world.
• Use the Natural Resources Poster to help identify different natural resources.

Day 2:

• Define “non-renewable” and “man-made.”
• Use the Natural Resources Poster to talk about non-renewable resources.
• Discuss how we can take care of our natural resources.

Day 3:

• Use the Natural Resources ID Posters to help breakdown the different types of natural resources.

Day 4:

• Review natural and non-renewable resources.
• Use the Natural Resources Sorting Activity to practice identifying the types of natural resources.

Day 5:

• Review natural and non-renewable resources.
• Use the Identifying Natural Resources Worksheet to color and identify the two types of resources.

Books:

• Natural or Man-Made? by Kelli Hicks
• Touch the Earth by Julian Lennon
• I am Earth by James McDonald
• Our Natural Resources by Jennifer Prior