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Award-Winning Middle School Science Curriculum for Homeschool

Apologia offers award-winning homeschool science curriculum for middle school, including General Science and Physical Science. These courses help students transition from elementary to high school science with confidence.

Apologia’s middle school curriculum encourages independent learning. Student notebooks provide clear daily schedules, allowing students to manage their tasks and track their progress. This structured approach fosters responsibility while giving parents an easy way to monitor success.

Prepare your young scientist for the next academic step with Apologia’s trusted, faith-based curriculum.

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General Science Basic Set Module 12

Strengthen Note-taking Skills with Apologia

Our student notebooks guide middle school students with their note-taking to become more structured, logical, factual, and, most importantly, independent. We use colorful graphics to show the students what materials are important and actively participate with your students as they learn note-taking skills.

Perhaps most importantly, Apologia notebooks provide experimental lab report templates for each experiment listed in the textbook. Templates progress from step-by-step instruction to full student independence.

General Science Solutions and Tests Manual with Tests Module 3

Building Test-taking Skills

While there are no tests in our elementary science curriculum, students will begin building confidence in showing their knowledge through testing in middle school. Because test-taking is a learned skill, we gently walk them through that process.

In our 7th grade title, Exploring Creation with General Science, we specifically created the curriculum with open-book tests for the first few modules so that students are slowly introduced to tests and learn how to study and prepare.

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The courses utilize hands-on activities to introduce new concepts, worksheets for students to practice concepts, games to enhance learning, and end-of-unit projects that involve many concepts learned in that unit. There is a strong emphasis on mastering both math facts and conceptual understanding. The courses link mathematical concepts to the real world, primarily through word problems. Each title is visually connected to a science theme with icons and illustrations, such as those related to insects in Level 3.

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I think I finally found it! I’ve been searching for YEARS for the perfect math curriculum. Something hands-on, that has short lessons and has everything laid out in an easy-to-use parent manual for me. Apologia knocked it out of the park with this one!

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We have really enjoyed this curriculum! Easy to use and prep for! Such a natural approach to math! I have tried so many 1st-grade math curriculums. This one is my favorite!

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This math has been a game-changer in our house! I would battle so much with my daughter over math. Now, she asks to do it first and sometimes completes more than what is required! Thank you for releasing a product that has given me confidence we can continue homeschooling without the fight every day.

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Exploring Creation with Mathematics is the perfect balance of practice problems and hands-on activities. My daughter has loved all the games. I highly recommend it!

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I have been recommending your math books to all the homeschool moms. Thank you for everything you contribute to the homeschooling world. We are grateful!

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Thank you so much for writing this math curriculum. My son absolutely LOVES it, and we are having so much fun together. Math is his favorite subject, and he looks forward to it every day.

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We are several weeks into our Apologia Math book, and my daughter begs to just do one more lesson at the end of every day! Thanks for such a fun math adventure.

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We are using Apologia math in our homeschool. My kids never get bored since each lesson uses different manipulatives and activities to teach the concepts. I am so impressed with how well the books are written and especially love using household items as manipulatives!

Middle School Science Curriculum from Apologia

Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition, is part of Apologia’s award-winning science curriculum for homeschooled middle school students. It is designed to be the first course of middle school and walks students through the transition from elementary to middle school sciences.

This General Science course gives students an understanding of the world that surrounds them so they can appreciate the real-world relevance of scientific inquiry and the beauty of Creation.

Recommended Grade Level: 7th – 8th grade

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Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th Edition is designed to prepare your 8th or 9th grade student as they transition into high school Biology. This science course teaches atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions, motion, forces, energy, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, Earth’s structure, weathering, and atmosphere.

Recommended Course Grade Level: 8th – 9th grade

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Preparing Students with a Smooth Transition

Apologia’s middle school curriculum prepares students for high school by teaching the process of science and the hands-on use of the scientific method. Seventh graders smoothly transition from elementary science, while eighth graders gain the confidence needed for advanced courses.

Parents remain the ultimate teachers with our easy-to-use teaching resources, featuring clear answers and detailed explanations. We simplify your role, ensuring your student’s success without unnecessary work or parent prep.

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FAQs

  • What middle school science courses does Apologia offer?

    Apologia offers two award-winning middle school science courses: General Science for 7th-8th grade and Physical Science for 8th-9th grade. Both are designed to build a strong foundation for high school science.

     

  • How does Apologia’s curriculum prepare students for high school science?

    Apologia’s curriculum introduces students to the scientific method, lab experiments, and the history of science. With step-by-step guidance and independent learning opportunities, students gain the confidence needed for more advanced coursework.

  • Does Apologia’s curriculum include hands-on experiments?

    Yes! Both General Science and Physical Science feature hands-on experiments and activities. The curriculum includes lab report templates that gradually build independent scientific thinking.

  • Can parents without a science background teach Apologia’s curriculum?

    Absolutely! Apologia provides detailed explanations and answers in the course guide, making it easy for parents to support their student’s learning without needing a science background.

  • How much time does it take to complete a middle school science lesson?

    Most lessons take 30 to 45 minutes per day. The student notebooks provide a clear 4-day weekly schedule for independent learning.

  • Is Apologia’s middle school science curriculum faith-based?

    Yes, Apologia’s curriculum is designed from a Christian, creation-based perspective, written from a Biblical worldview to encourage students to see God’s design in the world around them.