Choose a subject.
Start with Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or the science topic that interests your student most.
Make science easier to teach and exciting to learn.
Open-and-go science curriculum for Christian homeschool families with students in grades 4 through 8.
Easy for you.
Fascinating for them.
Grounded in truth.
Overwhelmed with teaching science?
As homeschool parents and educators, we know you want to give your children an excellent science education without adding hours of preparation to an already busy week.
The Mystery of Science gives families in grades 4 through 8 an open-and-go Christian curriculum with colorful lessons, hands-on experiments, easy-to-find materials, and everything you need for a complete year of science.
From families using the curriculum
Science they look forward to.
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See the curriculum through a homeschool parent’s eyes.
“It’s super easy and straightforward to use and really engaging for kids.”
Sarah · Former teacher and homeschooling mother of four
“This Biology course is a dream come true for overwhelmed homeschooling parents who don’t always have the time to teach every single subject to their students.”
Beth C. · Home educator
“This Biology was not stressful because the assignments weren’t too long. The book was very colorful and had lots of nice pictures.”
Iris · Student
A simple plan for science
Open the book. Follow the plan.
Open the book and follow the plan.
Use the simple weekly schedule, student reader, lab manual, and easy-to-find experiment materials.
Watch your children discover God’s design.
Give them the tools to explore, think scientifically, work more independently, and recognize God’s design in the world around them.
Choose a subject.
Start with the science topic that interests your student most.
GRADES 4–8 · 32 LESSONS
Biology
Explore animal classification, plants, the human body, and the microscopic world.
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GRADES 4–8 · 32 LESSONS
Physics
Investigate matter, motion, energy, heat, and sound through hands-on discovery.
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GRADES 4–8 · 32 LESSONS
Chemistry
Discover atoms, elements, states of matter, the periodic table, and everyday chemistry.
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A homeschool parent who understands
Meet Karri Iverson.
We know what it is like to homeschool a busy family and want to give your children an excellent education without spending every evening preparing tomorrow’s lessons.
Karri is a homeschooling mother of five, educator, curriculum developer, and science teacher. Her experience teaching children and guiding homeschool families shaped The Mystery of Science.
Watch Karri teach science in action.
Hear why Karri created The Mystery of Science, then watch her turn an unforgettable elephant-toothpaste experiment into a lesson about God’s creation.
Want to explore a lesson yourself? Every sample is free to download, with no signup required.
Interview by WLMB-TV 40 · Experiment begins at 8:12
Grounded in truth
Discover the wonder and order of God’s creation.
The books teach young-earth creation and six literal days of Creation. Creation Corner and Scripture memory connect scientific discovery with a biblical worldview.
Guide science with confidence
“My kids love science, and I know they’re learning.”
- Mom knows exactly what to teach next.
- Her children look forward to science.
- Experiments actually get done.
Frequently Asked Questions
Feel confident about your choice.
Where should we begin?
Choose the subject that interests your student most. Each course is designed for grades 4 through 8 and provides a complete year of science.
Do we need the lab manual?
The Student Reader includes access to a printable digital lab manual. Choose the printed lab manual or the complete set if you prefer a physical copy alongside the reader.
How do we get the included digital lab manual?
Access instructions are included with the Student Reader. If you need help, reach out to our team.
What grades and schedule is this designed for?
The curriculum is designed for grades 4 through 8. Each current course includes 32 lessons that can be organized across a school year.
Can I teach students of different ages together?
Many families teach the same science topic together and adapt the work to each student’s age and ability. Preview a free lesson to see which subject best fits your family.
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