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This is basic a skeleton outline of science topics. Use this as a study guide to look up resources in an encyclopedia or other reference books. I have added some text files to further fill out the lists. Click on the links to access them-- they open in a new window.
 (To YoungMinds CD owners.. These lists and others are found in the \lists\ folder and linked from cd-dyorg\extras.htm page. )

41476: Science Scope Science Scope
By Kathryn Stout / Design A Study

From Design-A-Study, Science Scope provides a list of skills, topics for discussion, and interesting topics that are part of most science curricula. Use as a checklist to make sure you cover all appropriate concepts; as an overview from simple to complicated science subjects; or as a guide to ensure you're on track for your child's age. Divided into subjects such as "energy" or "Technology" each chapter has sections for each age range with vocabulary, things students should know, and activities. 119 pages, softcover.
93712: Archimedes and the Door of Science Archimedes and the Door of Science
By Jeanne Bendick / Bethlehem Books

Imagine a biography, a study of mathematical and scientific concepts, and an overview of the culture of ancient Greece---all rolled into one! Students will love reading this personal account of Archimedes---one of the greatest minds of the ancient world. They'll discover, like Archimedes, the excitement of ideas and learning! Simple illustrations enhance the accessible text. Ages 10 and up. 142 pages, softcover from Bethlehem Books.
78305: Along Came Galileo Along Came Galileo
By Jeanne Bendick / Beautiful Feet Books

Galileo changed the way that we see our world by asking question after question. This easy-to-read biography looks at Galileo's life, including his testing of data and discovery of new theories. 95 indexed pages, softcover with illustrations.
337001: Exploring Creation with Astronomy, Textbook Exploring Creation with Astronomy, Textbook
By Jeannie K. Fulbright / Apologia Educational Ministries

What would living on Venus be like? Are there really black holes? How did God create the cosmos? Curious kids want to know, and this 28-week curriculum gives them biblically based, scientifically sound answers. Using Charlotte Mason's methodology, 14 incremental lessons employ narration, notebooking, hands-on projects, and a course website to introduce 6- to 12-year-olds to the wonders of the solar system and universe. 176 pages, hardcover.
  1. Science for Beginners:
    1. Nature Study
      1. The Study of the World Around Us
        1. Rocks and Soil
        2. Water
        3. Air
        4. The Sky
      2. The Study of Living Things
        1. Our Bodies and How They Work
          1. Major Body Parts
          2. Organs of the Body
          3. Skin and Outgrowths
          4. Digestion, Metabolism, and Elimination
        2. Animals
        3. Plants
    2. The Study of Matter and Energy
      1. Light
      2. Electricity
      3. Heat
      4. Simple Machines
      5. Solids, Liquids, Gases
        1. Gas
        2. Ice
        3. Water
  2. Basic Principles of Science
    1. Scientific Method
      1. Observation
      2. Induction, Inductive Method (logic)
      3. Verification
      4. Generalization
    2. Scientific Experimentation
      1. Scientific Measurements
      2. Scientific Instruments
      3. Scientific Documentation
  3. The Sciences
    1. The Abstract Sciences
      1. Metaphysics
      2. Logic
      3. Mathematics
    2. The Natural Sciences
      1. The Physical Sciences
        1. Physics
        2. Chemistry
        3. Astronomy
      2. The Biological Sciences
        1. Zoology
        2. Botany
        3. Biology
    3. The Mixed Sciences
      1. Geography
      2. Geology
      3. Biochemistry
    4. The Human Sciences
      1. Psychology
      2. Sociology
      3. Anthropology
      4. Philology

List adapted from Reading and Study Guide 1928