Chemistry Science Unit: Quick Start

Welcome to The Good and the Beautiful Chemistry

This family-style course is fun and simple to teach!

This 14-lesson Chemistry unit especially for students in grades 5–8. See chemical changes in action through simple experiments and hands-on activities!

But first, let’s look at what is included in the course and how to get started.

Required Items

  • Science Unit Study

    One unit study book needed per family.

  • Grades 5–8 Student Journal

    One student journal needed per child in grades 5–8.

*Copyright: If you use this science course in a group setting, you must purchase an physical copy of the unit book for each set of eight children in the class. You must purchase a student journal for each child who will be completing the unit.

Recommended Items

  • Read-Aloud Book Pack

    Marie Curie; The Book of Elements; THe Story of Alice Bell

Motion and Simple Machines Unit Information

  • Student Journal

    Each student needs his or her own student journal. Lessons direct the child when to complete the activities in the journal.

  • Lesson Preparation

    Just open and go! Your Chemistry Unit Studyarrives wire bound. Each student needs his or her own perfect bound Student Journal.

  • Science Wall Vocabulary

    Cut apart the vocabulary words now, so they are ready to be placed on your science wall. The course tells you when to use these.

  • Activities

    Engage children with hands-on activities. Always use appropriate adult supervision.A complete supply list is found here.

  • Experiments

    Several lessons include fun experiments that show chemical reactions up close. Perform the experiments or conveniently watch themhereor fromThe Good and the Beautiful Homeschool appon your mobile device.

  • For Grades 5–8

    This unit study is designed for grades 5–8. We recommend choosing one of our other engaging science units if you are teaching children younger than grade 5.

  • Unit Videos

    Some lessons include videos that complement the lesson. Have a device available that is capable of playing videos. Videos can be found here or from The Good and the Beautiful Homeschool app.

New Discoveries

New discoveries in all fields of science are ongoing. The Good and the Beautiful reviews and revises science units periodically to keep information as up-to-date as possible.

Chemistry Unit Information

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*Copyright: If you use this science course in a group setting, you must purchase an physical copy of the unit book for each set of eight children in the class. You must purchase a student journal for each child who will be completing the unit.

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