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Explore Science by HST
Discover the kingdom of Animals with four lessons, 10 hands-on science activities, and two bonus activities. Complete lessons in about an hour a week for a month of science.
Grades K-2
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Discover the amazing vastness of Space with four lessons and 11 hands-on science activities. This unit provides one month of science learning for K-2 students. Includes curriculum and science activity supplies.
Grades K-2
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Discover the wonderful world of Plants with four lessons and 11 hands-on science activities. Learn about photosynthesis, plant parts, and more! This kit includes the curriculum text and science activity supplies.
Grades K-2
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Teach kids about Seasons with four lessons and 13 hands-on science activities. This kit includes the curriculum text and science activity supplies. NOTE: Use this unit during fall when leaves are changing.
Grades K-2
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Give K-2 kids An Intro to Scientific Skills with four lessons and nine hands-on science activities. This kit includes the curriculum text and science activity supplies.
Grades K-2
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Teach kids all about the states of States of Matter with four lessons and 11 hands-on activities. Each lesson takes about an hour to complete. This kit includes the curriculum text and science activity supplies.
Grades K-2
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Introducing Explore Science from Home Science Tools: topical stand-alone curriculum for grades K-2. Study all major areas of science: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics.
At HST, we know hands-on science is the best science and that inspired learning begins at home. That's why Explore Science lessons revolve around activities & are easily taught by new teachers. Read more about our philosophy of teaching kids science.
Explore Science is based on the 5E teaching model, lessons begin with hands-on activities. Curriculum and supplies in one-box kits offer a month of science at roughly one lesson per week. Choose eight units (coming soon) for a year of robust K-2 science.
How is Explore Science different?
Standalone thematic kits include step-by-step curriculum and activity supplies together. Lessons revolve around hands-on activities and engage kids with discussion throughout. Kids love the hands-on exploration. Parents love the flexibility and convenience.
Who should use Explore Science?
Homeschools, small groups, and co-ops looking for a thorough, hands-on introduction to science. The curriculum walks you through each lesson, so even novice homeschoolers can teach confidently.
Where do I start?
We recommend using An Intro to Scientific Skills first. It includes age-appropriate concepts, vocabulary, and materials needed for other units. From there, discover units in any order you choose.
What are the 5Es?
The 5Es model is an inquiry-based, hands-on teaching method.
Engage students with the topic.
Explore with hands-on activities and discussion.
Explain key concepts and definitions.
Extend learning with an application.
Evaluate new understanding.
We get it. Science can be messy. But Home Science Tools' products and service can handle it.
Our products are durable, reliable, and affordable to take you from the field to the lab to the kitchen. They won't let you down, no matter what they're up against. Whether it's (over)eager young scientists year after year, or rigorous requirements that come once-in-a lifetime.
And if your science inquiry doesn't go as expected, you can expect our customer service team to help. Count on friendly voices at the other end of the phone and expert advice in your inbox. They're not happy until you are.
Bottom line? We guarantee our products and service won't mess up your science study—no matter how messy it gets.
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