You will find R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey (RSO) to be unlike any other science curriculum available. It is written specifically for home school and small group use. Packed full of serious science and loads of fun, it is an incremental program that gently builds on itself and incorporates mathematics and scientific terminology. Created with the science novice in mind, you don't need any science background to teach these courses.
RSO Level One (coming in 2010 . . . RSO Level Two)
Each book of RSO level one is a complete one-year science curriculum. Each topic in the RSO series of books is presented in an entertaining story-like format and is followed by hands-on activities along with background science information, parent instructions, labs, reading lists, journaling ideas, and websites.
RSO’s Unique Level One Format:
With RSO your children or students will be learning more science than you ever thought possible and will develop a lifelong love of science. Interested? We thought so! Use the following links to learn more about this innovative program.
Choose from the following RSO level one books for more information and to view sample pages.
LifeEarth & Space
Chemistry
Scientific Method, Mathematics, and RSO
We strongly believe children benefit from using scientific method at an early age. RSO level one infuses scientific method and age-appropriate mathematics in every course. Students learn how to speculate, hypothesize, experiment, and conclude. Observation skills are developed through sketch drawings and written descriptions. Analytical skills are encouraged through comparing, forming questions, and interpretations. Students make age-appropriate calculations, plot results, make graphs, and diagram information, just like R.E.A.L. scientists!