Nancy Larson Science

The curriculum covers broad content across multiple science disciplines each year, building foundational knowledge systematically through scripted lessons.

Topics range from human body and senses in kindergarten to cells, ecosystems, and electricity in upper grades, with comprehensive coverage of life, physical, and earth sciences

The program provides extensive support for inexperienced teachers through scripted lessons and comprehensive materials, though formal training is not mentioned.

Written especially for home educators with completely scripted lessons, explicit instructions, and described as 'easy for the inexperienced parent to use' with detailed teacher manuals

The curriculum is built around direct, explicit instruction with completely scripted lessons showing exactly what to say and do.

Lessons are completely scripted with explicit instructions, and the program requires intensive one-on-one instruction with the teacher working through content with the child

The program effectively integrates hands-on activities with explicit instruction through scripted demonstrations and manipulative-based lessons.

Each lesson includes scripted hands-on demonstrations, comprehensive science kits with materials like magnifying lenses, x-rays, and live butterfly gardens, combined with structured discussions

Scientific vocabulary receives exceptional attention with explicit practice, review, and multiple reinforcement strategies.

Vocabulary gets more attention than most programs at these grade levels, with children practicing reading and writing science vocabulary words and reviewing them in future sessions with suggested options for vocabulary work

The program includes systematic review through lesson reviews, study guides, and assessments, though specific retrieval practice methods are not detailed.

Each lesson concludes with Lesson Review pages, includes Study Guides for reviewing material, and has 7-8 assessments per grade level, with vocabulary review in future sessions

The curriculum acknowledges state and national standards but lacks specific details about NGSS alignment or three-dimensional learning integration.

Review mentions 'in a nod to state and national standards, topics from many disciplines are covered each year' but provides no specific NGSS alignment details