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Berean Builder high school sequence
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I see that the recommended science sequence is Berean Builders Earth Science starting in 8th grade. What is the benefit to starting Earth Science in 8th grade vs 9th grade? I realize that taking physics in 11th would free up the senior year to be lighter, but is there any other advantage? I have a child who is most likely headed for STEM (very strong in math) and I don’t want to hold him back in any way. I just want to understand the reasoning behind this. I am originally from Canada and not familiar with the typical high school science sequence. He is also my firstborn. I ask this because up until now he has only used living science books. I’m wondering if it would be too much to jump into Biology as his first textbook in 9th, or would Earth Science be an easier transition?
Discovering Design with Earth Science is Berean Builders’ recommendation for 8th grade, so SCM also recommends it for that age. However, Berean Builders’ also states that Earth Science can be used for high school as it is rigorous enough to count as a high school level course.
The order that you schedule the sciences for your particular student may be different than our recommended sequence. You may even opt for different science courses than we recommend, such as human anatomy, botany, or astronomy, to tailor your child’s education to suit his plans for his future. That is just fine. The only caution I would give you when considering the sequence that is best for your child is to make sure that your student has the required math needed for chemistry and physics. You state that your child is strong in math, so the needed math skills may not be an issue.
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