It’s fun, interesting, and hands-on, with lots of cool labs using mostly things from around the house. We love Pandia science! – Tina Scott Smith
My son loves how hands-on the [REAL Science Odyssey] lessons are… I love that the labs are easy to set up but not super messy or time consuming. We both appreciate that the lessons are short yet contain real science learning. – Sarah Wamuhui
RSO is Flexible!
Use REAL Science Odyssey at home with your own children or with a small group of students. While each of our science courses spans a range of grade levels, the content can be modified based on your student’s academic needs.
RSO is Incremental!
Incorporates mathematics, scientific method, and science terminology at age-appropriate levels. REAL Science Odyssey strengthens analytical skills: Students create scientific models, compare results, form questions, and interpret data, just like REAL scientists!
RSO is Accessible!
Created with the science novice in mind! You do not need a science background to teach REAL Science Odyssey. You’ll get a complete supply list, a suggested weekly schedule, answer keys, and easy-to-follow instructions for completing labs activities.
Each topic in Level One is presented in an entertaining story-like format, followed by hands-on activities, background science information, parent instructions, labs, reading lists, journaling ideas, and websites.
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Earth & Environment 1, RSO Earth & Environment 1, covers scientific modeling, Earth’s “spheres,” weather, climate, the environment, erosion, & plate tectonics. Students study the the age of the earth and forces that shape it; and current pollution and environmental issues that affect water, land, and air.
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Astronomy 1 includes scientific modeling, the solar system, space, physics of light, space travel, cosmology, the universe, the Big Bang, and gravity. Students study each planet as they travel through the solar system with Bunny and Dusty, the adorable space-dust bunnies. Short lessons, hands-on labs, and activities.
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Life 1, RSO Life 1, is divided into three sections: the human body, the animal kingdom, and the plant kingdom. Students study the major body systems through making models and doing tests on their own bodies. Animal kingdom labs include examining worms, mollusks, & butterfly metamorphosis. Students learn about the plant kingdom by experimenting with seeds, flowers, leaves, stems, and roots.
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Chemistry 1 covers concepts usually reserved for high school chemistry, but are presented in way that youngsters can easily grasp. Topics covered include atoms, molecules, the periodic table, states of matter, acids and bases, and chemical reactions.
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Physics 1 presents complicated physics concepts in a way that young people can comprehend and immediately apply to everyday play and work. Topics covered include the study of matter, motion, friction, work, sound and wave, magnetism, electricity, and even a glimpse into the quantum world.
Level Two courses bring science alive by engaging young people’s minds while they are actively participating in learning. The student text is written to the student so that they can learn independently. Teacher Guides are available for Level Two courses and are highly recommended.
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Biology 2 is a comprehensive course for life science at the middle school to high school level (grades 5 – 9). But unlike many science textbooks, RSO Biology 2 is not a dry collection of facts and worksheets but rather an in-depth course that engages young people’s minds at the same time they are actively participating in the learning of biology.
The Teacher’s Guide provides all the help a science novice needs to assist her student including suggested course scheduling, summaries, additional material and explanations, sample reports, learning objectives, answers and suggestions, tests, and quizzes.
R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Astronomy 2 uses labs, activities, and modeling exercises to teach about the universe, Big Bang, the Doppler effect, how elements are made in stars, the solar system, the Earth-sun-moon system, eclipses, and more.
The Teacher’s Guide provides all the help a science novice needs to assist her student including suggested course scheduling, summaries, additional material and explanations, sample reports, learning objectives, answers and suggestions, tests, and quizzes.
The Stargazer’s Notebook provides the ideal instruction manual, planner, journal, and cosmos laboratory for the astronomy student, amateur stargazer, and anyone else wanting to learn more about the stars, planets, and celestial objects that occupy our skies.
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