Science4Us

ScienceGrade K

About This Curriculum

Science4Us is an online science program for kids in K-2nd Grade. It’s a program that helps you provide a solid S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math) foundation for your kids. Plus, it teaches science while building literacy skills, which is an extra bonus. At this time, the only way to access the Science4Us program is through a Time4Learning membership, as they use Science4Us as their science curriculum. Please enter at least 2 characters for name. Please enter at least 10 characters for details. Please enter a valid phone number. Please enter a valid email address.

What makes it unique: <cite index="3-9">One of the strongest programs in terms of helping to develop and integrate literacy into science lessons.</cite> <cite index="22-7">Gives young kids a significant head start in STEM through lessons infused with literacy and math.</cite>

Science4Us: Online K-2 Science Program with Literacy Integration

Science4Us is a web-based science curriculum for kindergarten through 2nd grade that combines science content with literacy skill development through games, animations, and interactive activities. The program uses the 5E instructional model and is accessible only through Time4Learning membership.

Best for

K-2 homeschool families seeking an independent, technology-based science curriculum with integrated literacy development, particularly those managing multiple children

Evaluation Criteria

1 strength · 4 neutral · 2 insufficient evidence

Scientific VocabularyStrength

The curriculum explicitly integrates literacy development with science learning, including vocabulary building activities.

Multiple reviews highlight that the program 'teaches science while building literacy skills' and includes 'syllable-breaking games' and other language activities integrated with science content

Knowledge RichNeutral

The curriculum appears to provide substantive science content beyond simple games, though content depth is difficult to assess from available reviews.

One reviewer noted the program has 'substantive content' and 'genuine educational value beyond just games,' while another mentioned it covers established science concepts through 28 modules

Teacher TrainingNeutral

The curriculum provides teacher support through dashboards, lesson plans, and instructional videos, though formal training appears limited.

Reviews mention 'teacher dashboard,' 'lesson plans,' 'instructional videos for users who aren't tech-savvy,' and materials that 'help develop and integrate literacy into science lessons'

Direct InstructionNeutral

The program uses the 5E instructional model with structured lessons including videos and guided activities, though some concerns exist about pacing.

The curriculum follows '5E (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) approach' with 'videos and interactives' and 'guided discussions,' though one review noted 'videos have a lot of information delivered quickly'

Hands On IntegrationNeutral

The program includes some hands-on activities and offline materials but relies heavily on digital simulations and interactions.

Reviews mention 'hands-on activities,' 'offline materials,' and 'simulations like testing effects of heat sources on foods,' though one reviewer noted concerns about digital mouse interactions being difficult for young students

Ngss AlignmentInsufficient Evidence

No specific information about standards alignment is provided in the available reviews.

None of the reviews mention NGSS or other science standards alignment

Retrieval PracticeInsufficient Evidence

The curriculum includes assessment features and student tracking, but specific retrieval practice methods are unclear.

Reviews mention 'final assessments,' 'weekly evaluations' where students scored '100%,' and teacher dashboards that track 'completed work, percent correct,' but limited detail on ongoing review practices

Sources: homeschool.com, familystyleschooling.com

Review Sources

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Key Facts

GradesGrade K

SubjectScience

PedagogyInquiry Based

Faith-BasedNo

FormatDigital + Physical

Pricing<cite index="9-12">The entire curriculum is $7.95 per month per student</cite>, though <cite index="2-1">when accessed through Time4Learning membership it costs $19.95 monthly</cite>

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