Conceptual Academy Science
Including your Conceptual Academy Science curriculum into your homeschool classroom is easy with these lesson plans for use with your Homeschool Planet subscription. Conceptual Academy Science classes are designed to nurture an enthusiasm for science. Along with a library of video lessons and textbook reading assignments, these planners direct the student through the course worksheets, interactive simulations, quizzes, homework system, labs using household materials, unit exams, and more.
A brief individual description for each course can be found by selecting the “More Info” button listed with each lesson plan. For additional information about the courses themselves and other teacher resources, please visit the Conceptual Academy homeschool support site at LearnScience.Academy.
Conceptual Academy Science and Homeschool Planet
These lesson plans applied within your Homeschool Planet planner will help you stay on track in your Conceptual Academy Science course.
What’s Included:
- All course worksheets, interactive simulations, quizzes, homework system, labs using household materials, unit exams, and more are laid out so you and your student know exactly what to complete when.
- Check boxes for your students to check off as they complete their assignments, giving them a sense of accomplishment and you a permanent record of their achievement.
- Automatic rescheduling of assignments when “life happens”
- “Daily Digest” email reminders to help you and your child stay on track
- Grade tracking to recognize or reward completion of work.
- Attendance records for states where this is required.
- Extensive reports to help you manage grades, attendance, activities, and more.
- Automatic lesson plan updates as needed, with enhancements, link updates, etc.
Notes:
- You decide whether to apply ongoing updates.
- Curriculum is not included and should be purchased separately. Links are provided to purchase curriculum when available.
Please note: These lesson plans are subject to copyright laws and cannot be used beyond those in your household. By “household” we mean a person or persons sharing the same single family housing unit such as a home, apartment, mobile home or condominium. You may reach us with any questions at support@homeschoolplanet.com.
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Physical Science Explorations (1 year plan) For Grades 7 - 9
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Our middle school Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
(CPSE) course is geared for grades 7 - 8 covering physics, chemistry, Earth Science, and astronomy. This is normally a two year sequence. However, for students needing a single year of physical science, this planner makes that possible by focusing primarily on physics and astronomy. If this single year CPSE course is completed in the 9th grade, then the student has the option of moving into either Conceptual Physics or Conceptual Chemistry for the 10th grade (we recommend the latter). The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy. |
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Physical Science Explorations (2 year plan) For Grades 7 - 9
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Our middle school Conceptual Physical Science Explorations (CPSE) course is geared for grades 7 - 8 covering physics, chemistry, Earth Science, and astronomy over a two year sequence as per this CPSE 2-year planner. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy. Please know that this course can be completed over a single year with a focus on only physics and astronomy, as per our CPSE 1-year planner (also available here at Homeschool Planet).
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Physical Science, Full Version (Year 1) For Grades 9 - 12
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Our high school Conceptual Physical Science (CPS) “Full Version” course is geared for beginning high school students over a two year sequence. Year 1: Essentials of Physics. Year 2: Essentials of Chemistry, Earth Science, and Astronomy. This course uses the upper level Conceptual Physical Science textbook. This planner focuses on Year 1 (Physics) and can be considered a light version of our upper level Conceptual Physics course. This is appropriate for 9th graders who have not experienced our middle school “explorations” courses. This planner is specific to the sixth edition Conceptual Physical Science textbook, CPS6e. The course and this planner are two separate purchases.To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy.
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Physical Science, Full Version (Year 2) For Grades 9 - 12
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Our high school Conceptual Physical Science (CPS) “Full Version” course is geared for beginning high school students over a two year sequence. Year 1: Essentials of Physics. Year 2: Essentials of Chemistry, Earth Science, and Astronomy. This course uses the upper level Conceptual Physical Science textbook. This planner focuses on Year 2 (Chemistry, Earth Science, Astronomy) setting the stage for the student to take either Conceptual Physics or Conceptual Chemistry in a subsequent year. This planner is specific to the sixth edition Conceptual Physical Science textbook, CPS6e. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site:LearnScience.Academy.
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Integrated Science Explorations (2 year plan) For Grades 7 - 9
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Our middle school Conceptual Integrated Science Explorations (CISE) course is geared for grades 7 - 8 covering year 1: physics and chemistry, and year 2: biology, Earth Science, and astronomy as per this CISE 2-year planner. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy.
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Conceptual Astronomy For Grades 9 - 12
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Our high school Conceptual Astronomy course is our lightest course with a focus on the concepts of astronomy and astronomy-related physics. This course uses the upper level Conceptual Physical Science textbook. This planner is specific to the sixth edition of this textbook, CPS6e. The pace of this planner is slow and drawn out over a period of 27 weeks. An ambitious student could easily complete this course in a shorter time period, including as a summer course (0.5 credits). There is sufficient physics within this course to set the stage for the student to take either Conceptual Physics or Conceptual Chemistry in a subsequent year. As per our Course Pathways document, we recommend the latter. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy.
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Integrated Science (Year 1) 2nd Ed Textbook For Grades 9 - 12
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Our high school Conceptual Integrated Science (CIS) course is geared for beginning high school students over a two year sequence. Year 1: Physics and Chemistry. Year 2: Biology, Earth Science, and Astronomy. This course uses the upper level Conceptual Integrated Science textbook. This planner focuses on Year 1 (Physics and Chemistry) and is specific to the second edition textbook, CIS2e. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site:LearnScience.Academy.
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Integrated Science (Year 1) 3rd Ed Textbook For Grades 9 - 12
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Our high school Conceptual Integrated Science (CIS) course is geared for beginning high school students over a two year sequence. Year 1: Physics and Chemistry. Year 2: Biology, Earth Science, and Astronomy. This course uses the upper level Conceptual Integrated Science textbook. This planner focuses on Year 1 (Physics and Chemistry) and is specific to the third edition textbook, CIS3e. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site:LearnScience.Academy.
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Conceptual Integrated Science (Year 2) 3rd ed. textbook For Grades 9 - 12
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Our high school Conceptual Integrated Science (CIS) course is geared for beginning high school students over a two year sequence. Year 1: Physics and Chemistry. Year 2: Biology, Earth Science, and Astronomy. This course uses the upper level Conceptual Integrated Science textbook. This planner focuses on Year 2 (Biology, Earth Science, and Astronomy) and is specific to the third edition textbook, CIS3e. The course and this planner are two separate purchases.
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, and Astronomy. Fold these branches of science together and the result we call Integrated Science. The breadth of integrated science is made manageable through the use of Unifying Concepts— those big ideas that cut across all the sciences and unite them as one body of knowledge about the world. This, in turn, helps us to understand the workings of our natural environment. How does water move up a tree? (Biology and Physics) How do stars shine? (Physics and Astronomy) Why do we have beaches? (Chemistry and Earth Science) Conceptual Integrated Science relates the big ideas of science to everyday life, and is presented in a friendly, personal—and sometimes humorous voice. |
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Physical Science, PAC (1 year plan) For Grades 9 - 12
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Our high school Conceptual Physical Science (CPS) “PAC” course is geared for beginning high school students over a one year period with a focus on the essentials of Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry (PAC). This course uses the upper level Conceptual Physical Science textbook. This planner is specific to the sixth edition textbook, CPS6e. The pace of this planner is relatively quick and works well for students who have not experienced our middle school “explorations” courses, but are looking for an early entry into our upper level science courses, such as Conceptual Physics and Conceptual Chemistry. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy.
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Conceptual Biology For Grades 9 - 12
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A one year high school biology course recommended for students seeking a broad understanding of the concepts and topics of biology. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy.
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Conceptual Biology, Honors For Grades 9 - 12
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A one year high school honors biology course covering the entire Conceptual Biology curriculum including our "Living Earth" sections showing how the biosphere is interconnected with the geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. Recommended for motivated students seeking a broad
understanding of the concepts and topics of biology. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy. |
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Contextual Chemistry (1 Year) For Grades 9 - 12
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A “sideways” approach to Conceptual Chemistry in which the social and environmental applications of chemistry take center stage along side the development of chemistry concepts. Although there is a greater emphasis on the topics of chemistry, this curriculum still provides for a solid foundation by
embracing Conceptual Chemistry’s carefully crafted spiral approach whereby key concepts are revisited throughout the course—each time in a different light and with greater depth. The author himself teaches his college courses using this approach. It’s challenging, but fun! Recommended for students who are not likely to pursue a career in science or technology. Although less comprehensive than our honors chemistry course, this environmental chemistry course still holds sufficient weight to qualify for a full 1.0 high school science credit. |
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Conceptual Chemistry, College Prep For Grades 9 - 12
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A one year high school chemistry course covering the first 13 out of 17 chapters of the Conceptual Chemistry curriculum providing a solid foundation in the basic concepts of chemistry and the ability to view nature from the perspective of atoms and molecules. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. This course is similar to the chemistry honors course except the final four “topical” chapters are not covered. This allows for a slower pace as well as more time available to a focus on the quantitative aspect of chemistry. Recommended for students who are considering a career in science or engineering. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy.
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Conceptual Chemistry, Honors For Grades 9 - 12
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A one year high school honors chemistry course covering the entire Conceptual Chemistry curriculum providing a solid foundation in the basic concepts of chemistry and the ability to view nature from the perspective of atoms and molecules. Recommended for motivated students seeking a broad understanding of the concepts and topics of chemistry. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. This course is an honors course by virtue of the relatively fast pace a student must follow to cover the broad range of topics presented: From the fundamentals of chemistry to environmental and life science applications.Following this planner, the student is coached to the proper pacing required for a successful academic year. Yet this planner also provides flexibility to assure that the student is following a pace that suits them best. More important than covering a lot of material is finding value and meaning in the material that gets covered. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy.
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Conceptual Chemistry, Life Science For Grades 9 - 12
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A one year high school chemistry course covering material within the Conceptual Chemistry curriculum most applicable to the life sciences. It begins like our other chemistry courses with an introduction to the basic concepts of chemistry. As the course progresses, however, it leans toward life science applications concluding with the Conceptual Chemistry chapters on organic chemistry, biochemistry, and medicinal chemistry. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. This course is similar to the chemistry honors course except for the removal of select material. This allows for a slower pace as well as more time available to focus on the life science aspects of chemistry. Recommended for students who are considering a career in the life sciences. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy.
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Conceptual Physics For Grades 9 - 12
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A one year high school physics course covering a select sequence of 25 chapters of Conceptual Physics curriculum providing a solid foundation in the fundamental rules of nature. Designed to meet the physics requirement needs of a broad range of high school students. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. Following this planner, the student is coached to the proper pacing required for a successful academic year. Yet this planner also provides flexibility to assure that the student is following a pace that suits them best. More important than covering a lot of material is finding value and meaning in the material that gets covered. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy
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Conceptual Physics, Honors For Grades 9 - 12
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A one year high school honors physics course covering the entire Conceptual Physics curriculum providing a solid foundation in the fundamental rules of nature. Recommended for motivated students seeking a broad understanding of the concepts and topics of physics. This planner follows a predetermined path of 24 chapters while allowing the student to select at least 5 additional chapters based upon their interests. The course and this planner are two separate purchases. This course is an honors course by virtue of the relatively fast pace a student must follow to cover the broad range of concepts presented. Following this planner, the student is coached to the proper pacing required for a successful academic year. Yet this planner also provides flexibility to assure that the student is following a pace that suits them best. More important than covering a lot of material is finding value and meaning in the material that gets covered. To learn how to purchase the course itself, please visit our homeschool support site: LearnScience.Academy
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