“Science is one of these provinces. Here, the stars are measured, the ocean sounded, and the wind made the servant of man; here, every flower that blooms reveals the secret of its growth, and every grain of sand recounts its history. This is a vast and joyous realm; for the people who walk therein are always discovering new things, and each new thing is a delight, because the things are not a medley, but each is a part of the great whole. So immense is the realm of Science that one of the wisest and greatest travellers therein, who had discovered many things, said, when he was an old man, that he was only like a little child playing with pebbles on the beach.
Charlotte Mason, Ourselves
From Wonder in Observation to Understanding of the World: Sursum Corda’s Science Scope & Flow
The science we do together on campus at Sursum Corda is largely Natural History. Students in Forms I and II read and narrate living books describing aspects of nature, write and draw in their journals, and have hands-on experiences that relate to the topics studied. Many of our families are involved in nature study outside of SC, as well as other curricula, events, and courses related to the other fields of science.
Forms I-II
Sursum Corda
Forms III-IV
Sursum Corda students pursue science beyond our program after Form II. Many are taking local, online, or Community College courses in science; others are pursuing in-depth studies at home. They carry with them, however, the sense of wonder and observation that undergirds all our science studies.
Works Read
Our Science program is on a 3-year cycle: . The following summaries reflect some alterations, and individual titles may change.
| Form I | Form II | |
| C 2019-2020 2022-2023 2025-2026 | ||
| B 2020-2021 2023-2024 2026-2027 | ||
| A 2021-2022 2024-2025 2027-2028 |
Guides for Teachers
Form I Teacher Guide
Form II Teacher Guide
Nature Study Together
We love to be in nature together, and hope to organize regular times in nature for the whole community.
Resources for Further Exploration
Recommended Reading:
Science News
Science Daily
Science News for Students
Science News for Students: Earth (Environment, Climate, Oceans, Agriculture)
Science News for Students: Life (Animals, Brains, Ecosystems, Microbes, Genetics)
Geology News: Earth Science
Scientific American
Stardate
Radio Lab
Science Fridays