The Discovering Backyard Science Unit Study is a hands-on homeschool curriculum designed for children ages 5–8. This engaging 4-week unit study helps kids explore science through reading, math, and creative activities. Perfect for parents looking for a structured yet flexible way to teach through unit studies, this printable curriculum makes learning fun and meaningful.
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StuffTruffle unit studies are thoughtfully designed homeschool curriculum resources that help children explore fascinating topics while building real academic skills across multiple subjects. Each 4-week printable unit study includes:
4 weeks of structured, guided learning
Reading, writing, math, and science activities
Hands-on sorting, matching, and creative design projects
Vocabulary building, comprehension passages, and critical thinking
Low-prep printable worksheets — just print and go
A colorful certificate of completion
Perfect for homeschool families, co-ops, and curious learners ages 5–8.
Learn new words related to backyard science and scientific exploration
Develop early reading skills with science-themed passages
Strengthen counting, number sense, and basic math operations
Practice sequencing, problem-solving, and logical reasoning
Discover fascinating facts about science in the world around them
Express what they know through drawing, writing, and creative design
Counting, sorting, graphing, and basic operations
Vocabulary, comprehension, and creative writing
Interactive activities that engage young minds
Art, design, and creative expression activities
Fun review game to reinforce learning
Celebrate finished work with a special certificate
Discovering Backyard Science
Level 1 | Ages 5–8 | 40+ Pages
$79
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Discovering Backyard Science is a complete four-week printable unit study designed for children ages 5 to 8. Through 20 hands-on activities, young learners explore the exciting world of science using nothing more than their curiosity and the everyday items already in their home. This unit turns the kitchen counter and the backyard into a fully equipped science lab — because real science does not require expensive equipment. It requires a great question, a careful eye, and the courage to find out what happens next.
Each week builds on the last, guiding children from the foundational question of what science is, through the steps of the scientific method, and out into the broader world of scientific discovery. Along the way, students carry out four real experiments — making colors swirl through milk with dish soap, testing which objects sink or float in plain and salt water, watching colored water walk upward through paper towels, and erupting a baking soda volcano. They also sort science tools, match vocabulary terms, sequence the scientific method, read about famous scientists across history, and play a lab-themed board game that reviews everything they have learned.
Discovering Backyard Science is designed to build the kind of curious, observant, question-asking mind that science depends on. Every activity includes a Make It Easier and Make It Harder option, so the unit works beautifully across a range of ages and ability levels. The unit culminates in a Science Showcase Presentation and a completion certificate — giving every young scientist a chance to stand up, share what they discovered, and feel the confidence that comes from having done real science with their own two hands.
📋 PLEASE NOTE: Materials Needed for Experiments
This unit includes fun, hands-on science activities using simple household items. Most materials are commonly found at home or easily purchased at a grocery store.
Items you may need include: milk, food coloring, baking soda, vinegar, dish soap, cotton swabs, salt, and common household items such as a grape, orange, raw egg, and everyday kitchen supplies.
No special equipment is required. Most families already have everything needed.
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4-week structured curriculum
Hands-on, cross-curricular learning
Designed for ages 5–8 (K–3)
Instant digital download
This unit study is perfect for children ages 5-8, but can be easily adapted for older or younger learners depending on their reading level and interest.
No! Everything you need is included in the PDF download. You may want to have basic supplies like crayons, pencils, dice, scissors, and paper on hand for the hands-on activities.
📋 PLEASE NOTE: Materials Needed for Experiments
This unit includes fun, hands-on science activities using simple household items. Most materials are commonly found at home or easily purchased at a grocery store.
Items you may need include: milk, food coloring, baking soda, vinegar, dish soap, cotton swabs, salt, and common household items such as a grape, orange, raw egg, and everyday kitchen supplies.
No special equipment is required. Most families already have everything needed.
Most families complete the unit study over 3-4 weeks, spending about 20-30 minutes per day. You can go at your own pace and extend or compress as needed.
Yes! Our unit studies are designed with neurodiverse learners in mind, featuring clear instructions, visual supports, and flexible activity options.
Many families enjoy completing several Stuff Truffle units throughout the year as their child explores new interests.
