Syllabus for Natural History

by Laura M. Berquist

Mother of Divine Grace School

Suggested for tenth grade, this syllabus outlines a natural history course that is very practical for homeschoolers. Using three primary books plus supplemental books, students study animal life with particular focus on insects as they read through The Insect World of J. Henri Fabre by Edwin Way Teale. Swiss Family Robinson and King Solomon’s Ring are also used as primary books for study of natural history.

In addition, students will use some of the recommended resource books for projects, experiments, and reference material. Students read extensively, take notes on their reading, answer chapter questions, perform observations and experiments, and complete projects and reports.