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Novare Science (Classical Academic Press)

Rigorous, mastery-based Christian science texts for middle and high school.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

Grades	6th–12th
Creation/faith	Christian, old-earth friendly
Approach	Mastery-based textbooks with labs and integrated math
Who teaches	The parent teaches
Parent prep	Moderate to high (labs and essay grading need a parent)
Screen time	Mostly offline (books and paper)
Video lessons	Available: free demonstration videos support some courses
Cost	$130.95: Earth Science: God's World, Our Home program (textbook + digital resources), middle school (source)
Placement	Novare course pathways Pathway chart shows which course fits each grade

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What parents say

Reviewers rank Novare among the most rigorous Christian science programs, praising its clear, compact texts, mastery focus and faith integration alongside mainstream science. The main cautions are heavy math, dense reading, labs that need real equipment, and an old-earth view young-earth families may reject.

Parents love

Rigorous, college-prep depth
Clear, concise mastery-based texts
Christian view that accepts mainstream geology

Common complaints

Math-heavy, especially physical science
Some labs need costly equipment
Classroom design; harder to run at home

Who it fits

Best for

Christian, open to an old earth. Christian; accepts an old earth
Textbook + labs. Mastery-oriented textbook with labs
Mostly offline. Mostly books and hands-on work
Some screen time. Books-based, little screen time
Some: 20–30 min daily. Student reads; parent guides labs and grading
Confident. Rewards a parent who's confident with science
Classical. Built for classical Christian schools
Traditional. Formal, school-style courses

Less suited for

No religious content. Christian content
Christian, young-earth creation. Teaches an old earth; not young-earth
I'd rather a video or script teach. Expects the parent to do the teaching

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Comparisons

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Questions parents ask

How does Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) teach science?

Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) is described as mastery-based textbooks with labs and integrated math. Parent prep: moderate to high (labs and essay grading need a parent).

What grades does Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) cover?

Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) covers grades 6th–12th.

How much does Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) cost?

$130.95: Earth Science: God's World, Our Home program (textbook + digital resources), middle school. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) creationist or secular?

Christian, old-earth friendly.

Is Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) online?

Mostly offline (books and paper). The parent teaches.

Does Novare Science (Classical Academic Press) have a placement test?

Yes. Novare course pathways. Pathway chart shows which course fits each grade

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