Noeo Science

What Reviewers Say

Reviewers consistently praise Noeo Science for its pick up and go organization and its transition from traditional textbooks to high-quality living books. Cathy Duffy Reviews and Homeschool Picks recommend the program for literature-loving families, though Homeschool Picks notes the lack of high school levels and a higher price point as potential downsides. The Organized Homeschooler warns that the content may lack the rigor necessary for particularly science-minded students.

How It Works

A typical week follows either a four-day or a two-day schedule. Students read short assignments from 'living books' like Usborne encyclopedias and record what they learned in their lab manual and science notebooks through narration or sketching. The parent acts as a facilitator, reading aloud to younger children or reviewing the work of older students using the instructor's guide, which includes an answer key. Experiments from the included kits are scheduled alongside the readings, with most courses having at least one experiment or activity every other week; the kits hold the specialized materials, while the family supplies common household items such as baking soda or cardboard. On the four-day schedule, a session takes about 15 to 20 minutes in grades 1 to 3 and 30 to 40 minutes in grades 7 to 8, with little preparation required. This routine turns the kitchen table into a lab where science is learned through literature and direct observation rather than drills.

Switching to This?

Noeo Science does not provide a formal placement test because its levels are based on broad developmental stages rather than strict grade levels: Level 1 is for grades 1–3, Level 2 for grades 4–6, and Level 3 for grades 7–8. Most families simply choose the level that matches their child's current grade, though those with multiple children often find success by placing them all in one level to teach them together. If you are starting mid-year, you can jump into the curriculum at the beginning of any of the modular book sets, though starting at the beginning of the instructor's guide is recommended to establish the narration routine. Families switching from a traditional textbook program should prepare for a transition where the child is expected to explain concepts in their own words rather than just selecting a multiple-choice answer. Because Noeo provides the books and kits as a bundle, parents should check their own bookshelves first to see if they already own any of the included encyclopedias before purchasing.

Curriculum Details

Price

$45.90 - $274

Each course is a one-time purchase designed to fill a 36-week school year. Full packages with books, lab manual, instructor's guide and experiment kits cost $203.00 to $274.00. Some courses offer packages without the Usborne Encyclopedia or Smithsonian Exploratorium, from $153.00. GO packages without books cost $121.95 for Levels 1 and 2 and $45.90 to $57.90 for Level 3. The Instructor's Guide alone costs $29.95, and extra experiment kits for additional students cost $60.00 for Levels 1 and 2. Charter Editions cost the same as the standard courses. Shipping is free in the US on orders over $200.

Grades

1 - 8

Available As

Print Physical Kits

Coverage

Single subject

Subjects

Science

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Pacing

Flexible

Parent Time

15-40 min/day

Student Independence

Semi-independent

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Academic Level

Grade level

Worldview

Christian

Teach Multiple Ages

Yes

Engaging for Reluctant Learners

Yes

Videos

Reviews We Consulted

Updated: May 2026

How This Compares

When compared to Apologia Science, Noeo comes from a self-described Christian publisher but keeps Scripture out of its materials beyond the introduction and leaves religious interpretation to the parent, using encyclopedias and living books rather than a single, overtly providential textbook, which appeals to families who prefer a more literature-focused approach. Compared to BookShark Science, which also uses living books, Noeo is often praised for its superior experiment kits that include nearly every necessary item, whereas BookShark users often need to source more household supplies independently. Against R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey, Noeo leans more toward reading and sketching and less on 'worksheet' style data recording, making it feel more like a Charlotte Mason-style lesson. Parents looking at Supercharged Science will find Noeo much more affordable and less screen-dependent, as it lacks the heavy video-lecture component found in Supercharged. Finally, unlike many 'spiral' programs that mix biology, chemistry, and physics every year, Noeo focuses on one specific discipline per year, allowing students to immerse themselves deeply in a single topic through various authors and experiments.

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