Homeschool Curriculum Review 7th Grade

🎓 7th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Review | What Worked for Us! In this video, I’m sharing an honest review of the homeschool curriculum we used this year for my 7th grade son. If you’re planning your own homeschool year, I hope this helps give you some insight into what worked well for us — and where we made a few changes! 🔬 Science: Biology 2 from Pandia Press We used Biology 2 from Pandia Press (now known as REAL Science Odyssey). The labs and microscope activities were a highlight, and the hands-on learning was fantastic. However, I felt it was a little on the basic side for a science-loving kid. 📘 Learn more: https://www.pandiapress.com ➗ Math: Saxon Algebra 1/2 + Nicole the Math Lady Halfway through the year, we switched to Saxon Algebra 1/2, which is essentially pre-algebra. I paired it with Nicole the Math Lady’s video lessons — and they were a game-changer! Her engaging and funny teaching style really helped my son connect with the material. 📘 Saxon Math: https://www.christianbook.com/page/ho... 📺 Nicole the Math Lady: https://nicolethemathlady.com 📚 History: BJU Press Heritage Studies We used Heritage Studies from BJU Press. The textbook was visually stunning and packed with great content. That said, the workbook had a lot of assignments — and we skipped several that felt like busy work. We’re continuing with this curriculum next year and also used the video lessons, which I highly recommend! 📘 BJU Heritage Studies: https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com ✍️ Writing & Literature: Essentials in Writing (EIW) We absolutely loved Essentials in Writing this year. The program builds step-by-step from basic writing concepts to a full research project by the end of the year. The video lessons were short and manageable, and it wasn’t overwhelming for a student who doesn’t love writing. We’ll definitely be using this again for 8th grade. 📘 Essentials in Writing: https://essentialsinwriting.com 💬 Let me know in the comments what curriculum you’re using or considering for your middle schooler! I’d love to connect and share ideas.