A Delectable Education

Today we're embarking on a new subject series, one very adjacent to Science, but also adjacent to History. That is the subject of Geography. Join us today on the podcast to get an overview of this amazing subject's scope and sequence across a child's education, and find out why Charlotte Mason considered this the most delightful subject of all.

To listen and access links to resources, head to Episode 349: Geography Part 1, Introduction: https://www.adelectableeducation.com/2026/10/episode-349-geography-part-1-introduction/

Evaluation of our students' Science studies can be difficult to quantify! Don't let the process of their exams derail from the core of Charlotte Mason's principles - education is the act of forming 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴.

What sort of relationship has your child formed with his or her studies this term? Where do you see curiosity, or perhaps improvement in working independently or following experiment procedures? How has the ability to observe and question grown? Are you able to learn more about the subject from listening to their explanations?

To hear more of our thoughts on evaluating Science lessons and exams, tune in to our final episode in this series on Science, #348: https://www.adelectableeducation.com/2026/09/episode-348-science-part-7-closing-thoughts/

Whether you're 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 the texture of a seed soaked for Botany, 𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 the earthy home of a Special Study mushroom, 𝘨𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 at stars in the evening for Astronomy, or 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 the call of a new bird friend visiting your Biome of choice, the study of Science is chock full of opportunities to experience the world with all of our senses! Just...let's not 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦 the mushrooms 🍄

This Science series has been a delight, and a great opportunity to remind us of the importance of Science lessons, not to mention the joys found therein. To hear our thoughts in our series wrap-up, visit the Episode 348 page: https://www.adelectableeducation.com/2026/09/episode-348-science-part-7-closing-thoughts/

If you've been following along with our series on Charlotte Mason Science lessons, you likely have some lingering questions. We'll address many common queries that we hear from parents and teachers about Science and Nature Study on the podcast today.

To listen and access any resources we mentioned, head to Episode 348: Science Part 7, Closing Thoughts: https://www.adelectableeducation.com/2026/09/episode-348-science-part-7-closing-thoughts/

One of several options in tackling a Charlotte Mason high school Science scope and sequence is spreading out the disciplines over multiple years, allowing for students to mature (which they do - vastly!) over the course of high school and continue to process and relate and develop informed opinions about each subject they encounter. Instead of Chemistry for just one year they get the advantage of spreading it out over several and growing along with their deepening understanding of the subject.

Swipe for a sample version of a Science schedule for Forms 4-6 (grades 9-12). For more options check out Sabbath Mood Homeschool's High School Curriculum page: https://sabbathmoodhomeschool.com/living-science-curriculum/high-school-science-curriculum/

And to listen to our discussion on high school Science, listen to the most recent podcast episode: https://www.adelectableeducation.com/2026/09/episode-347-Science-part-6-Forms-5-6/

So often when we contemplate the transition our students make from grade school to college, it can be easy to lose sight of Charlotte Mason's ideals;the importance of the relationship our students have with their education can be drowned out by transcript talk or anxieties over "readiness".

The good news is two-fold! First, a Charlotte Mason education will leave students 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 prepared for typical college entry. Second, her vision is bigger! Students have the privilege and pleasure to pursue scientific study in a more rounded, interconnected, full way until the completion of grade school - from labs to nature study, from living books to biomes.

To hear more on our discussion, check out Episode 347: Science Part 6, Forms 5-6: https://www.adelectableeducation.com/2026/09/episode-347-Science-part-6-Forms-5-6/

Today we are taking a close look at Charlotte Mason's Science lessons for high school students. How do we spread a wide enough feast to encompass all the scientific knowledge that we've discovered in the last century? Are the types of lessons Charlotte Mason designed enough for 21st century students living in the digital age? Tune in to today’s podcast for our discussion.

To listen and access the resources mentioned, head to Episode 347: Science Part 6, Forms 5-6: https://www.adelectableeducation.com/2026/09/episode-347-science-part-6-forms-5-6/

Throwback to our last recording day for Season 12! Enjoying a tea break ☺️. We are so excited for the episodes that will be airing this year as we finish discussing the full scope of Charlotte Mason's curriculum.

If you're just joining us, swipe to see all the subjects we'll be covering this season. We are close to wrapping up our series on Science on the podcast. Next, on to Geography!

To listen in, head to our website: https://www.adelectableeducation.com/