We received a copy of Berean Builders’ Discovering Design with Chemistry for our honest review!
As a homeschool mom who has walked with my son through a variety of science curriculums, I’ve come to appreciate materials that are both challenging and approachable. This year, even while our main focus is Biology, we’ve been diving into Berean Builders’ Discovering Design with Chemistry and I can confidently say it has been an outstanding addition to our homeschool.
Who Is Discovering Design with Chemistry For?
This curriculum is an excellent fit for:
- Serious science students who enjoy a challenge and want a comprehensive chemistry foundation.
- Homeschool families looking for a well-structured course that feels like a true high school (or even honors-level) experience.
- Students with a passion for science who want to go deeper than just the basics.
The tone is friendly, approachable, and conversational yet the material itself is rigorous and engaging enough to prepare students for college-level chemistry. With a few added assignments, this curriculum could easily be used as an Honors Chemistry course. Berean Builders provides students with excellent high school foundation.
Our Experience Using It Alongside Biology
While our primary science focus this year has been Biology, my son’s passion for science naturally led us to start exploring this Chemistry course on the side. Surprisingly, it has enhanced our Biology studies as well. Topics such as molecular structures, bonding, and chemical processes have provided context for biological systems, making the Biology concepts more meaningful. My son has loved diving into Chemistry even while studying Biology it has satisfied his curiosity and broadened his scientific understanding.
Comprehensive and In-Depth
Just as I mentioned in my review of Berean Builders’ Science in the Atomic Age, Berean Builders does not disappoint here. Discovering Design with Chemistry has the depth and clarity I remember from my own high school chemistry textbook, but it’s written in a way that is much more accessible for homeschoolers.
Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive explanations of fundamental concepts such as atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions.
- Well-structured labs that make it easy for homeschoolers to complete meaningful experiments at home.
- Vibrant diagrams and illustrations that help visualize complex ideas.
- Built-in review questions that ensure mastery before moving forward.
This is not a “light” chemistry program it is a serious, top-notch curriculum that prepares students for advanced science studies.
A Balanced Faith-Based Perspective
Like all Berean Builders curricula, Discovering Design with Chemistry includes Christian references. These are presented thoughtfully and respectfully—never in a way that feels overbearing or indoctrinating. Instead, they serve as gentle reminders that faith and science can complement one another.
Benefits of Berean Builders’ Discovering Design with Chemistry
Comprehensive & In-Depth – Covers all major chemistry topics (atoms, bonding, reactions, etc.) in a way that builds true understanding.
Rigorous Yet Homeschool-Friendly – Feels like a real high school chemistry course but is explained in a way students can follow independently.
Lab-Ready – Includes meaningful experiments that can be done at home with common lab supplies or easily sourced materials.
Engaging Visuals – Vibrant diagrams, charts, and illustrations make complex concepts easier to grasp.
Flexible Structure – Can be used as a standard high school Chemistry course or adapted into an Honors-level course with additional assignments.
Great for Independent Learners – The clear writing style allows motivated students to work on their own while still being fully supported.
Supports Other Sciences – Pairs beautifully with Biology or Physics for a well-rounded science foundation.
Why We Love Berean Builders Sciences
At this point, it’s safe to say we are big fans of Berean Builders. From Science in the Atomic Age to Discovering Design with Chemistry, the company continues to deliver materials that are both rigorous and homeschool-friendly.
My son loves how the textbook “feels real” it’s comprehensive and challenging, but also written in a way that makes him want to keep exploring. For a student with a true love of science, this curriculum has been incredibly rewarding.
Final Thoughts
If you are looking for a serious, in-depth, and engaging Chemistry curriculum for your homeschool, Berean Builders’ Discovering Design with Chemistry is an excellent choice. It’s structured enough to stand as a strong high school chemistry course and can easily be elevated to honors-level, check out Bereans Builders Honors Chemistry live classes and lab kits.
For us, it has been the perfect companion to Biology this year and has fueled my son’s passion for science even further. We’re excited to keep working our way through it and we know this is one of those resources that will stick with him long after high school.
Bottom line: Berean Builders Sciences continue to be top-notch, and Discovering Design with Chemistry is no exception. I highly recommend if your are looking a quality Chemistry curriculum you will not be disappointed.
Little Learner and Mom 