Behold and See Science Series

The curriculum builds substantial science content knowledge, particularly in upper grades where topics are explored in greater depth than typical grade-level texts.

Grade 5 addresses complex topics like DDT resistance and scientific reasoning, while Grade 6 covers 350 pages of physical science, biomes, and space science with high-level content that is 'enjoyable to read'

Every lesson includes hands-on activities that are described as 'an important part of the learning process' and well-integrated with content instruction.

Activities range from observation skills development in early grades to complex experiments in later grades, with experiments leading students 'through observations to arrive at conclusions or generalizations'

Scientific vocabulary is explicitly taught with vocabulary lists and definitions provided throughout the series.

Books include vocabulary words with definitions, and some have glossaries; Grade 4 specifically mentions 'vocabulary lists' and word puzzle review activities

Minimal teacher support is provided, with parents expected to actively teach rather than facilitate independent study.

Review states 'Parents should plan to teach these texts rather than use them for independent study' and mentions answer keys but no specific teacher training materials

The curriculum facilitates explicit instruction with content presented through structured lessons, though some books use conversational formats.

Content is presented in traditional fashion alongside story dialogues, with Grade 6 specifically 'written as conversations rather than direct presentation' but still maintaining instructional structure

The curriculum includes review components but limited systematic retrieval practice across the series.

Each chapter ends with 'substantial section of review questions' and some books include 'word puzzles' and 'Jeopardy type games' for review

No explicit alignment to NGSS or equivalent standards is mentioned in the available review evidence.

The review focuses on content quality and Catholic perspective but does not reference alignment to current science education standards