BJU BIO DVD or Apologia Bio or another option

[1shortmomto4]

I'm trying to decide upon my ds' 10th grade science credit - Biology. I am planning on using the DVDs for his coursework per his request but am wondering if the Bio portion will be too much for him. He is NOT a science major and science is probably his weakest of subjects. I'm concerned that BJU may be too much for him. I've given a second look at the Apologia course or maybe even using the DIVE CD with the Apologia or BJU book. I've been hesitant on the Apologia because Physical and General Science were absolute flops. I'm not necessarily hung up on the labs and will probably have him do some other assignments to accomplish any dissecting assignments if that helps. Thoughts? Other options?

[Lolly]

Having used both programs, I would suggest BJU. My dc just found it easier to understand. The dvd instructor lets the students know what areas to emphasize in their studying. Covering the information by watching, listening, reading, and writing really cements it in. Plus, there are review questions during the class time to reinforce the most important information.

[Susan C.]

I thought BJU was quite a bit harder than Apologia. We really like Apologia over here, but I recommended it to a friend, and they didn't like it. They switched to PACES Biology.

[SusanAR]

We have used both, and my dc and I prefer BJU. It covers more material, so you will probably need to pick and choose if you want to cover the entire text in a year, but we found it more interesting amd comprehensive.

susan