saved1112 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ok... After talking with my son (9th grd this fall), these are the sciences he's like to study and (the books) he's considering: Physical Science (Apologia w/ worksheets and experiments) BJU Earth (or Space and Earth) w/ student activities along w/ Geology Book and Fossil Book w/ study guides Biology (Apologia w/ worksheets and labs; he refuses to dissect.. I'm fine with that) Chemistry (probably Apologia, w/ labs) Marine Biology, Apologia Ok, how can I get 5 years of science into 4 years of high school?? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda in NM Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 If I were you (my son is doing Marine Biology this year, after Biology in 9th--he'll do chemistry and physics or astronomy, probably, to finish)...I'd combine the physical science and BJU earth course, or pick one or the other...seems as if a lot of students do a physical science course in 9th grade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 It's not hard to get five years of science done. My daughters have done 6 full credits of science, particularly since they get a credit for the CC science they do...and I'm "stingy" with our home credits. They could have 7 or 8 credits, but I think that's ridiculous. GRIN. Just start, and do science every day/week. At the end of the time you have with him, you'll be amazed by how much he's accomplished. My older dd covered physical science, earth science (combo geology/geography), biology, marine biology, chemistry and physics at home, then took both Chemistry and Physics at the CC. She also did three-four "science fair" projects each year! It's crazy how much science she did, but I'm glad she did it that way...since she's not a science major, and isn't planning further formal study in science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 If I were you (my son is doing Marine Biology this year, after Biology in 9th--he'll do chemistry and physics or astronomy, probably, to finish)...I'd combine the physical science and BJU earth course, or pick one or the other...seems as if a lot of students do a physical science course in 9th grade... I agree, there is some earth science in the Apologia Physical Science, I would do all you can in 9th of Physical and Space and Earth, and then the other three you mentioned for the rest of high school. I had an extra year because my son was ahead, he did Space and Earth in high school, and a few colleges were not happy with it, good thing we had done the "magic three" Biology, Chem, Physics then they didn't care. One college even said they don't count Earth Science ever unless extensive labs can be proven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 My dh went to public school and he did 5 credits of science. He did Biology, Physics, and Chemistry and then ap chem, and Physics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaMcC Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Ok... After talking with my son (9th grd this fall), these are the sciences he's like to study and (the books) he's considering: Physical Science (Apologia w/ worksheets and experiments) BJU Earth (or Space and Earth) w/ student activities along w/ Geology Book and Fossil Book w/ study guides Biology (Apologia w/ worksheets and labs; he refuses to dissect.. I'm fine with that) Chemistry (probably Apologia, w/ labs) Marine Biology, Apologia Ok, how can I get 5 years of science into 4 years of high school?? Thanks! In my son's POV it can be easy!! My son's plan is to do chemistry, physics, Earth science, geology, astronomy, environmental science, organic chemistry, biology (1 semester at CC as he really doesn't like biology-LOL) and possibly others if he decides to do them. Some of these he wants to take at CC so it may make it easier to get more done. But basically he will do 2-3 sciences at a time or he will accelerate through them. But Ds is a science nut and he could easily eat, breathe, live science and his career goal is astrophysics. Also he has been studying science using college level texts since 3rd grade. So he has a lot of foundation already. Doubling up on science and/or accelerated pace makes it possible to do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 We use Abeka Physical Science in 9th because it combines earth science and physical science. It's rigorous, but interesting and not overly challenging. My children who were not into science did just fine with the course. The ones who loved science had time to study an additional science in their fourth year (and they did conceptual physics the summer between 11th and 12th.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in MD Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 That is what we did. My son started with bio in 9th and then did Chem, Phys and Adv Chem. Many people will double up a science one year as well, but we knew that our schedule wouldn't support that as it was already too loaded down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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