DeeFL Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 My oldest ds is going to be a junior this year. He is finishing up SOS Biology. He doesn't do well in math (all manner of processing disorders) and has no interest in college, but rather the military. Apologia is just too much for him. He can't keep up with the writing, and it's just frankly to advanced for him. Is there a science curriculum out there that is simpler, yet could still count for credit? Also, since this is not his (or my) passion, I don't want to spend a ton. (I had checked out PAC, but $200+ is too much for a subject we just want to get through.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I've heard Rainbow Science is a good program, but not as difficult as Apologia. I don't have any experience, but at least it gives you something to check out. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeFL Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 It says that it's equivalent to an AP chemistry course, AND it's quite pricey. ($261 for the the set.) Any other ideas for this science-challenged, cash-strapped mom? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Have you looked at TOPS science kits? They say they go to grade 12. They are hands-on and fun. We did one of the middle school ones with my son. They are not expensive and I think might meet you requirement. They habe a web-site (I goggled TOPS science), but you might be able to get them even cheaper elsewhere. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Which science? Hippo Campus has Physics :http://www.hippocampus.org/Physics PASS science : http://www.pass.leon.k12.fl.us/Book%20Subject%20Areas/Science.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen the RD Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'll throw something out there that I've looked at for middle school, that is actually a high school level curriculum that indeed gives credits. It comes with a student text/wkbk, teacher's manual, & tests. Experiments are included. Most of the courses are around $60 for all these materials. Here is the website: www.walch.com. When you get to the home page, look for Power Basics on the left side of the screen. Click and it will take you to all the Power Basics courses. Just scroll through until you get to the science courses. Each course has downloadable samples. This is secular, so I don't know how you feel about that. These courses are definitely easier than BJU or Apologia, but perhaps it might work. If you want a Christian worldview, perhaps you could add in materials for creation/evolution debate like Evolution: The Grand Experiment. HTH, Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeFL Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thank you all! These have definitely given me some ideas/options. Just wondering now...is there some other type of science besides Chemistry that he could take next. Maybe a marine biology or forensic science type course? Thanks! Y'all are amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Just wondering now...is there some other type of science besides Chemistry that he could take next. Maybe a marine biology or forensic science type course? Here's a thread to address the Forensic Science possibility: Know of any Homeschool Friendly Resources for Studying Forensic Science? Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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