9th grade science-Abeka Academy vs BJU

[Ame E.]

I am not good at science. I would like the kids to take a distance learning courses via DVD. If you have used either program, what did you like? what didn't you like?

 

I may even put both kids in the eighth grade BJU distance learning, earth science.. rather than ninth grade since they did not have science this year. Can anyone compare these two programs, with strengths and weaknesses of each.

 

I have one very aural learner, whom I think DVD might be the way to go. The other is a reader.. I don't even know if this is the best program for her.

 

For ninth, I want to do a combination of earth science and physical science.

Tenth - biology

eleventh - chemistry

Twelfth - physics.

 

A lot of people use apologia and would consider this as well.. I just want something that is really clear, where they can get the concepts..

 

Thanks

 

Ame

[Linda in NM]

Wow, I could've written the first lines...I'm not science-minded AT ALL, but my son is, so...I was planning to use Apologia Biology until my husband saw Abeka at the convention and...he liked it, I like the order it uses (and that it includes human body stuff), we ordered it, we got it, we're getting the DVD, we got the lab kit and the microscope, and I'm going to DO SOMETHING ELSE while he dissects the fetal pig. Good grief. (Sorry, I just can't cope with that stuff...)

[Cindyg]

Both will send you a free sample. I know you can see HomeSat (BJUP)'s free samples online.

 

I have not actually seen either 9th grade science class (because ds is only in 4th grade); but we have enjoyed BJUP's HomeSat program for 4 years.