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I've read and read and I STILL don't know which science to choose for my science hungry kid. Does anyone have any advice or opinions to share on Science Fusion or CPO Life Science?

 

 

 

SF: Pros: great pics/graphics, great use of media, on sale at HSBC, I like the combo of write-in book/video interactive and hands-on

 

Cons: doesn't seem as in depth as CPO, activities seem easy, but shallow, I've heard the teacher side of the site has been difficult to use, but a HM rep told me they were working out the kinks

 

 

CPO: Pros: seems to be thorough, good graphics, labs easy to understand (most supplies seem easy to obtain or sub the lab)

 

Cons: I'd have to have my act together to implement this

 

 

I'm contemplating these two for my 11 yr old, but I'm also interested in SF (or other great curriculum) for my 8 yr old.

 

Thanks!

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I don't have any experience with CPO, but my science loving boys, ages 12 and 9, used SF this year and really enjoyed it. They actually learned a ton and scored very well on their state tests. They requested that we use it again next year. I LOVE that it is fairly independent, and has both the digital and workbook components.

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My dd used SF this past year and really enjoyed it. She did 3rd grade and she did learn a lot from it. She references thngs she learned in SF very often. I am using it this year too. The teacher side was confusing for me at first, but then it was quite simple when I figured it out. A few simple clicks and you have assigned a lesson. All they have to do is log in and pull it up. I like having online and the workbook PLUS the ereaders based on their reading level. It always got done.

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