kolamum Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 If you aren't keen on Apologia but need a science with an audio or video lecture, what do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 We use BJU DLO. Apologia was too light for my science-loving-astronaut-wanna-be, so we use BJU. I think it is easily an honors level (we've used them since 6th grade for science) or higher. It's very thorough and very detail oriented. As are very hard to come by. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted August 28, 2016 Author Share Posted August 28, 2016 We use BJU DLO. Apologia was too light for my science-loving-astronaut-wanna-be, so we use BJU. I think it is easily an honors level (we've used them since 6th grade for science) or higher. It's very thorough and very detail oriented. As are very hard to come by. BJU uses video/audio lectures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 BJU uses video/audio lectures? Video. Online or dvd. I prefer the online because it does all the grading. It's called "Distance Learning Option". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 We will be trying Biology 101 this year. Hoping it is a good pick. http://the101series.com/bio/index.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Christian Abeka (digital media aids (slides and videos) in support of regular or digital textbook) - Matter & Energy; Biology; Chemistry; Physics BJU (Distance Learning) Physical Science; Biology; Chemistry; Physics Switched On Schoolhouse (CD-rom) -- Integrated Chemistry & Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics DIVE Science (internet textbook, video lectures, video labs, printable workbook with video solutions) -- Integrated Chemistry & Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics The 101 video series (Biology 101, Chemistry 101, Physics 101) is very light, and would work as a *middle school* level introduction to science subjects, OR as a video supplement to a more complete high school program. From the Cathy Duffy review, I would hesitate to use it as a stand-alone science program for a full high school credit, as she says that the lab component is very minimal, and what labs there are, as well as a number of the supplemental books, are below-high school level. She recommends substituting high school level books, or even using a high school textbook and letting the 101 videos and other materials supplement as a very workable option. Secular Thinkwell (computer CD-Rom) -- AP Biology; AP Chemistry Khan Academy (online; supplement) -- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology Bright Storm (online; supplement) -- Biology, Chemistry, Physics Teaching Company: Chemistry (DVD or video download) -- high school level Conceptual Chemistry (John Suchocki) -- video supplements for the textbook Trivedi AP Chemistry (online; supplement) Edited August 29, 2016 by Lori D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in SA Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Maybe it's a bit challenging, but we found MIT's course to be the best we've ever (personally) seen, and - other than the price of books - is free: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/chemistry/5-111-principles-of-chemical-science-fall-2008/ The book is also very good, but I'd recommend at least one chemistry course before taking this one. It reviews the majority of a basic chemistry course in the prologue, so if you need review, it's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplelily Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 A new curriculum that has been around for a couple of years. http://novarescienceandmath.com http://cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/science/textbooks-and-grade-level-resources/novare-physical-science-a-masteryoriented-curriculum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wow, a lot of choices here, thanks!! :) I'll have to explore them over the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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