meesh28 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) My dd will be going into her senior year and I am so unsure as to what science class for her to take. She hates science and is behind in math. She has done algebra I and currently is doing Geometry, and she will finish up her senior year with Algebra II. She took Apologia Biology in 9th grade, no science in 10th grade, and she is taking Apologia Chemistry this year. I don't see how she will take Physics next year since she is behind in math and it requires basic trigonometry skills. She want's to go to college and major in English Literature. Most colleges want to see 3 years of science. Any suggestions on what to do? Edited February 16, 2017 by meesh28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meesh28 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 I wanted to add that my dd has struggled with Chemistry this year. She is taking the online class from Apologia, and even with all the forum help and emailing her teacher she has had to study for hours each week just to barely get a passing grade. I have just gotten her a tutor and we will see if that helps her. I wish she could take a science class that would help her to actually like science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amateur Actress Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Astronomy or Marine Biology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sltress Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Guest Hollow has math free high school chemistry and physics. It looks so "out of the box" rich that we can't wait to start chemistry next year. Another option is Environmental Science. I am not aware that one requires math. I wouldn't know why. Holt has a nice book for that. Forensic science is also another option. I found a course on allinonehomeschool.com. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlotteb Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 My son took Forensic Science, and then a Geology class in 12th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I would do an algebra-based physics course. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 My physics-averse daughter will be doing geology in dual enrollment next year (or descriptive astronomy if she can't get into a section of geology that will work with her schedule). She'll have credits in biology, chemistry, and whichever of the geology/astronomy classes she gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meesh28 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) Guest Hollow has math free high school chemistry and physics. It looks so "out of the box" rich that we can't wait to start chemistry next year. Another option is Environmental Science. I am not aware that one requires math. I wouldn't know why. Holt has a nice book for that. Forensic science is also another option. I found a course on allinonehomeschool.com. Wow, thank you so much for sharing this! I can't believe it; The Guest Hollow Physics is just what I was looking for. Edited February 16, 2017 by meesh28 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I agree Environmental Science or Forensics could be fun. The Home Scientist has a lab kit for Forensics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschickie Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Look at Masterbooks. They have some good science programs that might interest her more than. I have even looked at their jr high books and you could probably count them for a high school credit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Guest Hollow would be a good choice as would any "conceptual" physics with less math. I plan to use Paul G. Hewitt's Conceptual Physics for my math adverse daughter but there are others made for 9th graders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Another option to consider is The Human Body from Apologia. My ds learned quite a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachermom2834 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Human Biology or Environmental Science. I wouldn't put a kid through physics unnecessarily unless the kid was interested. There are other sciences that are easier and more interesting and more directly applicable to everyday life. A second biology class looks legitimate in a transcript without being as taxing as physics. In my experience, senioritis is real and I wouldn't push my Lit major to power through physics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3andme Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Take a look at ASU's Astronomy course on edX. The lectures are very good and it is only 8 weeks long. They offer it every few months on edX. If you wish, you can also obtain college credit from ASU by completing the course and paying $600. If you potentially want to get credit,you do have to enroll up front and pay a small fee but you can choose whether or not to pay for the course and get a grade until the end. Also take a look at Pacworks' Conceptual Physics course. Very readable series of booklets by science writer John Hudson Tiner - reads more like a good general interest nonfiction book than a textbook. The course takes a narrative approach to Physics weaving in the history of physics and historical details on scientists with essential physics concepts. No advanced math required. Edited March 2, 2017 by 3andme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Holt Environmental Science is pretty painless & interesting without being a hard core science course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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