kejrx Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 We have a bad habit of starting each year strong in science and somewhere around Christmas it begins to get done less and less until we aren't doing it at all (I work full time outside of the home so time is an issue). I will have a 4th grader this year and was all set to use Guest Hollow's free Chemistry program because it uses Ellen McHenry (which I have heard is really enjoyable). However, I am now rethinking that this program may be a bit advanced for 4th grade. So, does anyone have a Chemistry program you would recommend? Actually, I would also be open to an age appropriate science that touches on chemistry, as well as other topics. I REALLY want to find something that holds our attention and we are excited about. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixpix5 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) I am wondering if you find something that might be a bit more independent if it would be helpful? A couple come to mind.. RS4K textbooks, I feel, are really kid friendly. I am sure your 4th grader could read the sections. You could put the supplies for each experiment together in advance in a zip lock bag and supervise as needed and come together for discussion. Another is a DVD series called Super Charged Science which can be a little spendy but good. Kids can watch the videos and do it along. They have different levels geared at different ages. Mystery Science is also good but might require more of your time. I think it is fun and kid friendly. Here is a link for super charged science if interested http://www.superchargedscience.com/opt/usc-info/ Edited July 21, 2017 by nixpix5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I really like Christian Liberty Press readers ( can read on their own) also liked NOEO science at that age too! http://www.logospressonline.com/noeo/ http://www.shopchristianliberty.com/christian-liberty-nature-reader-complete-set/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Oh, we were that way until we moved to more interest led. Books, memory work, and mystery science and my kids are happy and it's getting done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purduemeche Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 If you are pressed for time, you should only consider chemistry if it is totally independent. Until 7th or 8th grade, a strong focus on nature study/journaling/exploring is all you really need in science. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 (edited) Memoria Press Science https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/science/ Just pick one that looks interesting. No experiemnts to do. MP's thoughts are to focus on the world around them until high school. MP has lesson plans for each one, too. Scroll down to the Science section. https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/individual-lesson-plans-subject/ Good luck! Edited July 25, 2017 by Paradox5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolkitty Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The best out there I would say is Betran Builders Science in the beginning or any of the books in that series. https://www.bereanbuilders.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=ELEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afn05 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 What about ScienceSaurus and their daybooks? You buy them at grade level, so no worries there. It's independent reading, worksheets, very little teacher involvement, plus an online component with games, videos, and virtual labs/interactives. We added in TOPS kits for hands on activities using no special supplies (and one had a box of materials you could order with everything you need in it anyways), but you don't really need to add on anything. At that age we used Inquiry in Action for chemistry. Very age appropriate and focused on teaching the kids how scientists actually do science (dh is a chemist and picked it out). It also includes some science history. We added in Basher science and some Eyewitness books, plus a chemistry kit you can get at a craft store mostly for fun. It was a great year! Honestly, I wouldn't recommend McHenry if you are pressed for time. It is very time consuming for the teacher. If you buy it and skip all the activities it'd be a bit of a waste. But the reading and videos she selects were very interesting to my daughter. Maybe you could pick just one or two activities per chapter. She has a suggested age range for each unit which seemed accurate to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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