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1 hour ago, regentrude said:
I am not familiar with this program, but don't understand the conclusion that a physics first approach would require a conceptual physics course. We did physics first in our homeschool and started with algebra based College physics (totally possible for a student who does not spend three years in a holding pattern repeating prealgebra over and over again in grades 6 through 8)..
@regentrude In your opinion, should he take another physics class? It seems like the first one was conceptual physics.
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Thank you for the link. The following was a quote from @regentrude in that thread so I think taking another physics course would be a good idea before he goes to college. His major will be Computer Science. Just wanted to make sure Derek Owens would be a good one.
"In my experience, taking an algebra based physics class first is a valuable preparation for a calc based physics course at college.
The completion of calculus is necessary, but really does not play such an important role. The students who struggle in calc based physics because of math typically do so because their algebra is not solid.
It is possible to take a calc based physics course at college as the first ever physics class; about 20% of my students do. However, these courses are fast paced with a high work load, and a student with prior physics exposure will feel more comfortable and be better positioned to succeed."
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My son took Physics 1 Honors at Wilson Hill Academy in 9th grade using Accelerated Studies in Physics and Chemistry by John Mays. Is Derek Owens Physics more advanced or will it be a review? Mathwise, he is taking Precalculus dual enrollment this semester so I don't think he can take a calculus based physics class yet.
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Thank you for the feedback! I will look into Clover Creek and Derek Owens. Any other suggestions or reviews?
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13 hours ago, regentrude said:
Just a comment on AP (which you may already know):
AP Physics 1+2 are algebra based, but won't get any college credit that applies towards a comp sci major, since they need a calculus based physics class. However, an AP physics 1 +2 class is a great preparation for the calc based physics he will take at college.
Thank you for the tip! I didn't know that.
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Ds planned to take physics dual enrollment next year at the community college, but they don't have any classes that will work with our schedule and location. What do you think is the best option for an online class (live or asynchronous)? He might be interested in AP but hasn't had any calculus yet. He plans to major in Computer Science.
Previous math and science background:
Physical science, Chemistry, Biology
Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, College Algebra, Trigonometry
He will be taking Pre-Calculus Fall 2020 at local community college and plans to take Calculus 1 Spring 2021
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I had planned to start my daughter in CLE Algebra 1 in January after she finishes 800 light units. Now I see there are two options, a new textbook and an alternative course of 10 units. Can anyone who is using the new textbook tell me what you think of it? Are they basically the same? Thanks!
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Does anyone have experience with Debra Bell's AIM Academy? I'm looking for an online class for my upcoming 8th grader. This will be her first online class other than Outschool. I didn't find many reviews of AIM Academy, but several of the classes looked like good fits for her. Info on any of the classes or instructors would be helpful.
Any specific info on these classes or instructors would be great!
Life Science - Dr. Karen Joseph
Intro to Chemistry & Physics - Susan Habacivch
American History Through Literature - Bev Graybill
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Does anyone have experience with Debra Bell's AIM Academy? I'm looking for an online class for my upcoming 8th grader. This will be her first online class other than Outschool. I didn't find many reviews of AIM Academy, but several of the classes looked like good fits for her. Info on any of the classes or instructors would be helpful.
Any specific info on these classes or instructors would be great!
Life Science - Dr. Karen Joseph
Intro to Chemistry & Physics - Susan Habacivch
American History Through Literature - Bev Graybill
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Thank you for your reply, 4ofus! My main questions:
I'm assuming it isn't a live class since I didn't see any days/times listed. Am I correct?
How many projects were there? How many hours per week did you need to devote to this class?
My son is also taking 3 live online classes and I want to make sure he'll have time for this.
Anything else you'd like to add? Thanks!!
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Can anyone give me a review of the FundaFunda High School World Geography course? It looks fun and engaging, but I'm having trouble finding reviews. Thanks!
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Does anyone have experience with Fundamentals of Latin with K. Songer? We have been happy with math and science classes this year for my 9th grade son and was thinking about starting my daughter with WHA next year. She will be 7th grade (12) and has no latin experience.
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I recently discovered Wilson Hill Academy and am almost decided to enroll my son in Geometry. I inquired about seeing an archive class and was told they couldn't send one to me based on privacy concerns. They sent me a link to the parent meeting from January and I was intrigued by the science classes. We had planned to use Miller-Levine for Biology in 9th, but am now rethinking whether WHA's sequence of physics first is better. We are currently doing Exploration Education Advanced Physical Science course in 8th. Anyone who has taken Physics 1 Honors, what did you think of the class and teacher Christie Jester? How do they handle labs in their science classes (especially thinking ahead to Chemistry and Biology)? We have a place nearby to take live classes for science, but they use Apologia and we prefer secular materials for science. However, I was considering these classes so that my son would be able to participate in labs. I'm hoping WHA science classes will be a good alternative. Any experiences you can share would be helpful!
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We love Total Language Plus (TLP).
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We are using English Lessons Through Literature from Barefoot Meandering for 3rd grade. There is a read aloud and the grammar and copywork are related to the read aloud. My daughter loves it and she is retaining the information well. It is much less boring than FLL. I wish we had been able to use it for my older son.
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This sounds awesome! I would love to hear reviews as well.
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Thanks for the link! I let them know I would be very interested in a CTT group buy. As I have been researching for next year, I keep going back to CTT's site for science. I hope it works out!
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My ds has been using IEW for about 2 years now and is doing really well with it. We did SWI-A during 4th grade and All Things Fun & Fascinating during 5th to review and build confidence. Thinking ahead to 6th grade, I'm unsure where to go next? SICC-A continuation course or another theme based such as US History that would go well with what we are studying in history? I don't know much about SICC. Would I be missing anything if we continued to do the themed based books? I also like that the themed based books are cheaper but I'm willing to pay for the SICC if it's worth it.
Anyone who has used IEW for several years, I would love your input!
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We are on Step 18 of level 3. We usually go over the new words/rule on the first day. Then I split up the dictation sentences over the next 3 days. I keep track of any words she missed and repeat those sentences or make up a new sentence with missed words on Friday. We review the green word cards every day before starting dictation sentences.
Writing Station is new for level 3 and she loves to make up her own sentences. First I have her spell each word on the white board. Then she chooses 2 or more to make into a sentence. The next day she uses the unused words.
Overall, spelling usually only takes about 10-15 minutes.
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I second Junior Analytical Grammar. We are using it in 5th grade and plan to continue with Analytical Grammar. After the strong foundation my ds got from FLL, he didn't need tons of practice sentences every week. JAG is short and to the point, and he can do it independently. I like that the sentences are more challenging than FLL and it included diagramming, which was important to me. We are also using the Mechanics book, and I think it is very well done as well.
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My 10 year old ds is doing JAG independently. We did FLL 3 & 4 so he had a good base of grammar knowledge which I think helped.
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We have only been using JAG for a month but I love it so far. My ds has a strong foundation from 2 years of FLL and I'm sure yours are similar after R&S. I assign one exercise per day and he does it independently. None of the concepts are new, but the sentences to analyze are more challenging. Each unit builds on the previous unit. He is retaining the information well and it doesn't take much time each day. Big bonus I think! I don't feel the need to continue to drill things he already knows. We plan to do the mechanics book next and then begin AG next year.
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We have a section in the front where he writes vocabulary words, the definition and English words derived from the Latin word. He writes out the exercises in another section and then listens to the audio commentary we downloaded from the website. Super easy curriculum to use and he is retaining the information very well.
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Horrible Histories and Time Warp Trio (some of these are now on Netflix streaming).
Horrible Histories is on Netflix?!?!? Yay!!!
Derek Owens Physics
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I don't think the Mays book uses trig because he had only had Algebra 1 when he took it. He needs a 4th science. Just need to figure out what. He plans to major in Computer Science. He will have to take a calculus based physics his first year of college so like regentrude said, another algebra physics might be overkill. What are some other options for a fourth year of science that he could take as an online class?