baxterclan7 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Wasn't Rainbow Science very highly recommended in the last WTM? It didn't make it into this edition-- what happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jen the RD Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Wasn't Rainbow Science very highly recommended in the last WTM? It didn't make it into this edition-- what happened? That surprises me! I think it's an excellent curriculum. I wonder why it wasn't listed. What logic stage science programs are recommended? Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 That surprises me! I think it's an excellent curriculum. I wonder why it wasn't listed. What logic stage science programs are recommended? Jennifer It looks like Exploration Education and Real Science-4-Kids are what are mentioned for the Logic stages as alternates. Main ones:5th: (Life Science) A variety of things to put together--hands-on heavy 6th: (Earth Science & Astronomy) A variety of things 7th: (Chemistry) The main things mentioned are the CHEM C2000 Chemistry Kit and a Periodic Table of Elements Chartlet. Then a variety of things to supplement. 8th: (Physics) "Backyard Ballistics" and a variety from Thames & Kosmos. She's right, no mention of Rainbow Science! Bummer!:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen the RD Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Brindee, Thanks for the update. I'm still planning on using Rainbow for my dd. Dh and I met the author at our GA convention. I was impressed with his background and overall approach to logic stage prep for high school sciences. Plus, I *love* how he covers the evolution vs creationism debate. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Plus, I *love* how he covers the evolution vs creationism debate. Jennifer Could you expand on this comment? How is evolution/creation covered? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Orthodox6 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 This is just a guess. The WTM author seems not to care much for "survey courses", which encompass assorted science topics. Seems that she prefers, for logic stage and beyond, single-subject science courses for each school year. That rules out Rainbow Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Is this secular or no? I don't see it in my old version of TWTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I don't see it in my old version of TWTM.I don't either. Maybe it never was mentioned for the reason stated above (by Ortodox6)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Rainbow Science is not secular. http://www.beginningspublishing.com/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am feeling pretty smug having two versions. :lol: I might just have to get the original too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I am feeling pretty smug having two versions. :lol: I might just have to get the original too. :DTHen I get to feel smug too---I just got the new one yesterday!:001_smile: My 2004 book is quite marked up, and well-used! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 This is just a guess. The WTM author seems not to care much for "survey courses", which encompass assorted science topics. Seems that she prefers, for logic stage and beyond, single-subject science courses for each school year. That rules out Rainbow Science. I plan on doing Rainbow for 7th and 8th with my dd. It really isn't assorted topics. The topics are by semester. The first year is Physics and Chemistry, one semester each. The second year is Biology first semester, then Applied Science. I think that last semester will be the only one I would call assorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hmm.. I'm interested too, in how he handles evolution and creationism. In Cathy Duffy's Top 100 Homeschool Picks I read that Rainbow Science says that it teaches evolution along with creationism but she says it seems that it refutes evolution rather than teach it. I like the looks of Rainbow Science and the fact that everything's included doesn't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 (edited) The description on the website sounds too good to be true. Does anyone have more information or reviews? Rainbow Science is not secular. http://www.beginningspublishing.com/index.html Thank you Stacia. I have my answer from this scope and sequence http://www.beginningspublishing.com/RL1ss.htm which includes: So What’s Life? (Defining life and placing science in perspective with the Christian religion) The Great Debate (An overview of the debate on the origin of life: the evolutionary bias) Bang? (Christian perspective on the origin of the universe) Abiogenesis (Christian perspective on the origin of life; based on our knowledge of physics and chemistry, the unlikelihood of life arising from non-life by purely physical processes) Making You Out of Apes? (Christian perspective on the origin of humans) Adaptive Evolution (What has been observed that may rightly be called "evolution") I am wondering if this course teaches young earth or old earth or just tries to stay out of that debate. Edited May 16, 2009 by Lovedtodeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I plan on doing Rainbow for 7th and 8th with my dd. It really isn't assorted topics. The topics are by semester. The first year is Physics and Chemistry, one semester each. The second year is Biology first semester, then Applied Science. I think that last semester will be the only one I would call assorted. The last semester is actually earth science from what I see, looking at the scope and sequence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I actually like Rainbow Science quite a bit although I am Old-Earth 100%. I feel that we can discuss the difference in beliefs and it will be a learning experience. That is a minor portion of the curriculum and I do like the way chem/physics is treated as well as the bridge math and later on the spectrum chemistry.For now I intend to stick with Rainbow, modifying where I need to, in order to suit our belief system. It is a solid curriculum and my daughter, who is planning on pre-med, likes it very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 So they do teach young earth? Wouldn't that mess up (from an old earth standpoint) geology quite a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I plan on doing Rainbow for 7th and 8th with my dd. It really isn't assorted topics. The topics are by semester. The first year is Physics and Chemistry, one semester each. The second year is Biology first semester, then Applied Science. I think that last semester will be the only one I would call assorted. My error. I must be thinking of what I read about the upcoming elementary school program from them, "The Colours." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 My error. I must be thinking of what I read about the upcoming elementary school program from them, "The Colours." Yes, that one is assorted. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 So they do teach young earth? Wouldn't that mess up (from an old earth standpoint) geology quite a bit? Rainbow has several lessons where he specifically states that it is unlikely that life and order would spring out of chaos. However, he says nothing about timeframe. I believe he pointedly stays out of that debate. Does that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Yes Julie, that helps. Thanks! I was trying to ask in just the right way. I don't intend to step on any toes. If I don't stay with WP for Grammar Stage science, I might consider Colors. I think the Jr. High and High School looks excellent! The math program sounds really great. Edited May 17, 2009 by Lovedtodeath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I actually like Rainbow Science quite a bit although I am Old-Earth 100%. I feel that we can discuss the difference in beliefs and it will be a learning experience. That is a minor portion of the curriculum and I do like the way chem/physics is treated as well as the bridge math and later on the spectrum chemistry.For now I intend to stick with Rainbow, modifying where I need to, in order to suit our belief system. It is a solid curriculum and my daughter, who is planning on pre-med, likes it very much. Thanks for the review Dana. I was worried that something might be left out, it is hard to wrap my mind around not studying one discipline at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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