KristineinKS Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I am looking for some resources to either pull together my own Botany unit, or a pre-packaged unit appropriate for grades 5-7. I've checked out Apologia's curriculum, but hadn't planned to spend a full year on the subject. Can anyone recommend any favorite resources? Also, if anyone's familiar with any good books/resources [for kids] about herbs, that would be great. We'll be planting a medieval herb garden as a special project. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I thought this site did a great job. I just filled in with some activities and experiments of my own. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/gpe/gpe.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 We haven't used it yet but I love the looks of Kym Wright's Botany Adventure. You would need other resource books to go with it but it includes all of the lesson plans and labs for a hands-on approach to botany. We will be using it next year for 5th and 7th after completing her Microscope Adventure. I have the Apologia Botany and God's Design for Life Science Botany books to use as reference. My 12yo is anxious to get started with these books. You can check them out at Rainbow Resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineinKS Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thank you both, I will check out those resources & see what I can pull together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 We'll be using Kym Wright's Botany Adventure this year as well. I also plan on both girls reading (different versions) a biography of George W. Carver. I hope to start a small garden in the spring. HTH:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have been using Kym Wright's study this year, too, and liked it. It has now been updated from the older version I have, so should be even better than before! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooooom Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Corn and Beans and Radishes. TOPS books are all experiments with mostly household items being used. I remember we planted things and charted their growth - grew plants in light and darkness, different temps, upside down and right side up.... It was very hands on and fun. Mostly we needed some seeds, a few egg cartons, a little soil... I would highly recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 What about Donna Simmons's program? http://www.christopherushomeschool.org/botany.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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