kls126s Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thinking about self education here - I am enjoying homeschooling as much for the chance to go back and self educate. I'm working on Latin, reading SWB's new history book and working my way through The Well Educated Mind. My problem is science. Is there a science-y version of the WEM that would give me a good, big picture overview? If you have tackled science, what did you read or do? TIA - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Not to my knowledge, no, but I think you have suggested an excellent project for me to work on after I launch my son into college. ;) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Try "Science Matters" by Robert Hazen, and his "The Joy of Science" lectures from the Teaching Company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Try "Science Matters" by Robert Hazen, and his "The Joy of Science" lectures from the Teaching Company. :iagree: A new edition of Science Matters came out a few months ago. It's a wonderful book. We are using it this year in our science students and as a non-science person I am finally understanding concepts that have always confused me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I just finished The Canon: A Whirligig Tour of the Beautiful Basics of Science. I think every adult should read this book. ;) I plan on buying a copy and assigning it to my kids when they are in high school. It has the following chapters: Thinking Scientifically: An Out-of-Body Experience Probabilities: For Whom the Bell Curves Calibration: Playing with Scales Physics: And Nothing's Plenty for Me Chemistry: Fire, Ice, Spies, and Life Evolutionary Biology: The Theory of Every Body Molecular Biology: Cells and Whistles Geology: Imagining World Pieces Astronomy: Heavenly Creatures It is accessible and yet full of great information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Not to my knowledge, no, but I think you have suggested an excellent project for me to work on after I launch my son into college. ;) Thanks! You mean writing a book??? Oh YES!! Do it! Include math, too. I just looked up the science chapter in my How to Read A Book book, and it includes math. But maybe you could write a WEM-style book about reading science and math! I'd buy it! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Not quite what you're asking for, but a good science read is Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Yes, yes! Please write one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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