Aimee2728 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Hi everyone! We just officially started homeschooling this year... and after a few attitude adjustments (to include my own) now in November we are truly enjoying ourselves and having the time of our lives!! So glad we made this decision. Anyways, I was given some great advice to work on History vs. Science at the beginning of the year. Well, we chose History: #1 seems more economical and #2 I did not seem so oblivious of where to begin with Science (so many choices and want what was best for us) And now 2nd half of year is dawning (already!!!) and I am looking for some advice on curriculum: I am teaching both children the same subject - where do I start considering their ages and the core subjects/scientific learning processes have barely been introduced to them? Chemistry? Biology? Physics? We need to use a non-creation based curriculum for the base of our studies - have any suggestions? However will be purchasing creation-based (possibly Apologia) to accompany - any suggestions? Anyone who read/used Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding (Nebel) feel it is a good starting point for me to get a crash course on Science? if not, is there such a book available? My goal is to find something that fits our liking and learning style with challenging topics to research and work through projects. Maybe I should add ~ We love hands on!TIA ~ Have a wonderful day today; hopefully living life to its fullest! Our kids are watching :ohmy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 I plan to use Singapore Science My Pals Are Here for that age. There's also NOEO which would be easy to adapt to different levels. Check out REAL Science Odyssey as well. I can't help with creation based curricula, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 We use Noeo and Apologia Elem. series. Apologia is clearly creation based with constant reference to God making the world and everything in it. Noeo, while a Christian company, has not yet offered any creation references and uses DK, USborne and other living books. We enjoy the hands on! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 For chemistry, look into The Elements by Ellen McHenry, which is secular. It's a semester-long course if you do it a few times per week. She has a follow-on course called Carbon Chemistry, which I've heard great things about & am planning to use next semester. A great supplement written from a Christian POV is Exploring the World of Chemistry by John Hudson Tiner. That tells the story of the history of the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 eequalsmcq.com Use the free curriculum ;) It's a download, so you'll have it immediately :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 elementalscience.com is exactly as recommended in WTM, with student pages made for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Carmen, that looks so good. Do you ever wish you could justify using two or more classes to teach one class? :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Carmen, that looks so good. Do you ever wish you could justify using two or more classes to teach one class? :p Not Carmen, but of course you can; many of us do it all the time. :lol: You can even sit down and make lesson plans that way, omitting anything that is redundant. ;) Edited November 13, 2009 by lovemykids added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Not Carmen, but of course you can; many of us do it all the time. :lol:You can even sit down and make lesson plans that way, omitting anything that is redundant. ;) I love too many things..... How many chemistry classes can one boy take?!? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I love too many things..... How many chemistry classes can one boy take?!? :lol: You can never have too much Chemistry!:lol: Seriously, to the OP, I'm not sure that it's as important to start at the beginning of science (ie. Biology) as it is for history. With those ages, I would go with either Chemistry or Physics or even Astronomy. You may want to ask your kids what they want to study. Elemental Science's programs do include alot of hands on projects as I feel it's the best way for learning science during the grammar stage. If you have any questions, I'm around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Carmen, that looks so good. Do you ever wish you could justify using two or more classes to teach one class? :p I plan to use RS4K and Elemental! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 I plan to use RS4K and Elemental! :D So... you guys are saying... everybody's doing it? I'll have to go tell dh... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 So... you guys are saying... everybody's doing it? I'll have to go tell dh... :lol: Ok, I'm :rofl: as I'm thinking of how my dh would react to me saying that! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Loving this thread! All of my friends are here!:grouphug: My DH doesn't mind my spending on curriculum or books... as long as I use them. :blushing: I have 3 science programs just sitting around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greatkids Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 My Dh has given me the same direction.... :D My DH doesn't mind my spending on curriculum or books... as long as I use them. :blushing: I have 3 science programs just sitting around. Me too.. (or something like that) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 :gnorsi: I just ordered some more math books :p Can you ever have enough math? I think I will go ahead and get the elemental science, at least her classes on scientists. I do love Mr. Q, but Elemental goes with TWTM... I'll just have to combine! We have Adventures with Atoms and Molecules, we made it through book 1, but I didn't feel like we were learning chemistry so much as practicing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aimee2728 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Share Posted November 16, 2009 (wrote a nice long message the other day and it vanished right before my eyes...) Anyways, I must thankyou all so much - I am liking the idea of Earth Science for our first year!! Never thought of that :D The boys would love a telescope - what recommendations does anyone have considering quality/price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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