christine in al Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 We might outsource science. Once I find my tutor, What rigorous curriculum can I hand her . Any curricula come to mind? ~Christine in al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 You might wish to consider a mix of theoretical and applied or project based science. Here's some of what we have done and have lined up. DD the Elder just turned 8. Theory: Singapore MPH Science (DD the Elder zipped through this) The Elements (McHenry) The Brain (McHenry) with Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science Carbon Chemistry (McHenry) Ellen McHenry's Botany and Elements 2 when they're out We're starting Singapore Interactive Science this fall. Applied and Project Based: The Art of Construction: Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers and Architects Engineering the City: How Infrastructure Works Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis: Projects and Principles for Beginning Geologists The Science of Life: Projects and Principles for Beginning Biologists Weather Projects for Young Scientists Exploring the Sky: Projects for Beginning Astronomers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Ditto on the recommendations for Ellen McHenry's chemistry materials. Also, I really like the look of the new NOEO Level 3 chemistry program as it uses the Thames & Kosmos C2000 kit. We've got the T&K kit but we've only done a handful of the experiments since I haven't really figured out how to incorporate it. That's where the NOEO 3 seems like it would be really useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) I really love Sonlight Science 4. The books, q&a, and experiments have been interesting and challenging for my son this year. This is his favorite year of science so far, by far. Edited January 15, 2010 by Heather in WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Kirsten~ Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Also, Dr. Nebel's follow-up to Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding is slated to be released this spring. His announcement indicated that it should cover 3rd to 8th grade, preparing students to enter into AP coursework at its completion. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 :iagree: I really love Sonlight Science 4. The books, q&a, and experiments have been interesting and challenging for my son this year. This is his favorite year of science so far, by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 K12 science is good. Get the advanced middle school courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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