SCIENCE Curriculum Suggestions - Grade 1 and 2

[travelbug]

Hi all,

 

I am a homeschooler from London, UK. I am looking for a preferably complete science curriculum for my ds7. I would like something that offers a hands on approach and doesn't rely solely on textbooks.

 

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

Many thanks

[oceandaughter]

Hi-ya! I am sort of your neighbor, I'm in south Wales.

 

We use R.E.A.L. Science. It's a PDF download (though you may have to email her personally to work out how to pay with a UK bank account. We did.) and it is pretty fun. My fifth grader and first grader are both using it and are enjoying it though my older son could use something more challenging. I tend to just supplement with additional assignments and materials.

 

We are doing the EArth and space one now.

 

It's not in metric, though. So you may have to adapt it somewhat. Doesn't matter to us, since we are American expats and returning to the states next year. (Though to be honest, I'd prefer my kids to learn metric and I think the US should catch up to the rest of the world in that area...but I digress.)

 

Jo

[Aurelia]

Sonlight doesn't use a text, comes with everything and is Christian. Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding is a guide and you can add in supplemental books.

[Heather in WI]

My ds 7 is in 2nd grade and loves his Sonlight Science 2: Geology, Biology, and Mechanical Technology.

 

It is a literature-based program that involves readings, question & answer, and experiments.

 

HTH!

[Tracy]

Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding is a guide and you can add in supplemental books.

 

We just ordered this, too. I can't wait to get it. It is reportedly designed to help children make connections between different ideas and topics, rather than studying each item in a vacuum.