blessed2fosteradopt Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I have looked at Apologia and am not sure that my son would be successful with it (slow worker, learner). What other options are out there that encompass a general science format. I would rather go textbook/workbook option vs. living books option as this is what works best for him. Thank you. Blessings, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 :bigear: I'm not much help since I'm still trying to work on this idea myself but I plan on using Science Matters (recommended in LCC) along with a General Science textbook or maybe just various good nonfictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3andme Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Someone on another board recommended Power Basics and Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum for a similar situation. I haven't seen either of them but apparently they cover the Middle school/High School content but with a focus on easier readability and math. I believe Power Basics is secular while Paradigm has some Christian content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 We'll be doing Science Matters (as stated by the previous poster) as a read aloud/ discuss, but for our main program I am leaning towards Rainbow Science. It seems a good mix of Textbook/Experiment while preparing sufficiently for HS science. I have an aspie, so need something that will encourage (rather then overwhelm) a struggling learner. (I also like the fact that it comes complete... easy for me!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 My 7th grader is doing Rainbow Science for 7th and 8th. It is a 2 year program, but done every day, could be covered in one year. It covers physics, chemistry, life science, and earth/applied science. It is designed for 2 lessons each week and a lab each week. There are free quizzes available online. Those are after 4 lessons and 2 labs. When you purchase it, the kit contains everything (except distilled water so far) that you need for the labs. I mean everything, including batteries, straight pins, etc. I can't find the article on the site, but SWB had written a review of it that really helped me decide on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 Rainbow Science looks fantastic. It might be exactly what we are looking for. My son loves hands on and the supplies kit really appeals to me. The price is a little daunting. Something to think about. Thanks, ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy7 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Just a thought. My dd is using General Science over a two year period. She'll do half this year and half next year. Would that work? Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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