Melinda TX Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 My rising eighth grader is math phobic, but in spite of that is an excellent self-motivated student. We have done Apologia General this year through a co-op and she has done wonderfully. The mere sight of the Physical Science text is giving her hives, though. (Math formulas, etc.) She is def. a language arts gal, so we are not looking at her going into a science field in her future. So - we don't HAVE to do Apologia Physical, do we? what other options can you wise ladies recommend? Christian Kids Explore series? Others? I own Exploration Education kit for intermediate physical science that I could combine with my rising 5th grader, who is very science oriented. Thanks! Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at the beach Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 We didn't get to use it this year, but I thought Mother of Diving Grace Natural History Syllabus looked fabulous. :001_smile: Or how about Kitchen Chemistry through MIT Open Courseware? That one also looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi Melinda! Is your child college bound? If so, I encourage you to have her muddle through. You will be hard pressed to find a college, by the time she graduates, that will accept her without 4 math credits (Alg I, Alg II, Geometry and an upper math) and at least 3 credits in sciences WITH labs. All that we have seen want to see Biology with lab, Chemistry with lab and another choice with a lab. She will need the math for Chemistry. Also, she will need the math for the ACT or SAT, which are also required for college admission. Maybe if you found a math curriculum that explains *why* the formula? Chalkdust Math explains alot of what is behind what you are doing. I'm sure there are others. :) Of course, if college is not an issue, then my thoughts are unnecessary. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hose Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 BJU's Space and Earth may be an option for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I thought Mother of Diving Grace Sorry, this isn't adding anything to the thread, but I just had to laugh, at Mother of DIVING grace... :001_smile: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 We're using this easy workbook program this year. http://www.landmarklfbc.com/pdf/S145.pdf Also look at CPO Physical Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 My DS is working through Phys. Science and the math has been minimal. All formulas are given in the text and there have been very few math problems on the tests/quizzes. I would consider the math to be of tertiary importance in Phys. Science. The reading/concept is primary and the experiments are secondary. I have seen other science programs where math is a bigger factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum! Great for non-math, non-science kids----2 high school credits too. It's called Integrated Chemistry and Physics---all the precepts and concepts and history of physics and chem---without the math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda TX Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Thanks, everyone. I should have clarified - this is for her last year of middle school, so I know we will have to tackle a high school level of physical science in the upcoming years, just wasn't sure if I needed to get very heavy for this last year of MS. I am thinking of doing TOG next year as well, and I am trying not to overwhelm ME! Thanks for all your suggestions and advice - I am making notes of all the curriculums, and will be googling into the wee hours! Thanks again Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Yes--Middle school is a different story. My recommendations would be Rainbow Science or Noeo---not too rigorous and fun! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yes--Middle school is a different story. My recommendations would be Rainbow Science or Noeo---not too rigorous and fun! :001_smile: You don't think Noeo is too "babyish" for a 7th grader??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 We're using this easy workbook program this year. http://www.landmarklfbc.com/pdf/S145.pdf Also look at CPO Physical Science Where did you find this sample? Are there any others?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 What about A Beka Physical Science? That's what my ds used at a coop. I'm not sure what's in it though. He didn't have a problem with it, or even mention math stuff. It may be worth a look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 You don't think Noeo is too "babyish" for a 7th grader??? The Chem II from Noeo is not too babyish at all! Noeo says the program is for 9th grade? Even the Chem II has books that are definitely jr high level. And the chemistry set that comes with the level III program is really fun! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Smile Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 The Chem II from Noeo is not too babyish at all! Noeo says the program is for 9th grade? Even the Chem II has books that are definitely jr high level. And the chemistry set that comes with the level III program is really fun! :D What do you think of the Bio II for a 7th grader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I just went to the Noeo site and looked at samples. Of course, I am no expert, but it looks appropriate for a 7th grader to me---meaning I would use it. simply requiring more detailed notebooking and sketches, I think, can make it 7th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I just went to the Noeo site and looked at samples. Of course, I am no expert, but it looks appropriate for a 7th grader to me---meaning I would use it. simply requiring more detailed notebooking and sketches, I think, can make it 7th grade. I tend to disagree. :tongue_smilie: My 4th grader is doing Bio II. I have a 7th grader and I would not consider this adequate for her. The Chem III may be the only one I would consider adequate for 7th or 8th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Conceptual Physical Science-Explorations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 My DS is working through Phys. Science and the math has been minimal. All formulas are given in the text and there have been very few math problems on the tests/quizzes. I would consider the math to be of tertiary importance in Phys. Science. The reading/concept is primary and the experiments are secondary. I have seen other science programs where math is a bigger factor. :iagree:One of my sons did this last year and the math is not that demanding. I wish my oldest child had the Physical Science course before tackling Chemistry her sophomore year of high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 The Elements or one of the other McHenry programs http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/id25.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I tend to disagree. :tongue_smilie: My 4th grader is doing Bio II. I have a 7th grader and I would not consider this adequate for her. The Chem III may be the only one I would consider adequate for 7th or 8th grade. It all depends on your child and what you expect, I guess. I personally think the notebooking and detailed lab write ups can be made more advanced without having to do a rigorous program like BJU or Abeka. The books that make up the spines for the programs have plenty of info and details. Some kids retain more with this Charlotte Mason/Classical style that typical textbook learning styles. And the Chem III is for up to 9th, although obviously some kids can do it earlier. My son did Chem II in 6th grade and it was quite appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 It all depends on your child and what you expect, I guess. Meh. That's why there's chocolate and vanilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 My son did Chem II in 6th grade and it was quite appropriate.My dd did the NOEO Chem. II in 6th grade also, and LOVED it! It was just what she wanted/needed. Maybe 7th would be okay with it, but much higher than that, probably not. ALTHOUGH, if you just use it as a base and do a lot of outside reading and "things", it'd probaby work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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