Compare Elemental Science and Sonlight

[cdrumm4448]

Has anyone used both and what did you think? Which one did you prefer and why?

[sherry80]

I was just about to order SL science but this elemental science looks really good! What do you all think?

[StephanieZ]

I've only used SL Science 4. . . and now recently started Elem Sci - Biol. So, I can't do a direct comparison of similar grade levels. . .

 

But, FWIW. . .

 

I liked SL Science 4 and plan to use it again with my youngest when she's ready. It jumps around a bit but that's OK with me in general, especially at the older ages. . .

 

I am very pleased with Elem Sci Biol so far.

 

Both are well scheduled and clear.

 

I think there is more hands-on stuff (and lots of "do more" ideas if you want to do more) in Elem Sci. It also follows the WTM ideal of staying on a topic long enough to dig in (and does the 4 year rotation per WTM.) I like that and think it will lend itself well to following some rabbit trails. Book selections are great so far as I can tell so far.

 

So, for early elem, I made my choice for Elem. Sci. instead of SL. . . I considered SL, but frankly my need to edit out sooo many creationist/ID resources from SL in some of the levels (not really an issue in SL 4) made me start the search for alternatives. So far, I am very pleased with Elem Sci and I think it's going to be a great fit for dd7.

[cdrumm4448]

Thanks for everyone's help. I couldn't decide, so I asked my son which one he was more interested in. Elemental Science won because of the hands-on activities.