Oakblossoms Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 I was gifted the previous editions of Apologia Science for High School. So, I had planned on using those. But, I'm curious if there are other options for Creationists. If so, could you tell why you chose that option. I would like to know your course of study. How did your child do with the courses? Were the Science driven children? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFwife Claire Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 We're going to use BJU. We're starting a very small co-op, and I'll be teaching the science part. I have a degree in biology, so I am looking forward to it! We're doing life science this year, then physical science next year, then biology. I'm not sure how the boys (there will be 4 of them) will do, but I think it will be easier actually having a teacher, rather than going through it by themselves, especially when we get to the regular biology text and labs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 So, are these the only choices for High School from a Creationist perspective? How do they discuss evolution? I would like to study the theory of evolution as well with my children. I would like for them to be able to have a knowledgable argument when they encounter it. Apologia Abeka BJU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Those are the big three. :001_smile: We use BJU. We have used the 7th and 8th grade texts and will use Biology next year with the DVDs. We use BJU because I think (imho, just my personal experience, ymmv, etc. :D) that it is more rigorous, and my dc all show an interest in science, so I wanted the most challenging and thorough program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Abeka Alpha Omega Saxon (physics) BJU answers in genesis would be a good resource as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 What does a typical week in BJU look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtmcm Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) The Teacher's Edition actually breaks out the daily assignments which is nice, though I made my own schedule. My DD13 will be doing Life Science this year and her week will look like this: Mon: Read Section & Complete review questions Tues: Read Section & Complete review questions Wed: Read 3rd section (if there is one), Chapter Review and start Student Activities (worksheets) - I've allotted more time on Wed & Thursday Thurs: Lab(s) & complete Student Activities Fri: Chapter Test A few chapters will take 2 weeks as there are more labs &/or worksheets. I'm also bought the Lab DVD which is $109 (expensive, but I own it instead of renting it) so we can watch some of the experiments I don't want to do at home like dissecting a cow's heart. Edited June 2, 2010 by amtmcm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 What does a typical week in BJU look like? I schedule it by the day, not the week, so I can't help there. I also add in other resources and skip/substitute an activity or lab here or there. :D I'm assuming I will have to give some of that up next year to use the DVD, though I will still add in extra outside readings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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