Thames & Kosmos Science Kits

[Guest momk2000]

Has anyone used these? I am particularly interested in:

 

Elements of Science &

Core Science MS-1

 

Would love to hear some reviews. Thanks :)

[Guest momk2000]

bump - Has anyone used these? :)

[Guest momk2000]

Anyone ever use these? They look pretty good, but I would love to hear some reviews. :bigear:

[MamaSheep]

We used Elements of Science last year and loved it.

[Guest momk2000]

MamaSheep,

Would you say the kit could be used on it's own, or would I need to use something else with it? (This would be for a 4th grader) Thanks :001_smile:

[MamaSheep]

MamaSheep,

Would you say the kit could be used on it's own, or would I need to use something else with it? (This would be for a 4th grader) Thanks :001_smile:

 

I think it depends a little on what you're looking for in a science program. The activities do have a little bit of an explanation as to what is happening and why, but the explanations don't go into much depth. I would say that if you just want a basic exposure to a wide range of science concepts you could use it by itself. If you're looking for a more thorough understanding of the concepts you would probably want to use something else with it. We used it in conjuction with the Science Explorer Physical Science book according to the schedule I published as Awakening Wonder: Physical Science. But at that age I think it would also work well to use the kit and then look up additional information about each topic in a children's science encyclopedia.

[momto2Cs]

I am now planning to use Elements of Science in conjunction with the Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia and Bill Nye the Science Guy videos (from the library). Thanks for settling my science plans for me!