5th grade science

[tenoraddict]

I need some suggestions. I'd like to use Colors this year for my 5th grader, but it's not likely to be released any time soon. We used Elemental Science (Earth and Space) last year, and it worked well for my 1st grader, but not the 4th grader. I was looking at ES's Chemistry for this year, but it's recommended for 3rd-4th graders, as is their Physics program.

 

So can anyone give me some advice on a science program (preferably one that focuses on Chemistry) for a 5th grade boy?

 

Thanks,

 

Becky

[~Amanda~]

have you looked at noeo science? its a complete kit…

[HollyDay]

I'll second NOEO. We really enjoyed it!

[Pongo]

Ellen McHenry Elements hands down!

[annabanana1992]

Why don't you call your dear friend in Kansas and ask her what she is doing?

[tenoraddict]

Thanks for the replies! I like what I've read about both NOEO AND Ellen McHenry...now I'm stumped, but at least I have a good starting place.

 

Thanks so much!

[tenoraddict]

Why don't you call your dear friend in Kansas and ask her what she is doing?

She has been quite unavailable to me when I've needed her this month. :glare::tongue_smilie: And since I always do what she tells me to do, I've been both bereft and adrift...turning to total strangers who happen to have great ideas. (Do you have some special radar thing that lets you know when I post? ;))

[woolybear]

I also have a fifth grader who wants to do chemistry this year. I must've debated this for about two months. He seems to be right between levels. Too old for some of the grammar programs, but perhaps not quite up to the next level. Not sure. At any rate, I have compromised on doing a combination of The Elements and Elemental Science chemistry. I had debated putting together my own program, as it seems quite doable. BUT, I have a bad track record for such things and I was afraid it wouldn't get done. So, I think ES will give us a nice structure and The Elements will add to nicely to the content.