Truscifi Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Ds has almost finished The Elements. I thought I could stretch it at least til Christmas, but no. I don't feel we should move on into McHenry's organic chem program as ds is only 6 and I don't want to overload him. I am getting Thames & Kosmos Chem C1000 to do as some hands on science, but I was planning on supplementing with a LOT of videos. Please give me your best suggestions for science videos - chemistry related would be great, but anything would do. I do have Netflix, so if it is available there it would be even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 :lurk5: Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 I really have to say that the T&K Chem kit was a BIG disappointment. And I'm not the only one who felt that way. Do a search on the general board and you'll turn up several threads on the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 5, 2010 Author Share Posted November 5, 2010 What was disappointing about it? From what I see in previous threads it gets mixed reviews, but I didn't see anything that specified why some love it and some hate it. Also, do you have any other suggestions? I want an open and go kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 We have The Elements and also are doing Elemental Science Chemistry. My 8 yo loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 What was disappointing about it? From what I see in previous threads it gets mixed reviews, but I didn't see anything that specified why some love it and some hate it. The manual is HORRIBLE. Hardly any explanation for the "why" behind the experiments. Total waste of time & $$$ IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 You could check some of the chemistry teacher guides at http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/GEMS The early grades activities require a bit of materials-hunting, but it's pretty manageable, and the activities are wonderful science, very engaging, hands-on, with a huge emphasis on conceptual understanding. Secret Formulas is fun; the kids get to invent their own formulas for toothpaste and such and test them out. If you look at the chart of guides by grade level, you'll see that most of them can be used/adjusted up or down quite a number of levels, so that many could work with a science-loving young child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Inquiry in Action is a free, downloadable 400+ page chem program for kids from the American Chemical Society. The experiments are excellent — IMO much better than the usual science-projects-for-kiddies type books. They teach real science using common household materials, and it includes activity sheets, lab reports, assessments, and everything. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I am on a yahoo group for science. I think most of the folks who post there have younger children and lots of them seem to be very chemistry oriented. Why don't you ask there? It's called Living Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Inquiry in Action looks pretty cool. I would still like something open and go though. Have you used the program? Are the materials really all household items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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