kalphs Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 (edited) We purchased a science currciculum for Dd to use in 5th-8th grade. After looking over the curriculum Dh and I decided to nix it. We like the looks of REAL Science, but noticed it only goes through 5th grade. Is there a science curriculum similar to REAL Science by Pandia Press for grades 5-8th? Thank you! Edited November 29, 2010 by kalphs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 There the new Classiquest Science. If you use it tell us how you like it. Many here are curious. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 There the new Classiquest Science. Many here are curious. :001_smile: Hmmmm, many+1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hmmmm, many+1. make that +2! This looks really, really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 There the new Classiquest Science. If you use it tell us how you like it. Many here are curious. :001_smile: I like the looks of this curriculum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 make that +2! This looks really, really good. Why do you like this curriculum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Why do you like this curriculum? Well, as a start from the sample: covers what I want covered, clearly laid out so participatory 5th grader doesn't need everything carefully read to him, memorization work worked in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Looks like science history is worked in. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Looks like science history is worked in. It looks great. Weeeeel, you have a 9 year old (nudge, nudge) who could use it soon (push, push). If you have a swim suit on, you might as well go for a swim (shoooove, SPLASH). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 OK, this looks so much more in depth than HO. If you don't try it, we will this summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aoife Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 is this secular? question of the day :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Weeeeel, you have a 9 year old (nudge, nudge) who could use it soon (push, push). If you have a swim suit on, you might as well go for a swim (shoooove, SPLASH). I'll wait until next year at least. OK, this looks so much more in depth than HO. If you don't try it, we will this summer! HO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 HO? No, why do you ask? :lol: It is History Odyssey. For sale on same site. Less complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 is this secular? I would bet $10 it is. But not $100. You could ask them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 :bigear: Hoping for updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 No, why do you ask? :lol: It is History Odyssey. For sale on same site. Less complete. I thought maybe she was talking about a science I hadn't heard of. You know, to obsess even more over choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 The assumption when purchasing Classiquest, Noeo or other similar programs is that Usborne and Kingfisher are written in a more engaging manner than science textbooks. That was true in the past, but not know. When we started homeschooling the textbooks offered dry, predigested material. We used library books until I saw some beautiful new science textbooks that were logically presented and engaging with fabulous images and critical thinking sprinkled around. We switched to a secular science publisher, but when I heard about Noeo a few years ago I decided to try it. Boring. The Usborne and other reference material were dry and predigested and it was disjointed. That's what I see when I look at Classiquest. I don't see anything classical about it. When using library books for science the "Science Yellow Pages: For Students and Teachers" includes more than enough memory work and you can pick it up used for a buck. I believe "Everything you Need to Know about Science Homework" is very similar. Looking to add in history? Pick up a used copy of Asimov's "Breakthroughs in Science" for those under 12 and "100 Greatest Science Discoveries of All Time" for those older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Looking to add in history? Pick up a used copy of Asimov's "Breakthroughs in Science" for those under 12 and "100 Greatest Science Discoveries of All Time" for those older. Thanks for the pointers. What science textbook do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Thanks for the pointers. What science textbook do you recommend?:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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