Amy Jo Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 So if you are the parent, and are NOT science-y, what do/did you do to learn? I had a 'normal' science education. Textbooks and such. I took chemistry in college and did well only because I had very good math skills. I couldn't think scientifically. (The experiment I remember was to measure how hot the water got, with a thermometer that couldn't measure as high as the water's temperature. Sadly, no one in my group had a clue, but we got an A for effort I guess.) I really want a science crash course. Like a broad overview of the basics of science so I know where else I need to go, and where/how to find answers. A broad overview of science, if it's kid level that's fine too, we can learn together. LCC recommends "Science Matters" which is listed at the library, but is "not available". So - recommendations??? :bigear: Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Anyone? There must be a good science for dummies book somewhere. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophiaH Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I think I will probably use LBC's and AO's recommendations in this area. That's more the kind of science I like anyway! Ya know, the more literary stuff--scientist biographies, Tiner books, Story of Science and all those oldie but goodies on the Baldwin Project. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thanks. I do like the idea of reading more biographies. I'm going to try to get Science Matters from the library too. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Personally, I find textbooks, good textbooks, to be invaluable to refreshing my memory about science. I'm weird that way. Also, take a look at The Way Things Work by David Macauley-fun read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 When science gets to the top of my self ed list, I'm planning on reading through Napoleons Buttons, The Chemical History of a Candle, and other such things. They look like a good place to start as 'science for humanities majors.' Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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