mjmuse04 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Has anyone used Rainbow Science for High School? I have been told that you can but you would have to "up" it since it really is geared more toward jr highers. Is that true? I would like to see a sample of it, but I can't find anything on their site. We have worked through Apologia for the past two years, and imho, there is just too much info in each module to swallow at a time. I don't get the feeling that he is learning. Any suggestions? I sure would appreciate it! Thanks so much, Michelle in MS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 We really liked Rainbow, but I think there are better choices for high school. Here's a link to a recent thread about using The Rainbow in high school. http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22713&highlight=rainbow+science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmuse04 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 I appreciate it. I will have to search to see what other science are recommended for HS. We might just stick with Apologia-I just feel like he isn't really comprehending the material, just "swallowing and spitting up" the stuff. I want more for him, but his interest isn't really science anyway. But-later on, it just might be, so I don't want to short change him in the long run. Thanks again, Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaC Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Rainbow Science is great for Jr. High, but I agree, there are better choices for HS. I think it would be hard to bulk up Rainbow Science for a high schooler. It does cover a lot, but the format is a bit on the young side. Each lesson is about two pages of reading, then you do an experiment. I do wonder, though, if you had a younger HS'er, you could do both levels of Rainbow in a year? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmuse04 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 I would probably do it in one year-my son is 14. Then what would we do?? Thanks though! Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Do the Spectrum Chemistry! Thanks to Maverick (THANKYOU!) talking about it, I sooo want to get it, just haven't been able to finalize it yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 You're welcome. :D I really like it--it is going so well this year. It's a big chunk o' change placing that order but it's worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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