momofaandh Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I was thinking of adding extra science for my DS7. We currently use BFSU but I was wondering if there were any suggestions for online/computerbased science programs that might be more independent. I'm not trying to replace BFSU but just give my son something extra and he loves doing everything on his own. I am interested in but not sure if any of these would be alright for him to use on his own or with minimal assistance. a) AHA science b) edventures c) Exploration Science d) other programs ( perhaps even free:lol: ) Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2blessings Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I don't know about those, but my son enjoys the Sonlight Discover and Do DVD's. He can watch the experiments being done and is capable of re-duplilcating on his own (if I have the stuff on hand:) Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofaandh Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 That's a good optoin too. Is it basic household items that are needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 We supplement with AHA science for my youngers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 My 7 yr old loves AHA Science. She does it for fun. The introduction and information "videos" are short and entertaining, then she gets to play a game. Her older brother sometimes has to help her with these, some of them are geared toward the 4/5 grade level. Aha is great for an introduction, or to give you a day where you don't have to mess with science. There are 33 modules/topics, covering Earth, Life, and Physics sciences. We really like it, and at the time it was only $15 for 1 year. I don't know anything about the others, sorry. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofaandh Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Does AHA require anything else or is it purely an online program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Does AHA require anything else or is it purely an online program? Is is online, you decide what to assign your student. You do have the option of printing some activities or skipping over them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I really have to stop reading these threads. I have my History, Science and Geography all laid out for the next few years and then I find out about something like this. My son is a strong visual learner and loves playing and learning on the computer. AHA looks like a perfect supplement for him and for only $15/year I don't mind adding it to our other programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofaandh Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 Sounds like AHA is what I'm looking for as a supplement and the cost sounds great! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2blessings Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Level K was household stuff. Just bought Level 2, and there's some battery/electrical type stuff we need to get. I think the SL website says what's needed, if interested! Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofaandh Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 I set up our AHA science account today and it was a hit. DS7 ennjoyed it and DS4 watched and answered questions as well. They both loved it!! The downside is I was hoping to use AHA for DS7 so I can have focused one on one time with DS4 for his speech therapy. I guess I'll have to find some other time. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkwynn Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thank you for posting about the AHA science! I'm such a science-slacker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Don't forget to use Discovery Education Streaming if you have it! It's got THOUSANDS of great science videos. I've used it to complement BFSU and now RSO, as well as supplementing every single subject we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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