moki4 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Prefer earth science/astronomy! We need a bit more organization to begin with, and then we can change it as needed. If any of you wonderful sages have used a pre-planned science curriculum, please let me know! We are finishing up life science, which was great as we followed WTM and our own vices (healthcare majors). We do like experiments and workbooks, BTW! Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Christian or secular or does it matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 There is a book called Science in a Box published by The Education Center, Inc. www.themailbox.com ISBN 1-56234-495-1 They are geared for Grades 4-6, the experiments are pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Ooh... I'm in northern California too! :D What age ranges are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I've never used it but Easy Classical has a program. You could use Apologia elementary and order the lab kit. Living Learning books Level 2 is earth Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Science in a Nutshell cluster kits, Noeo science, Pandia Press has R.E.A.L. Science for that subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki4 Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Thank you for the advice. I have read a few notes about the above curriculums, but have you used any of these? What did you like, or dislike? With 4 kiddos, I want substance, depth, and ease! Is that unrealistic?!:glare: Thanks again! Moki4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Well, if you don't mind Christian, I would suggest the CKE series (Christian Kids Explore) or Apologia. CKE covers more topics but less in depth while Apologia covers one main topic in depth. Both are very easy to use and not too teacher intensive (just preparing for experiments, collecting materials needed and carrying out the experiments). We used CKE Biology this year until my dc decided they wanted to go more in-depth with birds and insects. Then we purchased Apol. Zoo. 1 (flying creatures) to study that topic more in depth. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I like Science in a Nutshell kits, especially Rock Origins and Soil Studies, for earth science related activities. You'll still need books, videos, etc., to fill out the study. Breaking Earth's Hold, re: gravity, is also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizyPenguin Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Check out HomeScienceTools.com. They have tons of fantastic science kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted May 8, 2008 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Los Trancos Earthquake Walk--a self-guided earthquake tour in the Mid-Peninsula Open Space. Points out geological features that result from earthquakes, in a decently accessible trail of about 1-2 miles. Nevada State Museum, Carson City--best huge picture of the rock cycle I have ever seen. Lots of great mineral exhibits. Some mining tour type activities as well, and a great store! Lawrence Hall of Sciences--Berkeley--in the outside area there is a large display of different types of common rock formations as well as some large earthquake demo machines. Good information presented in a way that works for kinesthetic as well as visual learners. If you are ever in San Juan Bautista, you can see the San Andreas Fault clearly if you look down behind the Mission chapel graveyard into the valley. It is pretty awesome--the scale is amazing. Point Reyes--Also has a great earthquake rock, including a fence that was split in the 1906 quake that now has a displacement of more than 20 feet. (Until I saw this, I was not really afraid of earthquakes; now I am!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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