staceyobu Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Elemental? Real Science Odessy? Apologia? Others?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmschooln Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We loved Noeo for 1st and I'm still amazed at the stuff ds remembers from it.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Have you considered the Sonlight Science? We're planning SL Science K for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeyNewt Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We used Real Science Odyssy Life by Pandia Press for K year and we are finishing up Real Science Odyssy Earth & Space for 1st grade. It is just the right amount of information/hands on activities for my 1st grader, who loves Science. There is also enough room to go on your own rabbit trails a few times during the year without getting too far off course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I've used both NOEO and R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey for 1st grade (two different kids :)) and have been really happy with both. When I do it again next time, I'll be going with RSO since it's so easy to implement and very hands on. Lots of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We're doing interest-led, lots of library books, pulling from RSO and Apologia where appropriate. I've found that my son learns most when he just reads a good book himself (those science readers). He ends up spouting off so many random facts in various situations, something he didn't do when we were using a curriculum (we used ES Intro for a while, though most of it was stuff he understood already). We just used RSO's sample for our weather unit, and it was fun and easy to do. If I were to pick one curriculum to do at this age, that's probably the one I'd go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) I'm reading to my 6 yro from Apologia's Flying Creatures. BUT, only because I already had that book from the older kids. :glare: We put out a bunch of bird seed and have been watching the birds from our kitchen. We also bought a butterfly kit and have been watching the caterpillars turn into crysalides. I also agree with child-led science at that age... Critical Thinking Co has a hands-on experiment book called Discovering Critical Thinking through Science (can't remember the end of the title :001_huh:). It's completely science experiments. I worked through that book with my older kids and they had a blast. It said it covers general public school science for K-3. Either way, it was a lot of fun (it seemed like we were always boiling water - Lol). Edited to say: here it is http://www.criticalthinking.com/searchByNeed.do?code=p&catalog=p&catalog2=p&categories=bs&subjects=s&gradeLevel=2&code2=p&catalog3=p&x=19&y=25 Edited March 16, 2011 by starrbuck12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I like the child-directed concept at that age. Things my kiddos have liked: Usborne books: Science Encyclopedia, Science Activities and Wild Places stand out in my memory. Apologia: they all really liked Astronomy and Swimming Creatures. We really like the Christian Liberty nature Readers too. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 If you wanted to go less formal and less structured, you could add Let's Read and Find Out books to what they are learrning at CC. Our library has tons of LRAFO. Or Rainbow Resource sells them in groups of coordinated topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 i agree with some previous posters. we are using "let's read & find out" series for science with my first grader. i used these when my daughter was in grade 1 as well. we also own the CLP nature readers, and we are just finishing up book 1. lastly, we incorporate nature study & have "fun with nature" and "more fun with nature" - those are wonderful & many of the topics go nicely with the lapbooks at homeschoolshare.com (we love the honey bees, butterflies, and ants so far!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Another Noeo fan! We are working through Chemistry I right now and will continue with Physics I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristyND Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We alternate NOEO bio 1 with WP animal worlds, and add in projects from the handbook of nature study. Noeo is very simple and easy to use. WP AW is very involved and my kids LOVE it. Handbook of nature study could be a stand alone science curriculum too, especially if you are following the blog. The lets read and find out books and MSB books are great additions to whatever science topics we are covering. Yeah... we have a little problem with too much science in this house, but my kids love it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iona Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 what is noeo?:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 what is noeo?:001_smile: http://www.noeoscience.com/ My big girl absolutely loves it!! And she retains the information and enjoys notebooking/drawing. I definitely give this an A++! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 we used Easy Classical for science in 1st and 2nd grade. It's based on the WTM suggestions and was a perfect intro to science. Lots of books, library suggestions, experiments were easy/simple to implement, and had shopping list/library lists for the next week! Science got done those 2 years and we really enjoyed it. http://www.easyclassical.com look for science schedules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 We use Elemental Science for 1st grade biology and love it. ES does a great job divvying up the three main chunks (animals, human body, plants) into palatable bites. We supplement with the gorgeous DK Animal Encyclopedia and YouTube vids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I've used random science books for my first graders, and always end up back at the simple WTM recommendations. Learning about animals and the human body through kid friendly encyclopedias and various library books, and in the spring it's all about plants and gardening. I know it doesn't sound as fun as the more exciting curricula, but it's enjoyable and effective. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I am another WTM science follower here. We had a great first grade year learning about animals, human body, and plants. I used a lot of the Let's Read and Find out books and the Usborne First Human Body encyclopedia, and we did activities and experiments we found in the library books. We did plants mostly hands on, growing a garden and identifying trees and leaves and flowers.... It was a great year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymonkeybug Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey users here and LOVE it. Can't say enough good things about it. Go to Satori's profile and find the link to her blog. She has some AWESOME pics of her and Satori doing RSO. The blood experiment is very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momk2000 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 McRuffy! We just switched to McRuffy and dd begs to do Science every morning now. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 In lieu of a curriculum, I purchased a microscope and some science books (Let's Read & Find Out, among others) for our home library. We're going to do interest-led. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 We have used BFSU for a year and love it. It is not classical, but I think it is better than classical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 We used Sonlight science 1, which was enjoyable, and we're doing more interest-led stuff fright now with GEMS (she wanted to learn about liquids, so we're doing Liquid Explorations, Involving Dissolving and Secret Formulas) and RFWP's The Animal Kingdom. We're also using bits of OM2 and BFSU as strikes our fancy. Ariel really retains the stuff she's interested in (she loved learning about the human body with SL, for example). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year Round Mom Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm looking into God's Design series, put out by the Answers in Genesis ministry. My friend has the complete set, and I'm going to her house to check it out this weekend. Just another option! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm looking into God's Design series, put out by the Answers in Genesis ministry. My friend has the complete set, and I'm going to her house to check it out this weekend. Just another option! :) I'd be really interested to hear your opinion. I was looking at their website as well after searching through old threads. If you are looking to stay up all night, just type "science" into the search bar and you'll have enough threads to read for a really long time... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm looking into God's Design series, put out by the Answers in Genesis ministry. :) This is what we are going to use after we go through the Noeo I programs. I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I am going to give you a new one to consider...Nancy Larson science. This one is a little different than a lot of programs...it is very scripted (some love this, others don't) and it is all inclusive...meaning everything you need is included in your purchase. Here is a link to the program: Nancy Larson® Science and a link to my review of the program: Nancy Larson Science - The Well-Trained Mind Forums (aka Hive Mind) you will need to scroll down a little to find my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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