Heidi Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 My two oldest LOVE doing crafts and projects... and I can't stand crafts and projects. I want a fun science program that requires very little from me when it comes to the experiment part. I guess programs that are super easy to find the materials or that already comes with a kit. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincap Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 :bigear: I love science and I don't mind crafts.. but I am hoping to find something just as you described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Nancy Larson, Sonlight, and Exploration Education all come complete. You could also look at Science in a Nutshell kits. I'm not sure how independent they are, but SL has the DVDs of how the experiments are supposed to go, so your kids could watch those and then do them on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I think Sonlight science would fit that requirement (we are actually considering going back to it next year as well). It comes with a kit of stuff for all experiments, there is a DVD of experiments (that you can watch as a substitute for doing them if you want - we did this for growing mold :tongue_smilie:), and the rest of the days you do a science reading together, and fill out activity sheets which are frequently cut & paste (these can also be done orally). The only downside I found was the cost and that it is a 4 or 5 -day program and I would love a 2-day. That said, it really only took 15-20 minutes each day (with the exception of experiment day) so it may not be an issue that it is scheduled so many days per week. We really enjoyed the year we did with Sonlight Science K, and ds learned a ton! ETA: I used the post 2009 version that was redesigned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Real Science Odyssey :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmommy Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If I can do Real Science Odyssey, ANYONE can! And I don't even have the kit (yet;)). So far my whole crew is a BIG fan, including me. Almost no prep, which makes mama VERY happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Another cheers for REAL Science Odyssey. Science is so fun and easy now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessMcG Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Watch Beakman's World! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 If I can do Real Science Odyssey, ANYONE can! And I don't even have the kit (yet;)). So far my whole crew is a BIG fan, including me. Almost no prep, which makes mama VERY happy. There's a kit?? I'll have to check that out again. I hadn't notice one there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Another cheers for REAL Science Odyssey. Science is so fun and easy now! I've read that you have used a few science curriculums before settling on RSO. Which one's did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Watch Beakman's World! LOL. That WOULD be easy! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 There's a kit?? I'll have to check that out again. I hadn't notice one there. Yes, does anyone have a link to their kits? I've looked at Life level 1, but I don't see a kit for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgr Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 :lurk5: Thanks for asking this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I don't think Noeo Chemistry I requires much prep work and it includes 5 or 6 Young Scientist Kits plus a book of experiments. And we LOVE it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymonkeybug Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 RSO all the way!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 If one were a Christian (young Earth/creationist), would RSO still be okay to use? I checked out the samples and the FAQ section and saw the curriculum was secular but that the Elem levels did not mention evolution or anything "controversial". Is this true? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Nancy larson Science is loved at our home....and it actually gets done...unlike other science programs I have tried...it is so easy to use and everything you need comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckabella Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Yes, does anyone have a link to their kits? I've looked at Life level 1, but I don't see a kit for sale? I can't do a straight link right now, but go to www.homesciencetools.com and search for Real Science Odyssey and then you get all the books, and they assemble kits for the harder to gather things that will be needed. I actually decided not to purchase the kit and have found most of it locally (and cheaper) and then I am ordering the last couple things with another order from Rainbow Resource (like the Rock and Mineral kit - which is WAY cheaper and contains other things you need). So I am also then saving on paying another company for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Ok, I printed out samples from Noeo, Elemental science, and RSO, and glanced over Sonlight and Nancy Larson, and the winner is...... :tongue_smilie: REAL Science Odyssey!!!!! It just looks like a lot of fun. I think I could get myself off my hiney and do some of those activities... especially making blood, with the additional activity of making a blood CAKE. HELLO! That's my kind of science. ;) It really looks like a fun curriculum. A close second was Elemental Science, which I might try out sometime too, since we school all year round (because we take so many stinkin' breaks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 If one were a Christian (young Earth/creationist), would RSO still be okay to use? I checked out the samples and the FAQ section and saw the curriculum was secular but that the Elem levels did not mention evolution or anything "controversial". Is this true? Thanks. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aquiverfull Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 If one were a Christian (young Earth/creationist), would RSO still be okay to use? I checked out the samples and the FAQ section and saw the curriculum was secular but that the Elem levels did not mention evolution or anything "controversial". Is this true? Thanks. I'm curious to know the answer to this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAmom Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I'm curious to know the answer to this too. I am bringing up an old posts here...but wondering the answer. Does it matter if one is a Christian and uses a secular science in the younger years? I can't imagine it would be too big of a deal?? Unless mother nature is talked about frequently....:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Honestly, we have stuff that talks about evolution/things being "millions of years old" and I just remind the kids that some people believe in evolution, and we believe in creation. They are OK with it. I think it's important for them to know that the theory of evolution exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'm curious to know the answer to this too. RSO is neutral. No mention of evolution, adaptation, age of the universe, origins, or creation whatsoever. For fun, not a lot of set up, Molecules the Atoms is good for Chem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 There's a kit?? I'll have to check that out again. I hadn't notice one there. Home Science Tools, AFAIR has a kit. Not in their paper cat, but their online cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Another vote here for Real Science Odyssey. Very teacher friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 as far as I know (we have been using it since January) Nancy Larson stuff isn't creationism based or evolutionism based.....just very neutral...and VERY teacher friendly!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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