Farnie6 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 It's for use with a 9yo and a 7yo & we're covering Earth Sciences this year. It has to available to the UK too. Do you mind telling me what are you using for this area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Lover Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey has Life, Earth and Space, and Chemistry all in level 1. I don't know if they ship to the UK. The website is www.pandia.com or www.pandiapress.com I hope they are working on physics and more levels, but don't know for sure. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Elemental Science is also secular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 http://www.hsfreethinkers.com/curricula/sciences Table showing some curriculums based on secular/nonsecular claims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 You could use Mr. Q science. It's a download, so no shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnie6 Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 :) Thanks for those recommendations ladies. Truly appreciated. Just got to decide which one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We have loved RSO, especially earth and space. I used some spines along with the supplemental material, but it was not difficult to just pick up a book and read from it - like Usborne or DK or Eyewitness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccouch Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Another vote for RSO. I recommend the e-books. That might be a more economical solution to avoid international shipping. I prefer the downloads anyway. It's really easy for me to print lab sheets or extras when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Fly Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We use Singapore's "My Pals are Here" but since you are looking for something available in the UK, how about Galore Park Junior Science? It looks pretty good. (available through Amazon UK). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC5 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Elemental Science, mentioned above, is also available in PDF form, so you can get it anywhere. It is inexpensive, and then you just have to get a couple of books to go with it -- some you might want as supplements to any program. We are enjoying Chemistry for the Grammar Stage now, and I plan to use Physics for the Grammar Stage next year. You can download samples that include the short book lists to see whether they're available to you there. Some, such as scientist biographies, are optional or just suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyBre Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 We loved Noeo Science. http://www.noeoscience.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 If you do a tag search for "secular science" you will find a bunch. Also, page 1 in my signature has a big list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Of course, Galore Park Jr. Science or Singapore "My Pals are Here" would be good secular options too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 http://www.ichthusresources.co.uk have the Singapore books, although they're stopping carrying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnie6 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 So, I decided to go with the ebooks for RSO. I'm a bit confused as to the download restrictions though. I have downloaded & saved it to my desktop and printed 1 copy off. Will be able to print more copies off for my other kids later on? Or will I need to print off all the copies I'll need now as I won't be able to do it later? I haven't really used ebooks before, so it's all a bit new to me :blush: Can I also ask, is it worth buying the kit to complete the experiments or gathering all the stuff you need separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Buy the rocks, test kit for them, globe, little gram scale, hand lens - other than the rocks and globe, you really can find it all at a kitchen store or the office supply store. I only ordered the rocks and the inflatible globe. Everything else came from our Wal-mart, LOL. :) An e-book does not expire, although I could make one that would delete itself I suppose. Irrelevant - so, you can print later. I transfer to a thumb drive or pass drive so that I don't accidentally delete it later. It is a PDF. You cannot sell you download. You cannot sell copies that your print. You cannot give it away in either form too. It is for you and you alone. :) Edited April 4, 2011 by ChrissySC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2squared Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 BFSU hasn't been mentioned yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnie6 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'm only going to use it for my kids, not pass it on, so it's great that I can print it later on, when the younger ones need it. I've looked at the rock kits, they look good. I think I'll definitely get those. I admit it, I'm lazy when it comes to curriculum :blush: I'd much rather have it delivered in a box with instructions heehee. Thanks for all your help ladies x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I used Oregon State's volcano world (tectonics) last year, as well as MSNucleus.org's earth and space science lesson plans. You don't have to buy MSN's lab kits in order to do their labs. They provide tests at the end of all their chapters. The Oregon State site also provides tests and activity suggestions, discussion questions, etc. http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/plate-tectonics http://msnucleus.org/membership/index.html'>http://msnucleus.org/membership/index.html'>http://msnucleus.org/membership/index.html'>http://msnucleus.org/membership/index.html (for secondary science, click the earth icon) The MSN site also offers elementary lessons: http://msnucleus.org/membership/index.html (elementary science: earth) http://msnucleus.org/membership/index.html (elementary: rocks) http://msnucleus.org/membership/index.html (elementary: water) I don't know, I'm looking at all these links and even though I was attempting to link different pages for you, they all look the same, so you may just have to click to find the pages you want..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farnie6 Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'll have a good look at those links. You've all been really helpful, thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 http://www.hometrainingtools.com/real-science-odyssey-earth-space-kit-level-1/p/PP-KTEART1/ Kit for science, LOL. I wouldn't want you to be ill-prepared. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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