Kendall Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Science isn't getting done for my grade school children and I'd like to get something for my rising 6th grader to do on her own. Any topic would be fine. Christian content is fine. What are my options? I could just do library and home library books but wondered what my other options were. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calandalsmom Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I use intelligo units. I email links to the kids and then we talk about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 My dd did SL Science 5 in 6th grade (then finished it into 7th) on her own. She followed the schedule herself and worked independently. SL Science works with readings from living books and then has worksheets to fill in as well. My dd also kept a notebook where she summarized each day's reading and added pics. It was a good course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'm going to try Exploration Education next year for my 10.5yo dd. It's on the computer, it's student directed and has built in quizzes, and all the labs are also directed at the student with all equipment included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Any of the Fulbright editions of Apologia science are suitable for independent learning. You would only need to be nearby for the experiments and possibly to do a weekly summary of some sort. I've heard from a number of moms on this forum that stated that their dc did the courses all on their own. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendall Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Thank you everyone. I'm investigating all of the things mentioned and watching the thread for more ideas. I may have her start something this summer a little early to help her get into a routine before school starts and I am less available to monitor and help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jengjohnson Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm planning to use Elemental Science Biology for the Logic Stage. Looking it over, I expect her to be pretty independent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Look at some of the online options through Homeschool Buyer's Co-op----Plato Science, Discovery Science, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenKase Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Watching with interest and also looking at ES Logic Stage Biology, MPH 5/6, and Plato science online. Edited May 15, 2011 by PenKase Typo..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveBaby Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 You might take a look at Oak Meadow sciences. They are written to the student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm going to try Exploration Education next year for my 10.5yo dd. It's on the computer, it's student directed and has built in quizzes, and all the labs are also directed at the student with all equipment included. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 K12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elinnea Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Galore Park is pretty independent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 You might take a look at Oak Meadow sciences. They are written to the student. :iagree: I was coming in to suggest these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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