trailofsparks Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 using Apologia General Science next year. The only reason I am doubting this is b/c I have switched curricula from just about every other subject area for next year! I don't do this. I've never switched it up so much, and now that I am, I am doubting every subject, inlcuding science while I'm at it :glare: We have been VERY weak in science, so I initially figured Gen Sci would be a good jumping in point. Right? Wrong? Other curricula besides Apologia to consider? Thanks in advance for any input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen in PA Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 We have been happy with Apologia Science and would not consider switching to another curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 OK, great. Did you buy the lab kit - If so, where? Thanks for your feedback. I need reassurance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen in PA Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 We did not buy the lab supply kit. I had my dd keep me informed of what she needed for experiments and added them to our shopping list. Probably would be more cost effective to buy as you go and use what you have available at home.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks, Ellen in PA, for your input. Does anyone else have anything to say about Apologia Gen Sci - pros or cons - to consider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQmom Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I've used GS with 2 dd's now and am very happy with it. It is a good program. I did not buy the lab kit either, but I did collect the lab supplies over the summer and put them in a box so that they were ready to use. I found that if I didn't do that ahead of time, the experiments wouldn't get done. Also, I spent about a week or so teaching my dd how to take notes from the textbook by going through the first module with her. After that, she sailed on her own and did great. I failed to do both of the above things (collecting supplies and teaching note taking) with first dd, so many times experiments didn't get completed, and she didn't do as well as 2nd dd because she didn't know how to study from a text book. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 I've used GS with 2 dd's now and am very happy with it. It is a good program. I did not buy the lab kit either, but I did collect the lab supplies over the summer and put them in a box so that they were ready to use. I found that if I didn't do that ahead of time, the experiments wouldn't get done. Also, I spent about a week or so teaching my dd how to take notes from the textbook by going through the first module with her. After that, she sailed on her own and did great. I failed to do both of the above things (collecting supplies and teaching note taking) with first dd, so many times experiments didn't get completed, and she didn't do as well as 2nd dd because she didn't know how to study from a text book. HTH ABQMOM, Yes, this is helpful input - thank you! After looking at the list, the lab supplies seem easy enough to get and I'll take your advice and put it together this summer. Also, I would not have thought to teach my ds to take notes so I appreciate your input for this idea as well. I'm getting excited for my ds! He can't wait to finally get some solid science in and I am glad for any tips to help him succeed. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3andme Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 If you're considering this, take a look at the Red Wagon Tutorials. These are used to support the Apologia books. I haven't used them myself but they look interesting. The teacher used to teach for the Potter School. You can buy previous versions of his recorded lectures on ebay for $100 or you can buy the newest versions or enroll in live classes through his website. Do a search on a Red Wagon and you should find a number of other messages regarding these tutorials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks 3andme, I'll look into this! I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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