littleWMN Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 I just found this resource on Homeschool Buyers Coop for $10 and purchased it (don't have code quite yet). It looks fun as a supplement! I just thought I'd share. Has anyone used it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinD Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 We used it for a year as a supplement and the kids really enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiegal Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Yes, we do. I bought it from Homeschool Buyers Coop as well, and the boys use it in a couple ways: during their 'freetime', or when I need one occupied while I work with the other. Lots of good stuff on his site, and it is easy enough my 6-year-old with basic reading skills can navigate it solo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 LOVE The Happy Scientist. We used it for two years. Awesome supplement or launching point for science. It would also be a nice way for kids to do science independently, if the circumstances require it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 For $10, I'm going to try this out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 We started using it about a month ago and thoroughly enjoy it!! I use it as something to occupy them while I'm working with other kids. They love to watch the experiments on the video, then set up the experiment mostly all by themselves and try it out. He is very sincere, kind, and humorous. He has been very popular around here! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 Is there a way to see videos organized by topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Yes. The topics are: life science, chemical science, physical science, process of science, earth and space science, and science fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay3fer Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 For $10, I'm going to try this out! I had a whole bunch of smartpoints... so I just got it for $1! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerange Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 We love it here. We had it for a year when the girls were younger, and re subbed when I spotted it on hsbc. His explanations seem to stick in their memories. A good proportion of his experiments involve chocolate or ice cream. I don't see why anyone would not use HS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I just subbed this morning and have spent the last couple hours since trying to get it to work. Unsuccessfully. Now I see a message that they are doing upgrades to their site. Bummer. I had several of the videos picked for the younger two to watch today. Now I'm suddenly not getting any sound at all in Firefox or Chrome--not even on youtube. Media Player also quit working. Time to run a virus scan. Getting a little sick of messing with the computer. Anyone else having troubles with sound today? I'm now kinda wondering if the site gave me a virus. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyandab Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I just bought it last night. My 11 yr olds seemed less than enthused about it. Maybe they're too old for it? But the site is under construction, so maybe when it gets running better they will like it more. They were complaining that the sound was weird and it was cutting out. Hopefully that will soon be remedied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 Yes. The topics are: life science, chemical science, physical science, process of science, earth and space science, and science fair. :D Thanks, I feel like a dunce. For some reason, I was only clicking on the free videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 We enjoy it! Just resubbed through Homeschool Buyers Coop last month. He is so charismatic. We're thinking of driving over to St. Augustine and meeting him :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) posted to the wrong thread! I'm looking at this though! Edited September 29, 2011 by warneral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogMom5 Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 We use it, also bought through HSBC, and really enjoy it. My ds, 10, did not really like science until he began watching these videos. Now, he tries as many of the experiments that I will allow. Also, he's my kid that doesn't retain info. well. Things don't seem to stick for him. But with this program, he does retain the information. It's fun to hear him explain to his dad how and why things work the way they do. Have fun with it. :001_smile: Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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