happycc Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) I would like to take a poll of the Middle School Science textbook/Curriculum you use. *CPO *Science Explorer *BJU *ABEKA *TOPS *AIM *Rainbow *TWTM *Quarks and Quirks *Other, please state your other Edited December 8, 2011 by happycc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBear Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Mr Qs for DD who is 11 but I also use living books and lapbooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) We use easy high school text books for our middle school program (and a few great texts that are not true textbooks). The Way Life Works, Cartoon Guide to Genetics Tarbuck Earth Science Conceptual Chemistry, Cartoon Guide to Chemistry Conceptual Physics, How Things Work Plus, of course, a science fair project! Ruth in NZ Edited December 8, 2011 by lewelma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 This year DD is using Prentice-Hall Science Explorer: Focus on Life Science plus the life science chapters out of Singapore My Pals are Here 5/6. Next year, I haven't decided whether to continue on with PHSE or try to tackle Tarbuck's Earth Science. The plan for logic stage chem & physics is Conceptual Chemistry by Suchocki and Conceptual Physics by Hewitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 This year---Holt Life Science Next year--- probably CPO Earth Science because I was able to get it on cd free, may do Story of Science (all three volumes) as a history of science read-through as well 8th grade--currently plan the ACS Middle School Chemistry and Thames and Kosmos Physics Workshop for physical science We are participating in Science Olympiad for the second year and I expect that to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi mum Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Other: Apologia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txhomemom Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 We are using Holt Earth Science, probably use Holt Life Science next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I would like to take a poll of the Middle School Science textbook/Curriculum you use. *CPO *Science Explorer *BJU *ABEKA *TOPS *AIM *Rainbow *TWTM *Quarks and Quirks *Other, please state your other Last year was very WTMish, with lots of readings and attempts to keep them writing and outlining. They also did an oceanography quarter with Science 101 Ocean Science (Smithsonian) and the Boy Scout merit badge requirements for Oceanography. This year we did/will do the Jetstream Online Weather course along with merit badge requirements for Weather and teaching weather hazaards to their troop or to the cub scouts they lead. In the spring we'll start Earth Science with a focus on geology (and with an eye to teaching them the stuff that will lead into AP Environmental Science) I've liked some of the TOPS units and not others. Science Explorer was useful at lower grades, but is a bit frentic for what I'm looking for heading into highschool. (My personal bias is that lots of sidebars, boxes and multiple font sizes teaches the eye to wander across the page - rewarding distractedness. I prefer a text heavy approach with appropriate diagrams - not just happy snaps to pretty things up.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 My oldest did lots of hands on for 5th, 6th and 7th. She will soon start the self teaching series that SWB recommends for High School as part of her 8th grade science. I just will give her more time. My 2nd dd did hands on for 5th and so far this year. I am switching her to an Environmental Science text to match topics with my oldest. My 3rd dd is 5th this year and will continue with hands on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 other: Apologia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhschool Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'm doing the Encyclopedia thing from WTM. Usborne Encyclopedia of Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I have used a huge mix of things each year. I have used CPO, Science Explorer, BJU, and TOPS for reference and for some explorations, but have not worked my way through any of these books in their entirety. And I have used a wide variety of other things, both books and online, as well.... By Quarks and Quirks I'm guessing that you're perhaps referring to a Canadian science program? I haven't used that, but there is a woman here in the US who has a blog of that same name. She has posted ideas for biology and chemistry that I have used. It has been a number of years since I've previewed Abeka science at any grade level, but the last time I looked I didn't like their content. I can't now recall any particular specifics to give you, sorry.... I attempt to use WTM methods for science study, combining reading, writing about various topics, and lab work, along with some internet research/activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschnee Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 We use a huge variety of resources. We just finished Story of Science Aristotle Leads the Way along with GEMS Discovering Density, TOPS Weighing and AIMS Machine Shop and and now we are starting SofS Newton in the Centre with TOPS Analysis (chemistry.) Further along in SofS, we will be doing Stop Faking it Energy, SFI Force and Motion and Interact Skateboard Science to go along with the appropriate chapters. Plus websites, Brainpop, documentaries to go along with whatever topic we are learning about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Galore Park Science Prep (2 year program) and Derek Owens (Physical Science course and the high school Physics course)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I picked "other"...We use Elemental Science - Biology for the Logic Stage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I voted other. This year my older two (7th & 8th grades) are using Apologia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I really like Science Explorer and it worked very well for my two older girls. My youngest hates it. She hasn't found anything else that she likes better though. I have tried CPO for her and she hated it more than Science Explorer. I think she just hates science in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I voted OTHER because we, too, use Apologia General Science. Next year for 8th grade I was going to switch dd over to DIVE into Science, but she came completely unglued and told me she LOVES Apologia too much to switch to anything else. So, Apologia it shall remain! Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I've got CPO listed in my siggy but we didn't like it. I decided to "design" my own science this year. Using some Usborne Encyclopedias, "Smithsonian Earth", living books, and videos. I'm considering doing the same in the future, focusing on biology and chemistry in 6th and Physics in 7th. Then switch it up and do History of Science for 8th, adding in appropriate labs when I can. If I do go with a curriculum I'm considering RS4K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I really like Science Explorer and it worked very well for my two older girls. My youngest hates it. She hasn't found anything else that she likes better though. I have tried CPO for her and she hated it more than Science Explorer. I think she just hates science in general. If it makes you feel better my kids informed me that they hate pictures. Too many of them are gross :confused: (Note: I grew up on a farm and helped skin animals, pluck chickens....did all sorts of gross stuff...I can't relate). I am trying to figure out what to do with visual learners that doesn't have pictures. :lol: Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnbacademy Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Using WinterPromise Human Body curriculum for 7th + 4th grader here, with a few supplements/tweaks: 7th grader- WP 7th grade Human Body & Forensics grades 7-12 program book list + God's Design- Human Body, DK The Human Body, Blood & Guts, Human Anatomy Coloring Book 4th grader- WP Human Body & Forensics 4/6 program + Human Anatomy coloring book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 APOLOGIA!!! Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I have not yet found a middle school curriculum that I like. We are using a variety of resources, documentaries and the few good high school texts we could find (most of the high school texts I dislike as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Apologia for now. So I chose other, but will probably change to rainbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8filltheheart Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 We don't use textbooks for science until high school level work. They read whole books on whatever topics they want. Some of them have added in Plato Science into the mix. (my 10th grader completed all of Plato's middle school courses in 7th grade and took high school physics in 8th. My current 7th grader spent the 1st part of this yr reading lots of various books and is currently completing Plato's physical science (her choice.) She will be taking Science Shepherd's biology next yr as an 8th grader....again, her choice.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punks in Ontario Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Exploring Creation through general science/physical science here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 We use high school textbooks, high school teachers' online sites, living books, and lots of documentaries. We did 4th and 5th grade science using middle school books, PLATO science courses, and lots of living books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Other-we use Oak Meadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We have CPO Life Sciences and I think we will use it. I am not in love with it. The writing is....less than elegant. But we might use it as a spine and supplement, which is what I tend to do anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 7th Grade we used Singapore, this year (8th) we are using Miller Levine Biology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) We use and like Apologia for 7th and 8th grades. For 5th and 6th, I use and like Apologia (especially Botany and Anatomy) and/or Abeka. Edited December 11, 2011 by Luann in ID Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 We use BJU Life for 7th, but we switch to PH Concepts in Action (high school level) for Physical science in 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 CPO Earth Science: The first few chapters were math heavy and not too interesting, but my DD has been liking it more, now that we're into the meatier chapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Other: We're doing interest based science, with BFSU as a springboard. DD 13 is currently interested in marine biology and is currently reading Poseidon's Steed and DS 10 is reading The Story of Science vol. 2 as well as several Basher books and the Usborne Science Encylopedia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gramlingk Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Other - Exploration Education Physics Intermediate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 DS12 is using Rainbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDad Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Interest-based with BFSU as springboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I just switched to CPO in the middle of this school year. So far, so good. I'm using CPO Physical, Earth, and Space Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in CA Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 We have not liked any Science Curricula for any grade level thus far. This year we are working our way through the Chem2000 kit by Kosmos. We like it a lot. It does take a lot of patience, however, we are all learning a lot. From all the projects we do probably once a week some kind of lab report and a sketch. We research things as they come up as. This last week it was how a fire extinguisher works. In addition to the kit we also read The World of Chemistry by Tiner. We do a lot of research from this as well. Lastly, we pick up relevant books on the topic and just read. I suppose what we end up doing is sort of WTMish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Other: BFSU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I chose Other as we're more Charlotte Mason at this point than anything else. I have kind of a four-fold approach for ds, who loves science: 1. Living books, supplemented with briefer books (for example, in reading Magic of Reality right now, I'm adding in books on DNA, Mendel, Darwin, etc.) and documentaries/science shows. 2. We're going to tie reading the Story of Science into history. Not planning on using this as a science curriculum - just additional reading. 3. Nature study - we're trying to do more of the weekly Outdoor Hour Challenges. 4. Hands-on experiments of two types - the first kind compliment our current studies, and the second sort are projects that my ds chooses for himself out of one of our (too) many science experiment books. Kind of a long winded approach, but there you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camikins2010 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Apologia plus lapbooks as she enjoys putting these together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 For 6th, Holt Integrated Science Green Book. 7th grade looks like it will be McDougal-Littell Life Science supplemented with JVC's Biology, lap booking, and a brain unit. That's my dream anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 We use Science Explorer just because. CPO is also a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwarsmomma Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 taking notes.... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 We use Christian Kids Explore Earth Science as a spine and check out library books on the topics too. I also have the 8th grade BJU Earth Science textbooks A and B, which is really cool, but the reading is so advanced that I just use that as a supplement here or there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 We're using Rainbow Science Year 1 this year in 7th and my son REALLY enjoys it! Can't wait to do Year 2 next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 We use easy high school text books for our middle school program (and a few great texts that are not true textbooks). The Way Life Works, Cartoon Guide to Genetics Tarbuck Earth Science Conceptual Chemistry, Cartoon Guide to Chemistry Conceptual Physics, How Things Work Plus, of course, a science fair project! Ruth in NZ I love this list. :D I am using Exploration Education Advanced for my kids this year for physical science. Next year we will do biology again and I will be using Thinkwell and The Way Life Works and some other random things that catch my fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Apologia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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