Luanne Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 ... and what are your children's favorites when it comes to science? My daughter loves astronomy and earth science. I don't know which one I like best because I haven't done enough science to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 My favorite is biology: Nature, health, medicine, nutrition and the like. My daughter's favorite subject is Science, All of the sciences! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Life science for me and I would say the kids too but we haven't done chemistry or physics. Dd7 always wants to know what is that made of? How did they make that? So she might be more physics geared. She says she can't decide between the two, animals or how stuff is made. Ds4 likes animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I love human biology/anatomy/physiology. I'm that weird person who reads a medical dictionary for fun. Becca would probably love anything we threw her way right now, but she's having a blast starting off with life science & animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizyPenguin Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABQmom Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 But our favorite years are studying the earth and astronomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I love human biology/anatomy/physiology. I'm that weird person who reads a medical dictionary for fun. When I was a teen I bought one with my own money and read it for fun :lol: Dang! How is it I didn't become a doctor??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurainKs Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Biology, physiology, anatomy...least favorite has to be chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I would have to nature studies...animals, plants, the weather, ect. DS7 & 5...nature studies...they loves collecting rocks too. Really, I think they are interested in all types of science. They ask many questions about it and want to do experiments all the time. We just haven't studied the various areas of the sciences yet in a formal manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 It is physics or physical science. We just love those incline planes, wedge, screws, levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, and gears. We love magnets and learning about earth's gravity. There are sooo many super neat projects that you can do with physics. I never knew that it was fun because when I took it in high school we never learned it this way. I wrote a whole curriculum that I did in a co-op a few years ago. I still refer to it. Unfortunately, we are doing biology next year which is our second go around. I do not how I will top the first time we did biology. My oldest son took a course at our science center for the entire month of June three years ago. He learned all the different systems of the human body and then at the end he dissected a cow's eye to learn how the eye functions. To this day, my son still remembers how the eye functions. So, I like physics because at least we can duplicate the lessons with that one.:biggrinjester:;) Also, chemistry is a strong second. It might even tie with physics.;) The boys love it when things explode. Those chemical reactions.:D Blessings in your homeschooling journey! Sincerely, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I like astronomy and whatever heading(s) nature study falls under - natural history? ecology? Not so much the how animals and plants are put together part, but the how they live and interact with their environments part. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 EK isn't really a science buff like ER is. He loves all sciences except biology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 We really really had a good time with Chemistry this year. That would be dd's favorite so far, but we haven't studies physics yet. I am really fostering a love for nature study. Kinda what Plaid Dad said. Not necessarily parts of a flower or the makeup of a certain rock, but how the natural world interacts with itself. I'm having fun just learning the names of different flowers and bird watching. We've had fun identifying trees. I planted a butterfly bush in our yard this year in hopes of attracting them to my yard. I LOVE that kind of stuff! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetbaby Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Life science and Biology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hands-on science is our favorite type of science -- experiments, kits and anything where we get our hands in there and DO, or watch it fizz, burp, explode, shoot up! : ) Oh wait, did you mean actual science topics? (lol) Then physics, chemistry and earth sciences rule here! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Mine - genetics DD8 - wildlife (she's saying she wants to be a wildlife rehabilitator. . .now i just need to find out what one of those is!) DD11 - used to be astronomy but now seems to be anything with hands on experimenting Pegasus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leila Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Mine - I would say Human Anatomy and Biology My kids - ds8 loves Astronomy - ds3 loves animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Mine--No question, hands down, my favorite is chemistry!!! My dd's--anything with experiments, it's alittle earlier to pick her favorite discipline though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Mine is chemistry, closely followed by astronomy. Dd's is any science, especially if it includes experiments! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Mine's physics, not so much fundamental physics, unfortunately that doesn't hold my interest, but more theoretical physics esp. particle physics, relativity, cosmology, black holes, theories of time and space, that kinda stuff. My kids love science of any kind, in particular biology, astronomy and geology. They haven't messed with chemistry or fund. physics yet, but I bet they will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 ... and what are your children's favorites when it comes to science? My favorite is natural history. I could easily spend hours every day observing and sketching. DSS10 is not really a science kind of kid, but a theater buff, nor are DSS21 or my partner, both of whom pursued/are pursuing psychology degrees. DS7 was born a mechanic, pointing out wheels as soon as he could point. DS5 is into animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I love Chemistry, ds 4.5 loves human anatomy and Botany. We are finishing up an animal study and he doesn't seem to get into it like he did our study of plants. When we were at the zoo recently, my dh commented that ds 4.5 was more interested in the plants growing in the habitats than the animals LOL We are about to study Human Anatomy and I'm sure he'll love it because he already carries around human anatomy books around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Biochemistry, because everything comes into play. DD likes biology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 My B.S. is in Zoology, so I would definitely have to say that is my favorite. I especially like ethology. E.O. Wilson is my idol. :D I'm fond of ecology too, but anatomy and physiology were my weak points. I liked cytology and molecular biology though. Kind of a weird combination I guess. My dd is clearly the product of my influence. Paleontology and herpetology are her favorite sciences. She likes Chemistry too, but hasn't been all that drawn to Earth Science, Astronomy, or Physics. But her father is a professional Physicist, so I'm sure his influence will start to assert itself some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristavws Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 My favorites definitely fall under the biological sciences - ecology, zoology, botany, although I also enjoy paleontology, astronomy, and the earth sciences as well. My oldest prefers zoology, and my youngest paleontology. Krista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 My favorite is Noeo. I love diving into chemistry and just swimming there for the year. Dd hated it! She loves BJU. She likes the diversity - a little of this, a little of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Outsourced :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claire in NM Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Science in our house has been the most fun I've had in a long time. Bioology was my minor in college, so reading the text and carrying out the labs are great. There are even some experiments that I have never done and I am finding that I am learning along with my kids. Unfortunately, my enthusiasm is not shared. My ds is into computers, and my dd is into art. So I have to tone it down a bit. "That is sooooo cool!", "Look at that! Isn't that something!", or "Wow!" I guess for me, science is better the second and third time around. Claire in NM :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I love both Astronomy and Geology. I used to be scared of Chemistry and Physics... Now I'm excited to study them again with dd12 on a high school level again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I love human anatomy and physiology! That's part of the reason I became a nurse! My almost 8 yr old loves zoology! My other 2 little ones just like to make messes with the experiment stuff. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I really like biology, zoology, botany, and anatomy & physiology. Emily likes anatomy & physiology (emphasis on nursing), Bear likes chemistry and biology, Otter likes anything and everything that is even associated with science. If it has a cool experiment to do...even better....;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elm in NJ Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Chemistry. My kids will say anything that they get to mix and explode. Elmeryl(with J12, C9, R7, L7) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 My favorite is chemistry The kids both love chemistry and my DS loves Physics and my DD loves biology -especially marine biology and veterinary science and human anatomy (But not plants). She also likes rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetfeet Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I love biology and Earth science. My dd likes biology but she's young and we haven't touched on physics and chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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