heidip2p Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) Are there any other options for science for 7th grade beyond Apologia general sceicne? It is not a winner so far with us. eta--I guess I just figured we had to do general science for 7th grade. We want something christian based. Apologia general science just seems so dry. She is not a huge fan of science anyway. I really wanted to find something fun and interesting but also don't have a $200 to spend. Edited December 12, 2011 by heidip2p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Rainbow? BJU Science? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I think it depends on why Apologia wasn't a hit. Did your dc want more detail? Less detail? More pictures? More repetition to solidify concepts? I would say that BJU is more difficult than Apologia because it covers things in more detail, but it is an excellent program. Rainbow is a more gentle approach that is good on concepts and is more entertaining, but it doesn't explain the details as clearly as Apologia or BJU. For middle school, I think a nice balance is the Prentice Hall Science Explorer series. Initially, I disliked it - too dry - but we've gone back to it to solify details covered lightly or missed altogether in Rainbow. It's secular, of course, so if you want a Christian program, I think the most comparable would be the BJU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Hikers Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 NOEO has Level 3 science available now. I keep looking at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 We're going to start the Chem 101 dvds next semester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Have you considered DIVE? You can use Apologia or BJU or a few other texts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewelma Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Do you care if it is Christian or secular? Are you looking for general science or a single topic (e.g., biology, chemistry, earth science, or physics)? Ruth in NZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PeterPan Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Are there any other options for science for 7th grade beyond Apologia general sceicne? It is not a winner so far with us. eta--I guess I just figured we had to do general science for 7th grade. We want something christian based. Apologia general science just seems so dry. She is not a huge fan of science anyway. I really wanted to find something fun and interesting but also don't have a $200 to spend. Then what you're describing is Prentice Hall Science Explorer. Or read topical books from the library and do labs, TOPs, and other things you like. Nothing says you have to do general science. It's just a mishmash of things anyway, along with learning how to read a textbook, how to study, how to write about your labs. Have you seen the free middle school chemistry? http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Then what you're describing is Prentice Hall Science Explorer. Or read topical books from the library and do labs, TOPs, and other things you like. Nothing says you have to do general science. It's just a mishmash of things anyway, along with learning how to read a textbook, how to study, how to write about your labs. Have you seen the free middle school chemistry? www.middleschoolchemistry.com Elizabeth you always seem to come through! This looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 In addition to the individual topic science explorer series, Pearson also has three integrated Science Explorer books for 6-8th grade. I haven't used them, but I thought they looked interesting. My kids do individual topics for 7th and 8th (BJU Life and PH Physical). Public schools here do individual topics starting in 6th (life, earth, physical) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I am thinking of trying Science Shepherd Life Science next year for my 7th grader. We did CPO Earth Science last year, and are doing Physical this year so it may fit us better than a general science. I wish I could hear some reviews from those who are using this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Then what you're describing is Prentice Hall Science Explorer. Or read topical books from the library and do labs, TOPs, and other things you like. Nothing says you have to do general science. It's just a mishmash of things anyway, along with learning how to read a textbook, how to study, how to write about your labs. Have you seen the free middle school chemistry? www.middleschoolchemistry.com Just wanted to say, I was so excited about this, that we did the first lesson today. What a hit! Even dd8 joined in and totally got it. It was so easy to teach and prepare for. I hope the rest of the lesson are just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtmcm Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 We want something christian based. She is not a huge fan of science anyway. I really wanted to find something fun and interesting but also don't have a $200 to spend. I'm a huge fan of BJU science, but it's pretty rigorous. My next "go-to" science is Rainbow, but it's pricey. Based on your criteria (Christian, not-too-heavy and reasonably priced) I'd suggest ABeka 7 General Science called "Science, Order & Reality." It's a beautiful textbook with lots of gorgeous photographs and drawings. The topics provide a solid, general intro for middle school (ie: weather, chemistry, life science, etc..). You can find used copies for cheap on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_3_13?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=science+order+and+reality+a+beka&x=0&y=0&sprefix=science+order If you want to do Life Science in 7th, then Shepard might be a good option, but I haven't used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Elizabeth you always seem to come through! This looks great! :iagree::iagree: We have been ditching science too much because it is boring...and we hate it....which is silly, because we love science.... Thanks Elizabeth! Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Then what you're describing is Prentice Hall Science Explorer. Or read topical books from the library and do labs, TOPs, and other things you like. Nothing says you have to do general science. It's just a mishmash of things anyway, along with learning how to read a textbook, how to study, how to write about your labs. Have you seen the free middle school chemistry? www.middleschoolchemistry.com :iagree: I think that general science sounds like hogwash as well. Who needs that anyway? LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Well y'all are certainly welcome. I didn't mention it earlier, cuz I thought it was one of those things everyone already knew about. Glad to be helpful. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemykids Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Are there any other options for science for 7th grade beyond Apologia general sceicne? It is not a winner so far with us. eta--I guess I just figured we had to do general science for 7th grade. We want something christian based. Apologia general science just seems so dry. She is not a huge fan of science anyway. I really wanted to find something fun and interesting but also don't have a $200 to spend. What about Abeka, RS4K, or Winter Promise? Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) If you can't find anything different that fits, or just don't have the money for it, maybe you can add a little to the Apologia General. I occasionally add things to make it more fun as I find ideas online. We also do the experiments with other kids, which makes it even more fun for all of them. :) Here is what we have been doing: http://martysahm.blogspot.com/search/label/*Apologia%20General%20Science (posting M8 soon - Love the "Try a bit of trilobite" that a fellow hs'er suggested!) In each post is a link to the videos we watch. The GS tab is at the top with links to other resources, some of which you may already know. ETA: I just realized there was a second page to this thread, and that you'd already decided on something. lol. Edited December 14, 2011 by Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidip2p Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 If you can't find anything different that fits, or just don't have the money for it, maybe you can add a little to the Apologia General. I occasionally add things to make it more fun as I find ideas online.We also do the experiments with other kids, which makes it even more fun for all of them. :) Here is what we have been doing: http://martysahm.blogspot.com/search/label/*Apologia%20General%20Science (posting M8 soon - Love the "Try a bit of trilobite" that a fellow hs'er suggested!) In each post is a link to the videos we watch. The GS tab is at the top with links to other resources, some of which you may already know. ETA: I just realized there was a second page to this thread, and that you'd already decided on something. lol. After reading your blog it makes me think we should just stick with Apologia for now. Your posts are awesome!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 After reading your blog it makes me think we should just stick with Apologia for now. Your posts are awesome!!!!!! Aww, thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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