Quiver0f10 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 How many lessons are in this? Did you stretch it to make a year or add in something else? Edited to add: I am looking at level one to use with my 3rd and 5th graders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myra Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The yahoo group that could really answer your questions is..... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RealScience4Kids/ I stretched Chem I to take one semester but my kids were grades 5 and 7. I found the text really a good basic introduction to each topic and then I "googled" other lessons to supplement. According to Gravitas, one year study is Chem I and Bio I and Physics I when you just follow their program as they suggest. Myra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 The yahoo group that could really answer your questions is.....http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RealScience4Kids/ I stretched Chem I to take one semester but my kids were grades 5 and 7. I found the text really a good basic introduction to each topic and then I "googled" other lessons to supplement. According to Gravitas, one year study is Chem I and Bio I and Physics I when you just follow their program as they suggest. Myra Thank you. I will check out the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 It would be pretty abstract for your 3rd grader, I think, but doable with help. If you want to stretch it out, I suggest using Tiner's book "Exploring the World of Chemistry", which complements RS4K beautifully, and maybe "Awesome Ocean Adventures" which has a lot of information about water chemistry as it relates to oceans and fresh water rivers that run into them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 We're going to use RS4K Chem 1 this fall. I'm looking for other resources to use w/it right now. I found this, which has some ideas and internet links: http://www.homeschoolhelperonline.com/lapbooks/chemistry.htm I think our library also has a few related Bill Nye Dvds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 There are now other books to go along w/ RS4kids science. The author has written a History of Science to go along w/ RS4K chem 1. There is also a art/music book, a philosophy book, and a critical thinking skills book. Of course these all come with a hefty price. I don't they have started shipping just yet but you can see sample pages. Google KOGS. looks interesting but not sure if it's worth the money...I think i might splurge for the History book however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 There are now other books to go along w/ RS4kids science. The author has written a History of Science to go along w/ RS4K chem 1. There is also a art/music book, a philosophy book, and a critical thinking skills book. Of course these all come with a hefty price. I don't they have started shipping just yet but you can see sample pages. Google KOGS. looks interesting but not sure if it's worth the money...I think i might splurge for the History book however. I strongly suggest that you look at the Tiner book before you invest heavily in the history book you mention. I have found it to complement the RS4K material wonderfully, including a lot of historical information and tying it to the chemistry; and sometimes it is nice to get two different perspectives in a study like that. Tiner might be less expensive, and it is Christian-friendly (including the Christian faith of the science researchers where appropriate, without claiming Sovereignity/Providence in their specific discoveries.) It is also much more detailed in its information than the samples I have seen of the history for level 1 on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Thanks for the info Carol! I'll look at the book you mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chai Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I added in some experiments from Adventures with Molecules as well as some library books. It was plenty for an entire school-year of science, although we do science intensively over the summer. I should be able to find my plan. Send me a PM if you want to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Academy of Jedi Arts Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 You might want to check out Ellen Johnston McHenry's chemistry books. They go nicely with RS4K, especially The Elements if your kiddo is a first time chemistry student. http://ellenjmchenry.com/id25.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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