Annabel Lee Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I like Apologia as part of elementary science, but it takes SO long to read a lesson. So much of it is wasted in chattiness, a style I know some people might adore, but both I and my kids would rather just get to the point. Is there a science curriculum out there like Apologia (lots of detail & depth unlike Abeka, for ex.) for elementary grades that is less wordy? I like it but I don't like how long it takes to read it, because I like to add some WTM science activities & BFSU related topics. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Christian Kids Explore Science series. We used all 4 years and loved this series! I'm keeping them on our shelves with their notebooks. They are great reviews when they need a refresher. I liked Apologia but my children and I couldn't do wordiness either... https://www.brightideaspress.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_54&zenid=92d16f919832462371cd71cb989a5fe1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi mum Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We solved that problem by DS reading it himself (at his request). He could read it much faster than listening to me read it aloud and he is a visual learner so he actually got more out of it that way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 We solved that problem by DS reading it himself (at his request). He could read it much faster than listening to me read it aloud and he is a visual learner so he actually got more out of it that way too. :iagree:That's how we use them. I couldn't read it out loud. Just drove me nuts. He loves reading it himself though, and he gets a lot out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 What about doing Science through literature? These are some great resources: Teaching Physical Science through Children's Literature More Picture Perfect Science Lessons: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry, K-4 Picture-Perfect Science Lessons - Expanded 2nd Edition: Using Children's Books to Guide Inquiry, 3-6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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