Mommy22alyns Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 because you spent a bit of money on it? *sigh* I was very excited about Apologia's Anatomy & Physiology. I got the book, notebooking journals for both girls, and the experiment kit. We've made it 4 chapters in and hit the nutrition chapter and they're talking about amino acids and it would just be over their heads. Sylvia was a bit of a stretch anyway, but I just don't think they'd get a lot out of this. I've considered skipping the chapter, but part of me just wants to shelve the whole thing because we have science as part of Adventures anyway. Or is it just February? Any words of wisdom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Can you adapt the information in anyway to make it more reachable for the girls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 because you spent a bit of money on it? *sigh* I was very excited about Apologia's Anatomy & Physiology. I got the book, notebooking journals for both girls, and the experiment kit. We've made it 4 chapters in and hit the nutrition chapter and they're talking about amino acids and it would just be over their heads. Sylvia was a bit of a stretch anyway, but I just don't think they'd get a lot out of this. I've considered skipping the chapter, but part of me just wants to shelve the whole thing because we have science as part of Adventures anyway. Or is it just February? Any words of wisdom? If you feel bad, I should feel sick. :tongue_smilie: I bought all the books and all the journals and decided to put them aside. But we'll use the books as encyclopedias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 No, but I tend to take a rational economists' view of money spent as sunk costs and not relevant to my decision to continue using a curriculum. However, if there's anyrhing useful in the books, use them. I would think in an Anatomy and Physiology book there would be discussion of systems and bones that would be interesting and relevant to your kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I think it's a good idea to put it away for when your kids are older. I bought the Apologia Flying Creatures notebook for my daughter this year thinking she'd love it. Actually, I think she would have loved it, but it would have slowed us down so much, there's no way I felt we'd ever fit it in. I really just wanted to read through a few of the Apologia books this year for science and do some experiments with the TOPS books so I wasn't prepared to spend a full year on Flying Creatures just so my daughter could keep up with the notebooking. If I had started out with Apologia a number of years ago, I would have been willing to do that, though. I did feel bad about wasting the money on the notebook, though. She used the first few pages, so I really don't think I can even resell it. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Over the years I've come to conclusion that that sort of thing is part of the cost of homeschooling. I'm just happy that I don't have to be like the public schools and use a poor curriculum choice for *years* after the realization that it's no good. (As the local district here did with the math programs Investigations and CMP.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess4879 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I try to think of it as a re-sale opportunity.:lol: I have several books on the shelf that were not a good fit. For now, I tuck them away. We may use some at a later date or with another child. Eventually I will sell what I know we won't use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrainejmc Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I also think Apologia is best for older kids. My dd started it in 3rd and loves it. My boys listened in for about 2 minutes..... Save it for when they are older.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeannpal Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I haven't even bought much, and I already worry about that. I guess it comes with being a homeschooling parent. But, I do think it is sometimes better to try than to always wonder if it might have worked for your kids. On another note, would Apologia Anatomy be o.k. for a 4th grader? Her reading level is high, but her attention span is short. Are the lesson really long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikicole Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I always feel bad about it, but I just cannot help it! If it doesn't work, then it doesn't work! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have so much curriculum partially used sitting on my shelves. Good thing I have 6 kids and so I have younger ones to try them with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I worry about the things we don't complete. I makes me wonder if I'm doing the right thing. That's good. If I had no doubts I'd be concerned. Regarding the cost of material I think about it but, shocking to those that know me, I'm not overly concerned. While I don't want to do it I will spend what's needed to offer my sons the best educational experience I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Shelve it. My dd used this as a 6th grader--much better fit when they're older. Merry :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommy5 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 If it isn't working ... then it isn't working! I've had to come to that realization before and I know it can be difficult. I do think that is an upper elementary text and it may be too hard at this point. Save it for 2-4 years or so and try again. I love Apologia but haven't tried that one yet because I think my kids are too young to understand it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 You all made me feel much better! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 :p I just dropped a bowl in the sink and it broke and shattered.... That's what I keep thinking when I see your thread. All the things I dropped that broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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