Papillon Mom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm looking for a secular and not too crafty (I don't have the time for a lot of prep and I can't have many lessons necessitating a trip to the store) science. Anyone know just the thing? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We're using a combo of Core Knowledge science topics, McRuffy Science 1 and Intellego unit studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We like this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Nancy Larson science has everything included and it doesn't require lots of experiments at that level. We are trying it out this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I would have said REAL Science Life, but there are quite a few crafts. What about My Pals Are Here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekfk Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I use the Usborne First Encyclopedia of Science as a curriculum. I supplement each section with library books. I also use Read and Understand Science as a workbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivka Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I think you could do a great first-grade science year just by getting Let's Read and Find Out Science Level 2 books out of the library, reading them, and doing the "labs" they suggest. In my experience the lab activities are very well done, and they typically only use household materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmily Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding uses things you'd typically have around the house, but sometimes you may have to pick up something at the store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding uses things you'd typically have around the house, but sometimes you may have to pick up something at the store. As much as I love BFSU, I didn't recommend it because the OP wanted something with no or minimal prep time. BFSU requires plenty of prep time and some forethought. I'm using MPH Singapore now, which gives us nice websites, easy activities (at least from Diversity through Cycles), and open and go convenience. I will go back to BFSU next year, though. Miss it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 There are three volumes in Usborne Book of Science Activities. You can get the older volumes. Your library might even have them. I found out about them from Mater Amabilis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajag Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We like this series. The poster requested secular, though, and there are multiple questions regarding the author's motives in publishing. I stink at forum searches, but there were comments from the author that suggest she is trying to lead to religion through her curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleIzumi Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 As much as I love BFSU, I didn't recommend it because the OP wanted something with no or minimal prep time. BFSU requires plenty of prep time and some forethought. I'm using MPH Singapore now, which gives us nice websites, easy activities (at least from Diversity through Cycles), and open and go convenience. I will go back to BFSU next year, though. Miss it :) I use it as open & go. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twilight Woods Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I think you could do a great first-grade science year just by getting Let's Read and Find Out Science Level 2 books out of the library, reading them, and doing the "labs" they suggest. In my experience the lab activities are very well done, and they typically only use household materials. :iagree: this is what we are doing and I also purchased everything Kids Science book for experiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jallison25 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 We are using the Nancy larson science for k this year and really enjoy it! It's my kids favorite subject so far! Very open and go and secular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CookIslandsMommy Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I totally agree with Core Knowledge series. You can through their website get lesson plans. And if you google Baltimore Curriculum - you can find access to lesson plans for Grade 1 science too. Fantastic! We are using these this year. It all depends on what type of schooling you want, whether you want school at home (covering all the basics) or just snuggle reading and odd experiment with Let's Find and See science books (we love these too). Or just a quick taste of science with something like Nancy Larson. How do you want science in your homeschool? Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Mom Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thank you and what a great point, what role do I want science to play... I guess, it depends on her reaction to it. At this point I want her to be interested and intrigued. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Just throwing this out there. We like it and use it, but my DD is younger than yours. http://www.evan-moor.com/Product.aspx?CurriculumID=3&ClassID=188&SeriesID=256&TitleID=862&EmcID=18726 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom2011 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 We love RS4K! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Elemental Science Bio Real Science 4 Kids I have used both of these with 1st graders, easy open and go. I like BFSU also, but I don't think it is all that open and go. I don't tend to have some of those items around the house, but you may. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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