gandpsmommy Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I am interested in any suggestions for a complete program or individual books, topics, activities, etc. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 We used LLB and enjoyed it. I have also heard good things about REAL Science. I love Franklyn Branley's books. There are a ton of them perfect for early elementary. Here is my LLB review: Living Learning Books website is: http://www.livinglearningbooks.com We used LLB Earth/Sky for 2nd grade and LLB Chemistry for 3rd grade. My son is not particularly science oriented. Neither am I. Pros: • A good overall introduction • A variety of topics were covered in an well-organized, easy-to-follow, clearly laid out manner (ie. easy for the teacher) • I was able to obtain most of the supplementary books through the local library • All supplies needed for the projects were readily available at home, the local grocery store, or the local Kmart. • Lessons took approximately 30 minutes twice a week. • Any religious overtones were kept in the appendix • Inexpensive curriculum Cons: • It was “lite†ie. not particularly challenging or in depth Overall, I was happy with the curriculum. My son enjoyed it and learned from it. I could have done a more thorough job if I had had the time and energy and desire to pull it all together myself, but I didn't. I would use it again given the choices available at the time. REAL Science http://www.pandiapress.com was not available when we started LLB. If I was starting over, I would consider this. We used Noeo Biology 2 for 5th grade, and I liked LLB better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 we are using the Easy Classical science schedules for science and really enjoy them. They suggest a list of books to use, have a two day schedule done for you as well as shopping lists, library book lists and experiments planned in the schedule! easyclassical.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 What about this one? www.lulu.com/content/1026490? It's written by Jessica at Trivium Academy and is cheap for the content. She's simple in the approach, but you'll get LOTS of hands on experiments and lots of book suggestions with video suggestions mixed in. You'll spend your money on good books rather than packaged curriculum and it will be a good year in science. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philothea Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I am definately considering this one: http://www.elementalscience.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragons in the flower bed Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I am definately considering this one: http://www.elementalscience.com/ I own this one. Hit me up with Q's if you have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 I have our plans that we used for grammar stage, if you're interested in using mostly living books, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Regarding Jessica's earth science, does anyone know if she has samples of this anywhere? I have asked this before, but haven't received a response. I like to see what it looks like before I purchase it. I want to know if there is notebooking pages to go along with this as well. The description doesn't mention it at all. :) I am sure it is great, I just want to know what I am purchasing prior to actually purchasing. :) Ya know. :) Thanks, Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pata Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I am definately considering this one: http://www.elementalscience.com/ I wrote this one! If you have any questions, please let me know, I'd be happy to answer. Rose--I didn't realize you had gotten it (Lulu, don't let me know who buys it), thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 This is from Pandia Press. We did just finished this and my dd loved it. It has lots of experiments and projects, plus some reading in the book and suggested reading lists. It covers both Earth science and astronomy. http://www.pandiapress.com/real_science.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I like: ScienceWorks Geology Geology Rocks! Delta Science In a Nutshell kits: Our Changing Earth, Rock Origins, Soil Studies For a spine, we are using Google e-Guide Earth. It's internet-linked and fantastic! For this age, it is a read-aloud with great pictures. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 I have our plans that we used for grammar stage, if you're interested in using mostly living books, That would be terrific! Could you e-mail them? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 A Child's Geography of the World - Volume 1 by Ann Voskamp. Although labelled as a geography book, it also covered a fair amount of earth science. Sample chapters are available online http://www.achildsgeography.com/volume-one/ IMO Voskamp's books are written in a style similar to the elementary Apologia Exploring Creation through series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemama2 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Just agreeing with Child's Geography of the world. I'm using it for Earth Science for 2nd grade as well. In keeping with the WTM science schedule-I'm using Apologia Astronomy one semester and the Child's Geog. of the World for the 2nd sem. (Someone on a forum somewhere said that the author of Apologia elementary texts recommends this as an earth sc. text since Apologia doesn't have one---but I don't know if that's a fact or just hearsay. :tongue_smilie: ) Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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