Guest Raina Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'm thinking about using Singapore's "My Pals are Here" Level 5/6 Cycles and Systems science program next year to homeschool my 2 daughters. I am trying to find out what equipment I will need to do the experiments, for example petri dishes, beakers, and any other supplies aside from the MPH books. Does anyone know of a list online or has anyone compiled their own list? Thank you in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momsuz123 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I'm thinking about using Singapore's "My Pals are Here" Level 5/6 Cycles and Systems science program next year to homeschool my 2 daughters. I am trying to find out what equipment I will need to do the experiments, for example petri dishes, beakers, and any other supplies aside from the MPH books. Does anyone know of a list online or has anyone compiled their own list? Thank you in advance. Sorry, I never heard of it - just trying to give you a bump. Do you have a link? How old are your daughters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raina Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks for bumping up my post:) Here's link to it http://www.singaporemath.com/MPH_Science_Textbook_P5_6_Cycles_p/mphst5-fslash-6-cy.htm My girls are 7 (twins) but the 3/4 level looked too basic compared to their current science knowledge. We were also thinking about Real Science 4 Kids, but it is very pricey and I've been told you have to do a lot of supplementing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 We've still got Energy to finish up from 3/4, but I also plan to do Systems & Cycles from 5/6 next year. I just wrote up what they want - and placed my order with Home Science Tools :) Systems 1.1 - celery, red & blue food coloring, 2 1000ml beakers (size isn't essential) 1.2 - written only 2.1 - transparent plastic cup, straw, 2 balloons (one to fit over end of cup), clay, measuring tape 2.2 - 100 ml beaker, 1.5 L plastic bottle with cap, permanent marker, 50 cm long rubber tube 2.3 - fish (looking at gill structure...we'll go to aquarium or grocery store and look) 3.1 - written only 3.2 - clay, toothpick 3.3 - written only 4.1 - microscope, microorganism slides of pond water organisms (prepared slides) 4.2 - microscope, toothpick, blank slides, cover slip, iodine solution, elodea leaf, onion cell 4.3 - microscope, blank slide, cover slip, nail polish, leaf, forceps 4.4 - use food to make a cell model 5.1 - D battery, wire, bulb, magnifying glass 5.2 - D battery, 3 wires, 3 wires with alligator clips at end, bulb, cardboard, steel paper clips, masking tape 6.1 - 4 D batteries in battery holders, bulb in bulb holder, connecting wires, magnifying glass 6.2 - 3 D batteries in battery holders, 3 bulbs in bulb holder, wires 6.3 - D battery in battery holder, 2 bulbs in bulb holder, connecting wires 7.1 - 2 D batteries in battery holders, bulb in bulb holder, wires, class objects (stuff you find around your house) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 FYI - if you just use the textbook and activity book, it is pretty basic. The HOTS and Tests really are a stretch mentally and I think add a LOT to the program. I use the text, activity book, homework book, HOTS, Tests, and teacher's guide. 5/6 does expect you've used 3/4 and recall that material - it's a very brief review (2 pages) at start of each book that recalls material from 3/4. The idea with MPH seems to be that the text/activity book is a springboard for further exploration. If you haven't used it before, you may want to read a bit more on the boards here doing a search for "singapore science", "MPH" or "MPAH". I tagged a number of threads last year with tags, so clicking at the bottom of one that's tagged should bring up additional discussions that may be helpful. (Cycles list to come...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raina Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks so much! What a huge help:) I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 CYCLES 1.1 - written only 1.2 written only 2.1 - magnifying glass, tiger lily (idea is to dissect a flower) 2.2 - tomato seeds, garden soil, transparent plastic pots, 50 ml beaker (graduated cylinder or measuring cup should be fine) 2.3 - green bean seeds, cotton wool, 2 petri dishes 2.4 - magnifying glass, fern leaf with spores 3.1 - 3.3 - written only 4.1 - plastic wrap, hot water, cold water, magnifying glass, 2 clear plastic cups 4.2 (diagram of their setup on p22): retort stand, temperature sensor, crushed ice, glass funnel held in ring stand (so need clamp), 4 petri dishes that fit on top of 2 beakers [this one is more tricky to set up at home] 4.3 - (diagram on p24: also more tricky at home) ring stand (retort stand), tripod, lab thermometer held in ring stand (so need clamp), wire gauze, bunsen burner, beaker, tripod, glass funnel 4.4 - 3 identical handkerchiefs: hang on stand in corner of room, outside, and inside in front of a fan (idea to see length of drying time... so need way to attach them to dry in similar way) 5.1 - petri dish that fits over beaker (that holds over 200 ml... but shows no pour lip... idea for evaporation... I plan to use just a drinking cup but measure amount of water poured in) 6.1 - 3 100ml beakers, 300 ml pond water, liquid detergent, cooking oil, water plants (like duckweed or hydrilla) 6.2 & 6.3 - written only There's also definitely more writing in the activity books in 5/6 than in 3/4. Hope you enjoy whatever you choose :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raina Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks again Dana, you have helped so much! I write directly to Singapore Math last night to inquire about science materials. We love the math btw. I received a short response from them a little while ago saying they didn't have any sort of a list as you provided me with. You'd think they would;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks again Dana, you have helped so much! I write directly to Singapore Math last night to inquire about science materials. We love the math btw. I received a short response from them a little while ago saying they didn't have any sort of a list as you provided me with. You'd think they would;) I know. I wish they had the lists. They also don't do such a good job with errata for science and responses aren't as quick on their science boards as on their math boards. I have been pleased with MPH overall - especially the HOTS & tests. It isn't as open & go as I'd like (or not for me). BTW - welcome to the boards :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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