daijobu Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Does anyone on this list have plans for a science curriculum to follow the third, middle school level of BFSU? We are just starting BFSU3 and are looking ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Maybe something like Rainbow Science? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 My current plan is to extend BFSU3 material at least through the end of 7th grade, if not all the way through 8th, by adding in other things, like Ellen McHenry's Elements, Carbon Chemistry, the Cell, etc., and to do the Hakim History of Science volumes in 7th-8th grade as well. I'd also like to cover the book Science Matters before diving into a more standard textbook-based sequence for high school. So, rather than working straight through BFSU, I have Vol 2 & 3 mapped out to cover over the course of 4 years, with these additional resources woven in as appropriate. I hope that makes sense . . . Another thought would be to do an Integrated Conceptual Science or Physical Science text in 8th grade, especially if you are planning a Biology-first sequence in high school - having that physics and chemistry background would be very helpful in studying biology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 So, rather than working straight through BFSU, I have Vol 2 & 3 mapped out to cover over the course of 4 years, with these additional resources woven in as appropriate. I hope that makes sense . . . I would love to see it! We are quickly going through Vol 1 right now. I also want to use all the supplements you mentioned. I'd love to see how you mapped it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I would love to see it! We are quickly going through Vol 1 right now. I also want to use all the supplements you mentioned. I'd love to see how you mapped it out. PM me your email and I'll send you my spreadsheet when I get home (I'm at SIL's in Oregon right now, but will be home by the end of the week). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 My current plan is to extend BFSU3 material at least through the end of 7th grade, if not all the way through 8th...So, rather than working straight through BFSU, I have Vol 2 & 3 mapped out to cover over the course of 4 years, with these additional resources woven in as appropriate. I hope that makes sense . . . I plan on using vol. 1 this year, and then volumes 2-3 over the 3 years after that, taking ds through 9th grade. Supplemental materials and labs, books, videos, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daijobu Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 FYI, I just heard back from Dr. Nebel. He asserted that when BFSU3 is completed, the student is prepared for either AP or college level courses. If true, that will rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 FYI, I just heard back from Dr. Nebel. He asserted that when BFSU3 is completed, the student is prepared for either AP or college level courses. If true, that will rock. Tru dat. I am hoping to do high school science using college texts after completing BFSU . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daijobu Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Tru dat. LOL! My daughter just used that expression yesterday. I thought she said, "drat!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 LOL! My daughter just used that expression yesterday. I thought she said, "drat!" :lol: My urban roots are showing . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 My plan after BFSU 3 (which we will be done with in 8th) is to work through Beginnings Publishing's Bridge Math first, then in 9th begin with The Sciences: An Integrated Approach together and do Spectrum Chemistry, then Biology in 11th (unsure which program), and Physics (unsure too) in 12th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ok, I just wanted to point out that everything I said in this thread was said almost TWO YEARS AGO!!! Meaning, I stand behind nothing I said here - we stopped using BFSU and are now on a totally different path. Just sayin', since I saw it come back up . . . :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Ok, I just wanted to point out that everything I said in this thread was said almost TWO YEARS AGO!!! Meaning, I stand behind nothing I said here - we stopped using BFSU and are now on a totally different path. Just sayin', since I saw it come back up . . . :lol: Oops I did it again.. resurrected another thread :blush: Chrysalis, you have stuck to your urban roots, though :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Well, you can take the girl out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the girl . . . . ;) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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