bttrflyvld Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 The thing I love about homeschooling it that amazing selections you have to choose from. When I start looking into all the options a single subject has my mind starts to shut off from being overwhelmed. lol. There truly is some amazing options out there. So what have been your favorite science curriculum for grades k-6? What did you like about it? And anything else you thought worth sharing about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Just wrote this about Noeo Science in the other thread. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showpost.php?p=4320811&postcount=17 That pretty much sums it up for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaHappy Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 For grades K-2, I really like the science texts from Christian Liberty Press. They are very age-appropiate and so easy to use. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Sonlight: Uses living books Has experiments Schedule is done for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 We are going with a largely untalked-about option for science this year. We're using the ACSI Purposeful Design student textbook (which is more of a science reader than anything, lightly covering a range of topics from mammals to fish to our 5 senses). Basically, I use the book as an outline. For whatever topic we are reading about, I check out dvds and books from the library, supplement with our kid encyclopedias. We add crafts and experiments when it's appropriate. There actually are some hands-on activities in the science book (i.e. studying salt vs. fresh water, testing the insulation of a thermos and comparing it to whale blubber) ... so if we are having a slack week (and I haven't done my homework) we can just follow the book and call it done. FYI: we cover one unit over 2 weeks span, doing science twice a week. I did NOT purchase the (incredibly expensive) teacher's guide... And I'm using this with 2 kiddos, but only my 1st grader can write so technically the book is hers (the book is almost like a collection of worksheets, very colorful with lots of pictures, with places to complete drawings or answer questions). We are also only using this program for a couple of years, until my youngest DD is big enough to follow along with a more in-depth science program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2three Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I am interested in this, too. Right now we're doing BFSU, and next year I'm thinking of starting the REAL Science Odyssey from Pandia Press. But I'm not totally married to that: they seem kind of busy. Would people who respond with suggestions mind mentioning whether the science courses you're recommending are religious or even mention God at all? Some of them are pretty obvious by their titles, but others seem to prefer not to mention either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I haven't personally found that any of the options seem amazing, actually. I like some of the things about BFSU, but I ended up making my own using living books and lots of experiments and some notebooking. I will plug yet again the books I'm totally obsessed with - The Boston Children's Museum Activity books by Bernie Zubrowski. Great, great books. Other things are good and useful, but nothing else compares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2three Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I haven't personally found that any of the options seem amazing, actually. I like some of the things about BFSU, but I ended up making my own using living books and lots of experiments and some notebooking. I will plug yet again the books I'm totally obsessed with - The Boston Children's Museum Activity books by Bernie Zubrowski. Great, great books. Other things are good and useful, but nothing else compares. This one? http://www.amazon.com/Blinkers-Buzzers-Boston-Childrens-Activity/dp/0688099653 Yeah, none of the science options really knock me over, the way I've found curricula in other subjects that make me think "wow, I wish someone had taught me this!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 This one? http://www.amazon.com/Blinkers-Buzzers-Boston-Childrens-Activity/dp/0688099653 Yeah, none of the science options really knock me over, the way I've found curricula in other subjects that make me think "wow, I wish someone had taught me this!" I have that one. It's good. My favorite is this one: http://www.amazon.com/Mirrors-Finding-Properties-Childrens-Activity/dp/0688105912/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1347926808&sr=8-14&keywords=boston+children%27s+museum+activity+books But this one is good too: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Boston-Childrens-Museum-Activity/dp/0688117880/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1347926808&sr=8-8&keywords=boston+children%27s+museum+activity+books Actually, they're all awesome. :D Warning though, the prep time is insane for many of the activities. So if anyone is the sort of person who finds setting up for a baking soda volcano to be onerous, forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 We are going with a largely untalked-about option for science this year. We're using the ACSI Purposeful Design student textbook (which is more of a science reader than anything, lightly covering a range of topics from mammals to fish to our 5 senses). We had this for 1st grade and I really liked it. Great colorful student workbook. Last year we used Nancy Larson 1. Dd was waaaaayyy too old for it even though they assured me she could start at that level. Had we been in a more appropriate level I maybe could be positive about it. This year we are using Real Science Odyssey and it looks like it will be a fun year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I like mr. Q science. Part of the appeal is my husband made an audio recording of the book, so we can listen to Daddy read us science whenever we want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 We're using RSO: Life and lots of books. My older 3 kids (6, 4, and 3) are all LOVING it. Obviously they are all at different levels, but they all take in information and they all love the hands-on activities. Perfect here because it's light so I can add on and embellish where I'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2three Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I have that one. It's good. My favorite is this one: http://www.amazon.com/Mirrors-Finding-Properties-Childrens-Activity/dp/0688105912/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1347926808&sr=8-14&keywords=boston+children%27s+museum+activity+books But this one is good too: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Boston-Childrens-Museum-Activity/dp/0688117880/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1347926808&sr=8-8&keywords=boston+children%27s+museum+activity+books Actually, they're all awesome. :D Warning though, the prep time is insane for many of the activities. So if anyone is the sort of person who finds setting up for a baking soda volcano to be onerous, forget it. That looks like a great series, thanks! Too bad it looks like it's out of print... we're members at the Children's Museum so I could get them for 10% off at the book store! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 We are really loving BJU science right now. I think it is the perfect combination of book work and experiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 K-2 K12 science 3-4 Prentice Hall Science Explorer 5-6 (ish) CPO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 That looks like a great series, thanks! Too bad it looks like it's out of print... we're members at the Children's Museum so I could get them for 10% off at the book store! :lol: I found most of them for a few bucks, used. I am intending (hoping?) to do them this year. I appear to be running two years behind Farrar. I found some old Canadian textbooks in a series called Examining Your Environment that are pretty cool. I aspire to do them one day too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I found most of them for a few bucks, used. I am intending (hoping?) to do them this year. I appear to be running two years behind Farrar. We didn't get to all of them though. And we did them when my kids were fairly young, so I'd like to do them again in a couple of years and do even more of the stuff from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I use BFSU as a spine for younger. He also receivd a Youmg Scientist Club sub for hus birthday. I just purchased Creek Edge task cards for Life Science and i think he is really going to like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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