Melissa B Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm starting to plan for next summer/fall. Could we make a list of all the 2nd-6th(ish) science programs that come with (even if ordered separately) a complete science kit? I don't mind supplying VERY basic items such as vinegar or tape, but I want the majority of the items to be right in the box when I need them - even things like straws or balloons. :D Science kit suggestions would be OK too, if they aren't too expensive. The type of science doesn't really matter as we are pretty informal about that up through six grade or so, although I would prefer secular programs. We are doing the human body for spring - but any other topics would be great. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I'm starting to plan for next summer/fall. Could we make a list of all the 2nd-6th(ish) science programs that come with (even if ordered separately) a complete science kit? I don't mind supplying VERY basic items such as vinegar or tape, but I want the majority of the items to be right in the box when I need them - even things like straws or balloons. :D Science kit suggestions would be OK too, if they aren't too expensive. The type of science doesn't really matter as we are pretty informal about that up through six grade or so, although I would prefer secular programs. We are doing the human body for spring - but any other topics would be great. Thanks! These are the secular programs that I know of: R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey with the kits from Home Training (Science) Tools (it doesn't have absolutely everything you need) Home Science Adventures Nancy Larson Science Real Science 4 Kids with a kit for level 1 (but it's not everything you need) Exploration Education Science in a Nutshell Noeo Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay3fer Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Okay, not a full curriculum, but I did order the Magic Schoolbus Science Kits (ordered at a discount through Homeschool Buyers' Co-op - wow, this is totally my day to plug HSBC for some reason; this is the 3rd post I've linked to one of their deals today!) and we've been enjoying them. They come with almost everything you need, delivered to your home once a month. The science is very light, so some people might not like that; you can either supplement with living books or not, as the case may be. Our main science program is Mr. Q. Earth Science, and we're not doing a ton of experiments with that, so the Magic School Bus kits give us something "extra" to give it a boost, as well as let us explore a different topic (12 altogether) so we don't feel like we're stuck with earth science all year. The same company also makes another monthly science kit - Young Scientists Club, which offers 36 topics, also on sale now from Homeschool Buyers Co-op. I don't personally mind if the science is light n' easy. I have given up trying to recreate some kind of super-duper lab environment here and content myself with having fun and learning a bit. It's enough to spark their love of the subject, so it's good enough for me... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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