genny Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'm looking for a program that's not too pricey, has experiments, explanations etc... I would be buying the materials for the experiments myself...no science kits. I bought elemental science intro to science and really don't like it. I think what turns me off is the fact that there is little explanation and requires the use of other books (I feel I could of just bought the experiment book myself and picked projects KWIM). I've taken a look at real science and it seems more my style just not my price:P Anything similar and cheaper? Or is that the general price for science curriculum?? Sorry new to all this and am lost as far as science goes.... Because I have so many little one's right now (6 and under)...I'm already planning for next year. Since we have done no formal curriculum this year with science I'm interested in getting something at a grade one level. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arboreal TJ Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I really like Basic Foundations of Scientific Understanding. It is the meatiest science I've seen. The publishers offers a $5 ebook download and each book covers 3 years. If you search BFSU on here you'll find a wealth of reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Are all of your kids under 6? How about hwo the TWTM explains it? Keep a notebook, follow the four year cycle, study the body, then animals, then plants. It worked well for my 1st grader which I added library books to. We also do a lot of outdoor activities. Mudpies to Magnets is a book full of neat ideas for those years. Also there is More Mudpies to Magnets which is a little more complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshin Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Mr. Q's science. It's set up as textbook reading one day, experiments two days each week. It comes with a list, by chapter, of all the experiment materials needed. Life science is free on the site, while the other books are $50 I believe. It only comes in ebook form, but Staples or Office Max will print it up pretty inexpensively for you if you go with black and white printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I agree that BFSU is a good option. Sonlight IG's are also good for multiple little ones, but they do jump around a bit. My kids love their Discover & Do dvds. Two books that we like: Activities Linking Science and Math K-4 Teaching Science Through Trade Books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genny Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 I'm having trouble finding the $5.00 ebook download...can you provide me with a link? The price has caught my eye and I do see a lot of positive reviews.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genny Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 found the ebook link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genny Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Are all of your kids under 6? How about hwo the TWTM explains it? Keep a notebook, follow the four year cycle, study the body, then animals, then plants. It worked well for my 1st grader which I added library books to. We also do a lot of outdoor activities. Mudpies to Magnets is a book full of neat ideas for those years. Also there is More Mudpies to Magnets which is a little more complicated. Yep all 4 are under six with my youngest at 7 months. Since I've got my hands full of little one's, I really want something all done for me. I have the more mudpies and magnets book but am looking for something that has explanations, activity pages etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genny Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Mr. Q's science. It's set up as textbook reading one day, experiments two days each week. It comes with a list, by chapter, of all the experiment materials needed. Life science is free on the site, while the other books are $50 I believe. It only comes in ebook form, but Staples or Office Max will print it up pretty inexpensively for you if you go with black and white printing. Can I bug you for a link ... I would like to try the free life science. Thanks everyone for all the responses thus far. Deciding on science has been a tough one for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshin Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 No problem! Here's the link: http://www.eequalsmcq.com/classicsciinfo.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genny Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thanks for the link Joshin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 BFSU is a great option if you are looking for great explanations and experiments that are inexpensive and don't require kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We love bfsu and evan moor daily science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in the UP of MI Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I haven't had experience with it but as a fellow mom of many littles Mr. Q's science looks good to me. I'm thinking that my then 1st and 3rd graders will use the life science in two years while my oldest uses a higher level course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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