AngelBee Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Trying to organize and plan out for ds13, dd11, ds8, dd6, plus activities for dd3 and ds2. I am sinking in indecision....and I have NO MONEY! Trying to figure out chemistry stuff with Montessori flare and no added cost. Then I panic that I should save and get some books....or a kit....or science equipment. :( Added to that...they are all at different levels. We are on same topics, but all over the place ability wise. And I am 17.5 weeks pregnant......with TWINS!!!! I can't slow down as this is my less busy season. Sept-Feb are a WHIRL WIND!!! So now is the time for planning and getting a lot done. Can I teach chemistry with just online resources and what I have at home??? Should I just take out of budget and buy something so I don't have to think this all through over and over and over???? :( UGH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookspr Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have purchased several used books from garage and library sales on Simple (Nature, Chemistry, Science, Kitchen) Experiments with Everyday Materials. Also check to see what kind of books the library might have. There are lots of science books with experiments in them that your kids can do on their own. There are several websites that also have free chemistry lessons, experiments, etc... (the American Chemical Society and the Jason Project are two that come to mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 First off, :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: . You are amazing! Yes, you can teach chemistry with just online resources and consumer chemicals that you already have at home or can get at the grocery store and hardware store. This year we're working through the ACS Middle School Chemistry (http://www.middleschoolchemistry.com/) curriculum. I didn't buy any of the extra stuff items that you can only get through a science supplier; we either substituted with something else or skipped over it. There is also lots of great chemistry to investigate with household materials—that real world connection helps to make concepts stick. This is from the viewpoint of someone who taught high school chemistry and still writes resources for the high school level. Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Thanks!!! Library is out for now as I owe them money. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankhan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hello, we use this program www.allinonehomeschool.wordpress.com and is FREE. Susan Khan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hello, we use this program www.allinonehomeschool.wordpress.com and is FREE. Susan Khan This looks really doable....hmmm..... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susankhan Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 This looks really doable....hmmm..... Thanks! You can check out the FB page for more information on the curriculum. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 You can check out the FB page for more information on the curriculum. :) Just liked it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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