Chemistry

[6wildhorses]

Has anyone used Chemistry Professor Fundamentals of Chemistry? http://chemistryprofessor.com/introduction_to_chemistry.htm

 

We're using The Home Scientist Chemistry kit, so we're set for labs. I would really like to have a solid dvd chemistry program. I like Chemguy (http://www.cosmolearning.com/courses/junior-chemistry-with-chemguy/), but my son doesn't like it very much. Plus, I really would like a dvd program that came with written materials, like a workbook, and Chemguy doesn't have that.

 

Has anyone successfully done chemistry through a labs/dvd/workbook format instead of a textbook approach? I try to avoid textbooks as much as I can, but now that I'm hitting high school level, it's becoming more difficult. My son is only 13, so we're just looking for a first year high school course, not AP level.

 

Any input is appreciated!

[mumto2]

You might want to look at the GPB website ( Georgia Public Broadcasting). They have a chemistry and Physics course. You would need the teacher cd which some have been able to order from gpb directly by calling. You can try an episode there!

[anne1456]

Thinkwell is on dvd too, and some of the lessons are on youtube, so you can watch and see if you like it, just search for thinkwell chemistry. I think homeschool buyers co-op offers Thinkwell discounts periodically too.

[SailorMom]

The Georgia Public Broadcasting videos on physics have been great for us this year (in addition to the Hewitt curriculum we use). My son really understands the concepts - and there are note taking templates, worksheets, and labs recommended. Great free resource. I did try to get the answer keys, but never received a response, so that can be a bit tedious....

[6wildhorses]

Thanks for the ideas. I have used the GPB videos, but I also got no response when I tried to get answers. For now I'm going to use Chemistry 101. I don't think it will have enough depth to be complete for high school, but it looks like it covers everything that I want him to have a firm grasp on this year.

[Dicentra]

Sorry - I missed this thread somehow!

 

I think I suggested Trivedi Chemistry to another poster in a different chem thread. I haven't used it personally but it comes as a multi-media DVD that has printable notes. Here's the link:

http://www.trivedichemistry.com/index.php/home-school-chemistry

The DVD is $69.99 (plus the cost of printing the notes, I suppose). I think it includes virtual labs as well. Seems like not a bad deal for the money.

[mumto2]

Thanks for the ideas. I have used the GPB videos, but I also got no response when I tried to get answers. For now I'm going to use Chemistry 101. I don't think it will have enough depth to be complete for high school, but it looks like it covers everything that I want him to have a firm grasp on this year.

 

It took a month or two for my email inquery to be answered. I was told to buy an episode on amazon $29 and email them proof. They would then email answers for freefor both series.

 

Someone recently posted that they called the station and were sent the answers for $40. I would call. I gave up. Our problems smoothed out during my long wait so not worth the effort now!