janainaz Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Maybe I should post this on K-8, but I thought I would ask here too. I recently asked about a science curriculum for my 8th grade son, and I ended up choosing CPO Life Science. I actually really like the curriculum - it's perfect for us this year. My younger son is in 3rd grade, and from 1st through right now, he's completed two science series in God's Design for Science (Life Science: Plants, Animals, Human Body) and (Earth Science: The Universe, Weather and Water, Our Planet Earth). The next two series are physical science and chemistry. #1 - I am so tired of God's Design. I've been using this curriculum for 7 years, and I'm over it. I need something new. #2 - I don't feel that my younger son is ready for physical science or chemistry - at least using God's Design. Are there any science curricula similar to CPO? I would love to find something online to download, but it's not necessary. I don't mind purchasing something else. I imagine we should probably cover physical science next, so I could use recommendations on a simple curriculum that is not overly dry and boring, but also one that does not require a lot of prep work. We like worksheets, tests, etc. ** - secular curriculum is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Have you looked at Mr. Q science? Sounds like the elementary chemistry and/or physical science might work for your 3rd grader. It is downloadable. http://www.eequalsmcq.com/classicsciinfo.htm My DS (who really enjoys CPO and also likes reading science encyclopedias for fun, which admittedly isn't everyone's idea of fun) liked the classic series from Elemental Science, which is also downloadable. If your DS likes reading science encyclopedias, he might enjoy it. Look at the required & recommended books for each level to see if it might be a good fit. If the reading level fits but the questions in the guide are too much (too hard or just too much writing) it is easy to adjust the output required. It was very much open and go for us, easy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Ds is really like A Beka's 4th grade book, and he enjoyed BJU's 3rd grade book. I chose A Beka because it included all the state birds, and we're studying American history and geography this year. Both have fun worksheets to go with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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