scbusf Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 DS is 7, but somewhat advanced. I am hoping to start The Elements soon with him. I'd also like a complete Chemistry curriculum for him. Any recommendations on something that would go well w/ The Elements? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 There's this. I haven't used it, but it would have been perfect for my advanced son at that age. And best of all, it's free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 There's the guesthollow suggestions. I really loved her outline and have used a lot the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I'm still looking too, but we have finished the Elements and I'm wanting something very hands-on for 3 months before we jump into Carbon Chemistry. We've done most of the experiments in the ACS guides already. So anyway, :bigear: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Dr. Dave's Teaching Manuals from Royal Fireworks Press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 My middle school girls finished The Elements and needed more. Besides Carbon Chemistry, I have us watching Crash course chemistry and supplementing with online worksheets or from http://www.amazon.com/Physical-Science-Grades-12-100/dp/1568221886. We periodically use Conceptual chemistry to reinforce an idea. They also take notes and have quizzes using their notes, so it's also a note-taking practice. But I would not recommend crash course for elementary aged kids as he goes really fast and often throws in young adult humor that some might find offensive. At 7, I would stay away from formal chemistry textbooks and focus more on discovery learning. Get him a chemistry set and a chemistry book and let him play and research as he needs. Then in a few years, cycle back around and give him a real chemistry course when he has some more algebra under his belt and has the stamina to tackle a heavy dry textbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschnee Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 The Stop Faking It books are very hands-on, with excellent explanations. There are 2 chemistry books. You could also try some of the GEMS chemistry books or even TOPS Analysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEC Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 nevermind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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