Alia_in_FL Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Does it exist? I'm looking for such and I'm willing to pay (doesn't have to be free) this is one subject I'd like to delegate. Need for grades 2 - 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 K12 is sort of like that. Just substitute reading the lesson aloud for the lectures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Exploration education or supercharged science might fit that. The options for supercharged science confuse me though, so I'm not sure which of the various options it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alia_in_FL Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 K12 is sort of like that. Just substitute reading the lesson aloud for the lectures. What's K12? How can I find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 K12 is public virtual school. Most states have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 For those ages, one of the science packages sold by Sonlight might work. Here's a link to their Science D package, which is geared to ages 7 - 10. If you need secular materials for science, you can secularize Sonlight science by skipping the one book in the package that is written from a Christian viewpoint and the related Christian-viewpoint comments in the TM. The other books in the package are secular. (We're secular homeschoolers and used it this way with no issues.) The package I linked includes the TOPS labs for "Radishes" and "Corn and Beans", which are two of the best TOPS sets I've ever used. I bet your kids would enjoy them too. The Discover and Do DVDs coordinate with the TOPS science books and supply kits for hands-on labs. On the DVDs, the presenter demonstrates and explains all the steps of the labs. Even if your kids don't actually do the labs themselves, they can learn by watching the presenter. There's no formal lecturing in this program, but there is learning via reading the various books in the package. (Note that the Discover and Do weekly labs do not always directly tie in to that week's reading material, but that never bothered us, especially considering the age level.) I don't remember it having any formal tests (could be wrong), but there are worksheets you could use that way if you wanted to. The only component you have to buy directly from Sonlight is the TM, unless you buy a used version. The TM is mainly just a schedule, worksheets, and answer key. I bought all the other components I needed on the used market or directly from the source (i.e., TOPS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Take a look at Fascinating Education and Plato Middle School Science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khanna123 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 We are using BJU DVD for 5th grade and I can be as hands on/off as I need/want to be. It is heavily Christian (which we like but some may not). I do have to print the quizzes. You could have the quizzes and test ready then the day it calls for it-give it to the child. All DVD curriculums come with a DVD video guide--it tells you everything for each day: video #, Student Text pages, Activity Manual pages, when a quiz is, when a test is, etc.... You can just follow it. If your student is independent, they could really do all of it themselves. She does most activities/experiments on the DVD too. I usually skip the few days that are "activity only" that have no video and are extra experiments. It is overkill. It is a great program, engaging and fun for my child. He really likes it. You can buy subject only kits: but they are pricey: I think $339 for everything: you lease the dvds for 13 months then return, but keep all books, etc... They also have a reuse fee--so if you have another student in the grade behind them( like I have a 5th grader this year and one that is currently in 4th, then I only pay a re-use fee (I can't remember how much but it is much less than $339, I think like $150). I would only buy the work text if my previous student wrote in it. I hope this helps some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 K12 is public virtual school. Most states have one. K12 is a curriculum package that is used by some virtual public schools, but homeschoolers can purchase courses directly from them without enrolling in a public school (or any school). You then use it just like you would any resource. Here's a link: K12 (scroll down to find their science courses) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 K12 is a curriculum package that is used by some virtual public schools, but homeschoolers can purchase courses directly from them without enrolling in a public school (or any school). You then use it just like you would any resource. Here's a link: K12 (scroll down to find their science courses) How can one view samples of the k12 program? Every time I try to find out more info I get a screen asking for my life story. I do not want them calling me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 How can one view samples of the k12 program? Every time I try to find out more info I get a screen asking for my life story. I do not want them calling me. Try this. Also, you can input fake information in that screen that asks for all that stuff. If you want to see the lessons in more detail, you can call them and ask for a demo account (at least you used to be able to do this--I haven't tried it in a few years). It allows you to see almost all of the lessons they offer for a limited time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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