Wabi Sabi Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I'm looking for a lower to mid elementary level secular science curriculum that has a supply kit available. If the past three years of homeschooling has taught me anything, it's that I need open and go programs and all supplies at the ready if science is going to get done. Too many times we've stalled and stopped because I just never found that darn 2 liter, piece of string, a cup of potting soil and a mesh onion bag, LOL. Suggestions? I do have a copy of RSO Life by Pandia Press and I think that someone does sell a supply kit for it, but my oldest found it too "workbooky" for his tastes. Anything else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Have you looked at Elemental Science? I haven't used it--I just saw it on a blog yesterday, linked to from a thread here at WTM, but it looks really good, and they sell supply kits, at least in the classical series. The more I'm looking at it, the more excited I'm getting. https://www.elementalscience.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Apologia has kits. Nature's Workshop Plus and Christian Book Dist. both sell science kits for lots of curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitterpatter Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I have no idea how open-and-go they are, but have you looked into Delta Science in a Nutshell? http://delta-education.com/siansplash.aspx?subID=5&menuID=17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauphin Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Supercharged science has some giant kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WahM Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Have you checked out homeschool science tools? They have kits for many homeschool science programs. http://www.hometrainingtools.com/science-kits-for-curriculum/c/8/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Considering that Apologia's kits are 3rd party I would imagine that you could get a kit for anything you liked if you just googled it. I would pick something and search for the kit elsewhere. Someone will be willing to take your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 REAL science odyssey is one we like and Home Science Tools has kits available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammv15 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Mcruffy has kits.I used it and was always able to find the extras needed around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAtoVA Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Nancy Larson Science is totally open and go. It's one reason why I am considering it very seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Moving beyond the Page has kits to go with their science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedarling Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I've loved Science in A Nutshell kits (used them for MBTP, but this year looking to do them on their own.) Most are grades 3-6, though, and I also need to include an 8th grader this year (for unit on the human body)....I wish they offered kits for a little older kids!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Science Excursion has a kit that's jammed packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in SA Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I second homeschool science tools. They don't mess around -- you get some high quality science out of their kits. Service is great, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3_monkeys_mom Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Nancy Larson Science is totally open and go. It's one reason why I am considering it very seriously. I was going to suggest Nancy Larson Science too. Everything you need is included in one big box so there is no hunting for that special piece of string that you need for today's lesson ;) . With that said, it is very scripted, which some people don't seem to mind (or even appreciate as there is no guessing as to what you have to say) while it may bother some other people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Nancy larson wrote Saxon K-3 Math and Saxon K-Intervention Phonics, too. These should give you an idea of just how scripted it is. But FLL and OPGTR and WWE are also scripted. It depends on your level of need. The script is there if you forget or don't know what to say. Use it as a guide. I digress...this is about science. HomeScience Tools sells many kits for varied curriulum. Creation Sensation sells almost complete kits for almost all the Apologia Elem. books. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Sigh. Nancy Larson looks perfect for us, but the price...ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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