Sunshine State Sue Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I am very insecure about science. I always found it boring and stayed away from it completely after high school biology. So, this year, we are using Science Explorer Astronomy and TOPS Rocks & Minerals. SE gets good reviews on these boards. Tonight, I asked the mom of ds's teammate if I could take a look at the science book they use in ps. And, it's SE Earth Science. It was quite a relief to see that at least I am providing the equivalent of what ds would get in ps. And, it actually made me think that I needed to revise my low opinion of ps. At least, the science materials are decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lux Et Veritas Academy Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I think that is great- I secretly peak at all of the material too..often I find that PS is doing way more than I give them credit for:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 First, I would like to say that I am sure you are doing a fine job but I do agree...when I here I am doing something that the ps is doing it does give me a little sense of relief. :) Hope this isn't a hi-jack of your post but where can I check out the Science Explorer Curriculum? I am struggling with what we will use next year for Science. My son LOVES science and I am trying to find something that would work for him....this sounds interesting. Thank you and sorry if I took your post... :( Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Hi Alison, Science Explorer is designed for 6th-8th grade by Prentice Hall. Here is a link: http://phcatalog.pearson.com/program_multiple.cfm?site_id=6&discipline_id=808&subarea_id=5383&program_id=21981 The PH website is difficult to navigate. I called the 800 number and got a catalog. Then, whenever I can't find something on the website, I call and act real stupid. They are generally very helpful. I buy the student's text, the teacher's manual, and the guided reading and study workbook. I need the teacher's manual because the answers to the review and test questions are in there. I don't know if I will continue to buy the workbook, because the answers are only in a very expensive all-in-one teacher's manual. We have the Lab Zone CD, but I don't know that I use it often enough to justify the cost. Many people buy SE used on ebay, at bookstores, and Good Will. Angie W in Texas is the expert, imo, on Science Explorer. You can search her posts to find more information as well. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2jnb Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Thank you so much for this info. I will check out the website....call for a catalog and do a board search. I have to tell you...you made me laugh when you said, "I call and act dumb" Have a great Friday!! Alsion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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