m0mmaBuck 163 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 I don't mind if it's a little above the 4th grader's head. I can make it work. We liked Ellen McHenry's The Elements for chemistry. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverMoon 4,548 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 Bite-size Physics from Science Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m0mmaBuck 163 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 Bite-size Physics from Science Jim. I'm curious about that one. How does it work? Do I need all of the components (book, videos, online)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverMoon 4,548 Report post Posted July 27, 2015 We only had the books, which I purchased at CurrClick. My precocious 4th grader ran it herself, and her science loving 6th grade brother jumped in often. She couldn't tell you which type of sound wave just happened, but she remembers and can apply the concept. The hands on activities drive the program. The majority of them were simple to set up, and packed a conceptual bang for their buck. I'd say we had 90% of the supplies in the house already. I remember a lot of string, tape, balloons, random objects to use as weights (Hot Wheels, Pink Pearl erasers, whatever LOL). It taught the specific sound wave and how it worked, so an older kid with no physics under their belt would get fed. A younger kid will love the hands on aspect and remember the broad ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRmommy 75 Report post Posted August 18, 2015 I don't mind if it's a little above the 4th grader's head. I can make it work. We liked Ellen McHenry's The Elements for chemistry. Thoughts? Did you use The Elements with your younger child? I'm considering using it with a few 4th graders this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
