momof4babes Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I had planned on using Mr.Q science this year again. Science is a weaker area of mine, and so we have lacked in that area. My kids are interested in the Elementary chemistry, but I don't know if I can jump over earth science for the time being. I'm also open to any other science curriculum suggestions. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomatHWTK Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Check out some of the offerings at HSBC- there seem to be several to choose from that are secular. You might be able to take advantage of some free trials to see what appeals to you. For a fun supplement, the Happy Scientist is good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermione310 Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 We're loving Nancy Larson science here. It's completely secular as far as I can tell. We use level 3. Impressive breadth of topics for this age, and as open-and-go as it gets. Been engineer-husband-approved as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 I'd go with the kids' interest in chemistry. You might look at Real Science Odyssey (from Pandia Press). Here is the link to their chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonduck Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 The one that intrigues me for this level is Prentice hall science explorer. They are published for schools, but are a set of short topical books that each explore an area in some depth. For example, some titles include: weather and climate, electricity and magnetism, and the human body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebbyribs Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ellen McHenry's science units are secular and aimed at that age group. She has a couple of chemistry topics, as well as cells, the brain, and botany. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 If you're using Mr. Q, it won't hurt anything to skip over the earth science and do the chemistry. We've been through both and did chemistry first with no issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocky Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Chemistry is fun! I am a big fan of Real Science Odyssey Chemistry, but it might be a bit too young for 4th and 6th. We used it in 4th and 2nd and had a blast. I also used Ellen McHenry's Elements for my then 6th grader http://store.ellenjmchenry.com/?product_cat=elements;loved that as well. Another Chemistry option is at Elemental Science http://elementalscience.com/collections/chemistry-for-the-logic-stage. I haven't used Chemistry but did use Biology for the Logic Stage for 3rd and 5th grade. The guide included easy to use instructions to adjust the level for my then 3rd grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 We're doing Ellen McHenry's chemistry. DD would be in 6th grade in PS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Yes, you can use Mr. Q chemistry without having completed the earth science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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