HELP! Science--"deer in the headlights" fright

[Tracey in TX]

My children really do have a strong, well rounded education, except for science. I dislike it and am truly intimidated by it. Can someone suggest a curriculum or project to move me out of this mode. Several of my children love science and are being short changed by my lack of focus.

 

note: I believe in evolution. This has caused me stress in finding a secular program or one which does not teach creation only.

 

Where do I begin?

 

Thank you for any recommendations!

[Amy loves Bud]

Tracey,

 

Have you looked into the classes at the Heard Museum? They are very good solid classes for homeschoolers. I don't think they really get into the evolution/creation thing with homeschoolers but they do "teach currently accepted scientific theory".

 

Hope this helps.

[Tracey in TX]

Thanks, Amy. I emailed the director inquiring about availability. It's supposed to be a really good program, but I simply forgot to register. Thanks for the suggestion.

[mcconnellboys]

Must it be a "program"? I'm using a free, online, downloadable program some nice person posted here called Classic Science. I can pull the website for you if you're interested. But I don't use it alone. I'm also using How Nature Works with loads of living books, printouts, etc. After the half, I'm using How the Body Works along with other books and printouts, etc.

 

I have created tests to use along with the Nature book for now (and I'll do the Body book over Christmas). The Classic Science has workpages and tests that go along with it, too. The tests are in the teacher's manual.