Moving Beyond the Page Science

[shinyhappypeople]

Have you used MBTP for Science?  What did you think of it?  I'm looking at the 8-10 and 9-11 levels (though I might cherry pick an interesting-looking unit from 7-9).

 

Right now we're using MBTP Poetry (ugh... but I think the regular lit units will be much better) and 50 States (like it very much).

[mc26]

We did a bunch of the 9-11 units last year.  We really liked The Living Seas, Biomes, and Technology units (with the respective lit choices).  The Energy unit was Ok, but i wound up not using the kit.    

[Curlymom]

I have found the science to be a bit hit and miss.  Some units are good, some a bit light, some heavier, some not very well organized.  For us, it also depends on the kid.  For my science oriented 8-year-old, MBTP science isn't enough so we supplement.  I still like the activities and the way MBTP connects science to literature if you use the entire unit.

 

My 10-year-old isn't as interested in science, so MBTP science, even the light units, works for her.  

[shinyhappypeople]

We did a bunch of the 9-11 units last year.  We really liked The Living Seas, Biomes, and Technology units (with the respective lit choices).  The Energy unit was Ok, but i wound up not using the kit.    

 

Can you give me more feedback about the energy unit?  If I do things in order Energy & A View from Saturday is up next.

[mc26]

Can you give me more feedback about the energy unit?  If I do things in order Energy & A View from Saturday is up next.

 

I honestly don't remember much about it.  I think if you are looking for ones to skip, that might be a good one