scrapper4life Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) I need recommendations for a hands on, very basic physical science course to be completed over the summer. I really like the science core curriculum I'm planning to use, but it's heavy on life sciences and I need to round it out a bit. I just want something to introduce things like matter, energy, simple machines and levers, etc. so my kids know a bit about the topics they will see on standardized tests. Thank you! Edited June 16, 2016 by scrapper4life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syllieann Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Not a curriculum, but this book on simple machines was really fun for my kids. They liked all the movable parts, plus the story aspect. http://www.dk.com/us/9781465440129-how-machines-work-zoo-break/ For the rest, I would get the $5 PDFs of bfsu 1 and go through the a and c threads. Check out any relevant "read and find out science" books that your library has on hand and stick them in a basket for independent reading. Bfsu is here: http://outskirtspress.com/webPage/isbn/9781478738695 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wathe Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Not a course, but a great supplement: The series of Eureka videos (on youtube) covers everything you've listed. My 7 and 8 year olds eat them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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