battlemaiden Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 We've always used a variety of resources for science K-5, then bridge to a more rigorous overview of science in 6th prior to starting the General, Physical, Bio, Chem, Physics cycle with Apologia. My current rising 6th grader is that anomaly member of the brood that does it all different. :D I'm not usually the homeschooler who caters to each child's temperament, HOWEVER, this child has crazy strong wiring. LOL. She is the artistic child...taught herself to cable knit (this week) from a book. She's not one to be pushed, but she can be led into math and science if it is presented well. Our normal BRIDGE science year has never been pleasant (and traditionally I've been okay with that) but I need something else with this one. Any ideas? Mahalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth 2 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I don't know about specific curricula per se, but what if she were encouraged to use a more traditional science notebook like we do in college/professional labs? She could record what she is learning in detailed drawings, with written explanations. There are anatomy coloring books that would probably strike her fancy. She doesn't get out of learning it, but she is able to present what she learns in a format familiar to her. Another option would be for her to research the science behind some of her art. Pigments to learn geology, sheep/alpaca/llama for biology (yarn arts), astronomy (Van Gogh's starry night), fireworks for chemistry, paper art for botany, planes and air shows for physics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 I don't know about specific curricula per se, but what if she were encouraged to use a more traditional science notebook like we do in college/professional labs? She could record what she is learning in detailed drawings, with written explanations. There are anatomy coloring books that would probably strike her fancy. She doesn't get out of learning it, but she is able to present what she learns in a format familiar to her. Another option would be for her to research the science behind some of her art. Pigments to learn geology, sheep/alpaca/llama for biology (yarn arts), astronomy (Van Gogh's starry night), fireworks for chemistry, paper art for botany, planes and air shows for physics. These are great ideas! Thanks. I think I'm going to put her through the volumes of Lyrical Life Science. And I'll supplement with the coloring books. She is passionate about colors, so the pigment research is brilliant. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanDiegoMom Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Ellen Mchenry has a lot of crafts to go with her units. She was an art major I think, so her materials are very art centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth 2 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Oh! I also remember that glass and stars are great for studying chemistry and a little easier to find examples of than fireworks. The amount of chemistry involved and the history of Venetian glass, baking dishes, and windows is just so facinating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth 2 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Start Exploring: Gray's Anatomy: A Fact-Filled Coloring Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0762440732/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dlUFybBS2VKKC Found it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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