momchiroto2 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) My nine year old has requested that we study Chemistry. I would love to plan something along the lines of 8filltheheart's Homeschooling at the Helm book. I am looking for suggestions in terms of books or other resources that you may have used in coming up with a unit on Chemistry. The skills we will be working on will include outlining and forming paragraphs. TIA Edited January 25, 2017 by momchiroto2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 We used the Adventures with Atoms and Molecules book and the Usborne science encyclopedia in 3rd grade ala WTM. The book cost us all of around 8 dollars back then, and had all of the same experiments that the expensive Apologia chem book had that my other dd did with co-op later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlyI Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Janice Van Cleave Experiment Books Ellen McHenry's Basement Workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Just a quick thought/opinion here, but many Chemistry topics might be a bit difficult to use as the material for outlining/forming paragraphs... It might be a lot easier to start with biographies of Scientists for outlining and then forming paragraphs, and then see if it works to transfer those new skills to outlining/writing about chemistry processes. JMO. :) As far as creating your own unit, below are some possible resources that would work for creating your own Chemistry Science unit -- most are grade 3-6, some are grade 4-8. BEST of luck in finding what best fits your student, your Science studies, and your LA/Writing goals! :) Warmest regards, Lori D. Chemistry Topics: - elements and the periodic table - atoms and molecules - states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) - evaporation / condensation - water (floating, sinking, cohesion, etc.) - reactions - pH / acid / base - mixtures /solutions / suspension Chemistry Programs: - The Elements: Ingredients of the Universe (McHenry) -- secular - Simple Chemistry (Evan-Moor) -- secular - Christian Kids Explore: Chemistry (Ridlon) - R.E.A.L. Science 4 Kids -- Christian Books (info) - Chemicals in Action: Acids and Bases (Oxlade) - Material Matters: Acids and Bases (Baldwin) - The Periodic Table: Elements with Style (Dingle) - DK Eyewitness Books: Chemistry (Newmark/Buller) - Dempsey-Parr Science Encyclopedia -- gr. 3-6 (2-page spreads on 15 different chemistry topics + 6 chemistry experiments) Books (experiments) - Adventures with Atoms and Molecules -- 5 book series (Mebane) - Cool Chemistry Concoctions: 50 Formulas That Fizz, Foam, Splatter & Ooze (Rhatigan) - No Sweat Science: Chemistry Experiments (Loeschnig) - Fizz, Bubble & Flash: Element Explorations & Atom Adventures (Brandolini) - Science Experiments You Can Eat (Cobb) - Janice Van Cleave's Chemistry for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments (Van Cleave) Websites: - Chem 4 Kids (gr. 4-8) - Kids Online Resource -- list of chemistry websites Kits: - Science in a Nutshell: Investigating Matter Cluster - Wild Goose 3-in-1 chemistry kits Slippery Slime Time Super Bounce Putty pH Fun Videos: Bill Nye The Science Guy - Phases of Matter - Chemical Reactions - Do It Yourself Science - Atoms and Molecules - Fluids Magic School Bus: - Ready Set Dough (kitchen chemistry) - In A Pickle (microbes / biological chemistry) - Gets Planted (photosynthesis / biological chemistry) - Meets Molly Cule (molecules) Edited January 27, 2017 by Lori D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I would absolutely recommend RS4K. It is secular, but as a Christian, I have found nothing offensive. The chemistry for elementary is well done. But the first experiment is really boring. They get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventuresinHomeschooling Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Also, the Magic School Bus chemistry kit is a great supplement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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