bttrflyvld Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 (edited) Which curriculum has fun labs, lessons, and was engaging for your 2nd and 4th graders? Edited February 18, 2017 by bttrflyvld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 We loved the Elements by Ellen McHenry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Farrar Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Inquiry in Action http://www.inquiryinaction.org/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Real Science 4 Kids was the winner here! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecclecticmum Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 There's a book called funky science that I got for my daughter: https://www.bookdepository.com/Funky-Science-Experiments-Hinkler-Books-Pty-Ltd/9781743088777 Its pink and super girly girl, and has all sorts of experiments, sorted by area (physics, chemistry), named appropriately (Rock Star for Earth Science for example). Its wouldn't suit my other two kids, but my eldest is the super pink, sparkly one and this sort of thing made her squeal with excitement. Other than that, my favorite books are the Backyard Scientist & Janice VanCleaves books. As my favs include anything that actually properly explains the experiment enough for the child to actually understand what happened & Why it happened at their individual level. Other than that, for excitement, interest and just plain fun, I love madaboutscience.com.au and buy kits & bits and bobs (like lab coats, weird gadgets, googles, pipettes, breakers etc) from their all year round. If I was in the US, however, the world would be my oyster. I would live on HomeScienceTools, Young Science Club, and all the other weird & wonderful kits, clubs, subscriptions and just plain crazy stuff I could get over there :D Like: This for instance Chemistry Subscription Kits!!!!: https://melscience.com/en/ Or as mad spree through here: https://www.scientificsonline.com/shop/chemistry-fun?Page=1 Molecular Models: https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chemistry-Molecular-2-hour-Molymod/dp/B01KL3GK4K/ref=pd_day0_21_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D9CW85ZTPZTAC2120308 Thames & Kosmos Kits (based on your budget) https://www.amazon.com/Thames-Kosmos-First-Chemistry-Science/dp/B00B9BFU5Y Intro to Chemistry: http://www.hometrainingtools.com/complete-introduction-to-chemistry-kit Or if you wanted the more curricula type approach: Noeo Science: http://www.logospressonline.com/noeo-science-chemistry-1/ Edible CHemistry Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Copernicus-Edible-Chemistry-Kit-Ages/dp/B00ESHK1J6/ref=sr_1_37?ie=UTF8&qid=1487506036&sr=8-37&keywords=chemistry+kids Edible Science Book (anything where you get to eat it afterwards is always a winner with kids (unless picky eaters of course lol): https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Mostly-Edible-Science-Experiments-ebook/dp/B01AUYB2V6/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1487506036&sr=8-40&keywords=chemistry+kids Tops Chemistry: https://www.topscience.org/books/analysis10.html The Happy Scientist: http://thehappyscientist.com/ Horrible Science: Chemical Chaos: https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/92676 Supercharged Science: http://www.superchargedscience.com/ Discovery Streaming may have Chemistry vids, Lessons & downloads. Bill Nye is also an option (half my kids love him, I can't really stand him as is a very intense sound, and flashing light program). There are so many amazing things out there LOL, I could just keep going. :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAtoVA Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 I haven't tried these but I am looking at them for my next year 4th grader (DD): R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Chemistry Level I http://shop.pandiapress.com/wp-content/themes/maintheme/images/try/RSO%20Chemistry%20(level%20one)%20Freebie.pdf Master books http://www.masterbooks.com/homeschool-curriculum/grade-level/4th-grade/science-starters-elementary-chemistry-physics-pack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflyvld Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 There's a book called funky science that I got for my daughter: https://www.bookdepository.com/Funky-Science-Experiments-Hinkler-Books-Pty-Ltd/9781743088777 Its pink and super girly girl, and has all sorts of experiments, sorted by area (physics, chemistry), named appropriately (Rock Star for Earth Science for example). Its wouldn't suit my other two kids, but my eldest is the super pink, sparkly one and this sort of thing made her squeal with excitement. Other than that, my favorite books are the Backyard Scientist & Janice VanCleaves books. As my favs include anything that actually properly explains the experiment enough for the child to actually understand what happened & Why it happened at their individual level. Other than that, for excitement, interest and just plain fun, I love madaboutscience.com.au and buy kits & bits and bobs (like lab coats, weird gadgets, googles, pipettes, breakers etc) from their all year round. If I was in the US, however, the world would be my oyster. I would live on HomeScienceTools, Young Science Club, and all the other weird & wonderful kits, clubs, subscriptions and just plain crazy stuff I could get over there :D Like: This for instance Chemistry Subscription Kits!!!!: https://melscience.com/en/ Or as mad spree through here: https://www.scientificsonline.com/shop/chemistry-fun?Page=1 Molecular Models: https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Chemistry-Molecular-2-hour-Molymod/dp/B01KL3GK4K/ref=pd_day0_21_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=D9CW85ZTPZTAC2120308 Thames & Kosmos Kits (based on your budget) https://www.amazon.com/Thames-Kosmos-First-Chemistry-Science/dp/B00B9BFU5Y Intro to Chemistry: http://www.hometrainingtools.com/complete-introduction-to-chemistry-kit Or if you wanted the more curricula type approach: Noeo Science: http://www.logospressonline.com/noeo-science-chemistry-1/ Edible CHemistry Kit: https://www.amazon.com/Copernicus-Edible-Chemistry-Kit-Ages/dp/B00ESHK1J6/ref=sr_1_37?ie=UTF8&qid=1487506036&sr=8-37&keywords=chemistry+kids Edible Science Book (anything where you get to eat it afterwards is always a winner with kids (unless picky eaters of course lol): https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Mostly-Edible-Science-Experiments-ebook/dp/B01AUYB2V6/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&qid=1487506036&sr=8-40&keywords=chemistry+kids Tops Chemistry: https://www.topscience.org/books/analysis10.html The Happy Scientist: http://thehappyscientist.com/ Horrible Science: Chemical Chaos: https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/92676 Supercharged Science: http://www.superchargedscience.com/ Discovery Streaming may have Chemistry vids, Lessons & downloads. Bill Nye is also an option (half my kids love him, I can't really stand him as is a very intense sound, and flashing light program). There are so many amazing things out there LOL, I could just keep going. :laugh: Great list. I haven't heard of most of these. So much fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bttrflyvld Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 I haven't tried these but I am looking at them for my next year 4th grader (DD): R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Chemistry Level I http://shop.pandiapress.com/wp-content/themes/maintheme/images/try/RSO%20Chemistry%20(level%20one)%20Freebie.pdf Master books http://www.masterbooks.com/homeschool-curriculum/grade-level/4th-grade/science-starters-elementary-chemistry-physics-pack We did the REAL Science Odyssey life science this year and we really have enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Posting so I can find later. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 We loved using Magic School Bus Chemistry lab following the WTM method for recording experiments and definitions. Here's a link to how we did it: WTM & MSB chemistry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliumlady Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Following for later..... does anyone have experience with the book the WTM recommends? Atoms and Molecules, something like that I think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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