CrunchyGirl Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) **I've cross posted in the Accelerated Learners forum** I'm looking for an online, high school level science option. Ideally video based where other assignments (tests, papers, labs, etc.) can be skipped. I need something that is fairly comprehensive, accurate information, and secular (includes evolution and climate change where appropriate). I have an unusual child who does best taking in significant amounts of high level information and I'm trying to find a good option for giving him an overview of science over the next year or two. We will of course tackle science more traditionally (exams, research papers, labs, etc.) once he reaches high school. So far I've found Time4Learning and Acellus. Any experience with these? Are there others that are better options? I'm ruing out SuperCharged Science for now as it's very disorganized (but I'm open to being convinced!) ETA: Others that have been suggested: Exploration Education and Learn Science Conceptual Academy (checking them out now, would love feedback). Edited August 31, 2017 by CrunchyGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Have you looked at Thinkwell? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Great Courses videos? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I used to really like K12, but am not sure if the high school level in its current form allows for skipping of assignments. Worth checking though. Also, look at the Plato high school online science options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think Great Courses videos would be right up the alley you are seeking. (I think I mixed some metaphors there.) Something like the Great Courses Plus subscription might give you the best of all worlds unless your library has a bunch. There are significant numbers of high quality science courses that go into depth on a variety of topics. (Great Courses Plus doesn't have all the science videos, but it has quite a large number.) I'd check your library first to see if they have any and start there with a topic that would be of interest to your son. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3andme Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Seconding Thinkwell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaH Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Seconding Great Courses Plus - we love them! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 ETA: Others that have been suggested: Exploration Education and Learn Science Conceptual Academy (checking them out now, would love feedback). Dh used Exploration Education with ds back in 6th/7th grade. It looks like the program is more comprehensive than it was when we used it 8+ years ago. I don't think they had an Advanced version at the time. Dh/ds used the Standard version. Because I didn't use it with ds, my knowledge of it is minimal, but I do remember that they enjoyed it. We used it in conjunction with Science Explorer for the hands-on aspect of science class. HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Not sure if it would serve your purposes, but we used Derek Owens for 9th grade physics. You may read my review here. He also offers a physical science class. And, he has many free videos on youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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