Elinor Everywhere Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 While I've finally got my 8th grade Biology figured out (thanks Beth!), I'm not 100% sure what I want to do next year. Two plans have emerged: 6th Grade Math & the Cosmos combined with Signs & Seasons (both are astronomy) - 1st semester Prentice Hall Chemistry - 2nd semester 7th Grade Apologia General Science OR 6th & 7th Grade Rainbow Science If it matters, my dd wants to major in pre-med at University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamy Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 :bigear: I'll be interested in the responses you receive. I've been considering Rainbow for 7th and 8th grade for my son (who also wants to attend medical school). Tamy Growing With Grammar http://www.GrowingWithGrammar.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I really wanted to love Rainbow, but I didn't. I never used it, but I just didn't love it. I'm going Apologia General science this year with both my 4th and 6th grader. We do it together, and we all really like it and they are doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I love (love, love) to recommend Rainbow; esp if you have a science-oriented student and can do it in in 5th/6th or 6th/7th. We did it in 5th-6th. Then went to Apologia Physical, Biology and now BJU Chemistry (I wanted DVDs) for 7-8-9th grade science. Rainbow was well put together, extremely easy to teach and the weekly experiment was usually great too!, great middle school course, loved by both kids and mom. (My older non-science dtrs was in 7th-8th - the science whiz kid was the 5/6th grader who did Rainbow at the same time as her older sis.) I liked Apologia but I love Rainbow! Lisaj, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemMommy Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 We ordered the entire lab kit, which has made using it a cinch. It does NOT come with lesson plans, so we just study a section for two days and then do the corresponding experiment. We are using the biology portion and my 7th grader, who enjoys science, has thrived with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I like Rainbow. This I'm doing year 1 with my dd, who is in 5th grade and her friend, who is in 6th grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Well, it sure seems Rainbow wins the contest! Glad to see so many people like it. I read a sample and enjoyed his style, but wanted to make sure the content was still there. Thanks for your responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 (edited) I'm using Rainbow for the second time thru. This year, I'm using it with two 7th graders. I think it's excellent science. I also own Apologia Physical textbook, & it's the same stuff really, just in a different order. The biggest difference between the two is (a) fewer words and (b) more experiments, that you are *sure* to do. I personally think that because of the fewer words, Rainbow does require a parent's supervision. The kids can do everything on their own (or not). Then, using the teacher's guide, I insure that the main points have been absorbed. I also use the online quizzes. They help a lot with insuring the kids are getting the main points. http://www.beginningspublishing.com/RainbowQuizzes.pdf I think the teacher's guide recommends doing the program three times a week -- two lessons in the book and one experiment each week. That's what we do, anyways. P.S. Answers to quizzes: http://www.beginningspublishing.com/RainbowAnswers.pdf Edited November 26, 2008 by Julie in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose in BC Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 From a parent view point it's easy to use and all the supplies give me no excuse to do the labs with the kids. Actually the kids take their lab book and usually are able to do the labs on their own. While we have only used it for about six weeks so far I am pleased with the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelley Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 We like Rainbow Science too! I wish that the Biology program was out, for I am sure that would also be good. Kelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFarmMom Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I like Rainbow science, very complete science with good, concise explanations. I also like that everything for the labs is in the box - then they get done! But most important of all, ds likes Rainbow Science. Since this kid tries very hard not to like anything related to school, that's huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm using Rainbow for the second time thru. This year, I'm using it with two 7th graders. I think it's excellent science. I also own Apologia Physical textbook, & it's the same stuff really, just in a different order. The biggest difference between the two is (a) fewer words and (b) more experiments, that you are *sure* to do. I personally think that because of the fewer words, Rainbow does require a parent's supervision. The kids can do everything on their own (or not). Then, using the teacher's guide, I insure that the main points have been absorbed. I also use the online quizzes. They help a lot with insuring the kids are getting the main points. http://www.beginningspublishing.com/RainbowQuizzes.pdf I think the teacher's guide recommends doing the program three times a week -- two lessons in the book and one experiment each week. That's what we do, anyways. Thanks Julie; it helps to see a schedule of how someone is using it. I appreciate the link, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Thanks Julie; it helps to see a schedule of how someone is using it. I appreciate the link, too. which worked better for us. We did each reading twice then the lab on Fridays - we kep science to 30-40min a day tho. So Monday read a lesson aloud and outlined all (or the most important parts of) it and made vocab cards; Tuesday we re-read it aloud and did the end-of-lesson question (1,2 or 3 of those). Weds, Thurs - next lesson same thing. Friday - lab. For most this was overkill, I suppose. But for non-sci mom and older dtr, this was very good for retention. We also used the online quizzes - I think each quiz covdered 2-3 lessons. Lisaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 We did each reading twice Lisa, We sorta do that, too. We do the reading together on Monday, along with all the questions (if there aren't any questions, I have him copy or summarize something short). Then he reviews it himself on Tuesday. This has helped with his retention. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Someone mentioned Biology? Are they coming out with a Biology? when? info please!?!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in MN Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 Someone mentioned Biology? Are they coming out with a Biology? when? info please!?!?!?! I think she meant the biology section of the Rainbow? Now that Mr. Dobbins has finished the elementary book, maybe he's working on Biology finally? That would be so great! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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