Quiver0f10 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 and wanted to use BJU, would you use the 8th grade earth and space or the 9th grade physical science? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 If you have to use one of those two I'd go with Physical Science. That ~might~ give the 9th grader a science credit although some of the colleges we are looking at do not accept Phys Sci as a high school credit. Plus I kind of like the course; it looks pretty interesting. Are either of them science oriented or above average in motivation? hth, Georgia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca in VA Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Are you thinking of using the DVDs with your science program? I recently watched the sample snippets of both Physical Science and Space and Earth Science on the BJUP website. The Physical Science lesson looked outdated, and the teacher (Mr. Harmon) didn't keep my attention for more than a few seconds. In contrast, the Space and Earth Science lesson was crisp and really interesting. Space and Earth Science won hands-down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in AL Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I would say physical science, since the chemistry portion is invaluable in biology & chemistry classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Thank you. I am thinking of the DVD's, unless BJU offers some other option in the spring. If I do go with the E&S, I would pobably do biology the following year, the chemistry the next one; skipping physical science altogether. What would I list the S&E as on my 9th grades transcript? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 What would I list the S&E as on my 9th grades transcript? I'd just list it as Space and Earth Science. (If others have reasons not to list it as such, I'd love to hear the reason.) Does it include a lab? If so, I'd list it as Space and Earth Science with Lab. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thanks, not sure it it has labs or not. I will need to check on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoplayer Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 S&E Science, as of the 2007-2008 school year, did not include labs. However, I was VERY pleased with the course. My son went from S&E in 8th grade to Biology in 9th via BJUP's DVD's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 S&E Science, as of the 2007-2008 school year, did not include labs. However, I was VERY pleased with the course. My son went from S&E in 8th grade to Biology in 9th via BJUP's DVD's. Thanks for sharing. I am encouraged! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Physical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in GA Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 We did the DVD's for Physical Science last year and we loved Mr. Harmon! I did not feel it was outdated at all, except for his suggestion to buy a balance. My oldest son is at GA Tech, and they do NOT use those types of balances anymore! But--the content of the course was complete, rigorous, and my two ds learned a lot! This year, we are using the DVD's for biology and I like those as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 NC requires Earth Science in high school, so I would go with that. My ds took it as a 9th grader last year and will now take Biology, Chemistry, and then an elective (his school requires 4 Science.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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