TreeLoft Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 My son is 12 (Dec birthday) and will be in 8th grade in the fall. Since 1st grade he has taken science classes through our co-op using Apologia's Exploring Creation series (Zoology 1,2,3; Astronomy; Chemistry & Physics). He also does electronics, bushcraft and gardening independently and loves reading all of David Macaulay's books. We're planning to study science at home this year, and I need direction! What is your favorite curriculum for this age? What should we cover before the highschool years? *A big plus if younger sibling (4th grade) can tag along! Christian or secular, leaning towards Life or Earth science, hopefully something with good pictures and a few experiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Build Your Library level 8 is my hands down favorite. It's a literature based history of science year, so it's more of a general science course, though it leans heavier on physical science. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porridge Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Ellen McHenry's Botany is fun. No experiments, but since he gardens, you could make that the experimental part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeineandbooks Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 @Lori D. has previously recommended The Rainbow. It's a two year course covering physics, chemistry, biology and earth science and is aimed at 7-9th grades. It's definitely Christian. Perhaps you might jump straight into year 2 if you feel that physics and chem are already in place? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 On 6/25/2022 at 3:08 PM, caffeineandbooks said: @Lori D. has previously recommended The Rainbow. It's a two year course covering physics, chemistry, biology and earth science and is aimed at 7-9th grades. It's definitely Christian. Perhaps you might jump straight into year 2 if you feel that physics and chem are already in place? I love this suggestion! Now I know what we will do for 8th and 9th when the time comes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmacmoo Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 We are doing exploration education advanced physical science for 8th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malam Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) Concep On 6/24/2022 at 6:41 PM, TreeLoft said: My son is 12 (Dec birthday) and will be in 8th grade in the fall. Since 1st grade he has taken science classes through our co-op using Apologia's Exploring Creation series (Zoology 1,2,3; Astronomy; Chemistry & Physics) Aren't those high school level texts? Or does Apologia have middle school level chemistry and physics books? Which subject interests him the most? If it's physics, is he currently taking algebra 1? Edited June 30, 2022 by Malam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qlauraq Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I can't say enough good things about TOPS science books for this age! And lucky for you, I've organized them by topic and grade, so let me see what would work for 8th grade Life or Earth science... Rocks & Minerals #23, Earth sci, gr 6-12 Earth Moon & Sun #40, Earth sci, gr 5-12 The Planets & Stars #41, Earth sci, gr 7-12 Radishes #38, Bio, gr 3-8 Corn & Beans #39, Bio, gr 4-12 There's also a couple dozen more than would work for 8th grade for Chemistry & Physics. These books teach *real* science through hands-on experiments using everyday household materials. I already own 6 or so, and intend to buy about 20 more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bean Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) Why not use some of the Apologia Exploring books he hasn't done yet? Also, Apologia General or Physical Science are the middle school books. https://www.apologia.com/shop/?swoof=1&pa_grade=middle-school His math level is the deciding factor as to what science he can do. Edited July 1, 2022 by Green Bean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted July 3, 2022 Share Posted July 3, 2022 The American Chemical Society has a nice (and free!) program for middle schoolers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 (edited) On 6/30/2022 at 4:56 PM, Malam said: Concep Aren't those high school level texts? Or does Apologia have middle school level chemistry and physics books? Which subject interests him the most? If it's physics, is he currently taking algebra 1? Apologia has a Chemistry and Physics book for late elementary/middle school level. https://www.christianbook.com/apologia-exploring-creation-with-chemistry-physics/jeannie-fulbright/9781935495987/pd/495401?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=homeschool-20-40|495401&p=1179710&utm_source=google&dv=m&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI087qtuHk-AIV1hXUAR2KrwfhEAQYASABEgKY9_D_BwE Edited July 6, 2022 by Janeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant4Christ Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 6:41 PM, TreeLoft said: My son is 12 (Dec birthday) and will be in 8th grade in the fall. Since 1st grade he has taken science classes through our co-op using Apologia's Exploring Creation series (Zoology 1,2,3; Astronomy; Chemistry & Physics). He also does electronics, bushcraft and gardening independently and loves reading all of David Macaulay's books. We're planning to study science at home this year, and I need direction! What is your favorite curriculum for this age? What should we cover before the highschool years? *A big plus if younger sibling (4th grade) can tag along! Christian or secular, leaning towards Life or Earth science, hopefully something with good pictures and a few experiments. Berean Builders Earth Science is for 8th or 9th. Apologia has earth Science, too, but I think it's for K-6. Different curriculum but similar content that could be discussed together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malam Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 You could try conceptual physical science: explorations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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