Catherine Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 needed for 7 yo second grader. We have Usborne First Book of Our World, but it seems too simplistic for a science spine, and it misses many topics. I can probably use library books, but I'd love a "spine" book if there is one out there that fits the bill. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 REAL Science Earth from Pandia Press. It is an excellent spine, with lots of hands-on activities and experiments. We really enjoyed it. BTW, we used the Usborne as a supplement. It worked well for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I second R.E.A.L. Science (really interesting) and throw A Child's Geography out there. The first volume is a lot of earth science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffani Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 We just started using Christian Kids Explore Earth Science. If you like the Mystery of History type spine, you may really like this one. I do! I wish I'd looked at it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Our Planet Earth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 We haven't started this yet but we will be using The Geography Book as our spine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I don't have a spine idea for you, but a great video is Earth: The Boigraphy by Iain Stewart. It has 3 segments -- volcanos, air, ice. Dr Stewart is a geologist, and the videos are David Attenborough caliber, IMO. my 8 yr olds loved them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makita Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I am in the process of creating a Squidoo lens for Geology... it is still in progress (as I'll continue to add to it as we progress - we just started a geology unit upon the request of my kiddos - I had intended on doing life sciences this year but they kept asking ?s about earth & space). http://www.squidoo.com/GeologyRocks There are links to texts, online videos, and lapbooking resources. I hope you can find something of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Makita What a fantastic resource you've put together! We just finished a weather unit, but will be doing geology soon -- thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Not a spine, but there are some great projects in this book, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis: Projects and Principles for Beginning Geologists. This series of science and applied science books is so good, I purchase new additions without checking them out of the library first. This one is brand spanking new and arrived last month. :) Most of the series would be appropriate for Gr. 4 and up, but this one could be easily adapted for a younger child. There's no Search Inside at Amazon, but each chapter is comprised of theory and experiments/demonstrations. Experiments cover: plate tectonics liquefaction convection tsunami in a tub seismic waves (several projects) strength of water building a seismometer pendulums (with an eye to...) building a seismograph predicting earthquakes and assessing risk earthquake proofing construction techniques (several projects) some volcano projects geothermal energy (uses a generator, but has several suggestions for affordable parts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 You might look at some of these as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Classic Science, online, has an earth science program you can look at and purchase for download. It looks good, to me, for elementary level studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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