Becca Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I would like to do science together with my 2 older children next year. What options are out there that would target both those age groups? The prolem is that I do not like science nor do I like teaching it. My kids though, love it, especially my ds11. I don't want anything that I have to really plan a whole, basically would like a sit down and go type thing. And I hate notebooking for scinece. I like the looks of Real Science 4 Kids. But I'm guessing that the pre-level will be to easy for my son, and Level 1 would be to hard for my dd. It doesn't matter to me if it's chemistry, biology, physics, or whatever. We could just focus on one area, or do a combo of many topics. Any suggestions??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdogs29906 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Maybe NOEO? It might take a bit of tweaking if the boys are on really different levels, but should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerstone Classical Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Maybe NOEO? It might take a bit of tweaking if the boys are on really different levels, but should be ok. Noeo would be a good choice....:iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I don't know if you are looking for Christian or secular but the Christian Kids Explore ... series is very good for combining age groups. My girls are 6 years apart and I have used two of their books. Very easy to adapt to either age and it's pretty much open and go. We did some experiments and skipped others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 You might be interested in Otter's Science. I made it for my son and I know several other families using it. So far we've had a lot of fun with it this year. :001_smile: It's free, except for any books or a few items/kits you might want to purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I like Classic Science. He has a free, online, downloadable biology program and now also has out an earth/space science program that runs about $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Exploration Education is awesome and exactly as you described!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becca Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Thank you for the ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 i just purchased Real Science 4 Kids at both levels to use with a 9 and 10.5 year old. the pre-chemistry is actually really good, and we are going to start with it. i thnk they will have a lot of fun with it, while learning some basic chemistry vocabulary and ways of thinking. the only problem is her reference near the beginning of the textbook to molecules/atoms having been "designed". sigh.... but its only mentioned once, so we will have a good discussion about it. the level 1 chemistry will be a good follow-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'd give the 8 yo into the CLP nature readers and put the 11 yo into something age-appropriate like the Apologia junior high sequence that is written to the student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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