MommyInTraining Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Do you use a science curriculum that makes you look forward to what you and your children are going to learn and discover each new day? If so, please share!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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King Alfred Academy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 We were doing NOEO Biology 1 and that was going okay. But...I have broken away from it and have been doing my own thing. We read a variety of living books, complete lapbooks/notebooks, and try to do anything hands on that would be appropriate for what we are studying. A couple weeks ago we were reading Donald Silver's One Small Square: Woods. After we finished the part about what you find on the "floor" of the woods, we went walking in the woods and found some dead logs. We ripped off the bark and rolled them over so we could find all of the living things using this dead log as a resource. Another day we took a walk in the Arboretum nearby and make rubbings of bark and leaves. As I planned next years topics, we (the boys and I) checked out the lapbooks and units available at homeschoolshare.com. We decided to do a unit on dinosaurs, one on Meerkats, another one are sharks, and one on forest animals (we will read a lot of Thornton W. Burgess' books for this one)...and some other units, but I can't think of the off the top of my head. We make science very laid back, engaging, and really part of life (nature study just seems to happen)...at least in the Grammar stage. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 We do science the original WTM way. (original edition of the book) Some years I use a different spine though. We also buy various science kits. Right now we are using The Magic School Bus human body one: http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1235541223-1493115&subject=11&category=6880 And ScienceWiz kits for chemistry: http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1235541223-1493115&subject=11&category=3001 We absolutely love science. The other day we made a working model of a ball and socket joint, dissolved the outer layer off a chicken bone to make it soft, snapped it open to see the inside, made a gas out of a solid and liquid, filled a ballon with carbon dioxide and saw it drop faster than the one filled with air. I like that the kids do lots of independent science reading and I do experiments when I feel up to it. No pressure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) We have only just started The Elements Chemistry but so far I'd say it fits your description. J is actually doing Physics this year but he and C were competing to learn the first 20 elements with the Jars Game. Edited February 25, 2009 by keptwoman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommyInTraining Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share Posted February 25, 2009 We have only just started The Elements Chemistry but so far I'd say it fits your description.J is actually doing Physics this year but he and C were competing to learn the first 20 elements with the Jars Game. I did a search, but couldn't find it. Do you have a link? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 http://www.ellenjmchenry.com With a name like The Elements it's not very easy to find is it! Sorry I should have put the link in my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 We are LOVING Exploration Education Science! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I suggest you pick a program age-appropriate to your 10 yo and then just do nature study with the youngers. The Elements by McHenry is what I'm wanting to do next with my dd. Or Exploration Education would be independent and something your 10 yo could do. It's no fun for the oldest if they get short shrift and always have to tag along with littles doing science that doesn't fit them or meet their level of curiousity. (jmho) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle My Bell Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 My kids still talk about how much they loved God's Design for Life series from last year. I realize that I should just do more in the series because if they are loving it, it will be more profitable. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Whoops. Edited February 25, 2009 by mom2abcd computer keeps posting double for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Not full curriculums, but as resources-- our kids' favorites have been the Magic School Bus books and videos and the Newton's Workshop dvds. They would want to learn science all day if we had more resources like those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violin69 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Mine love Noeo Science. We'll be continuing Chemistry 1 this fall. Dc especially like the experiments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori in MS Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 My children and I love the elementary Apologia books. I am learning a lot and they are too. We are doing Botany now and are growing a butterfly garden and squash in the light hut that will be transplanted in a few weeks. I love the sense of wonder that I see developing in my chidren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winoelle Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 R.E.A.L. Science. It is really well thought out and my daughter LOVES the labs. Noelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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