paulcindy Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Other then Apologia, Noeo and RS4K. We didn't like any of them. I am looking for the upcoming year and I am SO stuck!!!! Thank You!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna T. Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Well, we are using Noeo for the first time this year and we like it. I'm also one of those rare birds that likes Sonlight's Science. We enjoy the DVDs and the science kits that they provide. I like that the courses have some variety. However, I've only used SL Science through Science 3. Sonlight is making some changes to their science courses. I'm eager to see what they are going to do. I guess we'll find out when the catalogs start arriving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 We decided on CKEB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna T. Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) I forgot to say that my oldest son, a fifth grader next year, will be using Classical Astronomy's Signs and Seasons course. http://www.classicalastronomy.com/ My youngest son (only a second grader next year) has started and will be using Winter Promise's The World Around Me (thanks Aunt Laurel! :thumbup1:). Winter Promise also has several new science courses in their new catalog. You may want to check those out. They look really good. Edited March 12, 2009 by Donna T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcindy Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 What about CKE Earth and Space, have any of you used this one? Thank you for all the suggestions so far.!!!!!!!!!!! (and sorry for the double post down below) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 we liked BJU for 5th. IF you want to stay with something literature based - you might consider BF History of Science. We did that in a semester, but you could stretch it out to a whole year easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisharog Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisefor3 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I can't say this is my "favorite" since I've so far only homeschooled one fifth grader but this year we took our only divergence into Sonlight and are doing their fifth grade human anatomy course. It's very detailed and I am pleased with it but I was specifically looking for human anatomy. I don't plan to do Sonlight again next year as I do like so many other science programs but this has been good for fifth grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Cindy, what didn't you like about those three? It will help in suggesting alternatives. The three you mentioned are very hands on, so you might want to try Abeka. We use it in 3rd, 4th and 6th. In 5th we use Apologia Botany and Astronomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Depends on what topics you want to cover. If I wasn't going to combine putting my own thing together with Apologia's new anatomy text coming out I would be using SL science 5 next year. We have used SL science 3 and the kids enjoy it(we are working through it right now at the same time as doing Apologia astronomy). I am also peicing my own curric together for weather to cover this summer using a DK encyclopedia on weather as my spine. What exactly about the other programs did you not like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 My 5th grader is using Sonlight's Science 5. She is enjoying it and learning a lot. What I like about it: she can do it mostly on her own; it has worksheets (matching, fill in the blank, etc. -- she hadn't had much experience with these types of activities) so she can't just skim through the reading without having to think about what she's reading; she has to write explanatory/descriptive paragraphs using specific scientific terminology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshyne Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Pandia Press' R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey is great. They just released their new Chemistry program, and my 4th/5th grade son is loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 It was recommended on this board and we are currently doing it for 4th grade science. It would work well for 5th grade and up as well. It is very thorough and also inexpensive. Dd will end up with a very nice notebook at the end of the program that she will be able to hold on to for reference. If you are interested, here is the link. Next year we are going to go with a homeschool outreach science course offered by a local graduate program at a Christian university. The course is outstanding, covering a broad range of general science with lab time. I thought that CGC would be a great one to use this year before she advances to the university's program. You may also want to check with local colleges/universities in your area for similar homeschool outreach programs. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcindy Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) Cindy, what didn't you like about those three? It will help in suggesting alternatives. The three you mentioned are very hands on, so you might want to try Abeka. We use it in 3rd, 4th and 6th. In 5th we use Apologia Botany and Astronomy. Hi. Well, we didn't like Apologia because my daughter was bored with it, and felt it was "childish". (She is a sponge, and also a very good reader). NOEO was to choppy, but she did like picking out different books to read. And "I" didn't like that they suggested to buy the kits. And RS4K she hated because again, it bored her, not enough challenge. I like a program that is hands on, but allows for living book choices as well. But I also want a book that gives the "meat". So I would LOVE LOVE Science Odyssey, but it only has level 1. I think she would be bored. I am looking at CKE Earth and Space or CKE Chemistry. Maybe? Edited March 12, 2009 by paulcindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcindy Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Pandia Press' R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey is great. They just released their new Chemistry program, and my 4th/5th grade son is loving it! See, I would LOVE this as we are going to do HO. But I heard that they might be releasing level 2 soon. I am not sure if the Chemistry might be to youn for her???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcindy Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 I will look into Sonlight as well. I never thought of them. Thanks for all the help again:001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch at Home Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 We will be using Singapore My Pals are Here Science. It is easy to implement and really makes dd think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 What about CKE Earth and Space, have any of you used this one? I have the Chemistry book, I made a schedule for that with Elements by McHenry and some fun readers including Tiners, The World of Chemistry(this isn't the fun one:). The Chemistry looks very well done. There has been talk of the other Christian Kids Explore...on this board, try a search, maybe there are some other reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I am using the CKE Earth and Space this year with my 5th and 6th grade dd's and they really like it. Hijacking the thread, message for Fay (Pongo). I would be interested in your schedule for Chemistry. I was looking into using The Elements, but hadn't thought of combining it with CKE. Please pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcindy Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Thank you, I will try and find some reviews for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland_Mom Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I don't have a 5th grader yet, but I have used and plan to continue using God's Design Science. They now have beautiful full color books that include worksheets, quizes, experiments and even background pages about different scientists. This curriculum is also VERY easy to use with the WTM recommended schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in CA Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I've used both BJU Science 5 (w/DVD) and SL Science 5...both are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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