For exploring science, the book science play williamson little hands book is the source of experiments, and many library books are used as resources throughout all of the lessons. I can tell you, that is exactly what happened in my home. Apologia s exploring creation with astronomy, 2nd edition jr. Nancy larson sciencea crazy expensive, allinclusive program for grades k4. In search of a science curriculum reflections from a. We did apologia general science with our 5th grader he wanted to work with his older sibling and apologia physical science for 6th. My husband and i did exhaustive research to find the right science curriculum as he is a mdphd neurophysiology and i am a rn pursuing my masters. Just because a curriculum is a fit for us doesnt necessarily mean that it is right for your family. Today im sharing our top picks for homeschool science curriculum.
I still remember the im a spider, not an insect song. I no longer work for apologia educational ministries. While religiously neutral, the curriculum does utilize secular science books. Back when i wrote my list of curriculums that use notebooking, i omitted elemental science because i had no idea that it incorporated. Notebooking in elemental science curriculum notebooking fairy. Notebooking journal is specifically geared towards younger students who arent advanced in their writing abilities grades k2 or older students struggling with handwriting and writing skills. Now he has written an entirely new science curriculum for the elementary grades. Instead of having a homeschool mom in our crosshairs, we are interviewing a homeschool mom about a curriculum that she designed, one that includes notebooking as a prominent feature. Next year well use berean builders no experience with them yet, but i like what i see flipping through the book. Young explorer series is published by apologia educational ministries and written by jeannie k. In search of a science curriculum reflections from a global. Dorothy back home after three years steph college graduate george 82005 vicki. Botany encyclopedia readings the following encyclopedias have suggested pages scheduled in this guide.
I plan to use it next year starting in the summer, but i thought id talk about it anyway, after a couple of months of looking at it and mulling over it, since a lot of homeschooling parents are wondering. Ive used the astronomy with my 2nd grader and am now using the botany with him as a 4th grader. Welcome to todays homeschool curriculum forum on science. Aug 19, 2014 elemental science can be used from pk8th grade. We dont do all the experiments and only use parts of the notebook. When you subscribe, youll join thousands of other homeschooling families around the world who receive our free homeschooling resources, notifications of new apologia product releases, discounts, and encouraging articles and. Land animals of the sixth day by jeannie fulbright this year for science with our tenyearold and sevenyearold twin boys and we are loving the book so far this comes as no surprise to us because we have used apologia for highquality science material for years. This course is designed to help middle school students transition in their homeschool work from the elementary level to seventh grade. Apologias exploring creation with astronomy, 2nd edition jr. It is designed to work well with classical education. The sassafras science adventures series elemental science. Subscribe to the apologia homeschool101 enewsletter and receive your free welcome home e book and guide to apologia science. Exploring science for k4 and k5 and intro to science for kindergarten and first grade are similar in approach to courses for older students although they use much more discussion, drawing, coloring, and science playand much less writingthan.
I often tell people that i dont like the direction these books go only presenting yec, having an antiscientist feel but im. Designed for grades k6, with multiple ages able to use each book simultaneously. Bju science is probably the best textbook curriculum besides apologia, though it does require a lot of parent interaction. Notebooking in elemental science curriculum notebooking. Apologia science is the best science out there, in my opinion. We have used most of the jeannie fulbright books and they are amazing. Apologias young explorer series elementary science. Oct 27, 2011 teaching your children science can be daunting and over the past few weeks ive gotten a lot of reader questions about science and how we implement the specific science program apologia that weve chosen for our family. In a nutshell, the novel and the support materials work together to create a full homeschool science curriculum that makes learning fun and exciting. Teaching your children science can be daunting and over the past few weeks ive gotten a lot of reader questions about science and how we implement the specific science program apologia that weve chosen for our family. Be aware that this book is written from a creationist point of view, so if, like me, you do not accept that particular assertion, be warned that he does raise the argument for why the earth is only several thousand years old, and more than once, but it is inserted in such a way in the book that. Apologia an awardwinning publisher of homeschool science. The real science odyssey science curriculum provides a wonderful scientific foundation for the elementary grades. As a company, elemental science is continuing to update our current programs as well as we expandi our product line to include lapbooks and living science books.
Receive the free called to explore creation activity e book, the how to write a lab report e book, and the guide to apologia science subscribe t o the apologia homeschool101 enewsletter and receive the called to explore creation activity e book with 7 science activities from the young explorer series for k6 grades. Follow the links below if you would like to check out these products. Exploring creation with general science is an excellent, easy to read science book for junior high school students. All information for teacher and student is contained in one book. We like experiments and demonstrations in sonlight science so the years with the tops books have been my kids favorites. Apologias exploring creation with general science has been a perfect fit for our son, nathanael, whos in the eighth grade age 14 this year. Our mission is to help educators around the globe share about the wonders of science with their students. The program is gentle and yet thorough at the same time. Science in the beginning science in the ancient world the scientific revolution science in the age. Jul 11, 2014 noeo sciencesimilar to elemental science, but it didnt have a year for earth and space science, and it didnt have anything for kindergarten.
Oct 05, 2017 for science were sticking with tried and true curriculum. So for todays 4 moms question and answer post, ill be focusing on science questions. Intro to science uses the handbook of nature study comstock publishing and experiments from more mudpies and magnets gryphon housealong with additional library. Best part of all, if you have used apologia, you are familiar with study guides, this notebook includes the study guides for each module and provides plenty of room for every answer to be written.
Apologia exploring creation with general science second. We also purchased the instructional dvd and the kit for experiments, which was a huge help. Now remember intro to science is an overview meant to spark interest in science. I have to say that this has been a wonderful addition to our homeschool this year. The young explorer series is an easy to use science curriculum written for children who are the ages of six through twelve. Apr 25, 2018 elemental science also has two courses for younger learners that i just want to mention. Each book uses the immersion approach about the subject.
Read this post to see a more detailed look at how the sassafras science series works or watch the following video tour through the series. The dk book is perfect for coordinating with the lessons. Easytouse science curricula with experiments, reading plans, notebooking, and activities. Science 1st2nd editions unread post by kellyincolorado tue may 24, 2011 1. I hope they help you in researching which curriculum is the best fit. If you do the lesson plan that goes with it, it may be sufficient for a child not going to college, but if a child plans on college i would not consider it enough. My husband and i did exhaustive research to find the right science curriculum as he is a mdphd neurophysiology and i am a rn pursuing my masters in science to be a pediatric nurse. Presents science within a historical framework, with the first book an overview organized around the days of creation, and following books focused on specific time frames. Kids explore science through engaging text and activities. I was especially touched by your friendliness and warmth since we are jewish homeschoolers. If i hadnt seen elemental science first, i would have considered noeo more strongly. Wile, i enjoyed meeting and listening to you speak in 2006 at the midwest homeschool convention in cincinnati. General science was pretty tough and on the dry side, but thorough. I have done my best to write each program in a manner that focuses on the science being studied instead of a persons religious viewpoint.
General science is an excellent overview for students preparing for high school science. The sassafras living books science curriculum series will inspire kids to love science. Be aware that this book is written from a creationist point of view, so if, like me, you do not accept that particular assertion, be warned that he does raise the argument for why the earth is only several thousand years old, and more than once, but it is inserted in such a way in the book that it. Used apologiaapologia science homeschool curriculum. The introductory level consists of one student book teacher guide and provides a basic overview of the four main subjects biology, chemistry, etc. This wellestablished curriculum is positioned from a christian creationist worldview. Biology 101 is a lovely supplement to a high school science course, but i would not consider it a course in and of iteself. Exploring creation with general science, student notebook. I am a math and science teacher at a classical christian school and we value your books. Elemental science also has a living books series called sassafrass science adventures for grades k6. This is very much a teacherintensive course no studentdirected options here, though in the rhetoric levels students begin to manage their own assignments more. It keeps our attention by keeping it interesting, using great photos, and ties it all in with everyday examples. Each book is designed to take one semester half a year.
Apr 10, 20 we did apologia general science with our 5th grader he wanted to work with his older sibling and apologia physical science for 6th. I am a biologychemistry graduate and i can tell you that i have learned a lot while teaching my children from apologia. Botany optional encyclopedia readings dk first nature encyclopedia pp. Ive loaned out these books and borrowed them from friends over the years to save money on curriculum. The history lens this particular book has is to provide scripture verse and small commentary about each of the days of creation upon which all the experiments are based for that segment of lessons. In the younger grades, students are introduced to a wide variety of information in each text. Although i am a christian, i have tried to write elemental science as nonsectarian. We offer easytouse homeschool science plans written by an author with a strong background in science and teaching. Even so, notebooking will always remain a key feature of any of our curriculums because we believe that it is a vital part of an excellent science education. I dont think my ds retained anything from that program, but exposure was my goal. Written by a former university professor and homeschool parent, the courses provide collegepreparatory science in a way that is both clear and challenging. We have done astronomy, botany and all three zoology books. In fact, she hasnt enjoyed science since we stopped konos and hands on discovery.
Join our list for the latest on products, promotions, and experiments and receive free shipping on. How can i use the sassafras science adventures series with all students ranging from k5 through. I also have two children studying the high school level chemistry course and. Physics was something new for our family this year. If you are looking for a solid creation science program apologia is my favorite curriculum. Presents science within a historical framework, with the first book an overview organized around the days of creation, and following books focused on specific.
As most of you know, i am currently using abeka science in our homeschool. What curric would you recommend in place of apologia for. For science were sticking with tried and true curriculum. Wiles writing style is conversational and easy to understand. Elemental science also has two courses for younger learners that i just want to mention. Btw, on the es web site faq, heres what it says about evolutioncreation. I often tell people that i dont like the direction these books go only presenting yec, having an antiscientist feel but. At elemental science, we provide people just like you the easytouse science plans that you have been looking for. It is the first course of the exploring creation withupper level creationbased science curriculum series written by former university professor, dr. Science time became a most looked forward time of the day. When you subscribe, youll join thousands of other homeschooling families around the world who receive our free homeschooling resources, notifications of new apologia product releases, discounts, and encouraging articles and devotionals. Our top homeschool science curriculum picks youtube.
All the on your own exercises are included along with the experiments and extra notes. Science 1st2nd editions unread post by kellyincolorado. The science in it is very good and easy to understand. Are the lapbooking templates from the classic series the same as the lapbooking through. Adventure stories integrate facts related to a major science topic into storylines that children cant put down. By covering each of these subjects in three levels, elemental science offers twelve complete years of study. Exploring creation with physical science 2nd edition. Homeschool science curriculum forum confessions of a. Exploring creation with general science, 3rd edition, is part of apologias awardwinning homeschool science curriculum for middle school students. Apologia provides fun and challenging k12 creationbased science curriculum specifically designed for the home school.