Friday, May 14, 2010

Jr. High Science

I've been on the search for a jr. high science program that will work for my going-into-8th grade daughter. It's an ongoing research project.

Things I have considered:

Apologia Physical Science: too hard, but she will probably be ready in 9th grade

The Rainbow: still a possibility, but expensive, therefore, low on the list

Beefed-up Elementary Apologia: daughter doesn't want to do something easier than General Science, but this is my favorite option *ETA: My daughter didn't know there was an Astronomy book. She is excited now to do this possibility. YEAH! THE SEARCH FOR SCIENCE IS OVER!

Christian Light Publishing LightUnits: still a good possibility, but not very CM-ish I've heard, affordable

Light of Faith: still reviewing

A.C.E. Paces: still reviewing, affordable, again, not CM

Spectrum Science: cheap possibility, will preview some this weekend

Living Books Curriculum: just beginning to look....

Reading biographies, experiment books and other living science books we have on hand, keeping a notebook (as with Apologia), writing essays and performing experiments as desired.

Anyone have more suggestions to look in to? Thoughts or opinions on any of the choices I have listed? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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  1. GingerMay 15, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    I vote for: "Reading biographies, experiment books and other living science books we have on hand, keeping a notebook (as with Apologia), writing essays and performing experiments and desired."
    I plan to use Answers in Genesis since I believe in the program and I have a problem w/ Apologia's stance on vaccines.

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