Author Topic: Homeschool Elementary Science (Read 2684 times)

MaterDominici · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2013, 11:35:29 PM »

Quote from: parentsfortruth

I don't use this myself, but perhaps it would be good to look into Kent Hovind's science curriculum. Sure he's a protestant, but try to find a decent Science course these days that actually teaches Creation Science in a truthful way.

http://store.creationtoday.org/curriculum/homeschool

Matthew was watching a bunch of "Dr Dino" stuff at one point. I didn't know he made anything other than a website and a bunch of videos, so I'll have to check it out.

Frances · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2013, 06:08:51 AM »

We don't use a "curriculum" in the lower grades. I teach my own units, make my own materials, do own projects. Works well for lower grades only. Much after third grade, better to use a prepared curriculum.

songbird · « **Reply #7 on:** September 12, 2013, 08:28:25 AM »

Seton put together their Science and it is great, I used it! Seton makes sure that there is catholicism in all their curriculum or they make it themselves and they do a great job!

Elizabeth · « **Reply #8 on:** September 12, 2013, 10:52:09 AM »

Hey Songbird,

Seton is really good...but I had no idea how expensive they have become for the whole package!! At least they are hyper-accredited and they have webinars etc.

Dear Mater,

I think 2nd Grade is the most wonderful grade of all, because at that stage there is such an ENORMOUS capacity for work and creativity. (my kids would have been better off if I had left off the creativity and had Math pounded into their brains, though)

Elizabeth · « **Reply #9 on:** September 12, 2013, 10:53:11 AM »

Quote from: Iuvenalis

Make sure they're getting math facts down cold, and let them explore the natural world.

That and old Mr. Wizard videos.

Wise advice.