May. 10, 2008 - I love our science!
I promised I'd tell you some other curriculum items that we use, and here I am! A science that I love, love, love is Apologia. We've tried some others, but when I came to this curriculum, I knew my search was over. I've used a couple of their elementary series, Exploring Creation. We've done Botany and Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day.
I've done the botany with my three youngest children. The topics that are presented are full-on science. This is no dumbed down curriculum! I love that even my littles are learning the vocabulary and language of science, all the while enjoying what they're learning. I've been so impressed with the depth of the materials and how they are explained in such a clear, concise way that even my six year old can grasp it. Lauren did the zoology pretty much on her own this year. She also did the notebooking pages from Jeannie Fulbright's site. I loved seeing her learning and then having a way to present what's she's learned. And it also was a writing exercise that she didn't even realize was making her writing grow as well! (Shhhh! Don't tell her!)
We've also used Apologia's high school materials as well. We've done Exploring Creation with General Science, Physical Science, and this year we've done Biology.
These courses have been very challenging to Johnny and I've seen tremendous growth in his ability to tackle more difficult, mature studies. It is deep, meaty material that has caused my son to reach beyond his status quo and really apply himself.I think these skills will serve him well in whatever he decides to do in the future.
The only problem is that I'm jealous... I just wish I'd had books like these when I was in school! test
Comments
May. 14, 2008 - Just what I was looking for...
Posted by Sherena
...A person who is using the Apologia Science so I can ask some questions!!!
If you don't mind me asking, I was wondering whether this (I talking specifically Jeanie Fullbright's books) is a complete curriculum?? You know do I need to do other science through the year? Will they cover the normal scope and sequence for Elementary science? Or are these books just like a unit that you study for the year??
Thank you Kim!!
May. 19, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lahbluebonnet
We started Apologia a few years ago. DD did General Science last year, is about to finish Physical Science this year and will do Biology next year. DS starts General Science next year. I agree, I'd have loved these books in high school! At least I get to learn them now. Wow, what a brain cell explosion! Some of the topics are review and easy to pick up and add new ideas too. But I didn't have much Physical Science so this year has been tough.However, I'm starting to see our world in Physical Science terms...well, sometimes.
Blessings,
Laurie
