V-Girl
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05-04-11 09:36 PM - Post#130719
I homeschool my daughters and my oldest will be a 7th grader in the fall. I am finding it harder to choose a science curriculum now that we are entering the middle school years. This is definitely one subject I'd love to have someone else teach (but since my husband has plenty of experience, I'm sure we'll be fine).
So, all I have to do is pick a curriculum. There are hundreds to choose from and I can't buy them all. Any recommendations? Anyone want to look at their 7th grader's textbook and tell me the ISBN #? I don't want anything that teaches young earth. Evolution-based is fine since I can adapt it to our beliefs (combo of evolution and creationism).
Thank you!
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Anonymous
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08-26-11 12:30 PM - Post#137602
In response to V-Girl
Have you discovered khanacademy.com . This is the single best educational resource I've found anywhere. It's all free.
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V-Girl
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08-26-11 03:26 PM - Post#137629
In response to MissingChico
Thank you! Looks like something that will go great with the curriculum I bought (Apologia General Science for 7th grade).
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Anonymous
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08-26-11 03:42 PM - Post#137631
In response to V-Girl
It amazes me that EVERY instructor in our school district isn't sending kids home with assignments from this site. I have not met a teacher yet who was even aware of it.
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optimist
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08-26-11 05:50 PM - Post#137643
In response to MissingChico
There are some math and science teachers in the district that are using it to assist with their instruction. They call it 'flipping' the lesson. Students watch the instructional videos at home and then get help with their 'homework' at school, where the teachers are there to help them. It looks like it would be a great resource for those of us who have trouble helping our kids with math problems that we haven't practiced in years.
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starrlac
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08-27-11 12:23 PM - Post#137672
In response to MissingChico
My son says his friend's math teacher at Lowery is using it. We will be using it at home for sure.
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Aolain
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08-27-11 01:07 PM - Post#137674
In response to V-Girl
I do not have a dog in the public school or home schooling hunt, but here is an idea.
If you have the ability to pick from science curricula, and you hope to send your child to a university, you can try this:
Call the Dean's office that administrates the science departments of any local university (university, not community college). Explain your situation and ask what science skills are most important, and/or most lacking for first semester freshmen.
You will get a secretary 1st when you call, but they will send you to either the Dean or a Chair most likely. They would be happy to give advice about the critical skills needed.
You can then focus your home schooling, regardless of what plan you use from the home schooling options, to prepare your student for college.
Departments are more than happy to field questions like this.
Not sure if this helps or not, but an idea.
Edited by Aolain on 08-27-11 01:13 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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SugD33
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08-29-11 10:36 AM - Post#137750
In response to MissingChico
I just recently found out about khanacademy and wish that I'd learned about it earlier. It would have saved me tons! Although I do not homeschool, I supplement my dd's education at home through software and text/work books. Excellent site! I will be using it going forward and share it with others.
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