This coming year we are changing our approach. Rather than covering a broad view of science for 7 years (K-5 through 6th grade), we will be studying 7 different areas of science - each in depth for a whole year. I am excited because we will be able to grow our scientific interests in each of these fields. The textbooks we will be using are from Apologia. Astronomy, Botany, Zoology 1 (Flying Creatures), Zoology 2 (Swimming Creatures), Zoology 3 (Land Animals), Anatomy & Physiology, and eventually Physics & Chemistry (being written right now) are the courses that my children will be able to delve into thoroughly.
I am VERY excited for what the future holds for our children in the focus of elementary science. My children are eager to learn also. When "NFL" was sick recently he read the whole Exploring Creation with Astronomy text just because he wanted to read it! "Nurse" has started Botany and plans to finish it during the summer. "Horse Girl" is doing the same with Astronomy.
We will be starting with Anatomy & Physiology. We will have a 6th grader, 5th grader, 2nd grader, and a Kindergartener studying this subject together. Since one of my goals is for our children to learn on their own, the older two will read the text and complete their notebooks independently. I will read and help the younger two with their Junior Notebooks. I hear that the Junior Notebook is really exciting!
"Spunky" wants to keep the BJUP science books as something to read for fun, and she carried all 6 of the books to her bed during Quiet Time recently. It looks like she will receive a double feature of science.
What do you do for elementary science?
What texts do you like?
Do you do experiments?
What have your children enjoyed?
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