Apr. 29, 2009~ What to do for Science next year? ~
It's that time of the year again, time to plan for next school year. I've been thinking a lot about our science studies. In the past, we've been terribly informal. Now I am wondering what we have to show for it all? One of my goals for next year is to be more diligent documenting what we are doing for Science. We do tons of Science. We just don't always write it down. I was also hoping to buy a Science curriculum for next year. But, as usual, budget restraints have dictated that I be frugal. This kind of stinks, to be blunt. I was hoping to have a check-the-box curriculum to do all the thinking for me. But, since I splurge and buy an expensive curriculum for our other studies, I have to be sensible in other areas. And really, I do have everything that I need to teach Science. I thought I would list those things right here on this blog to encourage myself and maybe a few others. I also plan to make a schedule and attempt to be held accountable to that schedule next year. When I see it all down in black and white, I see that I do have quite a lot, indeed!
That looks like a wonderful plan!
I always think that you do SUCH a nice job with your nature studies. (I feel like our science lacks compared to yours!)
Something that I have been looking over is the (free) science curriculum here (and she has different levels)
Hi, I've been following your blog for a while, but English not being my native language, I'm usually not a regular "commenter". I'm also homeschooling my children (aged 4 and 7) and although the official curriculums here are free (we're Portuguese), I find things get much more interesting when we just follow our interests and I also find that in the end we've covered most of what we were supposed to cover, and usually a lot more! I often follow some of the suggestions of the following sites (you probably know them already, but I'll write them down anyway):
http://www.greenhour.org/
http://www.creativekidsathome.com/
http://www.childrenandnature.org/
http://www.accuweather.com/kidz/
http://www.sciencewithme.com/
but if you are like me, it is hard to just put it all together. I'm still thinking this all through as well. I have the Apologia book for Botany if you want to borrow it...
I feel that we need to include much more science into our school routine. Yes, we've done tons of nature study, but very little when it comes to physical science, the study of the human body, electricity, magnets, and other. I'm wanting something scripted to some extent because admittedly I am weak in Science. A friend had commented at my blog about Apologia. I'm ignorant regarding Apologia curriculum but will look into it. Thanks for making me think about this more deeply, I think I've been in a bit of denial about really needing to teach more science anytime soon, but it's definitely time to get more serious about it.
Hope you have a great weekend! Julie
I haven't been by in awhile but I was thinking about you yesterday as I started to prepare my flower bed for morning glories. I remember last year we both were waiting for blossoms on our vines and it was fun remembering our gardens from last year.
Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you.
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
Welcome to my happy little place to learn about the study of nature and all things beautiful. This is my personal nature journal, where I hope to record my fledgling journey as a naturalist and my appreciation for the Master Gardener's creation. I will also display some of my favorite paintings and list some of my favorite living books and quotes. I hope you will enjoy your visit.
