This is so me this past week of binge watching so many videos to find a good, secular science. I hope this gets easier as my kids get older and the number of homeschoolers keeps growing. I wish we were religious, so I was comfortable using all the pretty curriculum others offer. We ended up deciding on Elemental Science. They go through 8th grade and also have lapbooks for my crafty kids. From there, they recommend CK12, who I had never heard of before like yesterday. I feel silly for not even thinking of Khan Academy lol.
Hello from Houston 👋 My 8 y/o is also a visual learner. Science is one of those subjects that’s difficult finding the right fit. I love all your choices and I can definitely see it working for visual learners. Thank you for sharing them. As long as our kiddos are enjoying it and learning at the same time, that’s all that matters. It’s a definite win 🏆
Lots of great info. I learned LOTS! Thanks for sharing. We used Pandia Press this year (6th grade) for history and science. We supplemented both subjects with Crash Course videos and Nat Geo videos. We use some Khan academy videos for math, but I didnt even think to use for science. Will definitely add them to my (short) list. We will be using Pandia Press again for history and science this year (7th grade). Thanks again!
I appreciate your video and even bringing up the ones you didn't like, because maybe someone will. My daughter would rather videos as well and I want to use Khan Academy, but like you, I don't think it's robust enough. I'm looking into the others you mentioned. I learned about new ones through this video so thank you again!
Thank you for posting all of the links to the programs you mentioned. I also have an incoming 6th grader and been debating if we want to stick with Generation Genius or if there's something better suited to our needs, you've given me plenty to investigate. I love and appreciate your channel so much.
My kids love video based science also. We used most of the programs you mentioned. Did you ever hear about Biochemistry Literature for kids? It's video based, and after watching first free lesson my son loves it, so we might be using that next year.
We enjoy watching CrashCourse. My 5th grader does EvanMoor skill sharpener science or daily science a page a day but then watches the crash course videos. Fun, short, definitely sometimes over his head but sometimes that isn't a bad thing. I let him pick which ones we watch and go from there (i am pretty sure they are based on AP high-school classes)
So first off- you are not even close to being offensive. I have done exploration education science with my oldest when he was in 8th grade. So I can tell you about it. Our kids are in 6th starting in Fall, but you can remember this for future We did the advanced physical science highschool level. I was going to help teach but became extremely ill (diagnosed w/ aggressive ms) and he ended up doing the whole year on his own.) He got highschool credit There was 170 labs total. Very cool experiments. He had to build a house provide electricity etc. He really enjoyed it (he watched videos online, answers questions and then tests at end of quarter.) So basically very hands on. Everything they build they use for their experiments. He said it was a very hard class, it probably would have helped having an in person teacher (mom of the year award for me 😢) but he managed a 95% because he's incredibly smart like his father. I hope this answers questions but ask me any you have about it! Your child can be totally independent with it and it's pretty thorough.
@Making Everyday Magic oh me too. I was so worried I was gonna screw up his whole highschool plan but he is on track to graduate next year- a year early!
We used Mr. Q Science this year. I agree about the website. Earth science is going well this year but I do add a lot of videos in to make it more interactive and deepen the learning. I like the experiments, they are easy, dont require a lot of supplies, and for the most part worked for us. Next year we are doing Elemental Science Chemistry for thr Logic stage for my middle schooler, adding in Mr Q. Chemistry for my elementary age kiddo and then again videos.
We are actually using Blossom and Root Science, which is literature based. However the creator has lots of video links, labs, and levels to fit your kids learning style or teach multiple kiddos together at their individual level. I’m going to supplement that with crash course and mystery science to emphasis the lesson. Free and Secular Mama had a great video about layering science curriculums in this same way, but her whole channel was taken down earlier last month and I can’t find her content anywhere anymore.
@@MakingEverydayMagic I have been waiting to find out more! Us secular moms are harder to find on TH-cam, and she was one of the first that was using similar curriculums that align with the way I myself teach. I hope we see her again soon!
We have been using cognito on TH-cam as a spine .5 min videos very well done, then we draw pictures, make models and read our own books about the topic
Have you heard of Mosa Mack? I recently heard of it through a local co-op. It’s video based lessons and from what I saw seems very engaging. It has online labs.
Is there a special link for the home pricing on Generation Genius? All I see now, Feb. 2024, is 1 Teacher & their class w/ 1 Device at a time & No Student links for $225 for a years access.
Great video- this is such a difficult area to cover. The past three years we have flopped around and I just have not liked anything. We tried elemental science/sassafrass science, bookshark science, and against my wishes have used Apologia Biology for my son for HS. I would have preferred a strong secular science but the info in this text is amazing- more college level in my opinion. We just skip the religious connections and move on- I would say 90% of the text is spot on- even their presentation of evolution was well balanced!
I think that being able to appreciate the good, even in a Bible based curriculum, is important. Keeping an open mind is what science is all about. As secular homeschoolers, we can open up our choices if we are a bit flexible. Plus, I feel like it sets us apart from the other side. Now surely, someone will come for me😅
We are using videos with Dr. Shormann’s math and his science. It’s all video based. Hope everything works out for you in middle school. I have a new 6th grader as well. Good luck and God bless your family!
Mr. Q site = 1965 😂😂😂 Also, not offended at all you don’t like the look of RSO Biology 2. I could’ve told you from the beginning you weren’t going to like it lol. I always forget about Khan Academy! I’m still not crazy about 12yo having zero study of physics going into High School, so that might be a good option to work in here and there.
P.P.S. I think Crash Course is seriously the bee’s knees. Love it! I lined up ALL these videos to accompany Bio anatomy and physiology lessons. 12yo watched exactly zero of them 🤦🏻♀️
Middle school is on the horizon for us. This was very helpful! Thank you!
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Wow, there are way more choices than I realized! Thanks for sharing them. You plan sounds great! Thanks for reminding me of Khan Academy.
I also forget about them😅
@@MakingEverydayMagic Glad I'm not alone. LOL
This was full of helpful content! Thank you 🎉
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This was such a great video!!! I’ve never looked at khan academy for anything other than the game for my kiddos!!! I’m so excited to check it out!!
Be warned: it's an absolute ton of stuff!
This is so me this past week of binge watching so many videos to find a good, secular science. I hope this gets easier as my kids get older and the number of homeschoolers keeps growing. I wish we were religious, so I was comfortable using all the pretty curriculum others offer. We ended up deciding on Elemental Science. They go through 8th grade and also have lapbooks for my crafty kids. From there, they recommend CK12, who I had never heard of before like yesterday. I feel silly for not even thinking of Khan Academy lol.
It's just hard to know what will work. The great thing is if option A isn't a good fit, we move to B!
Hello from Houston 👋
My 8 y/o is also a visual learner. Science is one of those subjects that’s difficult finding the right fit.
I love all your choices and I can definitely see it working for visual learners. Thank you for sharing them.
As long as our kiddos are enjoying it and learning at the same time, that’s all that matters. It’s a definite win 🏆
Yay Houston!
Lots of great info. I learned LOTS! Thanks for sharing. We used Pandia Press this year (6th grade) for history and science. We supplemented both subjects with Crash Course videos and Nat Geo videos. We use some Khan academy videos for math, but I didnt even think to use for science. Will definitely add them to my (short) list. We will be using Pandia Press again for history and science this year (7th grade). Thanks again!
So I'm not totally crazy for planning for crash course right?!?!😅
@@MakingEverydayMagic Not at all. The videos are informative and entertaining!
I like them🤷♀️
I appreciate your video and even bringing up the ones you didn't like, because maybe someone will. My daughter would rather videos as well and I want to use Khan Academy, but like you, I don't think it's robust enough. I'm looking into the others you mentioned. I learned about new ones through this video so thank you again!
I might be changing our plan🫣 I got to review a new product, and I like it enough to give it a chance. Sharing soon!
this was so helpful! thank u
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Thank you for posting all of the links to the programs you mentioned. I also have an incoming 6th grader and been debating if we want to stick with Generation Genius or if there's something better suited to our needs, you've given me plenty to investigate. I love and appreciate your channel so much.
I'm happy to share what I'm doing anyway 😁
I love R.E.A.L Science Odyssey but I do wish they had videos that went along with each lesson and experiment
Big shocker. I'm a video girl🤣
My kids love video based science also. We used most of the programs you mentioned. Did you ever hear about Biochemistry Literature for kids? It's video based, and after watching first free lesson my son loves it, so we might be using that next year.
I haven't! I'll check it out.
We enjoy watching CrashCourse. My 5th grader does EvanMoor skill sharpener science or daily science a page a day but then watches the crash course videos. Fun, short, definitely sometimes over his head but sometimes that isn't a bad thing. I let him pick which ones we watch and go from there (i am pretty sure they are based on AP high-school classes)
Oh and since it is on TH-cam: free which is my favorite 😊
That's my understanding, but I figure they will likely catch at least some of it. 🤷♀️
😂😂 I wrote that before I finished the video (got interrupted by life): didn't realize that you pretty much end up saying the exact same thing! My bad!
We agree!!
So first off- you are not even close to being offensive.
I have done exploration education science with my oldest when he was in 8th grade. So I can tell you about it. Our kids are in 6th starting in Fall, but you can remember this for future
We did the advanced physical science highschool level. I was going to help teach but became extremely ill (diagnosed w/ aggressive ms) and he ended up doing the whole year on his own.) He got highschool credit
There was 170 labs total. Very cool experiments. He had to build a house provide electricity etc.
He really enjoyed it (he watched videos online, answers questions and then tests at end of quarter.)
So basically very hands on. Everything they build they use for their experiments. He said it was a very hard class, it probably would have helped having an in person teacher (mom of the year award for me 😢) but he managed a 95% because he's incredibly smart like his father.
I hope this answers questions but ask me any you have about it! Your child can be totally independent with it and it's pretty thorough.
Ooh. Thanks for feedback!! I'm so glad that you guys had the flexibility you needed!!
@Making Everyday Magic oh me too. I was so worried I was gonna screw up his whole highschool plan but he is on track to graduate next year- a year early!
Congrats!!!!
We used Mr. Q Science this year. I agree about the website. Earth science is going well this year but I do add a lot of videos in to make it more interactive and deepen the learning. I like the experiments, they are easy, dont require a lot of supplies, and for the most part worked for us. Next year we are doing Elemental Science Chemistry for thr Logic stage for my middle schooler, adding in Mr Q. Chemistry for my elementary age kiddo and then again videos.
Great plan!!
I’m 100% with you on being turned off by a website, I am the same way. I love using brain pop, crash course, and generation genius to supplement.
Love it!
We are actually using Blossom and Root Science, which is literature based. However the creator has lots of video links, labs, and levels to fit your kids learning style or teach multiple kiddos together at their individual level. I’m going to supplement that with crash course and mystery science to emphasis the lesson. Free and Secular Mama had a great video about layering science curriculums in this same way, but her whole channel was taken down earlier last month and I can’t find her content anywhere anymore.
Yes, I am not sure the exact cause. I have only heard that she had her channel suspended. 🤷♀️
@@MakingEverydayMagic I have been waiting to find out more! Us secular moms are harder to find on TH-cam, and she was one of the first that was using similar curriculums that align with the way I myself teach. I hope we see her again soon!
I am so with you about website. If the website isn’t exciting I am not bothering.
It just doesn't lead me to look further🤷♀️
We have been using cognito on TH-cam as a spine .5 min videos very well done, then we draw pictures, make models and read our own books about the topic
Fun! I'm not familiar with Cognito.
Have you heard of Mosa Mack? I recently heard of it through a local co-op. It’s video based lessons and from what I saw seems very engaging. It has online labs.
I have never heard of it.
Is there a special link for the home pricing on Generation Genius? All I see now, Feb. 2024, is 1 Teacher & their class w/ 1 Device at a time & No Student links for $225 for a years access.
Not anymore, they discontinued the home plan suddenly and without warning last summer.
Boo on them!
Science should always have a sparkly jacket, I love this 😂 but for real, if it’s not fun and engaging, we aren’t doing it 😅
I'm self-aware😅😅😅
Great video- this is such a difficult area to cover. The past three years we have flopped around and I just have not liked anything. We tried elemental science/sassafrass science, bookshark science, and against my wishes have used Apologia Biology for my son for HS. I would have preferred a strong secular science but the info in this text is amazing- more college level in my opinion. We just skip the religious connections and move on- I would say 90% of the text is spot on- even their presentation of evolution was well balanced!
I think that being able to appreciate the good, even in a Bible based curriculum, is important. Keeping an open mind is what science is all about. As secular homeschoolers, we can open up our choices if we are a bit flexible. Plus, I feel like it sets us apart from the other side. Now surely, someone will come for me😅
@@MakingEverydayMagic 🤣🤣
Mystery science is good to 😊
We love and use it!
We are using videos with Dr. Shormann’s math and his science. It’s all video based. Hope everything works out for you in middle school. I have a new 6th grader as well. Good luck and God bless your family!
Thank you! You too!!
Is Khan academy and crash course free content, and then brain pop is a paid subscription ?
Correct.
Mr. Q site = 1965 😂😂😂
Also, not offended at all you don’t like the look of RSO Biology 2. I could’ve told you from the beginning you weren’t going to like it lol.
I always forget about Khan Academy! I’m still not crazy about 12yo having zero study of physics going into High School, so that might be a good option to work in here and there.
P.S. Yay for easy car videos! 🙌🏻😅
P.P.S. I think Crash Course is seriously the bee’s knees. Love it! I lined up ALL these videos to accompany Bio anatomy and physiology lessons.
12yo watched exactly zero of them 🤦🏻♀️
Mental note: call Cassie first!!🤣🤣
Science mom videos were too long for us too. We love video lessons but 10 minutes or less.
Yes!! There was just so much excess we didn't need, chatting and such.