Guess what? Transitioning to upper grades homeschool science does not have to be hard. This middle to high school science time does not even have to be so very serious. With the right resources it can be truly be easy and fun! That is what we continue to find with this new 3rd edition of Apologia General Science. “As you discover the process of science and all the branches of study in this amazing field, you will begin to see God’s hand and His order in creation.” Yes, upper grades homeschool science learning can continue the wonder of learning that your student enjoyed in the younger grades.
I found myself caught up in gratitude for homeschool science. That sounds mushy but it is true! This year I have an eighth grader again. Our fourth child is in that big transition year from middle school to high school. She has been ready. She gobbles up science. And since we have enjoyed Apologia General Science before with our older children, we know it is a great year.
Upper Grades Homeschool Science Transition Made Easy
Just how does Apologia General Science help you and your student transition to a more intensive learning and study schedule? This textbook and author Sherri Seligson lead your student step-by-step through the modules. A four day per week schedule is suggested with two to two and a half weeks spent on each module. Do you see how that leaves such great flexibility for your homeschool year? {sigh of relief!}
In addition, the text includes ‘On Your Own’ questions, Instruction Icons and Experiments to help guide your student’s study. In the first few modules, the What to Do icons help your student learn how to complete lab reports, study guides, tests and more in a step-by-step way. In fact, the first two tests are taken as open book so that your student can ‘see’ just how upper level courses work. {yet another homeschool freedom}
Upper Grades Homeschool Science Supporting Resources
I’ve always championed homeschool curriculum matching the learning styles of my students. It makes everything so much more enjoyable. And my children really learn in the way that is natural to each of them and in the way they love to learn.
Required General Science Student Notebook
Required General Science Student NotebookThe student notebook is designed to work directly with the General Science textbook. It literally tells the student what to do. As Apologia points out, note taking is a skill. This notebook helps so much with note taking practice. My high school daughter has used (and looked forward to) Apologia notebooks each year. She processes the very best way with simply the text and the student notebook.
Plus it is simply a great place for everything to be all in one spot – experiment notes, creation confirmation thoughts, on your own questions…
Read about all that the student notebook includes on the Apologia website.
Optional Video Instruction Thumb Drive
Optional Video Instruction Thumb DriveThis is the BEST! Look how handy it is to carry around the house. We have airplayed it in our family room for all to enjoy (because author Sherri Seligson has a meterology and oceanography module that works well with our younger student’s Swimming Creatures and our high schooler’s Marine Biology!)
Includes:
- Instructional videos for each module
- Animated diagrams of difficult concepts
- Over 20 hours of instruction
- Video presentation of every experiment from the textbook!
View sample videos on this page.
Optional MP3 Audio CD
This resource is such a great option for your auditory learners or for homeschool on the go! Listen to sample audio on this page.
In Summary
In SummaryWhat we adore the most about Apologia’s General Science – and all of Apologia’s resources – is that they are God-glorifying and point to the Creator. The Biblical worldview lines up with all that we teach our children.
Where Can I Find Upper Grades Homeschool Science?
View samples of the text, student notebook, video instruction thumbdrive and more about Apologia General Science on their website:
So set yourself and your students up for success. Start by reading author Sherri Seligson’s letter to the student in the front of the text.
“This is why we should study science. It gives us glimpses of God’s creative hand. We learn more about the Creator of all things by understanding more about His creation.” Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. –Psalm 111:2
Apologia Resources We Love
- Last time we used Apologia General Science (my full review)
- Auditory Learning with Apologia
- My video review of Apologia Planners
- Apologia Curriculum Review Index
Now for the giveaway!
Apologia has generously offered a giveaway of one (1) General Science textbook, notebook journal and the tests and solutions manual. Simply follow the instructions in the rafflecopter widget below.
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How about you? Have you looked at this wonderful new edition of Apologia’s General Science? Are you homeschooling middle school?
With nearly two decades of homeschooling, Tricia faces a daily dose of chaos with five children. She has seen the fruits of home education with two grads so far! With their You ARE an artist art curriculum she and her family are passionate about growing a love of art. She also shares helpful homeschool habits at Hodgepodge. She and her husband, Steve, are owners of The Curriculum Choice.
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