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mariB
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Posted: June 25 2008 at 6:56pm \| IP Logged

I had considered P.M.ing Macbeth about this question and then I thought that maybe others would want to see the answer to this question since I know a lot of you use this as a resource.

For my 7th grader, I would like to use KSE as a spine Chapters 1-5( a page spread a day) but also supplementing with real books and activities. Any science kits and real books to go along with this spine? Is this a good idea or is another preferable? Macbeth and anyone else please help?

Thank you.

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Posted: June 25 2008 at 7:28pm \| IP Logged

I realized as I read my post that it would only be fair not to assume that the reader knows what science subjects I'm talking about.
Here are the 5 chapters:
chapter 1- Earth science/geology
Chapter 2- Living things
Chapter 3- Human Biology
Chapter 4 Chemistry and the Elements
Chapter 5- Materials and Technology

Again, thanks!

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Posted: June 26 2008 at 7:06am \| IP Logged

Marianne

Isn't this something the Well Trained Mind recommends? Using Kingfisher and taking notes, I don't think they recommend the extension but I rather like that myself.

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Posted: July 02 2008 at 8:25am \| IP Logged

For Earth Science/Geology, I would highly recommendRoadside Geology of Vermont and New Hampshire and do some hands-on work "in the field." Though I haven't seen that particular book in the series, I have the one for my state (Ohio) and I'm really impressed with it. I'm guessing the other books in the series are similar. The exciting part about geology (to me, anyway), is applying what you learn to your specific locale. "Why do we have this type of soil? How were the Green Mountains formed?" etc.

Here is a link to the
Vermont Geological Survey site. There are some helpful documents explaining the geology of your state and there is also a Vermont rock kit available to purchase! Too cool! This link will take you to a page linking other helpful resources.

Hope that gives you a head start!

Valerie

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Posted: July 03 2008 at 6:05am \| IP Logged

Thank you, Valerie! I did not know this!!!
Blessings,

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