Apologia provides fun and challenging K-12 creation-based curriculum specifically designed for the home school. Written by a former university professor and homeschool parent, the courses provide college-preparatory science in a way that is both clear and challenging. The texts are readable, easy to understand, and full of engaging experiments that can be performed at home. Apologia courses are designed for the student to self-teach. They provide a free help line to answer any questions or problems you may encounter and a money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied.
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My son decided he wanted more on Chemistry, and we choose apologia and by himself decided to do the Physics course too. He just loved it. And that prepared him very well for college. I think it was a real good choice.
My second son is just finishing the chemistry one and told me how much he has loved it. So that is very encouraging.
Cons: hardback is a little cumberosme
Grades Used: K-6th
My kids have loved these books! They are so student friendly and lend well to independent study with a little help from mom. The books are full of colorful pictures and experiments/projects/notebooking pages to solidify the concepts learned. These are great books to study several times through or just once through to get them ready for Junior High Sciences.
Cons: It is reading intensive, so it takes some time to either read it or listen to the audio tapes.
Grades Used: We're currently using Astonomy and The Human Body, and have used Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
I've found the high school science courses to be even more thorough than my own high school classes (30 years ago). I think the curriculum does an excellent job of showing the wonder of God in all of creation, from the organization of the tiniest bits to the expanse of the heavens.
Cons: be prepared to spend a bit of time on each section
Grades Used: 1rst
My daughter is currently using this book and loves it. She is in 1rst grade so some of the information as a bit technical for her. However, I can see how this program could be good for multiple grade levels. There is information that will challenge any grade level.
I would not suggest getting the notebook that goes along with this book for such a young age. I end up doing much of the writing for her. However, as a tool for older children it would be a fun resource!
Cons: You might not want to use it year after year.
Grades Used: 2nd
I used this book with my daughter for second grade. She loved it. This is a book you could continue to use as your child grows so they can fully understand everything.