

I like how there are Bible verses integrated into the text, but everything is very science'y still. Have you ever encountered a religious based "science" curriculum that's more like an additional Bible study? That's not this. There are Bible verses included, such as one about the tongue, but it's not a substitute for any sort of Bible study. I also love how everything is explained in real world ways, like the epiglottis and tongue, and how God gave us the reflex to cough when choked.
Overall, Mr. B has been enjoying all of the notebooking activities. He especially likes the crossword puzzles and the mini books. The Crossword puzzles are not super easy! They take some brain power to complete. The activities are great reinforcement for the textual lessons.
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Overall, we both really like this a lot. I'm very impressed by how much Mr. B loves it. He is truly learning and retaining what he has learned! It's fantastic! I was more than shocked by how well he took to the MP3 CD. We have Apologia General Science, too, that I had planned to start next year. We do not have a disc for that one, and I plan to buy it before we start it! It has been THAT great for him! I'm amazed!
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2.) Value: Is it long lasting? Will it cover multiple grade ranges? Are you locked in to one specific grade level? Are there hidden fees?
3.) Attention span: Is it boring? Is it engaging? Is it varied enough for ADHD? Does it last too long?
4.) Does it tie into other things we already have.
1.) Customization: Is it easily adaptable? Can we customize it to fit “us?” Can we modify or set our own schedule? Can we take breaks, jump ahead, or flat out skip?
This is a physical product. There is an included schedule in the student workbook, but you can easily adapt that. It's set up for a 2 days a week format, with 2 activities each day. But you could easily change that up to fit your schedule and needs. We found that was a bit too intense in a single sitting at times, so we split it into 4 days.
This will cover multiple grades. Mr B is currently doing 6th and 7th grade work, and this was perfect for him using the regular Notebooking Journal. Younger students would use the Junior Notebooking Journal-though Mr. B likes that one, too. There are no hidden fees, but you may want to plan ahead for the "Try This" experiment activities. The book does mention a science kit, but there isn't one available on the site. The items are pretty easy to find though-like Nerds candies, and the like.
3.) Attention span: Is it boring? Is it engaging? Is it varied enough for ADHD? Does it last too long?
Mr. B found it to be engaging and exciting. There are a lot of colorful pictures, but its not overwhelming or distracting. The MP3CD is a must for us. He does soooo much better when he can hear the book being read to him, and follow along at the same time. You can split the lessons up so that they aren't too long.
4.) Does it tie into other things we already have.
This is strictly science.
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