Apologia Science Curriculum Review
by Jennifer Fitton
I have to gush over the Apologia Science curriculum we've used so far to everyone I know! We have used Zoology 1 and 2, General Science, and Biology. I have already bought Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Fifth Day, Physical Science, and Chemistry. These gorgeous books are just pouring forth with knowledge about the world God created and after reading them with my kids, you have no doubt in your mind how wonderful God is and that He indeed designed this universe and everything in it. I especially liked that the experiments for the most part use household items, but then you can also order kits specific to each Text. There is a lot of great academics here but with fun and exciting projects, lapbooks, and experiments to cement everything in. I like that the texts are written to the student, and now I know what it means to read "living books", because these are definitely that. The books we got for next year are just as fascinating, and I doubt we'll wait all summer before opening them up and being amazed at God's infinite wisdom and power and forethought! My daughter is studying this summer for the Advanced Placement exam for college credit in biology, and the 9th grade Apologia Biology book has well prepared her for the work in the study book for the test. I think she'll blow the test away! (This is a girl who before had no interest in Science, in fact she even hated it!) Now it's her favorite class. I never knew exactly how or what to teach for science, but it is easy with Apologia and all the resources they offer you online and on the companion CD for the high school courses. If you struggle with teaching science, I highly recommend you take a look at their books. Your prayers are answered in Apologia! Thanks for taking the time to share your experience using Apologia science curriculum, Jennifer! Other homeschooling parents will find your review very helpful. Blessings, Heather :) |
