At least for this coming year.
I have been trying to figure out HOW to do Chemistry next year for Daniel since he is having trouble with the Chemistry aspects of Biology and because he is dreading the subject. I looked at curriculum. Posted on forums about what to do. Looked at non textbook ways to go about it...looked and looked and looked. Yesterday I got a brainstorm, does he REALLY need a full Chemistry course? What is actually needed for College admission at our local University? What is actually needed (in science)at the local High School to graduate? I checked. Local high school you need a Foundations in Science and Biology plus 2 more years of science electives. These can be anything from Astronomy to Zoology. In other words, Chemistry is not a necessity. The University requires undergraduates to have 3 yrs in Science, 2 of those years need to be either Biology, Physics, or Chemistry. He will have Biology and will be taking Physics. As long as I add in another science (does not have to be Chemistry) then he is good to go for the University. CHEMISTRY IS NOT REQUIRED!!!
However, to be a good homeschooling mom, I will be requiring some Chemistry. A general knowledge is important. With that he will study Chemistry and Astronomy (he might change this, but for now) and earn a half credit in each.
The Chemistry course will consist of:
ACE Paces Chemistry books 1121-1126
MicroChem kit for labwork
The Elements
and read these and/or others similar to these
A Poisoner's Handbook
The Disappearing Spoon
Napoleon's Button
Periodic Tales
This will give him a basic Chemistry course. If he enjoys this he can do the other paces for Chemistry, 1127-1132.
For Astronomy, the tentative plan is to use Signs and Seasons. This will be carried out for the whole school year but only used a few times a week, resulting in a half credit earned.
Whew...I am so glad this is decided and I can stop blogging about this science dilemma.
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