3rd grade chemistry...what do you use?

[dangermom]

I'm thinking about 3rd grade and chemistry! WTM recommends Adventures with Atoms and Molecules--what does the Mind think of this book? Are there other books like this that some people like?

I'd much prefer to get a book and use the library for extras; I'm not particularly interested in buying a science curriculum right now, but feel free to tell me what you liked. I am willing to have some fun with experiments, so please tell me about stuff like that.

[Kate in Arabia]

We used the books; I bought the whole set, and then we would skip experiments that didn't appeal or for which we couldn't get the supplies.

What worked well for my ds was to have a lab book already printed out (like a workbook), so I made template pages with boxes to fill in for Objective, Materials, etc. and pages for the definitions, and had them bound together in one of those plastic comb bindings.

I'm currently using RS4K for Physics this year, but I was interested in RS4K Chemistry, I might look at that for my younger ones when they get to this point.

Kate

[prairiegirl]

WE used RS4K pre-level 1 for Chemistry this year with my 8 yr. old. Some people think that the pre-level is too young for an 8 yr. old but we loved it! I will also be using Fizz, Bubble, Flash as a supplement.

Julia
mom of 3 (8,7,5)

[mamato3 all-boy boys]

We are enjoying Noeo. I like the living books, the exposure to scientists in the field, the notebooking and experiements -- guess I like it all LOL!

It uses Super Science Concoctions for experiments, plus the experiments from Young Scientists Club. There is a unit of geology attached to the end.

Noeo Science (http://www.noeoscience.com)

[stephanie]

I recently bought Christian Kids Explore Chemistry,and it looks fun. I haven't done it yet, but I've used Christian Kids Explore Biology last year and we loved it. It was full of easy experiments with worksheets in the curriculum. I didn't have my dc do the worksheets, but I used them to ask them questions about the lesson. They also had beautiful coloring pages in the book. I don't think the chemistry has coloring pages, but It looks laid out just like the Biology book. Also, this is a Christian curriculum so if you're looking for secular material this is not the one. HTH!

[WABeth]

Actually we are using it now in 4th, but I think it is very age appropriate for 3rd. I had a hard time finding something that wasn't just too abstract for elementary. So far LLB is great. Lots of hands on. I have added library books and Bill Nye videos.

[Zee]

We used Adventures with Atoms and Molecules as described in TWTM. It was very easy to implement and didn't require a lot of hard to find items. Most of the items were in my pantry or easily obtained at the grocery store. We enjoyed it and learned a lot. A side benefit is how cheap it is. :)

[mcconnellboys]

We also used these and loved them. We also added in Elements Intro to Chemistry, available from RRC. And we always read, read, read library books on topic and watch science videos on topic, too.

Regena

[Colleen in NS]

What Zee said. We really enjoyed using "Adventures...." last year.

[Melissa in CA]

Adventures with Atoms and Molecules: book 1 is included in our NOEO Chemistry II set. It's been a fun book and my son (10 yo) has enjoyed each experiment. So far, I have not had to go out and purchase any items, and every experiment has worked beautifully. :)

Melissa

[ArwenA]

Last year we used RS4K Chemistry 1 and Pre-Level 1. Both were great but I think I'd buy level 1 if I only wanted one set.