trying to decide about science for 9th grade, and other HS questions.

[Kim in Appalachia]

next year I am planning on using BJ Physical Science. My dd is not a science person, nor is she very self motivated with her school work. I have 3 other children that I will be teaching, as well as a 3 year old. I am trying to decide between getting the DVD or just teaching it myself with the help of United Streaming. There is also the option of using the DIVE cd along with the United Streaming.

I would get the DVD but the price is so hefty. I am already planning on using the BJ DVD kit for French. if I paid for United Streaming I could use it to supplement other subjects, as well as use it for the other kids.

Has anyone used the DIVE cd's for science. we tried them for Saxon, but my dd hated it. But she hated Saxon. I have to admit, the DIVE cd for Saxon was boring. Is the science the same?

I have to admit that I am finding the choices for HS overwhelming. I am planning on using Amblesideonline for history/lit, but I'm even questioning my sanity on that. Maybe more online, or DVD options would be better.

I want her to have a good experience, but teaching all of the kids can mean she doesn't get the best of me.

At least math is covered. We switched to Lial's this past year and she likes it. (A HUGE thank you to Jann in TX, this has been the first year that there have been NO tears during math!)

Thanks for listening. Any advice appreciated!

Kim

[Rebecca in VA]

If you have HomeSat, you can record any of the subjects for any of your children. (Don't have time to write more, but this might be a good option if you have other children!)

[vmsurbat]

to sign-up, register for the classes you want, and then *pay* to get the DVD classes you want. (It is called either DLA or DLN--they not only supply missed classes but a *whole* year's worth at a time for approx. $175). I don't have that option (we live overseas), but if I was stateside, I wouldn't waste my time recording when someone else will do it for me.

The plus side to this option is that as long as you subscribe (you don't even need the satelite), you can keep using the DVDs you purchased for all your kids just as if you were doing the recording yourself. You do need to purchase the texts (which are easy to get used)--with the Complete DVD option, you get the books whether you need them or not.

Anyway, I throw that out as another possibility if you are even considering the HomeSat route.... It is a financial compromise between HomeSat self-recorded and DVD-leased for those using more than one class for more than one student....

HTH,