Math and science connection

[Wehomeschool]

I have one child who is a science nut. He devours technical books on science topics, but his math skills are on grade level. I can't use science curriculum for his age or grade because it doesn't give enough information. I can't use science curriculum that would give his desired level of information because it requires math skills at a higher level. So, anyone else have a kid like this? If so, can you share how you approached science throughout the years.

[Jen3boys]

I haven't found a science 'curriculum' yet that really works well for my boys. (We may try CPO...I keep changing my mind about using a text yet or just waiting). They read tons of library books (from the adult section), watch science videos, research on the internet, and do lots of experiments and kits at home. I look for resources geared towards adults or older kids. It does get a bit intense and time consuming, but they really learn a lot.

[melmichigan]

I assume you've gone through middle school science, have you tried any of the conceptual science topics?

There are quite a few really good science shows on Nat Geo and Discovery right now. We tend to DVR things and watch those as well. I also recently got the free videos from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and some more videos from the Teaching Company.

This year is Life Science for us so lots and lots of dissections and experiments.

[Karin]

Paul Hewitt has a few Conceptual Physics books out there that might fit the bill. They range from high school through college level, and it sounds like the high shcool one might be the place to start. His nephew, with a different last name, has a Conceptual Chemistry that is geared for college liberal arts majors. Another idea is RS4K Chemistry 2 if you think one geared for grades 7-9 will work. That said, we did MicroChem labs with Conceptual Chemistry and you needed some math for that, but if you don't do those it could work well. The lectures in Chemistry Alive! that go with the first 12 chapters of Conceptual Chemistry are good, too, and come with the third edition.