Need Science Recommendations for 1st Grade

[mommyto6]

Hi,

I am looking for recommendations for science for my ds5 & ds6 1st graders. So far, I've just been doing miscellaneous things with them for science, but I'd like to find a complete program with a little more structure. I have been looking at Apologia Zoology I & it looks great, but I wanted to see what else is out there that might be a better fit. I am looking for something with the following characteristics:

Young Earth/Creationist Perspective
Lots of hands on
Fits well with a mixed CM/Classical approach
not terribly expensive
minimal prep work.
They LOVE learning about science, especially hands on stuff. I am looking for something that will help to grow their interest.

Thank You!

[MamaT]

Have you looked at Media Angels? Here's the link:

http://store.mediaangels.com:82/catalog/index.php?cPath=50

[elegantlion]

What about Nature Study. Barb has weekly lessons using Handbook of Nature Study. The book is available as a pdf download or available for purchase.

http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/

[mommyto6]

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to look into both of these, they both look great!!!

Thanks!

[HollyDay]

We used BJU for science early on. It was good, no complaints. If I had to do it over again, I would look at Real Science for Kids.

[Lovedtodeath]

http://www.hometrainingtools.com/product_categories/40/products/2700-the-human-body

God's Design... if you want young earth this is it! I love it. Search for God's Design and my name and you will find more reviews.

[Tree House Academy]

We are using NOEO with my older son this year. My 1st grader was not quite ready for it, so with him, we are using Singapore Early Bird Start-up series Science. It is made to be done using the workbook as a guide, but living books as the core. This is what we plan to do - going more in depth with things my son is more interested in. Come 2nd grade, we will start NOEO Biology I.

[Pine Ledge Academy]

I have been through a few of the Apologia books and really like them. It doesn't over simplify things, but you can make it simple. Also, A Pocket Full of Pinecones was a neat book, I couldn't use it by itself though.