What is a good science curriculum for junior high?

Question

I'm looking for a science program (grades 7-9) for next fall. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Apologia is excellent.  It's the one set of books that ds won't let me sell or lend out!

Answer 2

I really like Apologia by Jay L. Wile. Also, try going to

http://www.homeschoolscienceacademy.com/...

for an absolutely incredible class taught on the Apologia curriculum.

Answer 3

for junior high, Biology.  when you get to high school, i suggest chemistry and then whatever you want depending on what your interested in and what occupation you want in your future.

i took bio in 9th grade, chem in 10th, and now physics.

Answer 4

We're using Apologia's high school this year and love it.  They have a wonderful middle school program also:

http://www.highschoolscience.com/store/?...

If you don't what a Christian/Creation-based science curriculum, look into K12's middle school science courses:

http://www.k12.com/curriculum_and_produc...

Answer 5

If you are a christian you will really like the Apologia science books. That is what I have been doing. It is a challenge, but it really helps you learn a lot! If you want more choices, go to this site.

http://homeschoolingtogether.com

Answer 6

Apologia all the way!

Answer 7

CyberEd has several jr. high science courses  - earth and space science, physical science, and life science.  You can purchase them through the homeschoolbuyers co-op, www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.com.

We're using a college textbook designed for non-science majors, Integrated Science by Trefil.  It has a study guide available as well as a student resources website with self-quizzes, demos, websites, etc.  It provides a good background in physics, chemistry, biology, earth and space science and should prepare for rigorous high school science courses.  

Stay away from Apologia if you want to do science.  If you are only interested in not challenging creationist beliefs, try it.