What science books or curriculum would be best for a home schooled teen?

Question

I want to learn biology and maybe some geology and maybe astrology. I'd like to know if there are any good books you know of about these subjects. (I'd like to start with biology.)

Thanks!

Answer 1

I used curriculum through Bob Jones University. You can order their stuff, it's all accredited.

But honestly, coming from a once-home schooled college student-- you're going to get a better understanding of science (which is super important, and since you seem really interested in it) and a better experience with it if you're not learning it strictly from a text book.

It's nice to learn science in a classroom, which is what I did after giving BJU a shot. Have you considered trying to take a class at a local community college? I began specific classes at a community college when I was barely 14. It was amazing--far better than teaching myself out of a book. And when you get to college, if you haven't had a classroom knowledge of science--it's really difficult to catch up.

That's just my opinion, I'd look into classes.

Answer 2

http://www.teach12.com/ttcx/CourseDescLo...

I thought I hated science until I started using these. I mean, it's still biology, and it's not like I'm obsessed with enzymes now, but the lecturer doesn't waste time, doesn't give stupid examples, and sounds a lot like a nerdy biology professor so if I'm in a really cynical mood, I can mentally make fun of him. Well, to be honest, he's a good lecturer, he just has a nerd voice. Nothing wrong with that ^_^

On the other hand, that's a lecture course, not a book. On the other hand, you could get the transcript book. It doesn't have assigned homework so that might also be a problem for you.

I don't know what your situation is, but these have worked well for me.

Btw astroNoMy is the study of stars and planets; astroLoGy is divination based off of the positions of planets. The former is scientific fact. The latter is bullcrap. I made that mistake all the time when I took an afterschool astronomy class...I think the teacher thought I was trying to annoy him towards the end, but I was just having trouble with it for some reason. I wrote this last night and didn't want it to seem like I was yelling about a simple misspelling.

Answer 3

I have used the book series "exploring creation through_____" (biology, chemistry, and there was one more I can not think of that came before these two) they are very good.

Answer 4

We used the Apologia Curriculum from elementary all the way through high school and its been wonderful! I believe that it is the name of the curriculum that the answerer a little above me was looking for.

Just so you know, it is written by a creationist, and does a great job of comparing what the SCIENCE behind creation proves, not just believe it because the Bible says too. It also explains and lays evolution next to creation and shows how science really does not support evolution. Its really awesome, I want my kids to be able to see all the facts, not just one point of view.