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   live2inspire
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   Does anyone do science as a family (regardless of grade/age)?

   Do you, Sonya, have anything outlined for covering specific science areas (as examples: astronomy, botany, physics, biology, chemisty, electricity, etc..) *on a rotating basis* (like you do for history)? I really think I'd prefer to do as much as possible as a family (to ease the load), but I'd like to make sure we cover what is necessary by grade 12. Is this possible/recommended (rotating topics)? Anyone else have any suggestions on rotation?

   Right now, my two oldest are 4th and 2nd so they are working on a CM-friendly program on their own (just to let them dabble in science) and I'm planning to start an in-depth nutrition study for the whole family. (We're dealing with necessary diet issues and rather than take on the huge task of learning alot on my own to better feed my family according to special needs, I thought we could all learn together, making them more aware of why mom might be saying no to this or that. We'll all benefit from it.) Anyone have any resource suggestions for our nutrition study - outling carbs, proteins, etc.., and what exactly each food provides (i.e. milk provides calcium and is a good source of protein). I'm really excited about this.

   Thanks for reading - and thank's in advance to those who might feel inclined to share. ;)

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   Shanna
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   At this age the 106 Days of Creation would be great. You can check it out here... http://simplycharlottemason.com/books/106-days-creation-studies/

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   anthdon
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   We are using the 106 Days of Creation (mentioned above) this year and we are loving it! My children are son 9/4th and daughter 7/2nd. They are loving all of the different experiments and drawings. I would recommend you checking it out.
   Donna

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   Sonya Shafer
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   Do you, Sonya, have anything outlined for covering specific science areas (as examples: astronomy, botany, physics, biology, chemisty, electricity, etc..) *on a rotating basis* (like you do for history)?

   No, I don't have any list like that right now, though it sounds like an interesting project. Your ideas sound great! I'm eager to see if someone has nutrition resource suggestions too.

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   christina
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   We also are using 106 Days of Creation, but also reading Thorton Burgess books and Christian Liberth Readers together as a family. WE do any experiments togteher as well. My kids are grade 3, 1 and K. HOpe you find something that works well for you!

   I also wanted to mention what I love about 106 days....you can do science as a family, BUT you can cater it to your childrens ages and needs of understanding. You can take more time with the older kids while allowing the younger ones to a be a part. Some of the lessons where it is hands on, it's great to see the older ones having fun and helping the younger ones, then going off to do theirs! =)

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   live2inspire
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   Just forwarding a "thank you" :) to those who responded.

   A science rotation is something I'm very interested in and when time allows, I hope to check into outlining something for our family. (You've converted me, Sonya, to the 'family study' approach. I love preparing for the same general topics for everyone and just adjusting according to age/grade. I know this can't work for every subject -bummer-LOL-, but I don't see why we can't approach science like this - do you...anyone?)

   As far as the nutrition study, I'm slowly working on that as we go along. We've become more aware of the connection between health and nutrition (trying to ban all processed foods in our kitchen) and are trying to approach healthcare proactively instead of reactively. A study on learning how to make healthy choices (and why to make them) is a fun way for the family to learn together (instead of me doing lots of research/self-learning and dictating it to the rest of the family). Wish me luck! ;) (or better yet, a simple prayer)

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