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RE: AO Science! - CottageSchool - 07-17-2014

I'm not seeing BFSU on the years 3-7 schedules anymore even as an option. Is it still being considered?

Shelley in NC

RE: AO Science! - Keely - 07-17-2014

(06-26-2014, 04:50 AM)Lani Wrote: Ambleside Online proudly announces that we at AO are creating our own course of science instruction that is closer to Charlotte Mason's principles in the upper years as a replacement to previous suggestions to use a textbook such as Apologia. The overall plan moved "Secrets of the Universe" up a year, replacing it in Year 6 with "The Mystery of the Periodic Table" and "The Elements" as preparation for chemistry topics. Users will also find an addition to year 4 as well as additional science free reads in years 6 and 7. Years 6 and 7 are posted on the AO booklists and schedules, and AO will be transitioning Years 8-12 as completed. Those who prefer to use Apologia (or another program) may still do so, and the change doesn't need to affect them at all. The switch to a more "living" style of science is an exciting work in progress. Stay tuned for further updates, information on implementation, etc. As always, those with children pursuing STEM fields will need to ensure upper level course requirements for college admission are met.


RE: AO Science! - Amy Jo Hines - 07-17-2014

I believe BFSU (and Apologia) where removed because they do not have a CM outlook of discovery. See this thread: https://amblesideonline.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=12555&pid=184740#pid184740

RE: AO Science! - CottageSchool - 07-17-2014

Thank you Amy Jo. I haven't been following the threads closely enough and was a little confused.

Shelley in NC

RE: AO Science! - Amy Jo Hines - 08-04-2014

Welcome to the forums. And it is a picture book. I have it from the library.

RE: AO Science! - Perhaps Today! - 08-05-2014

Thanks Amy Jo! I just removed my question b/c I noticed it HAD already been answered in the second page of these replies, which I had missed...my apologies! I just requested it from the library :)

RE: AO Science! - ChristyH - 08-06-2014

Ummmmm, because patience has never been my thing when will we see more AO science posted? Inquiring minds and all. [cheesy grin] ;)

RE: AO Science! - Kathy W. - 08-07-2014

When a certain someone returns from her vacation...[Cool, man. Grooovay. Like, peace out and all that jazz...]

RE: AO Science! - Sunflower - 08-07-2014

(08-07-2014, 12:43 AM)Kathy W. Wrote: When a certain someone returns from her vacation...[Cool, man. Grooovay. Like, peace out and all that jazz...]

Are there any hints to be gleaned from pictures on a certain someone's blog?

I know, I'm too impatient and my book budget can't stand any more pressure this month anyway.

RE: AO Science! - Jeanne Webb - 08-07-2014

(08-07-2014, 12:57 AM)Sunflower Wrote: Are there any hints to be gleaned from pictures on a certain someone's blog?

I know, I'm too impatient and my book budget can't stand any more pressure this month anyway.

You can get hints from a certain someone's blog, but if they're out of print, we probably can't use them, even if we wanted to.

I'll be home mid September and we'll be back at it. I'm off to Paris on Sunday. Not boasting, or anything... [cheesy grin]