Did you check out the Plato Middle School Science, Kim? I worry about what we'll do next year because he's finishing it this year. But it has just been a dream for us. I had the same impression of the elementary school science stuff I saw, and this was a much better fit.
Yes - we were/are doing Plato middle school science. I think part of the problem is that I really can't stand sitting down at the computer and working with him on it. And he enjoyed it initially - the level is right. But it's been a fight to get him to do it on his own. It's just a little too dry and I wish they had some print out labs or activities to reinforce away from the computer and increase the "fun" factor. We might just free lance the rest of the year and see if I could find something similar level that is more traditional in format with "labs" that are home friendly. And secular, which is a challenge on it's own. Ugh - this whole science thing gives me a headache!
I am also looking at local classes at our zoo, science musuem, to fill the gaps, etc .... I think we are at least doing ok. We do a lot of science reading and field trips anyway. But I just love to complete something more "concrete".
I have my 5 year old doing Singapore 3rd & 4th grade science, which is perfect. Higher level singapore might work for us too. I might just order up a couple higher level ones to see what they look like. They're cheap anyway!
