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I noticed in the school newsletter that one of the teachers DS6 would have next year is offering tutoring.
I was thinking about approaching her with an idea to work with DS on science before or after school. My idea is for more of a "separate from what is being taught in class" enrichment time rather than just more of the same stuff from class.
My reasons for doing this would be:
1. DS would really enjoy it
2. It would give me a chance to see how this teacher works with him
3. He might learn something
I am looking for recommendations on a fun science curriculum or guidebook that might work as a suggestion.
Things to keep in mind:
This is a small private school so there can be lots of flexibility.
The next grade up is a 1st-8th mixed class.
This teacher has repeatedly expressed a desire to have him in her class.
DS6 has strengths in analogical reasoning, math reasoning and oral expression.
He has weaknesses in reading, writing and computation.
His interests are more in life sciences than other areas but he is flexible.
He enjoys hands-on activities.
I am thinking maybe 45-90 minutes a week.
I don't have a vision of me saying "Hey, I bought this science curriculum. Teach it to my kid!"
More like "...(insert speech about 2e and working on strengths/weaknesses/self esteem)...and I thought working on science one on one would be a good start. Here are some books (hopefully from library) that have some things he'd enjoy."
Does this sound crazy?
I am thinking she might just say no but it doesn't hurt to ask right?
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I'll be interested to hear what people advise . I thought about doing this past summer for a subject ds loves and is already ahead in. But I was concerned the teacher-tutor would not want to "go even further ahead" with DS in the subject matter, that she'd have the concern 'but what will be learn in class" and that I'd been seen as pushing, etc. So, I thought it safer, ultimately,to go outside the school for enrichment tutoring. I'll be interested to hear others' experiences.
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Here are just some ideas...maybe my brainstorming might be way off for your child but might make you think outside the box...
For a child who likes food...
I'm just here for the Food by Alton Brown
"Alton Brown, host of Food Network's Good Eats, is not your typical TV cook. Equal parts Jacques Pépin and Mr. Science, with a dash of MacGyver, Brown goes to great lengths to get the most out of his ingredients and tools to discover the right cooking method for the dish at hand. With his debut cookbook, I'm Just Here for the Food, Brown explores the foundation of cooking: heat. From searing and roasting to braising, frying, and boiling, he covers the spectrum of cooking techniques, stopping along the way to explain the science behind it all, often adding a pun and recipe or two (usually combined, as with Miller Thyme Trout).
I'm Just Here for the Food is chock-full of information, but Brown teaches the science of cooking with a soft touch, adding humor even to the book's illustrations--his channeling of the conveyer belt episode of I Love Lucy to explain heat convection is a hoot. The techniques are thoroughly explained, and Brown also frequently adds how to augment the cooking to get optimal results, including a tip on modifying a grill with a hair dryer for more heat combustion. But what about the food? Brown sticks largely to the traditional, from roast turkey to braised chicken piccata, though he does throw a curveball or two, such as Bar-B-Fu (marinated, barbecued tofu). And you'll quickly be a convert of his French method of scrambling eggs via a specially rigged double boiler--the resulting dish is soft, succulent, and lovely. But more than just a recipe book, I'm Just Here for the Food is a fascinating, delightful tour de force about the love of food and the joy of discovery. --Agen Schmitz "
For someone who loves music or playing an instrument...
maybe the Physics of sound...tons of stuff online to explore and textbooks (at the college level) to be found used.
For the geeky science lover (these you can probably get at the bookstore, library or at least interlibrary loan).
The Physics of Star Trek
Book by Lawrence M. Krauss
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The Physics of Superheroes: Spectacular Second Edition Paperback
by James Kakalios
What about a stroll through mythbusters stuff (they have various science fair books and other books) to see what grabs his attention.
...reading is pleasure, not just something teachers make you do in school.~B. Cleary
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By the way...this is the kind of thing I am great at...I could go on all day with ideas. If I could market this skill I have to homeschoolers or afterschoolers and get paid to do it, it would be my dream job. And I need one.
...reading is pleasure, not just something teachers make you do in school.~B. Cleary
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Oh I missed the part about life sciences...let me think about that...
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What about in depth studies of biomes? He could pick a biome and then through books from the library, school, and also internet websites just study the heck out of them.
Fun part of studying biomes are live webcams...thinking Monterey Bay has cool live cams and some of the African grassland santuaries have live web cams...and along with these web cams are great web pages with tons of information.
Another way would be studying just one particular animal at a time. I happen to follow Lily the Black Bear and the North American Bear Center and the WildLife Research Institute for no other reason that it caught my attention when there was a den cam of Lily giving birth to her cub Hope and that the researchers had a ton of information about bears that I didn't know before. I someday hope to go to Ely, Minnesota and visit the NABC.
I happen to have my very own list of animals that I identify with and crave to learn more about...Sandhill Cranes, Pelicans, the heron/egret family, Bald Eagles, bears, whale/dolphin family, and crazy looking fish (you know the real ugly looking ones or the ones that can do amazing things).
...reading is pleasure, not just something teachers make you do in school.~B. Cleary
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I would check out the science olympiad elementary level website (for K-6) for ideas. Even if you have no intention of joining/starting a team, they have tons of great ideas. We don't have elementary level SO here, but the middle school stuff is fantastic- the kids delve very deeply into their events (here they use college level and AP texts, tons of online resources and local mentors when they can find them). The events are great jumping off points, and the science olympiad home website and forums have tons of great resources. www.soinc.org Look for links to elementary SO and sample K-6 events. The forums are used by middle and high schoolers, no elementary schoolers as far as I know, but you might find ideas there, too- (probably more than you want for age 6 but you never know). www.scioly.org
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By the way...this is the kind of thing I am great at...I could go on all day with ideas. If I could market this skill I have to homeschoolers or afterschoolers and get paid to do it, it would be my dream job. And I need one. +1. This. Me, too, by the way.
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By the way...this is the kind of thing I am great at...I could go on all day with ideas. If I could market this skill I have to homeschoolers or afterschoolers and get paid to do it, it would be my dream job. And I need one. +1. This. Me, too, by the way. Ladies, PM me if you want me to help you make that happen. It's not as far-fetched as you think! 
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