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| Futurekids |
| Posted on: April 10th, 2005, 4:11pm |
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Does anyone subscribe to the young scientist club?
http://www.theyoungscientistsclub.com If so, what are your thoughts? It seems that I've heard people talking about different monthly science kits that they've used. Any suggestions? I never thought I would really need a kit but the convenience is looking kind of nice right now as I plan out materials for next year!
TIA for any suggestions.
sharon
Added by Elizabeth: Like we were talking about further down, you can get the Doddee Lizard Robot Kit at Edmund Scientifics. Use this link to get $10 off a $60 purchase there:
http://scientificsonline.com/info.asp?ii=243&sid=?img=56&cr=1648. Use coupon code MY6GR. |
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| Posted on: April 10th, 2005, 5:37pm |
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| I was one of the ones thinking about it. I like everything I've read, but (like the Brighter Visions kits for younger kids) it just seemed like a lot of money per month for stuff I could do myself cheaper. Then again, who can find the time to actually buy all the stuff AND do it every month? So Young Scientists is looking more and more attractive. I like the way the experiments connect to each other, using and building on previous results. I did read a review where one mom said she did it with her 5 and 8 year olds together, sharing the experiments. So I'm thinking maybe I'll try it in a couple of years when Eric and Ruby can do it together -- it'll be easier for me to justify the cost then. |
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| Posted on: April 10th, 2005, 6:18pm |
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| Posted on: April 10th, 2005, 8:17pm |
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Like Elizabeth, I can't justify the cost when there are so many other places I can do science for free (especially the library), so we have never tried these kits.
Along those lines this is a weekly internet yahoo group that sends out science experiments. This yahoo group only sends the experiments and there are no other emails. We have really enjoyed many of these and it is super easy to gather all the household items:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/krampf/
Another site has tons of experiments that are super fun is here:
http://www.wackyuses.com/index2.html
What I do is print off the instructions along with everything that is needed. I then gather as many of the materials that I can (non-perishable) and put them into zipper ziplock bags highlighting the items that are still needed to perform the experiment thus making our own kits. I like this site because it gives the reason why the experiment works and some silly facts that most kids like to hear.
I'm sure there are many other sites you can find for even more specific experiments. I am assuming you are looking for science for you little guys. I am personally checking into this curriculum - How Not 2Teach Science:
http://steelcreek.com/
A friend of mine is using this and her ds adores science and he can really explain what he is learning. I have heard many good things about this program but haven't yet tried it for myself.
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| Posted on: April 12th, 2005, 12:34am |
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Thanks for the info Jacque,
We've also enjoyed the Krampf weekly emails. I'll definitely go check out the wackyuses and steel creek sites. Thanks for the info!!
Sharon
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