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*I designed this schedule in WEB layout. (Microsoft Word: tool bar: view: web layout). You may have to adjust the tables if you want to view it in print layout.

Exploration Education graphic and BrainPOP logo used with permission.

Notes about the library, supplies I need, etc. are added for my convenience. Feel free to delete.

How to use this schedule: Move down through the topics. Do the main lesson from the spine (either or both) Exploration Education and/or Exploring Creation with Physical Science and then do the activities to the right as desired (printables, activities, kits, movies, etc.).

Once you've moved through all of the columns in a row, then move down to the next row and so on. This schedule is meant to be a "buffet".

Columns that extend into more than one row are meant to be used as desired during the main topic grouping.

Question: Why do you schedule in SO many books and activities?

Answer: I believe that the best retention is obtained by using a variety of sources and activities. It's also interesting and beneficial (at least for us) to read or hear about a topic presented several different ways. AND… a lot of the items add to the "fun factor". Sometimes Otter doesn't get something the way it's presented in one book, but then after seeing it in a video, or learning about it in an activity (or whatever), suddenly the light bulb will go on! We LIKE learning about the same thing via "different voices" and methods of instruction.We also love science. Having said that though, this is an ambitious schedule (as most of my schedules are, if you are familiar with them). Treat it like a buffet and don't get bogged down in all the "stuff".

Question: How do I use Exploration Education and Exploring Creation with Physical Science at the same time?

Answer: I think we are going to probably do alternate between the two. In other words, maybe we'll do chapter 1 in Exploration Education and then module 9 in Exploring Creation. Or we may just do an entire section (chapters 1-5 in Exploration Education) and then the corresponding chapters in Exploring Creation.

Question: Didn't you just do physics awhile back? Physical science seems to repeat some of the topics.

Answer: We did do a brief overview of physics a couple of years ago, but I didn't get to a lot of the extras I had planned on using at the time and didn't really delve as deeply as I would have liked to. Some of the topics in this schedule will be a bit of review, while others will either be new or explored in more depth (and at a higher level of understanding).

Books
* Otter has already read a few of the books listed below when we briefly studied physics. However, this is a perfect time to review and re-read some of the books we have on the shelves! / More books/For Fun Reading
These are literature assignments I've scheduled to accompany our science lessons/topics. Some of the choices are purely for fun, only containing an element or two about what we are learning. Others expand on a lesson by adding a historical element or other connection. / Spine program #1:

Exploration Education Physical Science Advanced
Click here to see a table of contents.
We will probably NOT be doing a lot of the student notebook that comes with this program. Most of the writing Otter will do this year for science will be in the Exploring Creation with Physical Science Lapbook Journal instead.
*NOTE: In the schedule for ME I included screenshots of the table of contents for each chapter. I do not have permission to post Exploration Education's chapter headings so I've taken those out. I left in the very first one as a sample so you can see how that worked, in case you wish to recreate what I did (or just type it all in). / Spine program #2:

Exploring Creation With Physical Science*Christian book
I've scheduled in the 1st edition of this book. You can get it for as low as $4 or so at Amazon used. It may seem a little silly to try and do this book AND Exploration Education, but we like science and I already had the book at home so….here it is.
(I also wanted to add a Christian viewpoint to our science studies).
The topics don't line up precisely, but I did my best to match them up. ECWPS has some topics that are NOT in Exploration Education. In fact the entire first semester covers mostly Earth science topics. I've schedules those chapters in FIRST and then we delve into both programs at the same time. We tend to move through science books faster than most, so although this schedule is not laid out in a daily/weekly fashion, I expect we'll get through everything by the end of the school year. If not, well, that's what the summer is for since we school all year round. ;-)
Originally I had planned on just using Exploration Education, but my son really loves Apologia and wanted to do both. 
A list of lab supplies / Optional supplements:

Exploring the World of Physics: From Simple Machines to Nuclear Energy (Abbreviated WOP in the schedule)
* Christian book.

Science Matters: Achieving Scientific Literacy (Abbreviated ASL in the schedule)
Library
This is a secular book and mentions evolution, etc. I will not be using some chapters or editing out parts of others because they don't match our beliefs. I am going to use it though because some of the info is presented in a way that is very understandable. / Printables, Activities & Kits

Exploring Creation with Physical Science Lapbook
We are going to use this with the Apologia text. I haven't scheduled it in as it doesn't really need any explanation/scheduling. If you use it, just do the printables that go with each Apologia chapter. / Videos
Videos are from YouTube, Google and other sources. If a video isn't available, you may want to do a Google video search to relocate it.

BrainPOP can be accessed via subscription. A SINGLE USER homeschool subscription is $99. You do not need a multi-user subscription unless you have multiple children who will be using BrainPOP at the same time on different computers.
DS is for movies available through Discovery Streaming. / Websites / Online / Interactive
The Basics / Intro to Physical Science

Millions to Measure Library / Module 1: The Basics
Supplies I need to get: Tums / Metric pyramid (cut & paste) /
Metric units
Atoms / Animal Weigh In
Air

Paddington Takes the Air Library
Just a good excuse to read a fun book. ;-) Otter still loves these kinds of stories. / Module 2: Air
Supplies I need to get: hydrogen peroxide, yeast /
Pollution
Ozone Layer
Humidity
Temperature
Magic School Bus Goes on Air
Module 3: The Atmosphere / Earth's atmosphere printable
(large)
Atmosphere printable (smaller - good for lapbook or notebook) /
Earth's Atmosphere
Greenhouse Effect / Atmospheric pressure funny
Measure atmospheric pressure interactive
Interactive air pressure lab
Air pressure and altitude interactive
Water

A Drop Of Water Library / Module 4: The Wonder of Water /
Floods
Water
How Stuff Works: Water
Module 5: The Hydrosphere / Printable card game /
Glaciers
Groundwater
Ocean Currents
Rivers
Water Cycle / Water Cycle flash
Discovery Education drag and drop water cycle
Water cycle diagram
Earth

The Librarian Who Measured the Earth Library

Journey to the Center of the EarthJust a good excuse to read some literature that has a thread of a connection (at least in the title!) to what we are studying in science. ;-)
Library / Module 6: Earth and the Lithosphere
Supplies I need to get: paper clip / Earth foldable /
Earth's Structure
Plate Tectonics (free)
Soil / Dynamic Earth interactives: earth's structure, plate tectonics, plates & boundaries, slip/slide/collide
The Face of the Earth song
Weather

The Weather Book (Wonders of Creation, Vol. 1) *Christian book
Have at home
(Free study guide)

The AMS Weather Book: The Ultimate Guide to America's Weather
Library

Electric Storm (Magic School Bus Chapter Books, No. 14)(if we want to do the lapbook)
Library / Module 7: Factors that Affect Earth's Weather /
La Crosse Technology WS-1516-IT Professional Weather Center
Otter got this for Christmas one year and really loves it. We'll be using it to chart and monitor the weather during this module (and the rest of the year). If you have a real weather nut, it might be worth investing in.
A Hurricane's Life printable
Powerful storms bar graph worksheet
Hurricane watch worksheet
Weather lapbook - Too easy for Otter, but we may do the element for clouds
Hurricane lapbook
Free electric storm lapbook /
Wind
Clouds
Weather

Hurricane & Tornado (DK Eyewitness Books) Library

Tornado: Nature in Action Library

The Magic School Bus Chapter Book #05: Twister Trouble(if we want to do the lapbook)
Library / Module 8: Weather and Its Prediction /
Tornado Tube
We have one of these and all 3 kids have had fun with it over the years. We like to put "stuff" in the water like food coloring and glitter to make it extra fun.
Twister Trouble lapbook /
Snowflakes
Thunderstorms
Tornadoes

Storm Chasers/Perfect Disaster
Also at Netflix

Raging Planet
Also at Netflix

NOVA: Hunt for the Supertwister
Amazon Streaming (free for prime members)
Also at Netflix / Tornado wind patterns interactive
Ed Heads report and predict the weather
Scholastic interactive weather maker
Forces and Motion

How to Think Like a Scientist: Answering Questions by the Scientific Method
A solid introduction to the scientific method. Not too exciting though with black and white cartoon illustrations and a story-line about raising chickens.
Have at home

Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom, Super Scientist
Comic book/graphic novel
Have at home
This series of comic books will probably appeal more to a boy than a girl. I've included them as a quick, easy and fun read for Otter. He likes them.

Graphic Discoveries: Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion
Google preview
Comic book/graphic novel
Order
Also in my Timeline history schedule
Or

Isaac Newton and His Apple: Dead Famous

How Do You Lift a Lion?
This book is very simple and meant for young students, but Otter likes it and it gives an illustrated introduction to forces.
Have at home

Fatal Forces (Horrible Science)
Order

Awesome Experiments in Force & Motion
Google preview
This is a great book full of short & easy tricks that help you learn some science concepts. If you can't get the book, at least take a peek at the Google link above and play around with a few of the "tricks" that you can see in the preview.
Library

A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom, Super Scientist
Order /
Cal and the Amazing Anti-Gravity Machine Library

The Ocean Of Truth: The Story Of Sir Isaac Newton *Christian book
Order
Also in my Timeline history schedule
Books for Module 11:

Nicolaus Copernicus, the Earth Is a Planet Library
Also in my Timeline history schedule

Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei Have at home
Also in my Timeline history schedule

Johannes Kepler: Giant of Faith and Science *Christian book
Order
Also in my Timeline history schedule
For Module 12:

Michael Faraday (Trailblazers) *Christian book
Preview
Also in my Timeline history schedule / Chapter 1
Science and Forces
Screenshot sample below: You will need to either create your own screenshots or type in the info if you want to see what you are studying in Exploration Education during each topic.
/ Module 9: An Introduction to the Physics of Motion
Supplies I need to get: newspaper, cardboard
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Module 10: Newton's Laws
Supplies I need to get: hard-boiled egg, aluminum pie plate (that can be cut), sandpaper, block of wood, dried wad of gum
*********
Module 11: The Forces in Creation Part 1
Supplies I need to get: 5 metal washers (same size)
*********
Module 12: The Forces in Creation Part 2
Supplies I need to get: plastic lid / WOP
Chapter 1: Motion
Chapter 2: Laws of Motion
Chapter 3: Gravity
ASL
Chapter 1: Knowing / Forces and laws of motion lapbook /
Scientific method
Force
Newton's laws of motion
Isaac Newton
Ping and Pong Learn about Forces (DS) / Interactive crash scene
CPO Science Scientific method interactive
BBC Bitesize: Forces Activity
Chapter 2 / Bernoulli experiment with a hair dryer and ping pong ball
TOPScience freebie: Center of gravity / Bernoulli Effect - Science Theater 17

Flight
Gravity
Hydraulics
Eureka Episode 6: Gravity
Physical Science: Forces and Gravity (DS)
Newton's laws of motion
Isaac Newton / Space Songs - Ballad of Sir Isaac Newton
Space Songs - Friction
Chapter 3 / Inertia activities cartoon style /
Acceleration
Eureka Episode 1: Inertia
Eurkea Episode 2: Mass
Eureka Episode 3: Speed
Eureka Episode 4: Acceleration
Eureka Episode 5: Acceleration (part 2)
Eureka Episode 7: Weight vs. Mass
BBC: Newton's 2nd law / Speed and Velocity Song (They Might Be Giants)
Mass vs. weight song
Weight and Mass cartoon
Chapter 4 / Newton's 3rd Law Lesson (with videos)
Quote from site: "In this media-rich lesson designed to enhance literacy skills, an early astronaut's experiences teach students that Newton's third law of motion—for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction—applies both on Earth and in outer space." / Newton's 3rd Law - Science Theater 09
Motion in Two Dimensions - Science Theater 21
Circular Motion - Science Theater 016 / Pulling C's and G's (Nova)
CPO Science Centripetal force interactive
CPO Science Newton's 3rd Law
CPO Science Action/reaction
Energy & Motion Songs - Motion, Motion Everywhere
Chapter 5 / Buoyancy cartoon & activity
TOPScience freebie: Pressure
TOPScience freebie: Cartesian diver
Cartesian diver printable /
Buoyancy
Eureka Episode 25: Volume and Density
Eureka Episode 26: Buoyancy
Machines and Energy

The Powerful World of Energy With Max Axiom, Super Scientist
Order /
The Wright Brothers: Inventors Whose Ideas Really Took Flight Library
Also in my Timeline history schedule

Eyewitness: Energy Have at home
(browse through) / Chapter 6 / WOP
Chapter 4: Simple Machines
Chapter 5: Energy
Chapter 6: Heat
ASL
Chapter 2: Energy / CPO Science 26 page sample chapter: Energy and Machines / Eureka Episode 8: Work
Animated Hero Classics: The Wright Brothers / What is Energy song
What is Energy (part 2) song
Chapter 7 / TOPScience freebie: paper clip pulley /
Levers
Inclined plane
Eureka Episode 11: The Inclined Plane
Eureka Episode 13: Mechanical Advantage and Friction
Eureka Episode 14: The Screw and the Wheel
Eureka Episode 15: The Pulley
Eureka Episode 28: Heat as Energy
Eureka Episode 29: Radiation Waves
Eureka Episode 30: Radiation Spectrum / Simple machines interactive
CPO Science Classes of levers
Energy & Motion Songs - Engines
Chapter 8 /
K'Nex Education Intro To Simple Machines - Levers and Pulleys -
We have some of the K'nex education kits for simple machines. They are fun and effective for learning these concepts. (K'nex is also a great, creative building toy that gets played with again and again, at least in our house.)
Four-stroke engine cut & paste model / Compound machines interactive game
CPO Science Moon phases
Fantastic Creation
Chapter 9 /
Snap Circuits
Otter has been playing with Snap Circuits for years. They have been a terrific investment for us. /
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Singing Science Records: Kinetic and Potential Energy
Potential energy: Wile E Coyote
The Story of Kinetic and Potential Energy
Eureka Episode 9: Kinetic Energy
Eureka Episode 10: Potential Energy / BBC Bitesize: Energy Transfer and Storage
Kinetic Energy and Temperature
Potential energy and a paint can
How a roller coaster works
Electricity

Charged Up: The Story of ElectricityVery easy picture book
Have at home(Because it's SO easy, I wouldn't be scheduling it in except that I have it at home.)

The Shocking World of Electricity with Max Axiom, Super Scientist
Order

The Manga Guide to Electricity
Library
*Takes the Lord's name in vain in one of the speech bubbles (as in "Oh my G*d).

Awesome Experiments in Electricity & Magnetism
Google preview
Library

Shocking Electricity (Horrible Science)
Order /
How Ben Franklin Stole the Lightning (Easy picture book)
Have at home

Electricity (DK Eyewitness Books) Have at home
(browse through) / Chapter 10 / WOP
Chapter 10: Electricity
ASL
Chapter 3: Electricity and Magnetism / Electricity lapbook

TOPS Electricity 32
Have at home
TOPScience freebie: Make a galvonmeter
TOPScience freebie: Make an electricity tester
Super Charged Science Electricity Unit /
Current electricity
Electric circuits
Batteries
Fuel cells
Eureka Episode 22: Atoms
Eureka Episode 23: Electrons / The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits
Gizmo: Build an electric circuit
Create a circuit (very simple interactive)
BBC Bitesize: Current and Voltage
BBC: Electricity in the Real World
BBC: Alternating and Direct Current
Energy & Motion Songs - Electricity