Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Connect The Thoughts™ educational program. If you have questions that are not answered here, you may send your questions directly to our founder: click here .
Here's a discussion on where to start science, even if your student has studied some science:
Start on Science I , if you can. One of the big problems with science curricula out there is that THEY NEVER DEFINE "SCIENCE". They don't discuss generally what science is, how science is categorized, how science came to be. They don't discuss clearly or well what categories exist in science, or define them. This makes the whole area indecipherable for many, including myself when I was in school. The best place to start any area of study is in defining that area of study. It is "core" information, upon which more specialized information will correlate. Science Basics does this thoroughly, and I believe it's very much needed before moving into specific science courses, especially as the data in ours are often at the university level.
I had no foundation while studying science in school, and
always felt lost and inadequate in the area. I wish
I'd been able to do the
Science Basics
course back then! Of course, I might then have gone
into science (as my son is interested in doing, as he
completes the
Upper School Science
curriculum), and then I would not have authored
Connect The Thoughts
...
To find out about our Starter science program for ages 5-6,
and preliterate students, including looking at free samples
and a free video explaining this part of our program, click
here.
To
find out about our Elementary science program for ages 7-8,
and for students who are developing literacy, including
looking at free samples and a free video explaining this
part of our program, click here.
To
find out about our Lower School science program for ages
9-10, including looking at free samples and a free video
explaining this part of our program, click here.
To
find out about our Upper School science program for ages
11-adult, including looking at free samples and a free video
explaining this part of our program, click here.
Steven Horwich
Connect The Thoughts
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