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Amazing Science ! Volume 1 DVD is a quality DVD filled with hands-on science experiments from  ScienceandMath.com . This DVD is  geared towards students in grades 1-3 and costs $17.95. When you order Amazing Science! Volume 1 DVD you will receive 2 Discs in one case. You will be able to view 23 different amazing experiments at your own leisure. Each experiment is a separate chapter on the DVD and is easy to access. Jason Gibson of ScienceandMath.com is the instructor for all 23 experiments. Certainly qualified, he holds a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in both Electrical Engineering and Physics. He also has served as a Space Shuttle flight controller at NASA.  You can either watch the DVD's and learn from simply watching how the experiments are done or your child can try it out for themselves, which is encouraged. If experimenting for yourself, you will definitely want a notepad handy while watch...

Science4Us.com  is an online based science curriculum that includes both online and offline resources. I received the  Science4Us.com Online Subscription  for both my Kindergartner and Second Grader. ($7.95 per child, per month). This program is designed for K-2 but could easily be used for 3-5th grades students as well. It is a perfect fit for families who have several elementary aged children since there are group activities and discussion questions geared towards a group. It would work well for an individual child also. Computer(s)*  Printer Scissors/Glue and Crayons Common Household Items for Offline Activities * I found that having each child at their own computer, at the same time, during the online activities worked the best. If not possible, you will need to allow 5-15 minutes for each child's online time. Access to Online Animated Lessons and Activities Printable Teacher Guide for Each Lesson Teacher Explain Printabl...