Archive for the 'Homeschool Curriculum' Category

Homeschool Curriculum - Tips For Choosing Books Or Curriculum - Is This What I Should Buy?

Yazan: Barb | 12 August 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Homeschool Curriculum

By Heidi Johnson
Knowing what home school curriculum books or resources to purchase can be an overwhelming task. There are so many things to choose. How do you know which one to choose and whether it will be right for your family? Here are some questions you can ask yourself when looking at different home school [...]

Learning Spanish Online=Frustrating!

Yazan: Barb | 15 July 2008 | 1 Comment
Categories: Homeschool Curriculum

My kids have been trying to learn Spanish. We first tried the Power Glide system which was just bought out by K12. The program was ok, and I like that they can test for highschool credit but it was hard for them to understand the people talking. The younger program was too young and the [...]

Lady Bug Project

Yazan: Barb | 06 July 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Homeschool Curriculum

This looks like a lot of fun.
LadyBug Project Website
You can help! - Find ‘em, shoot ‘em, and send ‘em
Here is how the program will work:
1. Go out and collect some ladybugs (see tips below and check out our handy Field Guide )
2. When you find a ladybug - shoot it! (with a camera - [...]

Earth Hour 2008

Yazan: Barb | 25 March 2008 | No Comments
Categories: Homeschool Curriculum

Even though we are not an official city (can you imagine the Strip ever
agreeing to this???) it might make a great lesson/activity to do as a
family.
See the difference you can make 8pm March 29
Created to take a stand against the greatest threat our planet has ever
faced, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning [...]

The Story of Stuff

Yazan: Barb | 08 December 2007 | No Comments
Categories: Homeschool Curriculum

I was stumbling around the internet today and found this great video on the consumption of goods in the US. The video breaks down the process of creating, buying, selling and trashing goods. The video is only 20 minutes and it provides a great overview of these issues in a kid friendly manner. Here is [...]