Ibbygirl Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 My dd will be in 10th grade next year and I'm getting her schedule finalized and would love to see what ya'll are doing. :) Thanks to all who reply. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 This is what my son who will be in 10th grade is planning to do (he recently told me he has decided he wants to be a teacher) Core- Geometry AP Human Geography English 2 - Literature and Composition; University Research Skills Biology w/Biology Lab - LabPaq French 3 (He needs to continue with French since he is so far along, but as a teacher, he is realizing he would also need Spanish. He also wants to continue his Latin study. I do not know how he is going to do all of this.) Electives- Java Programming Musical Theater (Public school Enrichment classes) Personal Finance (PS enrichment) Teacher Aide (PS enrichment) PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep Classical Guitar Latin (Relaxed schedule) Logic and Argument Building Volunteer work (Teacher aide at local elementary) Road Bike training for time trials Mountain Climbing I am exhausted looking at this. :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbaloue Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 This is what we are doing for 10th: Bible - New Testatment English - IEW Windows to the World & Teaching the Classics w/Jill Pike lesson plans; R&S English 8 (finishing this from 9th grade); Essentials in Writing; Literature from Biblioplan Medieval Math - Algebra II using Math Relief & YourTeacher.com Science - Chemistry w/Greg Landry History - Medieval & Ren w/Biblioplan French - Rosetta Stone Electives: MBA in a semester w/Greg Landry Fine Arts: Guitar Performance, lessons and theory P.E.- Tennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fischerl Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 English: World Literature and Comp. (Co-op) and AP English Language Guide World History: Beautiful Feet, Notgrass, supplemental materials Algebra 2 (Co-op) Spanish 3: BJUP text (I can teach); movies in Spanish, attend Spanish-language church, storybooks in Spanish: read & translate Chemistry: Apologia Elective: ASB (Co-op), 7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens Self-Prep for AP tests: English Language and Comp.; Spanish Extra-curriculars: Mixed martial arts (working toward advanced level belts now); voice lessons and recitals; leading worship music for Jr. High department at church; working in church nursery; small group Bible study; youth group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ibbygirl Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 So many of you are doing Algebra II in 10th. :ohmy: Those of you who are doing Algebra II have you already done Geometry? I thought I had to do Algebra I in 9th, Geometry in 10th and Algebra II in 11th? :confused: I was planning to do Geometry in 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Here's the current plan: Modern U.S. History: - American History on the Screen, with additional home-made units to cover more films - Hippo Campus American History course - Reading the books on which several of the films are based - I'm tying the whole thing together with structure from Hewitt's honors syllabus. - If all goes well, I'd like him to take the CLEP exam next spring. Algebra II: Life of Fred Advanced Algebra, with Khan Academy videos to supplement Chemistry: - CK12 text - Teacher-Friendly Chemistry Labs and Activities - Khan Academy English: - Literature focusing on dystopian fiction - Writing about books - Grammar, spelling, punctuation review Spanish II: Second half of Destinos, with an extra grammar workbook for practice American Government (first semester): - Complete Idiot's Guide - American Government: Continuity and Change - Debating Democracy: A Reader in American Politics - Again, I'm using the Hewitt syllabus for structure, and I'm hoping he'll take the CLEP exam. Creative Writing (first semester): - NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program materials Science of Cooking (second semester): - Good Eats books and videos from the library - Kitchen Chemistry courses from MIT's OpenCourseWare Intro to Programming (second semester): - MIT OpenCourseWare Art History: American Artists (half credit, spread over the full year) - Appropriate portions of Annotated Mona Lisa - Khan Academy videos - Museum field trips Music History: American Composers (half credit, spread over the full year) - Appropriate portions of Listen to This (a text my daughter brought home from college) - Assorted additional online resources - Attending local concerts Extracurriculars: - He'll continue with dance classes, tap and either ballet or jazz. He'd like to audition for the competition tap line, but we need to discuss that with the studio owner before I commit. - He'll continue with choir and, if we can fit it into the budget, private voice lessons. - Possibly some theatre, although I've told him he'll need to put that on the back burner if he's going to get more involved at the dance studio. - He volunteers at the science museum. So many of you are doing Algebra II in 10th. :ohmy: Those of you who are doing Algebra II have you already done Geometry? I thought I had to do Algebra I in 9th, Geometry in 10th and Algebra II in 11th? :confused: I was planning to do Geometry in 10th. Yes, he did Geometry a couple of years ago, after which we took a detour ("Liberal Arts Math" for review, then a hodge-podge of stuff in which he was interested this year). I am exhausted looking at this. :svengo: I'm right there with you! Every now and then, I look at the work I'm assigning him every week and wonder if I'm insane. Then I show it to my son, who shrugs and wants to know why I'm worried. Edited June 20, 2012 by Jenny in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 What my oldest did for 10th grade: English - Windows to the World using Jill Pike's lesson plans History - Prentice Hall World History Math - Kinetic Books Algebra II Science - Spectrum Chemistry (won't use it again) P.E. - kickboxing classes and workouts at the gym Personal Finance - Dave Ramsey course and several added books What my middle dd did for 10th grade English - Oak Meadows English 10 History - Oak Meadows World History Science - Giancoli's Physics and the AP Physics B test Math - Kinetic Books Algebra II Spanish - Visual Link Spanish ETA - They both did Algebra I in 8th and Geometry in 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersDozen Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Dd's schedule this last year: MFW World History (Bible, History, English) IEW Writing co-op Algebra I - Lial's (we do 2 years of AlgebraI then Alg.II and Geometry together) Biology - Apologia Spanish - Visual Link Keyboarding (Abeka) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbaloue Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hi Ibbygirl, We did Algebra I in 8th, Geometry in 9th, and will do Algebra II in 10th. We will then do Pre-Cal in 11th.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Here is oldest's upcoming plans for 10th grade: Math: AP Calc BC AoPS AMC 12 Problem Solving Class English: Pre-AP English with Debra Bell Science: Bio-Organic Chemistry Chemistry Olympiad prep Medical Research Doctor Shadowing History: Western Civilization Comparative Religions (.5 credit) Electives: Tennis Volunteering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 This is what my ds will be doing for 10th grade Mystery of History Volume 2 Mythology and More Learning Language Arts Through Literature Gold Book Vocabulary from Classical Roots book A and B Sonlight readers from core G and British Lit. Algebra 2 Geometry (We have not picked out the exact curriculum we will use yet) Apologia Biology HOD Science books from Mission to Marvels for first half of his Chemistry study (we will add in Micro Chem Kit and a few other things along the way) Latin, finish translating a Latin Reader Begin Spanish (not sure what we will use yet) Piano, he is teaching himself how to play and will work through 2 adult piano books Computer, he is working on learning Prezi and will add in others over the next 3 years Art, Nature Drawing and Journaling Fencing Diving, plans on taking some beginner classes in high diving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) I'll have my first 10th grader next year. Here is the plan for him: Math: MUS Geometry and Algebra II English: Wordly Wise 11, Excellence in Lit, NaNoWriMo History: First half of American History using America: A Narrative History & Hippocampus, planning to CLEP at the end Science: Chemistry using Apologia, Caveman Chemistry, & Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Electives: Japanese 2: Continuing with Irasshai and hopefully adding a tutor for conversation practice Band: He plays in a local private school band Personal Finance: Dave Ramsey with a few extra books added in Computer programming: MIT Open Courseware Introduction to CS & Programming Edited June 21, 2012 by Momto2Ns DH finally decided on the programming option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Algebra 2 - Lial's Intermediate Algebra with lectures from the Great Courses (my 9th grader will be doing this as well....YAH! I get to "kill two birds with one stone" as the saying goes. :D English - Elegant Essay, selections of grammar and writing review from my old College Writing text which was such a good reference that I've refused to get rid of it some 24 years later. Great Books Study - Ancients, Old Testament, Epic of Gilgamesh, Odyssey (did the Illiad the last time through, which would have been when he was a bit younger, we used The Children's Homer), selections from Theucydides (SP) and Josephus, selections from Plutarch's Lives of the Romans. Chemistry - Apologia Kitchen Chemistry - MIT Opencourseware Art History - Masterpieces of the Louvre (Great Courses) - four lectures at the Detroit Insitute of Arts plus writing assignments related to that, and Sister Wendy's "Story of Painting" - lots of notetaking from that text. History - Ancient World History, SWB outlining, notetaking, mapwork, essays and the Great Courses lecture series on the Pharoahs. Latin - Henle IV Egyptian Hieroglyhics and Summerian Cunneiform - cobbled together from a number of books plus an old college text I found on "classical languages" though this wasn't comprehensive, but more of an overview...that's okay...his emphasis is Archaeology and being able to read it...not exactly going to go around conversing in it! :lol: If there is time, he'll start on Greek. Introductory Java Programming - MIT opencourseware Advanced practical Drafting - textbook my dad saved from his military years when he was taught advanced drafting in the air force as a missle engineer. Some how in all of this, he'll be working on the NASA Student Launch Initiative with our competitive rocketry team and this will require about 200 hrs. of work. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 We did: Geometry (Life of Fred) Chemistry (didn't finish) Humanities III (co-op class, covered early modern-modern) Great Books II (co-op class, medieval Great Books) Attic Greek I Latin III Computer Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) This is our final year for homeschooling because she will be doing Running Start (early college) her 11th & 12th grade years, so I'm transitioning to some online courses where she will be accountable to teachers other than me. :-) (Can someone please tell me how the last 10 years have gone SO FAST?!?!?!) Pre-calc (online class) TOG history and lit-year 2 (with a virtual co-op) AP English Language (online class) Biology (online class) AP Spanish (studying on her own) Fine Arts-theater and music lessons Edited June 20, 2012 by WTMindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 My dd's 10th grade schedule looked like this: American Literature and Composition US History Algebra II German II Biology with Lab Theology - Introduction to Catholicism PE - Sail Racing We use the Didache series for our theology texts. That year, she sailed a lot, took classes at the local art center, volunteered for a local interfaith ministry for homeless families, and went birdwatching in Hawaii with my in-laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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angela in ohio Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 My dd is just finishing her tenth grade year. She mainly had: Geometry and Trigonometry Chemistry Great Books II Latin II And then music, art, some logic and rhetoric, computer programming, some co-op classes, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 My dd just finished 10th - here were the courses she took Geometry Ancient History w/several GB Biology Spanish 2 English (combo of Vocab, Grammar, and Rhetoric) Intro to Literary Analysis (1 semester) Health (1 semester) Pastel & Watercolor (1 semester) Extra - homeschool band and choir, TKD, a little work, a little volunteering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yes, my dd has had a year of geometry. But don't worry about what grade you started in! It's perfectly fine to do the sequence you quoted above. I'd say you're getting a bit of a skewed representation in your thread so far; there are plenty of people on the boards who start algebra in ninth and some who do so in tenth. My ds did Algebra I in 8th and he was on schedule to take Geometry last year and Algebra II this year. Unfortunately, I was not happy with what I felt was his understanding of the "why" behind Algebra I after his 8th grade year. He did his work well and followed the steps, but there was no realization of the patterns and correlations. Last year, I took the step of having him come from math/Algebra in a different way and he took the Art of Problem Solving online classes "Counting and Probabilitity" and "Algebra I" rather than progressing on to geometry. I have agonized over this and wondered if I did the right thing. For him personally, I feel he grew leaps and bounds in his understanding of how algebra works. For his transcript, I feel that I may have hurt him in the college hunt. :confused: The second-guessing makes my stomach hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thank you ladies SO MUCH for sharing your schedules with me. :grouphug: For those of you who are doing Alegebra II and Geometry together can you tell me how that works? Do you teach them simultaneously or one after the other?? :bigear: Also, my dd is on the Autism spectrum. Math has always been her weakest subject, but she had always managed to keep up with her grade level until we hit Algebra. She did Algebra I for 8th and 9th grade (we had to slow waaaay down and spend a lot of time on each concept until she finally got it) and I have my Geometry already purchased to do in 10th, but I'm not sure if I should be doing it for 10th now or if I should be doing Algebra II?? Or should I do them together? What would be the best route for a kid who struggles with math concepts and needs a lot of time and practice to "get it"? Thanks so much for your guidance. You ladies are SUCH a wealth of help, support and information. :) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 (Can someone please tell me how the last 10 years have gone SO FAST?!?!?!) Sigh. I wish I knew. I keep dealing with the same feelings. My dd is my eldest child and she just turned 15!! I just can't believe where the time has gone. How did it slip by so fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fischerl Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 So many of you are doing Algebra II in 10th. :ohmy: Those of you who are doing Algebra II have you already done Geometry? I thought I had to do Algebra I in 9th, Geometry in 10th and Algebra II in 11th? :confused: I was planning to do Geometry in 10th. DD did Algebra 1 in 8th grade, Geometry in 9th, and will do Algebra 2 this year as a sophomore. I did it this way simply to give her a break from hated algebra! :tongue_smilie: Your way sounds good. Just make sure they've had Geometry by the time they take the PSAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 We use the Didache series for our theology texts. That year, she sailed a lot, took classes at the local art center, volunteered for a local interfaith ministry for homeless families, and went birdwatching in Hawaii with my in-laws. This is so awesome!!! :hurray: :) Yes, my dd has had a year of geometry. But don't worry about what grade you started in! It's perfectly fine to do the sequence you quoted above. I'd say you're getting a bit of a skewed representation in your thread so far; there are plenty of people on the boards who start algebra in ninth and some who do so in tenth. Thank you for this. It is reassuring. :grouphug: I'm really happy for the moms who have bright and mathy kids. I think it's wonderful that they can do the work and keep up with the challenge. I wonder though for a child like my dd who is not mathy and who has difficulties with processing and understanding due to her Aspergers what is the best path to take. I realize it's going to be different because of her disability, but as far as the sequence goes there must be a reason for it beyond just "this is what you take next" kwim? What is the reasoning behind the sequence in the first place and the benefit of that order I guess is what I'm wondering. :confused: And btw Doodler, this isn't all directed at you! I'm not expecting you to have all the answers. :p I was actually just using your comment as a springboard and throwing it out there generally. :) My ds did Algebra I in 8th and he was on schedule to take Geometry last year and Algebra II this year. Unfortunately, I was not happy with what I felt was his understanding of the "why" behind Algebra I after his 8th grade year. He did his work well and followed the steps, but there was no realization of the patterns and correlations. Last year, I took the step of having him come from math/Algebra in a different way and he took the Art of Problem Solving online classes "Counting and Probabilitity" and "Algebra I" rather than progressing on to geometry. I have agonized over this and wondered if I did the right thing. For him personally, I feel he grew leaps and bounds in his understanding of how algebra works. For his transcript, I feel that I may have hurt him in the college hunt. The second-guessing makes my stomach hurt. :grouphug::grouphug:I know exactly how you feel. Believe me! I second guess myself all the time and hope and pray that I've made the right choice. I think at the end of the day you have to do what you feel is the best thing for your child where they are at and make the best informed decision that you are capable of making at the time. That's all we can do really since we never know how something will play out until it's behind us. I can totally empathize with your agony though believe me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 My dd is a very bright kid and took algebra in 8th, doing her work well and following the steps as yours did; but exactly as you say, there was no deeper comprehension of the patterns. She also had some visual-spatial issues that made graphs hard to understand, although interestingly, she found geometry relatively easy. She was ready for complex math, had gone through Marilyn Burns's Algebraic Thinking books (which she adored, and which stressed patterns and concepts, but which we finished by grade 7), done Hands-On Equations, etc. But there was something about algebra I, the way it was taught, the textbook, SOMETHING, that wasn't right. If I could do it over, I'd slow way down, take more of a discovery and exploratory approach, and take two years to do algebra I over 8th and 9th. Fortunately for me (and for dd), this year algebra II has really clicked with her, to the extent that she is delighted to teach me things I never encountered in math, and that she makes connections to other fields and situations. So I've slowed her down; she's doing algebra II over 18 months, very very thoroughly. I'm also having her read outside books on math, problem solving techniques, math in science, etc. to expand her understanding in different ways. As a result, she likes math again AND feels competent. Doodler you are a treasure! Thank you so much for your posts! :) Can I ask you what outside books you had your dd read? What was most helpful for her? That Algebraic thinking book you mentioned sounds really interesting. I'm off to look it up now. Thanks for the rec. :) From my experience, kids on the spectrum are often extremely visual learners and processors, and for many of them, algebra is a huge sticking point. Often in contrast they will really take to geometry, find it easy and more interesting. Whether to go on to geometry or to algebra II can depend on a whole variety of factors. I found that my dd she liked geometry a lot better than algebra, and the year of geometry helped to recover her sense of competence regarding math and her interest in it. The extra year between algebra I and II also allowed her to mature neurologically -- she had a gigantic, absolutely mind-staggering leap forward right around her 15th birthday -- and she handled algebra II much better after that growth. I'd try to find a bunch of different textbooks to have your dd look at when you get to algebra II, to compare, see which she thinks would be easiest to learn from. Try the library, adult education centers, ask if you can look at what your local school uses, look up samples on websites of math curricula producers, or try used textbooks sites online (older editions are often really cheap). If you can afford it, consider a math tutor or maybe an online math class. And by all means, go at the pace she needs rather than trying to push her according to a conventional school schedule. You might also find some help/good ideas by reading up on visual learners. Jeffrey Freed's book Right-Brained Children in a Left-Brained World has a chapter not on algebra per se, but on mental math, and doing math in a way that works with visual strengths. There are many websites on visual learners as well. Thank you so much!! This is so helpful. I did realize the need to slow way down once we hit the wall with Algebra in 8th grade. We've done it for 2 years now and it's just now starting to click for her. I used Kinetic Algebra for 8th grade thinking it would help her, but the rigidity of the it just frustrated her so much even if the visual aspects of the games and stuff were helpful. She would just get so frustrated how it would mark answers wrong if it weren't in a specific answer format and it made her really dislike using it. :( We have been using Straight Forward Algebra for 9th grade over a traditional textbook and that has been better for us. I know she's not going to fit a traditional schedule because of her disability, but I do want to prepare her as best as I am able with what she is able to do for the PSATS. Dual enrollment looks enticing, but at the same time I don't want her to be overwhelmed, kwim? DD did Algebra 1 in 8th grade, Geometry in 9th, and will do Algebra 2 this year as a sophomore. I did it this way simply to give her a break from hated algebra! :tongue_smilie: Your way sounds good. Just make sure they've had Geometry by the time they take the PSAT. Thank you. That's what I thought too. I read somewhere that the PSAT only has like 4 problems or something like that from Algebra II whereas it has many more Geometry problems on it so it was better to have Geometry first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Ds took JAVA programming and web design at the college. He is finishing up geometry and also Alg II (we got behind 3 years ago with sil's death and just now getting caught back up). He did RS German 2, Notgrass econ and a semester of CO history. He did Apologia chem and earned his Expert rating in .22 from the NRA. He did a bunch of worldview things and is reading through the Daily Bible. He earned his Wilderness First Aid, worked at the college pool, lettered in Varsity swimming and earned another 20 or so merit badges, with 4 more Palms, 21 to go! He went to Normandy, Paris and London with Hillsdale College, earning three credits in history and just got back from State Patrol Youth Academy. Oh, and was secretary of the 4-H club and mayor of Youth City Council. I'm so sorry about your SIL. :grouphug: I'm glad he got caught up though. He sounds like he is doing amazingly well! :) How exciting that he got to go to Europe! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 For a kid who struggled with Algebra I, I would definitely recommend a year of geometry before moving on to Algebra II. If she isn't likely to be a math/science major, I would go for a program like MUS or Teaching Textbooks for geometry along with Patty Paper Geometry. That's my plan for my youngest (MUS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Math: BJU Geometry w/DVDs English: LLLOTR Science: Science Shepherd Biology Foreign Language: BJU Spanish I w/DVDs Driver's Ed (in fall): probably driversed.com + learner's permit test + driving hours Health (in spring): A Beka Health in Christian Perspective History: BJU World History Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This past year, dd was in 10th: SWI-C BJU English 12 Editor in Chief Saxon Algebra 2 BJU Chemistry World History Spanish 1 Logic Driver's Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 For a kid who struggled with Algebra I, I would definitely recommend a year of geometry before moving on to Algebra II. If she isn't likely to be a math/science major, I would go for a program like MUS or Teaching Textbooks for geometry along with Patty Paper Geometry. That's my plan for my youngest (MUS). Thank you so much. No she's definitely not going into a math/science field. She really wants to go to art school, but most likely we will only be able to afford a regular 4 year college. Math: BJU Geometry w/DVDsEnglish: LLLOTR Science: Science Shepherd Biology Foreign Language: BJU Spanish I w/DVDs Driver's Ed (in fall): probably driversed.com + learner's permit test + driving hours Health (in spring): A Beka Health in Christian Perspective History: BJU World History Okay I had to ask. Are you really doing Lord of the Rings for English?? Or do those initials mean something else?? :p I'm so curious. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Okay I had to ask. Are you really doing Lord of the Rings for English?? Or do those initials mean something else?? :p I'm so curious. :) Literary Lessons from the Lord of the Rings: http://www.homescholar.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EKS Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 What we did (until we stopped when he went to school midyear): English: British and world fiction (Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Invisible Man, and 1984 as well as a slew of short stories) Math: Precalculus with Derek Owens History: World history using Ways of the World Science: Biology with Miller and Levine Latin: Latin II with Oak Meadow (Cambridge) Elective: History of science using TC lectures and selected readings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Maybe your dd would like something such as Between the Folds, a documentary about mathematicians, mostly from MIT as I recall, who make incredibly elaborate and complicated origami sculptures. We got the DVD from our library. One of those mathematicians is quite a legend in my local homeschooling community: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Demaine http://alum.mit.edu/pages/sliceofmit/2009/12/22/between-the-folds/ At a homeschool conference a few weeks ago, I met a lady who had been in university math classes with him (and his father) when he was 13. She said it was quite interesting watching this 13yo taking uni classes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Geometry (was going to do TT, now considering finding something cheaper) Apologia Biology (labs in a co-op) Biblioplan Year 2 World Lit to go along with history study The Elegant Essay, The Chortling Bard, Wordsmart Spanish 1 (continue an outside class) AO Health/PE (exercise log) World Geography with Trail Guide to WG and Glencoe WG Chorus and Cotillion Classes at Christian school Working on Congressional Award Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 One of those mathematicians is quite a legend in my local homeschooling community: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Demaine http://alum.mit.edu/pages/sliceofmit/2009/12/22/between-the-folds/ At a homeschool conference a few weeks ago, I met a lady who had been in university math classes with him (and his father) when he was 13. She said it was quite interesting watching this 13yo taking uni classes! My son got to TA for Erik a couple of years ago at MIT. He's a very cool guy! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 My son got to TA for Erik a couple of years ago at MIT. He's a very cool guy! :) How fun is that!! I was telling my math-loving son about him a few days ago. I had read an article about him sometime in the past year, but I couldn't remember where. I think I will show my son these articles, to give him inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in Richmond Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 How fun is that!! I was telling my math-loving son about him a few days ago. I had read an article about him sometime in the past year, but I couldn't remember where. I think I will show my son these articles, to give him inspiration. And show him Eric's stuff here, too. Lots and lots of fascination and inspiration.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 At the risk of looking like a slacker - I have very few plans as we haven't even managed to finish 9 th grade yet. So far: Web Design II Biology Geometry World History (MFW) Bible (MFW) English II English II will be completing the IEW Elegant Essay that we didn't get finished with this year; IEW How to Write a Research Paper; MFW Lit. reading (looks to be British Lit); maybe doing Windows to the World from IEW with either their lessonan combo or weaving it into MFW. SAT/ACT Prep ( but that isn't a course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegro Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'm taking these classes: AP European History (PA Homeschoolers, Mrs. Harrison) AP English Language and Composition (PA Homeschoolers, Mrs. Inspektor) finishing up Foerster's Precalculus and starting Calculus in preparation for BC as a junior finishing Henle Third Year and studying for the SAT Latin subject test Apologia Physics (or possibly an AP science) Bible study Also choir, extensive volunteering at the library (and a job there starting in February), political involvement, and piano. I'll probably also be doing a lot of independent reading and listening to Teaching Company lectures on various topics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 My 10th grader will be doing the following: Math:Geometry w/ Derek Owens & begin Chalkdust Alg. II Science:Miller/Levine Biology w/ Kolbe syllabus & Illus. Guide to Home Biology Exp. English II:Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student History:History of the Medieval World Foreign Language:Latin II w/ Lukeion & German II w/ OSU Piano The Annotated Mona Lisa Training for a 5K and a half-marathon He is still undecided on his last elective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Maybe your dd would like something such as Between the Folds, a documentary about mathematicians, mostly from MIT as I recall, who make incredibly elaborate and complicated origami sculptures. We got the DVD from our library. This is in our library, so I reserved it today! Thanks for mentioning it. And show him Eric's stuff here, too. Lots and lots of fascination and inspiration.:D I will! I saw that website last night, too! I clicked on his CV, and a 13-page document appeared on my computer, lol. He sure has done a lot already in his young life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlotteb Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 This is what I have DS scheduled to do next year: Teaching Textbooks Geometry Blue Book of Grammar IEW- Elegant Essay Apologia Chemistry Mystery of HIstory Vol II and History of the Medievel World (SWB) Irrasshai Japanese book 2 The Annotated Mona Lisa WTM Reading Recs for Medievel times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherAtticus Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Math: 2.0 LoF Adv Algebra LoF Geometry (halfway done/summer work) Science 1.0: Apologia Chem/ Adv Chem English 1.0: IEW AP English Lit, R+S 10, Vocab for College Bound History 1.0: Kolbe Academy An. Roman Spanish 1.0: Spanish III (tutor) Government 1.0: AP US Gov (Thinkwell, Wilson) Theology 1.0: Catholic Morality Internship for Congressman Lawn Care Buisnness ACT Prep Math Tutor for el. School Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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