momto2Cs Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) I've seen 8th and 5th, so I thought I'd start a 7th grade thread! For my 12yo, [dyslexic] dd... Language Arts: Deciding between Jump In and Brave Writer's Partnership Writing for writing, leaning toward the latter. Spelling Works Free reading Math: Combo of Life of Fred and Math Mammoth Science: Biology, at her request, with Exploring the Way Life Works Other: Everything else will be unschooled/interest-led. PE: Roller derby, bicycling, hiking Other: Cooking, fiber arts, sculpture, maybe beginning Spanish Edited June 17, 2015 by momto2Cs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'm teaching 7th grade this year. This is what we use. I use a 6 day cycle, so some things are done only once every 6 days, or twice every 6 days, or 6 times every 6 days, etc. Using a 6-day cycle allowed me to add in an extra two electives. We work for about 7 hours a day. There is almost no homework, though, so when those 7 hours are up, we're done. ART: A Child's History of Art: Painting, V.M. Hillyer (Once a cycle) Drawing Basics with Thomas Kinkade, Alpha Omega (Used a few times) How to Teach Art to Children (Use during vacation school -- Christmas and summer) Mark Kistler: Draw in 3D: online class (Once a cycle) BIBLE: Studying God's Word H The Bible ELECTIVE (my boys love etiquette) Communication and Interpersonal Relationships, Dave Marks GRAMMAR: Grammar 8, Rod and Staff (the boys revolted. In November we switched to Easy Grammar) Easy Grammar Plus HEALTH (required by state law. I let the boys do this on their own.) Health Quest Lifepacs, Alpha Omega HISTORY The Story of the World 3, Susan Wise Bauer A History of Us: 10 book series, Joy Hakim PA history--books from the library (required by state law) LOGIC Follow the Directions: Scholastic Critical Thinking Activities: Scholastic Logic Links C and D Perplexors C and D Nonsense, Robert J. Gula Analogies Grades 6-12 MATH Math U See, Pre-algebra Jousting Armadillos SAT question of the day (online) ACT question of the day (online) SCIENCE Mr. Q's Classic Science: Advanced Chemistry (We both didn't like this. Did this from Aug to end of Dec) https://learn.open2study.com/mod/youtube/view.php?id=57975 (Online 4 week Chemistry class--is pretty good. Using in Jan/Feb) The Story of Science, Joy Hakim (Will use this through the end of the year. Hope we like it.) SPELLING All About Spelling 5, 6, 7 TYPING goodtyping.com VOCABULARY Vocabulary from Classical Roots, A WRITING Institute for Excellence in Writing: American History book CIVICS (Required by state law) We the People. (See this link for the books. http://www.civiced.org/wtp-the-program/curriculum/textbooks/middle-school-level-2) P.E. Hap Ki Do 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 7th Grade Year: Math: Singapore Dimensions Math 7A & 7B LA: Novels and shorts stories TBA Lightning Literature 8 Using novels from The Big Read The Art of Poetry SAT word study Spelling Workout Level G Writing​​ ​ -Thinking in Threes -CC Writing Companion -Shurley English 7 Hake Grammar and Writing without the writing but with the dictation. -Creative Writing=poetry and fiction Article of the Week Books on my writing & literature shelf: Discovering voice Writing with a thesis Simple and Direct Reading and writing about Literature Study is Hard Work On Writing Well The New Writer's Handbook Figuratively Speaking We will not be reading all of these books. These are resources from which I will craft a writing program specific to my DD's needs. I will be using Thinking in Threes and Common Core Writing as a foundation. History: The Human Odyssey K12 vol. 2 History Odyssey Level 2 Middle Ages and Early Modern Times Memoria Press Geography - Complete I continue onto II World Geography and Cultures Science: CPO Life Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mystie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'm working on putting together our first-ever 7th grade plan. So far I have: Memory Work/Morning Time Math - MUS Pre-Algebra (he's just started this level now), then MUS Geometry Bible - A Survey of the Bible, vol. 1-4 Logic - Art of Argument Latin - Henle Year 1 (He'll finish LFC Primer B this year) Literature - We'll do discussion the LTW/TtC way with The Iliad, The Odyssey, and The Aeneid History - Plutarch (AO's plan), Book of Centuries, + I'm still looking for a spine (ancient) Science - The Story of Science: Aristotle Leads the Way + science notebook Writing - written narrations, commonplace notebook keeping, 2 5-paragraph papers per term (6 terms per year; we are learning 5P papers currently) We're doing sentence diagramming this year, so next year we'll just diagram a sentence from our reading together during our meeting time, plus we'll talk about grammar as needed in Latin & writing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 DD is in 7th grade this year, and this is what she has been using this year: History Odyssey Level 2 Early Modern and Modern, with Kingfisher History Encyclopedia and Human Odyssey volumes 2 and 3 Literature -- corresponding to History Odyssey and from my own lists of Things She Should Read Writing With Skill 1 and 2, The Creative Writer 1 Saxon Algebra 1/2 Latin's Not So Tough Level 5-6, DuoLingo Spanish The Fallacy Detective Art of Poetry (we will start this in a week or so, and we will do part of it this year, part next year) Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia coupled with labs from Mr. Q Earth Science ARTistic Pursuits Typing Web Family Narnia study, Keys to the Chronicles for DD She also participates in subjects such as geography with A Child's Geography, artist and composer study as designed by me, and whatever rotating collection of things we are reading together, such as Fifty Famous Stories Retold and the Mr. Pipes books, plus memory work. She is using Rocksmith, Synthesia, and MusIQ to learn piano and guitar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmingMomma Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Here's my plan for 7th grade this fall for DD12: Morning: Spelling Power/Dictation from various sources (we've started alternating days with spelling and dictation) Christian Studies II from Memoria Press Rod and Staff English 6 Saxon Math 7/6 Afternoon: Earth Science & Astronomy for the Logic Stage (Elemental science)-Mondays and Wednesdays Western Expansion Literature Study from Beautiful Feet Books (possibly the California study as well, or reading about Nebraska and Wyoming History)- Tuesdays and Thursdays Story of the World Vol. 3 and some Lit to go along with it- Fridays Geography workbook-Fridays Spanish -Rosetta Stone and Getting Started with Spanish-Probably Monday thru Thursday Fallacy Detective Both my kids also keep a nature journal that they work on during their own time, and DD plays the guitar. She knits and does a little bit of crochet, and is hoping to improve her sewing skills. We live on a farm, so I try to keep our days short so that the kids can get outside and work with animals, help on the farm, etc. My kids enjoyed Biology for the Logic stage this year, but said they missed doing BFSU (we did Vol. 1 last year), so we will start Vol. 2 this spring. I'll probably still use parts of the Elemental Science books. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonwood Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 siggy! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschickie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I am still contemplating things for next year but right now this is what I have: Bible: Still working on but I may do some of the books from Sonlight Math: Saxon Algebra II History: Mystery of History IV Science: Apologia General Science Writing: IEW Continuation Course B LA: Easy Grammar Plus and or Editor in Chief Spelling: Spelling Power Vocabulary: Either Wordly Wise 3000 or Jensen's Vocabulary Reading: We will use books to go along with the history. Logic: Possibly Art of the Argument Art: Artistic Pursuits Music: trombone lessons but I might add in some music appreciation/composer things too. Health: Abeka Health 6 (since we did not use it this year) French: Tell Me More French Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Here is what we may be doing...depending on how well we do with what we have set for this year... :) Math: Pre-geometry, Jousting Armadillos, other English: commonplace book, dictation, grammar (uncertain), narrations, etc. National/World History: Abe Lincoln's World, Landmark History of the American People, etc. Ancient History: Mesopotamia/Near East Geography: Minn of the Missisppi, Of Courage Undaunted, etc. Science: Scientists, Entomology, Microscopes and Microbiology, Genetics, Physics (science is her favorite subject...we'll see which of these will work out) Latin: First Form French: Breaking the Barrier I continued Art: Art study and/or history, drawing, painting, etc. Music: piano, composer/opera study Ballet and Jazz Here is her possible list for Literature: Age of Fable English Literature for Boys and Girls Shakespeare Poetry: Rosetti, Dickinson, Whitman Tom Sawyer Kidnapped Bonnie Dundee The Trojan War and possibly some from what is scheduled for this year, if we don't get to them, such as North and South and Pride and Prejudice Fairy and Fantasy Literature with older sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I've started tentatively planning, even though we might not get to it until December or January. I've already bought LL7, PZ and The Elements. Everything else is still up in the air. Tabletclass Pre-A or Algebra 1 Lightning Literature 7 Phonetic Zoo McHenry's The Elements, maybe Carbon Chemistry or Lyrical Earth Science Mapping the World with Art (finish) Latin Prep guitar, tumbling, horseback riding, maybe gymnastics, swim team or voice I have no idea what to use for grammar or history. Maybe Grammar of Poetry and/or Excavating English and Big History, or we might stick with interest-led history. Hakim's History of Science looks interesting, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We may rejoin a co-op that we took a year off from this year, so some things could change. CLE LA 6/7 CLE Math 7 CLE Reading 7 MP Short Stories and Poetry, American Literature BJU World Studies with some historical fiction BJU Life Science MP First Form Latin I think I want to do a study of the life of Christ or the whole New Testament, but I haven't really researched that yet. Co-Op might do Apologia Physical Science. If so, I'll start the year with that and start BJU when they have their usual Christmas sale for DLO. Co-Op might be doing a writing program and logic course, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc26 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I think I have our plan almost set: DS is 12. We will begin 7th grade whenever we finish the stuff we are working on now. Math: TT Algebra + Real World Algebra Science: RSO Biology 2 History: History Odyssey Middle Ages with SOTW & Human Odyssey Lit: History based booklist to start, I would like to move into LL7 later in the year, but he is pretty against doing a formal lit study at this point. Grammar: Hake 8 Vocabulary: Vocabulary Workshop C Writing: WWS1 (I think) Latin: Thinking of trying Latin for Children B. Not sure how much he retained with Lively Latin this year. (Our first year). Geography: Discovering the World of Geography 6/7, and 7/8 Art: Meet the Masters PE: Tennis Logic: Maybe Practical Critical Thinking (from CTC), Mindbenders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Subject to change, but so far this is what I have planned: Math: finish Jacobs Algebra, move on to Geometry L/A: continue AAS as long as needed IEW Rockets, Radar and Robotics History: Early Modern using HO2 and textbook Science: chemistry using Oxford Press--maybe. Might be a totally interest led year instead. Very hard to find science that introduces anything new to this kid, nevermind that challenges him. Language: hmm. Probably should. Maine Studies: required once during middle school. Forgot to do it this year. Going to be super fun. Sports: XC running, track (distance), hockey, Nordic skiing, etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We sorta just started a new "school year" (after schooling year-round for so long, we're on a weird schedule). My 12 year-old is using: 1. Lial's Basic College Mathematics (he's about a third of the way through this) 2. Easy Grammar Plus (I think we'll start this in the summer/fall) 3. Daily Journaling/Notebooking 4. Self-directed learning - After watching his sister decide to do this, he told me that's what he wanted to do, too (so I ditched my curriculum plans). Right now, he's working through a bridge-construction kit and we read about each bridge after they're built (each type of bridge has a purpose/history behind it). He built a suspension bridge yesterday (which was pretty cool). We're also reading how skyscrapers are built. I plan to buy Thames & Cosmos' Physics Pro this weekend (he already did Physics Workshop). Those projects will probably keep him busy for a couple of months. I also have Janice Van Cleave's Engineering for Every Kid and plan to work through that book, too. He wants to take apart/rebuild an engine, but where or how that's going to happen is still a mystery (? I know nothing about engines!!). I also have a couple of books on my wishlist: The New How Things Work and How Cars Work. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I am still in the planning stages but this is what I have so far. Math - AoPS pre-algebra OR algebra (will test at the end of this year after SM 6B is completed) Latin - Lukeion 2 (shamelessly outsourcing that one) Writing - finish WWS 2 then move on to WWS 3 Science - Rainbow Chemistry Grammar - AG season 3 History - Human Odyssey Vol. 3 Music - Suzuki Violin If we go straight to algebra, we will take is super slow and spread it out over two years with lots of supplementation. I have no desire to get dd too far "ahead" in math. I am not thrilled with Rainbow Science (specifically the religious factor) but dd likes the format. It is the one subject we have switched curriculum every year and have actually given up some years. So even if it is not my ideal, I am willing to stick with it. We are finishing up physics this year and it has been more successful than anything else. I need a far better plan for 8th grade. Something to prepare dd for high school level science. If anyone has any suggestions, I am all ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Well, this is what I have planned so far (of course, this is always subject to change): This always happens...I'm changing gears again. That's what happens in the life of a perpetual tweaker! TOG Y4: for History, Literature, Geography, & Church History/Worldview. Emphasis on US History. Logic: Fallacy Detectives (we did Philosophy Adventures this year) Science: Interest-led; so far she wants Botany w/focus on medicinal plants (I'll use Ellen McHenry w/some Amazon books I've put in my wishlist on medicinal plants) and Discovering ID; we need one more topic. With all the resources I have, we'll probably just stick with this study for the year (at least that's what I'm thinking for now.) Latin: Visual Latin 2 Math: VT's Algebra: A Complete Course Tablet Class Pre-Algebra w/Horizons Pre-Algebra. Couldn't resist the sale price of 50% off. Writing: EIW 7 Grammar: Fix-It Grammar, Book 2 w/Latin. Dictation from the Narnia books in Lit. Bible: Interest-Led: DD chooses a book of the Bible she wishes to study; then we fill out our Goal Journals & Discovering Doctrine Journals from SCM accordingly. I'm combining Bible with Lit and doing a Chronicles of Narnia study. For details see below. Music: Band/Flute @ local high school if we can fit it in with our other studies. She would need to be at the HS 3x a week for a period of 2 hours. This year it was only 2x a week and I was able to juggle our schedule to fit it in barely. DD has decided she would like to give up band in favor of trying Art at the PS. Art: Interest-led as we can fit it in. Art at the local PS with a great teacher! Teacher has already said she would work around our schedule. I've decided we'll do an in-depth study of the Chronicles of Narnia for Lit and combine it with our biblical studies as well. Not to interject one into the other, but just to see the parallels and talk about the teachings of Christ, analyzing the characters of the books and how or how they don't demonstrate those teachings. I'm still fleshing all this out so things may evolve. For this, I've purchased the following books for my reference: A Family Guide to Narnia & Journey Into Narnia. Our lit study guide will be "The Chronicles of Narnia" by Tillman. Over the summer, in preparation for this study, DD's reading list will include the following: The Odyssey for Boys & Girls The Iliad for Boys & Girls The Aeneid for Boys & Girls A Wonder Book for Girls & Boys Phantastes Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet Story of the Treasure Seekers Since this year, each morning I have had DD answer the SAT question of the day. So far she is acing the English questions. Most of the math is heavy algebra and geometry which she hasn't had yet, but she does get the easier ones. We will continue with this next year. Am I missing anything? Any glaring holes? We do have two state requirements which need to be completed by the end of 7th grade: health, which was done in 4th grade, and Maine State History which we will do this summer. Maine State History will be on our schedule in lieu of Geography next year. I have found some great books at our local library. Our cores will be All About Maine: Historical People, Places, Events and/or The Amazing Story of Maine, plus Studies Weekly qtrly papers (we won't do activities). Other books to be read during this study will be: Lost on a Mountain in Maine Maine Immortals Visions of Maine Woods w/The Maine Woods by Thoreau The Bear-Dogs of Katahdin The Mountains of Maine-Stories Behind Their Names The Best Maine Stories Lizzie Bright & The Buckminster Boy Hopefully, that will be it for changes! Oh, I'm also pursuing a more CM approach with TOG by scaling down to core readings only for next year with lots of discussion and rotating narrations throughout our curricula. In addition, I actually have planned one day a month to rotate Music/Artists/Inventors study! Extra-curricula includes: To-Shin do (martial arts), Star Bright Children's Theater, Horsemanship, puppet ministry @ our church, youth group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Where are you finding daily SAT questions? I think my DS would really enjoy that! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Our 7th grade this year: Math: Foerster Algebra Science: Derek Owens Physical Science History: American Odyssey, Read Like a Historian, Crash Course US History English: Glencoe American Literature, DBQs for American History, How to Read Like a a Prof. French: Online G3 Geography: McHenry Home Ec: CLE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Where are you finding daily SAT questions? I think my DS would really enjoy that! Thanks. SAT Question of the Day! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 SAT Question of the Day! Thanks! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Am I missing anything? Any glaring holes? I think it looks great! That's going to be a busy school year (which is good)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 It's time to sign up for online classes! I don't know how that sneaked up on me so fast...So now for all the changes!!!! T is going to do: Intro to Literary Analysis at Landry Academy Ancient Lit at Landry due to scheduling conflicts. She did the May term mythology class so she's well prepped to tackle the Iliad and the Odyssey. Writing With Skill 2 at WTM Academy These are both continuations of what she's done this year, so there's no major decision to be made. She's happy, I'm happy, it's a no brainer. Finishing Algebra 1 and starting Algebra 2 using Virtual Homeschool Group's online, at your own pace Saxon courses. We stumbled onto this and it works well for us, but we need to take it slow and sometimes add in Keys to Algebra if something stumps T. If WTM Academy offers an AoPS Algebra 1 class, T will enroll. Here's hoping! ETA: IT'S LISTED ON THEIR WEBSITE!!! That's math sorted. She's signed up for WTM's AOPS Algebra 1. Latin 2 with Landry Academy. It's a continuation of Latin 1 using Jenney's Latin. The teacher, Mrs. Parnell, is very nice and does an excellent job breaking Latin down into doable chunks. They switched textbooks so now it's Latin Alive 2. I like the looks of this better than Jenney's. Spanish 3 is up in the air. If Landry changes the textbooks to something other than BJU 3, T will enroll. If not (and I won't know for a couple of months) we'll work at home using Breaking the Barrier 3 and the extras on the Potter's School syllabus. Alternatively, we might try Destinos again. It bombed a couple of years ago, but T is a different student now. She's signed up for Landry Spanish 3, but the textbook is still not decided. They added Spanish IV with Avancemos, so I hope they'll pick soon. American History 2 at G3 Online. This is a fun, discussion based class using the History of US books. T really loves this class this year and would pitch a fit if she couldn't do the sequel. Medieval Middle School history at WTM academy. This depends on their schedule, it might have to be Ancients, we'll see. I would like T to do a more rigorous history class before she starts the high school level classes at WTMA and this fits the bill perfectly. Major change in history due to the literature class conflict. Now, we'll listen to the rest of History of US over the summer in the car and start ancient history next year using Roman Road's Ancient Greek Historians and Roman Historians. I got the deal at HSBC. I'm happy to have this all laid out and exactly the books I wanted to cover. Science is up in the air. Possibly the history of science course at Athena's Advanced Academy, possibly Chemistry at Landry using the Spectrum textbook, possibly Chemistry at VHSG using Apologia 1st edition, possibly nutrition and electricity at Landry. We'll have to see how her intro to chem class goes in May. This is stressing me out a bit even though any of these is a good option. T did the Pre-Chem class at Landry in May, so I feel confident about Chemistry next fall. T asked for Intro to Python Using Minecraft and Intro to Computing with Raspberry Pi. I said yes as long as she dropped her Friday enrichment coop and she agreed. She'll continue with theater classes, voice/choir and violin. She plays tennis on a homeschool team and does speed skating 3 times a week. She may want to try crew next year if we can fit the practice times in. A new homeschool string/woodwind ensemble is forming, so we'll probably add this to the line-up if we can make the practices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrirob6 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 We sorta just started a new "school year" (after schooling year-round for so long, we're on a weird schedule). My 12 year-old is using: 4. Self-directed learning - After watching his sister decide to do this, he told me that's what he wanted to do, too (so I ditched my curriculum plans). Right now, he's working through a bridge-construction kit and we read about each bridge after they're built (each type of bridge has a purpose/history behind it). He built a suspension bridge yesterday (which was pretty cool). We're also reading how skyscrapers are built. I plan to buy Thames & Cosmos' Physics Pro this weekend (he already did Physics Workshop). Those projects will probably keep him busy for a couple of months. I also have Janice Van Cleave's Engineering for Every Kid and plan to work through that book, too. He wants to take apart/rebuild an engine, but where or how that's going to happen is still a mystery (? I know nothing about engines!!). I also have a couple of books on my wishlist: The New How Things Work and How Cars Work. Can you provide the website for your "self directed learning" projects? My son would love to make this part of his daily work - bridge construction, etc. We will be studying Biology, so this may need to be part of future plans. Thanks:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I think it looks great! That's going to be a busy school year (which is good)! Thanks! I'm always so concerned I'm going to miss something extremely important and totally screw DD up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefree3 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 From Chiguirre : Science is up in the air. Possibly the history of science course at Athena's Advanced Academy, possibly Chemistry at Landry using the Spectrum textbook, possibly Chemistry at VHSG using Apologia 1st edition, possibly nutrition and electricity at Landry. We'll have to see how her intro to chem class goes in May. This is stressing me out a bit even though any of these is a good option. I am having trouble with quotes. In response to above post. Science is stressing me out also. My ds did Athena's advanced Academy (AAA) Physics this year. He loves it and can not wait each week for the homework videos. He answers the unit homework problems with no issues (15 mins every 3 weeks). I strongly believe he is learning but I have not way of knowing. He is now an expert on YouTube science videos. I would however like more productivity. I want an online science the pushes him not just entertains him. Do you find the Laundry classes to be more productive/more effort require than the AAA classes. I also plan for ds to sign up for AAA meet the scientist next year. I thinking about requiring a weekly paper on the scientist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Can you provide the website for your "self directed learning" projects? My son would love to make this part of his daily work - bridge construction, etc. We will be studying Biology, so this may need to be part of future plans. Thanks:) We don't follow a program or curriculum. I wish there was something we could follow! My oldest two are kinesthetic learners and they are constantly building, experimenting, building models, etc. I can give you some links to what I'm using/plan to use, though! I bought Physics Pro yesterday (shop around for a better price, tho). I think it's supposed to be here tomorrow: http://www.hometrainingtools.com/physics-pro-kit/p/KT-PHYSPRO/ He did the cheaper/easier version a couple of years ago (Physics Workshop) and really enjoyed it. We paired Physics Workshop with Real Science 4 Kids' Physics textbook (the middle school one). He was able to figure out most of the projects, but there were a few that we had to *ahem* wait until Daddy came home from work (I'm not the most mechanical person in the world). :D Here's some bridge kits - we bought one of the K'Nex Education kits: http://www.hometrainingtools.com/knex-bridges-kit/p/KT-KNBRIDG/ Here's an expensive version (Holy cow, this has 2,000 pieces): http://www.hometrainingtools.com/knex-real-bridge-building-kit/p/KT-KNREAL/ Here is a simple kit that builds 13 different bridges: http://www.amazon.com/KNEX-Education-Intro-Structures-Bridges/dp/B000PQJJ42/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423772676&sr=8-1&keywords=bridge+building+kit We found several books at the library about the types of bridges and their uses. He also read a book about how skyscrapers are built. I'm buying this book: The Art of Construction. You can use paper and craft items to demonstrate architectural/engineering principles. This actually looks pretty cool. http://www.hometrainingtools.com/art-of-construction/p/BK-ARTCNST/ I'm also planning to buy this or borrow it from the library: The New How Things Work. http://www.amazon.com/New-Way-Things-Work/dp/0395938473/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423773001&sr=8-1&keywords=the+new+how+things+work He's read several other books by this author - Castle and Cathedral. They're very good - both at our library, too. We checked out Junk Drawer Physics from the library this week. It's a book with simple experiments that you can do with stuff around the house. He's been ok with it, but he seems to do better with stuff like the Thames & Kosmos/KNex kits. He wants to build an engine, but I have no idea how we're going to do this. There are some engine kits out there, but I'm not sure if that's the best way to go (they're expensive, too). Here's one that looks really cool: http://www.amazon.com/Trends-UK-Haynes-Build-Engine/dp/B00GJYE0S4/ref=pd_sim_b_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=17CNWY2KA4KG49CSH274 This one looks interesting, but it looks more like a model: http://www.amazon.com/Revell-Metal-Body-Ford-Engine/dp/B0006I8QHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1423773941&sr=1-1&keywords=ford+engine I wonder if I couldn't just look on craigslist for a junk engine that he can take apart or something... :confused1: Sorry for rambling! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 My DD will be in 7th this fall. She will do: Daily Bible reading Saxon 7/6 Apologia General Science Veritas Press 1815-Modern self paced Grammar Revolution-Get Smart Essentials in Writing 7 Logic of English advanced spelling lists Teaching the Classics Cover story ( Maybe for fun. She loves to write) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 In response to above post. Science is stressing me out also. My ds did Athena's advanced Academy (AAA) Physics this year. He loves it and can not wait each week for the homework videos. He answers the unit homework problems with no issues (15 mins every 3 weeks). I strongly believe he is learning but I have not way of knowing. He is now an expert on YouTube science videos. I would however like more productivity. I want an online science the pushes him not just entertains him. Do you find the Laundry classes to be more productive/more effort require than the AAA classes. I also plan for ds to sign up for AAA meet the scientist next year. I thinking about requiring a weekly paper on the scientist. The Landry classes I'm considering are listed for 8-12 for nutrition and electricity and 9-12 for chemistry. The high school chemistry class is a just that. Judging from the English and foreign language classes she's done, it will require about 5-6 hours/week including the 1.5 hours of class. I'd expect a slightly lighter work load for nutrition or electricity, but I could be totally wrong about that. There's also an online, at your own pace chemistry class at VHSG.org that uses Apologia's 1st or 2nd edition chemistry 1 text. That might be a good option if you think he'd enjoy the challenge but might need more support or need to skip some of the tougher topics. They also have physics if he'd like to try a course with more math. There are also video based high school classes at GPB: http://www.gpb.org/chemistry-physics These might be a good option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy to monkeys Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 CLE Math 700's + LOF Pre Algebra (Fridays with Fred) ----I think we'll be keeping it simple with JUST CLE and see what happens. Rod and Staff Spelling 7 - maybe--nope. His spelling is fine so I'm dropping this off to do list Apologia General Science Uncle Eric Books--just Penny Candy and Whatever Happened to Justice Also Lots of living books on WW1 and WW2 Rod and Staff Bible -maybe--nope he'll be soaping his way through the life of David Easy Grammar Plus--not sure Jump In?? or maybe Essentials in Writing 7???--writing is the subject I struggle with every. single. year. Piano Yes, I'm tweaking Oh my word. I just looked back through this thread and realize that what we will be doing is almost unrecognizable from what I originally planned Soooo I'll retype CLE math, la, ss, reading, and Bible (yes, really) Apologia General Science ArtPac(s) We may throw is something like WWS if I feel like it is needed. We'll see, but I want to get into the year first and see how it goes. Piano 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 *curls up in fetal position; cries* I'll be back... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyNellen Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 *curls up in fetal position; cries* I'll be back... Can I join you?!? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 *curls up in fetal position; cries* I'll be back... Okay, on the laptop now. I'm in denial. My Father's World Exp.-1850, adding in SOTW 3 AG Saxon Algebra 1/2 (fingers crossed) Apologia General Science Rod & Staff grammar 7, spelling 8 CLE Reading 7 Progeny Press guides for Witch of Blackbird Pond and Johnny Tremain IEW writing for early American history Discovering the World of Geography 7-8 Fallacy Detective Competitive gymnastics, hopefully level 7, which means ~20ish hours in the gym every week. She LOVES it. She also crafts when she can. Rainbow Loom, sewing, knitting, crocheting. She loves to cook, so I'm trying to find things for her to learn. If you are doing CLE 700, are you taking two years for pre-algebra? I love CLE and hate to switch, but I don't want to take two years for pre-a. If you are doing Apologia General Science, are you using the notebook? I want to add in Spanish, probably in 8th, but I need something fairly self-directed and something that I can continue through high school for credit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaOz Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 My 12yo started 7th two weeks ago. This is what she is doing: Math: Easy Learn Maths 6a & 6b and Mathsonline for further practice and supplementation. English: Successful English 5b and 6a (includes grammar, comprehension, writing). Writing: Sonlight Core F LA and plenty of free writing as she loves to write stories. Literature: SL Core F lit. Music: piano, violin, family singing, music theory. History: SL Core F Science:SL Science F Group subjects with siblings (rotated....that's the subjects, not the siblings...) Modern History: Sotw 4 & Diana Waring material Science in the Beginning (wanted to finish this) Australian History Art: Mark Kistler online drawing, and units from Layers of Learning. She also wants to do Latin but we haven't started that yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I'm sea-sawing between calling him 6th or 7th next year. His bday is Jan 2003, but he is dyslexic and so could maybe use an extra year. Math: AoPS Pre-Algebra Plutarch, composer, artist, nature study & Shakespeare from AO A Picturesque Tale of Progress (spreading this out over 2-3 years) A USA biography every 6 wk term. (haven't picked them yet; may let him choose) Science??? What do I want for science???? Literature and Free Reading from AO years 5-6 Narrations, Book of Commonplace, Timeline, Nature Journal ala CM b/c we are remediating spelling (dyslexia)...a homegrown spelling program based on the old Pearson lessons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 We may rejoin a co-op that we took a year off from this year, so some things could change. CLE LA 6/7 CLE Math 7 CLE Reading 7 MP Short Stories and Poetry, American Literature BJU World Studies with some historical fiction BJU Life Science MP First Form Latin I think I want to do a study of the life of Christ or the whole New Testament, but I haven't really researched that yet. Co-Op might do Apologia Physical Science. If so, I'll start the year with that and start BJU when they have their usual Christmas sale for DLO. Co-Op might be doing a writing program and logic course, too. I met with the co-op families, and they would like me to head it back up again. I started the co-op and took a year off. Apologia Physical Science is a definite. I'll have ds do it and begin BJU Life science the 2nd semester and spread it throughout the year we have the DLO access. There is going to be a middle school writing and/or literature class. The teacher is looking into some things, so I'm not sure yet if there will be an actual curriculum involved. If there's no literature, I will still use the MP book at home and spread it out over 7th/8th grades. The electives are going to be one semester of GA history and Music Appreciation. He'll do swim team this summer, play in a church basketball league, and I'm going to check out our local 4H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephg Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Math: MM Pre-algebra, LOF Pre-algebra 0, 1, and 2 History: Finish SOTW 4 with lots of go along books from the library. He'll outline the chapter and then take the test on Fridays. We do a chapter per week but sometime slow down and take a few weeks on parts of history that interest us like Civil War and WW II. Writing: start WWS 2 (will take 2 years to complete) and The Creative Writer 2 (he does a lot of creative writing in his free time so he is currently doing the 1st level on his own) Grammar: continue Analytical Grammar and finish Killgallon Paragraphs for Middle School (going back and forth between them) Spelling: Natural Speller (This will be a new resource for us) Foreign Language: Getting Started with Spanish Science: Ellen McHenry resources and BFSU 3 Logic: ? Literature: ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4ofus Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I have a few things hashed out, but not all. WTMA Expository Writing 2 Duke TIP The Reader's Journey, Vol. 1 (So excited about this!) The Magic Lens Word w/in the Word AoPS - Intro. to Algebra, Number Theory Spanish @ co-op Latin for MS (Cambridge) @ co-op Art of Argument Science - probably whatever live science is available at co-op, this year was chemistry/physics for MS. Maybe biology w/dissection for MS? Waiting to see the options local & live. History - We're finishing up SotW this year and I'm sad :(. History has been such a constant, I can't believe it's time for a change! I still have to do my research here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrirob6 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 We don't follow a program or curriculum. I wish there was something we could follow! My oldest two are kinesthetic learners and they are constantly building, experimenting, building models, etc. I can give you some links to what I'm using/plan to use, though! I bought Physics Pro yesterday (shop around for a better price, tho). I think it's supposed to be here tomorrow: http://www.hometrainingtools.com/physics-pro-kit/p/KT-PHYSPRO/ He did the cheaper/easier version a couple of years ago (Physics Workshop) and really enjoyed it. We paired Physics Workshop with Real Science 4 Kids' Physics textbook (the middle school one). He was able to figure out most of the projects, but there were a few that we had to *ahem* wait until Daddy came home from work (I'm not the most mechanical person in the world). :D Here's some bridge kits - we bought one of the K'Nex Education kits: http://www.hometrainingtools.com/knex-bridges-kit/p/KT-KNBRIDG/ Here's an expensive version (Holy cow, this has 2,000 pieces): http://www.hometrainingtools.com/knex-real-bridge-building-kit/p/KT-KNREAL/ Here is a simple kit that builds 13 different bridges: http://www.amazon.com/KNEX-Education-Intro-Structures-Bridges/dp/B000PQJJ42/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423772676&sr=8-1&keywords=bridge+building+kit We found several books at the library about the types of bridges and their uses. He also read a book about how skyscrapers are built. I'm buying this book: The Art of Construction. You can use paper and craft items to demonstrate architectural/engineering principles. This actually looks pretty cool. http://www.hometrainingtools.com/art-of-construction/p/BK-ARTCNST/ I'm also planning to buy this or borrow it from the library: The New How Things Work. http://www.amazon.com/New-Way-Things-Work/dp/0395938473/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423773001&sr=8-1&keywords=the+new+how+things+work He's read several other books by this author - Castle and Cathedral. They're very good - both at our library, too. We checked out Junk Drawer Physics from the library this week. It's a book with simple experiments that you can do with stuff around the house. He's been ok with it, but he seems to do better with stuff like the Thames & Kosmos/KNex kits. He wants to build an engine, but I have no idea how we're going to do this. There are some engine kits out there, but I'm not sure if that's the best way to go (they're expensive, too). Here's one that looks really cool: http://www.amazon.com/Trends-UK-Haynes-Build-Engine/dp/B00GJYE0S4/ref=pd_sim_b_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=17CNWY2KA4KG49CSH274 This one looks interesting, but it looks more like a model: http://www.amazon.com/Revell-Metal-Body-Ford-Engine/dp/B0006I8QHK/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1423773941&sr=1-1&keywords=ford+engine I wonder if I couldn't just look on craigslist for a junk engine that he can take apart or something... :confused1: Sorry for rambling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrirob6 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 We don't follow a program or curriculum. I wish there was something we could follow! My oldest two are kinesthetic learners and they are constantly building, experimenting, building models, etc. I can give you some links to what I'm using/plan to use, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upennmama Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 My oldest is in 7th now. Math: finished TT prealgebra, but I felt it was thin, and she wasn't getting the concepts, so I moved her into AOPS prealgebra, hoping that she will get the concepts more. Science: outsourced this to a general science class. Best money I ever spent! Writing: WWS2 and some additional papers I've assigned, usually related to history. LA: Easy Grammar, Wordly Wise 8 Lit: TOG and I added in a bunch of great books with Garlic Press lit guides, because I thought ToG was thin on lit. Also added in some poetry. SS/History: TOG Dialectic Year 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 We are nearly done with 7th. This is what we've done: Math-CLE 700s and started TT Algebra. I think I'm going to consider this all Pre-Algebra, though. He did not like AoPS PreA, but I'm going to try iAoPS for Algebra when he's done with TT. LA-Landry English III Science-Biology with labs World Geography using Trail Guide to World Geography. I would not recommend this resource. Spanish for Children A Morning meeting time with the family: Bible, Grammar rule to recite/memorize, Latin chant, Fable or poem, and a problem or two from Challenging Word Problems 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I am doing 7th now and will have a 7th grader next year. grammar: Rod & Staff writing: IEW theme, next year SWICC course spelling: lists vocab: First Form Latin this year...Second form next year and the new 8th grader is moving on t Vocab for Cl Roots math: Jacobs Algebra w/Callahan videos history: this year Sl Core H, my 7th grader next year is doing Biblioplan Ancients(her choice) science: this year Astronomy/geology, my 7th grader next year is doing BJU Life Lit: tied to history, next year some tied to history and some with lit guides(maybe MP) So some things in our home stay the same for 7th, others are changing for 7th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 We are nearly done with 7th. This is what we've done: Math-CLE 700s and started TT Algebra. I think I'm going to consider this all Pre-Algebra, though. He did not like AoPS PreA, but I'm going to try iAoPS for Algebra when he's done with TT. LA-Landry English III Science-Biology with labs World Geography using Trail Guide to World Geography. I would not recommend this resource. Spanish for Children A Morning meeting time with the family: Bible, Grammar rule to recite/memorize, Latin chant, Fable or poem, and a problem or two from Challenging Word Problems Would you please share why you would not recommend the Trail Guide resource? I am considering this for next year. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 For 7th grade in the fall my dd will be doing..... Heart of Dakota Revival to Revolution Bob Jones Life Science DLO Writing With Skill 1 Easy Grammar Plus Teaching Textbooks/Life of Fred Swim Team violin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) Well, I think I finally got English straightened out, though I'm still working on history. My plan: Galore Park So You Really Want to Learn Maths 1-2 So You Really Want to Learn English 2-3 Jump In Maxwell's School Composition Lightning Literature 7 Phonetic Zoo McHenry's The Elements, then either Carbon Chemistry, Dr. Dave's Chemistry, or Lyrical Earth Science Mapping the World with Art (2nd half) Latin Prep 1 - on second thought, we will just do English From the Roots Up. Latin is becoming a time suck that I'm not sure I want to invest in. Theory Time guitar lessons, horseback riding, gymnastics, maybe swimming and/or voice lessons After looking at the Project Passport packs from Home School in the Woods, she thinks she wants to do that, plus additional studies of the Vikings because "they're cool." :laugh: Current plan is Vikings/Middle Ages using A Picturesque Tale of Progress, Famous Men of the Middle Ages and The Useborne Internet Linked Viking World as spines. Edited May 1, 2015 by Aurelia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Tentatively, of course, Ambleside Online year 6 Saxon 7 / 6 Probably Maxwell's School Composition Maybe Hake grammar GSWL piano, chess, something for physical activity 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_mom Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 So far I have: Vocabulary: Ceaser's English 2 Grammar and writing: MCT Essay Voyage, WSS2 Literature: Lightning Literature 7 Math: ds needs to chose: Jacob's algebra, or Foerster's Alg or Lial's and/or LOF Algebra History/Art: We are going to do renaissance and I want to mix art and science with history together Science: Ellen Mchenry's Elements and Carbon Chemistry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 DD will be in 7th and I’m trying to combine her as much as I can for one last year with her 8th grade brother, so I can save time teaching. Bible: ? Math: Saxon 8/7 Spelling: SWR Grammar: Analytical Grammar (We used the junior version a few years ago), ELTL 5 Lit/Writing: Teaching the Classics and Windows to the World Easy Writing History/Civics: Classical Historian American (includes essay writing instruction) Our Constitution Rocks by Juliette Turner One Vote by Ben Carson North Star Geography Two-year plan Science: ABeka Earth & Space (with video streaming) I’m going to have her do this with her brother in 8th since she’s already done botany and zoology twice which is what ABeka 7th grade science would cover and I can keep them together. She’s using Ellen McHenry’s Elements right now, so I’ll have her do Carbon Chemistry and Cells in 8th when DS is in 9th. Ellen McHenry's Carbon Chemistry, Cells, Botany, Herbology-various resources Foreign language: Chinese Piano lessons I have Atelier Art 6 on the shelf, so we might use that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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