Imprimis
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I need some recommendations on what to look for in a microscope for high school use. We will be doing Biology: Exploring Life this year.
Any favorites, or ones to avoid? Also, where do most of you buy your science supplies?
Thanks in advance!
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What editions (ISBNs) did you use? Also, did you get the teachers' manual, and web component? How necessary are they? I have hired an associate professor from a local college to teach a lab class, so I am not planning on doing labs. I did find plenty of web content that has been lined up with this book.
What say the hive?
I just ordered and received my edition from B&N. I had thought it was the newest edition, but it has a 2004 date?!? The ISBN is 0-13-062592-2. I also got the cd-rom to go with it, and have since been looking for a TE, and noticed there were several different ISBN's.
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One of my family's favorite meals ever is from a recipe I got from these boards when they were the old boards :001_smile:---long before I started posting!
I make these quite often, and EVERYONE here loves them.
Belated thanks to the poster who shared this recipe some years ago!
Italian Sandwiches
3-4 lb boneless beef chuck roast (or other cut)
can of beef broth
12 oz.jar of pepperoncini peppers
envelope of Good Seasons Italian dressing
hoagie rolls
sliced mozzarella cheese
I brown the beef on all sides before throwing it into the crockpot. Pour the beef broth, and 1/2 jar (or more if your family likes spicy) of the pepperoncinis and liquid over the roast. Sprinkle with the packet of italian dressing. Cook on low 7-8 hours. I usually start it on high for the first hour. Shred beef, place on hoagie rolls, top with mozzarella cheese, pop sandwiches under the broiler until cheese is bubbly and delicious. Serve with a side of the beef juice to dip sandwiches into. SO. very. yummy!
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have you tried amazon? 7 bucks a bag (free shipping if you have prime) how can you beat that? they have JO-JO's too!
Good stuff!
Thanks for that info...I wasn't aware it was available at Amazon. That is a good deal!
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I only drink Jim's coffee. Everything else taste like acid after having it.
It is organic and fair trade (don;t want the exploitation of 5 year olds on my soul!), for a better price than starbucks. It's a high-quality coffee, so you get a better cup for less bean. You can find it in amazon (subscribe and save no less!)
I LOVE JIM! and his coffee too!
I gotta say, I love Jim's too....awesome coffee...no bitterness at all. My favorite Jim's blends are Jo Jo's Java and Italian Roast.
It is a little pricey, but as Wildflower stated above, I find I use less of it than other coffee brands. I buy whole bean and grind it at home.
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Happy Birthday!!:party:
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I saw that show for the first time last night, too. My dd (13) has been beyond curious to watch it so we sat through it together.
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This is how I ended up seeing this bizarre show last night, too. Dd called me into the room saying, "Mom, you have GOT to see these crazy people!"
I came in just as they were spraying half a can of hair spray all over the little 4 yo blond girl's hair/face/body while the mother or father said something like, "she's not feeling well today, she may have a little fever." And, then when on to say they may be taking her to the doctor AFTER she was done. WHAT?!?
It was all just so disturbing to me. I'm not a big fan of pageants to begin with, but taking these tiny children and making them dress, walk, and act like miniature adults is beyond creepy to me. I truly felt sad for these kids.
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http://handbookofnaturestudy.blogspot.com/
Have you checked out The Outdoor Hour?
I just downloaded the 1st 10 lessons and plan to use them this fall.
HTH
Thanks so much for posting this. There are some wonderful lesson plan ideas on this blog. I'l lbe using Handbook of Nature Study for all 3 of my kids this year, so this is great timing!
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I am feeling all weepy/lovey inside about my family these days. :grouphug: My children are 20, 16, 15, 10, and time has absolutely flown. I know people say that all the time, and I know people with tiny children think the days are 80 hours long. (The saying 'The days are long, but the years are short" is quite applicable here). However, as long as the days may seem, they are only 24 hours, and the years roll on.
My oldest is home from college for just another month, and we are all wringing as much out of this as we can. I also know, as his siblings do not, that the time before they all go off to college and more, is short.
We've done a lot together as a family, but today I am thinking "We should have camped more, we should have taken more and longer vacations together, we shoulda coulda whatever. We did all that we could. We are a very close family, and our personalities mesh pretty well. We all have the same odd sense of humor etc.
We spent yesterday together; walking the beach, buying subversive bumper stickers, having clam chowder, eating Ben & Jerry's, singing to the radio (Gotta love Delilah and her callers), watching the sunset over the Atlantic, and talking politics.
I guess no amount of time together is enough. I wish I could wind back just 5 years.
If you are thinking about taking the kids to the beach, or camping, or to a cafe you think they would like, go. If you think you can't bear to play one more round of Uno or read Cat in the Hat yet again, maybe reconsider. lol
Oh, I know kids can drive you crazy, and we've had our share of that, believe me! I am looking forward to watching them discover the world, finding partners, all that. It's still hard to let them go.
What a beautiful post---and a great reminder to all of us to cherish our time with our children and make the most of every day we have with them, as it is all too fleeting. It sounds like you are certainly doing that!
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My 13yo and 10yo both recognize the benefits of homeschooling. My 5yo, who will be starting kindergarten this month, says wants to go to a "real school" so she can ride the school bus...
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I'm in the middle of Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. I'm really enjoying this book;the writing is beautiful.
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One of my main goals as a homeschooling mother is to guide my children to become life-long learners. So, with that in mind, I feel it's very important to instill in my kids a genuine love for learning.
I absolutely LOVE teaching my children and learning alongside them....and I let them know it! Enthusiasm is contagious. When my kids see my delight at teaching them something new, they are more apt to WANT to learn.
An incredible advantage we have as homeschoolers is being able to tailor our teaching to our children's interests and learning styles. Two of my children are Civil War buffs----they spend a lot of time reading, watching movies, researching, and discussing this time period.
Let your children (especially as they become older) offer their input into curricula choices. It has been my experience that my kids become more active, willing, (and happy!) participants in their education when they see how much I value their opinions.
Probably most important of all---enjoy and be thankful for every moment you have teaching your children (even those moments when you want to pull all your hair out....and you will have those;)); read aloud to them, play with them, learn with them!
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Does this come in book form as well?
Yes, Critical Thinking's Word Roots comes in both book and cd-rom form. Here's the link to all the Word Roots products The Critical Thinking Co.â„¢ - Search Results
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We really like Critical Thinking's Word Roots software.
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Nice job! I just called dh in to take a look at your pizzas. He wants to give it a try now.
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Oh my. I guess I'm greedy. I want my cake and to eat it, too. We read the classics and HP around here. (I have boys--no Twilight for them--they're not interested ;))
I also let them play with GameBoys for 2 hours a week. As long as the fluff and screen time is in moderation, I see no need not to indulge.
Absolutely. My dd devours historical fiction and classics; she has read every Jane Austen novel except Mansfield Park (hasn't gotten to it yet). She has read Uncle Tom's Cabin and The Red Badge of Courage. She's in the middle of Great Expectations. AND she has read Twilight. It works for us...
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We sure did! We were at the beach this morning when we heard it. I didn't realize what it was until I read your post.
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I don't care for pants or shorts with text across the rear. That's about my only rule. I have no problem with spaghetti straps, shorts, or skirts above the knee. My daughters have their own sense of style and I generally allow them to choose what suits them.
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I nursed all three of my children whenever they were hungry WHEREVER we were: libraries, restaurants, malls, Walt Disney World. My children did not take bottles.
I honestly do not understand how someone can equate nursing a baby to urinating in public. Mind boggling....
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It was a surprize present, and I hear very happy sounds from my 7 year old and hubby. Sweetly, the tune it plays is "Happy Birthday".
Happy Birthday to your son! My son also got Snap Circuits when he was 7, and it was one of his favorite things ever.
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For the Civil War: "Gettysburg" and "The Blue and the Grey."
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I have one like that!
I had to figure out ways to trick him into thinking that he was leading: "Do you want to do math or handwriting first?" "Do you want to do your piano now, or five more minutes of Legos and then piano?"
Yes, I agree with this! I frequently give my son a choice of acceptable options. Most of the time, it works.
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My migraines are most likely hormone related, as well. Mine will sometimes last on and off for 10 days. I am now taking Relpax when they will not. go.away. Relpax is a triptan drug. It will work for migraines only, not tension or other types of headache pain. It does work for me. However, I do find I have to take one each day for the duration of my migraine episode.
You might want to make an appointment and ask about Relpax or another triptan to have on hand when you have a migraine episode that will not respond to natural or otc remedies.
Fiorinal, which is aspirin, caffeine, and butalbital is another option if you have migraines that are not very frequent, but it can cause rebound headaches if you have to use it too often.
I hope you find relief, I know how horrible it is to suffer with migraine pain.
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Well, dh gives me free rein in deciding what to purchase for our children's education. I do not need to go to him for "approval" of my purchases. I have no outside income of my own; dh provides all the funding.
He also is home much of the week, and sometimes lends a hand by keeping our 5 yo busy while I work with my two older children.
And, the biggest thing (next to allowing me to purchase whatever I feel necessary), is he doesn't flip out (usually :)) when the house becomes a total mess.
Periodic Table Elements Flashcards ?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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Wow! Those are really cool, and beautifully done. Thanks for the links.