Deanna in TN
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My son is in 7th grade and has always used Abeka grammar. However, we use IEW for writing.
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I was diagnosed about 5 years ago with ovarian cancer. As a result of this, a friend gave me a book called God's Way to Ultimate Health. In it a man discusses how through diet, he was healed from colon cancer. Here is a link:
http://www.yourlifesource.com/gmtest.htm
It was very interesting and I started doing research on diet and cancer. Here are some other materials that are excellent resources.
In the above link, a woman (a dr.) describes how she beat breast cancer through diet and other things. No chemo, no radiation.
Also, there is a fantastic book called The China Study by T. Colin Campbell. He was a researcher for NIH and found the link of animal products to all types of diseases including cancer, diabetes, ms, etc.
As for me, I became a vegan after my rounds of chemo. You will have to be careful with raw fruits and veggies during chemo because the chemo destroys your immune system. Your dr. will most likely tell you at some point that you can't have them for awhile.
Check out an herb called astragalus. It has been shown to help keep your white count up during chemo and radiation.
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/astragalus-000223.htm
If you have any other questions, let me know.
Deanna
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My son is currently using Jacob's Algebra. When you grade a math test, do you count it completely wrong if the answer is wrong? Or do you give partial credit for working the problem? Obviously if the entire problem is worked wrongly, the whole problem would be wrong. But what if there is just a minor mistake such as not multiplying by -1 or not simplifying completely?
Thanks.
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I have read that when you have sinus issues (colds, allergies, etc) you should eat fresh fruits and veggies. Avoid all sugar since it suppresses your immune system. Avoid all dairy since it can cause mucous production. Also, probiotics are supposed to be very helpful for sinus issues.
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My son finished the first one and enjoyed it. He is currently working on the second one, and it is more challenging. It is a basic programming language so it isn't flashy, if you know what I mean. I think it helps him to think. What I mean is that you have to think, step by step, what you want to do. A real life example of this would be telling a child to go clean his room vs. giving a very specific list of what to do first then second then so on.
He is also using an online game maker. My understanding of it is that it isn't like a programming language so you don't have to figure out what comes first, second, etc. He gets more immediate results, but I don't believe he has to think as much.
He is in 7th grade.
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My son is using Jacob's Algebra in 7th grade and will use Jacob's Geometry in 8th. We used Saxon 8/7 (pre-algebra) in 6th grade.
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It appears I have left out something important. I teach him the lesson, and we go over examples. I do not expect him to learn the material on his own. I do not mind at all helping him with something that he just doesn't understand. The problem is that he won't try first before calling me. This lack of applying himself to the best of his ability can be seen in most areas - his schoolwork, his chores, outside activities. He doesn't have a desire to excel. I need ways to encourage that desire and ideas for consequences when he fails to give me his best.
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My son will be 13 in March, and he seems to resist and give up on things that require effort and thinking. An example of this is when he is working on Algebra. I have told him to go back through the chapter and re-read the section that he is having trouble with and look at the examples and figure it out on his own. He would rather call me and have me tell him how to do it. Another example of this is when he is working on a Computer project. I thought that kids were supposed to be naturally good with computers and want to dig and figure it out. He basically wants to do the minimum required in most areas of his life. As I am writing this, I can see that it is a character flaw - laziness and contentment with mediocrity. If any of you have dealt with this successfully, I would love to hear what you have done.
Thanks,
Deanna
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I am planning on using the BJU Physical Science. My son used the BJU Life Science this year, and I felt that it was a challenging and interesting curriculum and my son is enjoying it. I have read that Apologia doesn't get into the depth that BJU does. In fact it is my understanding that you would have to do Apologia Biology and Adv. Biology to cover the material in BJU Biology. This is also my understanding for Chemistry and Physics.
To get an idea about Apologia Physical Science vs. BJU, try these links:
Then click on the table of contents and sample links.
Also, you could go to the Bob Jones site and the Apologia site, and see if they have additional chapters you could look at.
Hope this helps.
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Here is my plan for next year:
beginning Latin - outsourcing
IEW - outsourcing
A Beka Grammar
Jacob's Geometry
BJU Physical Science
Art of Argument/Argument Builder
TOG Redesigned Year 4
Bible
He is also involved in Boy Scouts and Tae Kwon Do. We currently do Meals on Wheels once a month, but I would like to do more community service.
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Here is a great story about 2 people I know who chose to wait on God to provide their mate.
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Niext year for 8th grade, my son will be using BJU Physical Science which is an intro to chemistry and physics. It starts with basic information regarding matter and measurement early in the text; then builds on that
beginning the essential information in classical physics, work and energy, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, and optics. After grasping these topics, students are equipped to study the structure of the atom, compounds and chemical reactions, and mixtures and solutions.
True Physics requires a strong math background. It would be best to be taking it concurrently with calculus.
Could your son possibly study some of his interests via internet or through the library?
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I am surprised....
I have nothing to do with scouting (nor am I even interested) so take this with a grain of salt.
But when I think of Eagle Scouts, I think of someone who did something worthwhile with significant benefits for a community or at least a group of people. There have been 10 posts on this thread and only ONE suggestion fits what *I* thought the Eagle Scout project was about!
I'm not explaining myself terribly well, but I'm just surprised at the ease, the superficial-ness, the low level of committment necessary.
BTW, obviously the link had plenty of these surprising options but did have some others also.
I'm just surprised they aren't ALL high quality, lasting benefit type things. I really thought that was what it was all about.
I agree so much with Pamela's post. My son is a Star Scout and is almost 13. We have talked about Eagle projects, and I keep telling him that I want his to be really meaningful. We're just not sure yet what it is going to be.
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My son used Apologia for Botany, Flying Creatures, Swimming Creatures, and Astronomy during 4th -6th grades. They were fine. I really struggled deciding on 7th grade. I had read many threads about Apologia, and I felt that it might not be challenging enough. The Apologia books are written so that the student can understand all of the material without the need of a teacher, which, to me, means it's limited. I ended up choosing BJU Life Science, and my son has really enjoyed it. It is interesting and challenging, but he still has not needed much help from me. We have done some experiments and my husband has disected a worm and frog with him. I am planning to use BJU Physical Science next year, and I might purchase the DVDs. My goal is for my son to have a very strong science background, but your goals may be different. Another thing to consider about Apologia for the upper level sciences (biology, chemistry and physics) is that according to threads I have read, you have to use both the intro and advanced books to get the same material you would get in 1 book of BJU or other biology, chemistry or physics books.
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Vegetable oil can elevate your bad cholesterol and lower good cholesterol. Exercise is the best way to elevate the good cholesterol.I became a vegan (a healthy one) a few years ago and my cholesterol is around 60 hdl and 70 ldl.
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We are using BJU Life Science and my son loves it. We are not using the DVD's. He is just reading the book. We do a few experiments. My husband recently disected a worm and a frog with him. He's learning a lot.
Deanna
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We go to the grandparent's house and eat pizza, play games and shoot fireworks. My husband bought a Karaoke machine, so this could be part of the fun too. This could be fun with just your family or invite one other family to join in.
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Extra virgin coconut oil, but you have to like coconut because there will be a slight coconut taste.
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We went to a wedding this summer for a couple who courted. There story is beautiful. Here is a link to their website. Check out their written testimony as well as their video.
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My 2 favorites for dealing with hormone problems at any stage are:
The Natural Superwoman: The Scientifically Backed Program for Feeling Great, Looking Younger, and Enjoying Amazing Energy at any Age by Uzzi Reiss.
This is on sale at amazon for $6.99 right now. Here is a link.
Another book by Dr. Reiss is Natural Hormone Balance for Women: Look Younger, Feel Stronger, and Live Life with Exuberance.
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I would give her 24 hours and then tell her that someone else is interested. Then I would tell her that I need to hear from her by such and such time or I will offer it to the other person. After all, all you are asking for is a commitment to buy.
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You could try www.vegsource.com/homeschool. I have had good luck through them.
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The Hallmark channel has a movie premiering this coming Saturday called an Old Fashioned Thanksgiving based on a short story by Louisa May Alcott. An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving TV-PG Set in the late 1880�s, a widowed mother of four struggles to keep her family intact and to put food on the table. The oldest daughter sends a letter to her estranged and very wealthy grandmother urging her assistance, much to her mother's disapproval. When the grandmother arrives, old wounds are opened but eventually healed. Based on a story by Louisa May Alcott. I don't know if you have the Hallmark channel or can get someone to tape it for you.
Deanna
Switching from Abeka to Saxon?
in K-8 Curriculum Board
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My son used A Beka math through 6th grade then switched to Saxon 8/7. He did well with the switch. I wished that I had switched sooner, because Saxon does a better job with geometry. Also, in A Beka 5th grade or so, they used 6 digit dividends and 4 digit divisors. I think that this was a bit overkill. There were other reasons why I wish that I had switched sooner, but I can't remember them. Here is a link to a Saxon placement test so that you can determine the best level.
http://saxonhomeschool.harcourtachieve.com/HA/correlations/pdf/s/SHS_PLT_middlegrades.pdf