I will be teaching physics at my co-op next year. I would like the students to have the option of taking the AP Physics 1 exam. However, the parents at my co-op strongly want Apologia as the text. I have compared the Apologia's modules with an suggested AP Physics 1 course planning guide, and I think it's doable. Each week I plan on assigning extra homework from the College Board's AP Physics practice test questions for the students who plan on taking the exam. Has anyone else done this before? Is it feasible? I tried to attached the comparison that I made, but it won't let me upload the file. Thanks, Diane

Thank you! I think we will do AoPS Algebra so that he will be lined up with the ps math. I'd like to keep my options open for high school...

I'm sure this is answered somewhere, but I can't find it. My 7th grader is finishing Jacobs Elementary Algebra. It has been a good match for him this year. What comes next? If it makes a difference: We loved SM thru 6th grade. We tried AoPS Pre-Algebra but it was too hard and switched to Jacobs. Thanks for your help!

Yes, thanks.

Do the kids watch the Student Workshop from the TWSS, or do they watch the SWI? Or both? And if both, which one first? I've watched the first 2 DVDs from TWSS and am so excited about this program! I can't wait to start. As soon as someone tells me where to start. :) Thanks, Diane

We love Outdoor Adventure 1 & 3. I run several times a week, and consider myself to be in pretty good shape - but those games are hard! My friend got the 2nd game and said it wasn't that good.

We just put our house on the market and are hoping to move to Greenville. We were there for about 4 months a couple of years ago and loved it. The town was small enough that everything was close, but large enough that it got shows/circus/etc. The weather is fantastic (we are in TX now) and you could drive to the beach and mountains. The hs laws were more restrictive than here, but they seemed reasonable. The museum and libraries had hs classes monthly and there was a hs swim team that my kids enjoyed. It's a big decision - good luck!

I just wanted to say that I miss Georgia. Have fun there!

Spy museum was fun!

Thanks. Now comes the horrible wait until it gets here! This is just as bad as Christmas!

We use both. You can never have too many math books! :lol:

I'm about to bite the bullet and order. Does each child need their own notebook? Thanks, Diane

My VFFs give me blisters. I really want to run in them, but I don't want the calouses. My dh loves his though and wears his all the time. He says the new version is even better than the old.

I wouldn't send her to her room anymore. My dc clean baseboards, weed, clean toilets, any chore that needs to be done. But each kid is different. You really have to find something that motivates your particular child. At least you know you have good company.

Stay strong! You are not being unreasonable. My mantra lately is, "it's only a phase, it's only a phase..."

I thought I heard that baseball was the most dangerous sport for kids. After bowling, of course.

He dropped the ball on it when he was putting it away. I now have an irrational fear of my children bowling. I act calm and cool, but inside I'm so worried when they bowl.

I didn't even bother researching these groups. I just assumed they helped those who needed help from school administration bullies. Does anyone know if the Texas Home School Coalition is as controversial? I hope it's a nice, happy group...

Football is hard on the mom, isn't it? My ds played last year when he was 11. He is so small (60 lbs) and it was very hard to watch. He made it through the season without any major injuries, only to break his finger in 3 places bowling the next week. :tongue_smilie: I hope your son stays injury free!

My dh got the magic mouse for Christmas a few years ago. I love it, but $70 for a mouse is crazy.

I'm in love with Clark Howard. We picked Utah, which is not our home state.

My dd just finished the Soul Surfer book and loved it!

I love this thread!!!

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