My history breakdown is a bit odd based on what I was trying to cover with ds. Ancient History - 400 AD War & World History Lectures 1-15 (professor spends the first lecture or so defining war) History about 400 - 1800 War & World History Lectures 16 - 34 History about 1800 - 1900 War & World History Lectures 35 -40 History about 1900 - Current War & World History Lectures 41 - 48 Here is the "traditional" WTM breakdown (very rough) Ancient History - 400 AD War & World History Lectures 1-15 History from 400 - 1600 - Lectures would be 16-26, Then Early Modern History (1600 - 1800 or so) - Lectures 27 - 36 Finally Modern History - Lectures 37-48 Whoa, I hope that isn't too confusing. I did not know about the Art of War. On a side note: He is reading "A Book of Five Rings" by Miyamoto Musashi. ETA: This thread is a good idea.

:iagree: Totally! Conceptual Physics This was 9th grade science class for both my kids (using the Hewitt text) and I supplemented the class with the course "Physics in Your Life" (here http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/courses/course_detail.aspx?cid=1260) taught by Prof. Richard Wolfson. My kids and I liked it because the prof was interesting and provided relevant demonstrations. He suggests you watch the course in order, but concedes that it can be done out of order. The first module is on light and sound, the second is on forces, and so on. Most physics courses (including conceptual) begin with mechanics and get to light and sound much later, so I just skipped around but used the module as a whole. I only wanted dc to take notes while watching. History For my ds, who is interested in weapons, I have used "War and World History" ( here http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/courses/course_detail.aspx?cid=8870) taught by Jonathan Roth. My son listens to the lecture and writes down 6 - 8 interesting facts. He started the course last year while learning Ancient History and is continuing this year through the 1800s. It is a 24 disc (CD) class (48 lectures), so he has been listening to the lectures relevant to the time period studied. We think it is interesting because it's not just about weaponry, but also the politics and innovations that come from/because of war. p.s. sorry I don't know how to connect the web site to the title I typed in

I haven't been through customs for a couple of years so I won't comment on it. I do fly domestically at least once a year so I can address my experiences. i have traveled quite a bit in the past 30 years (boy, that sounds depressing!). I fly cheap-o, so keep that in mind. The new "normal" is to allow plenty of time to get through security and on to the plane. It seems airlines close the doors sooner than they used to and won't open the door if you are "late" (I got to a connecting flight 20 minutes prior to it taking off and they had already closed the door). You can bring outside food on to the plane (which I prefer) and even go though security with it (domestically at least). You can also buy food in the airport to take on or buy the airline food (meh). Keep your liquids to a minimum (3 oz), or nonexistent, going through security. We bring empty water bottles so we can refill once inside security. I haven't seen pillows or blankets on planes in awhile. Domestically, the overhead baggage area tends to get full fast. If you are traveling for a month you will probably bring something large enough to check, then a small(ish) carry on. Traveling a long time make sure you bring snacks, toothbrush and toothpaste (less than 3 oz tube). Bringing a change of clothes may help in case you are unexpectedly laid over somewhere. Not sure that is the kind of info/advice you are looking for. But I HTH!

You might want to say which state(s) you will be visiting and for how long. I am guessing at least NY City? I have only visited NY so I can't offer any advice. If your travels are all around the North East make sure you visit some National Parks, which are inexpensive, especially the Smithsonian in Washington DC ( a few hours from JFK). ETA: Woops! Just noticed you are from the US. I guess I still think we need to know your desired itinerary.

Super cool...bummer that my youngest will be DE next year full time.

One more very grateful user; one more happy to donate.

We have never used IEW materials except WttW. Very doable. I know I got a lot out of it.

:lol: Thanks for the comic relief.

Interesting, I am just the opposite with my allergy meds. I am back on them and can function and sleep better than without. Good to hear you feel better and feel you have a plan that makes both of you happy.

Your son's interests sound much like my son's. My ds is enjoying War and World History from the TC.

Not a hands-on kit but I found these simulations very useful. And if you dug around you would find lesson plans to go with them. https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics ETA: I guess you con't have to dig around, the lessons are under "Teaching Ideas".

I use HST+ and it will download all the info of a book to the database when I use the ISBN. So I just have it because...

If you have a place for TRX it doesn't look like it takes up too much room and there is a lot you can do with it.

Video exercise (not necessarily wii stuff)- like kick boxing? Or other types that appeal to boys. Work on the Presidential Fitness thingy...

No where near Paris (in the U.S.) - but I wish I were! I hope you find someone.

Haven't "graduated" yet. But we are planning a combo 18th and graduation with dd's very good friend who will graduate with her and has an 18th birthday in the same month. We have a lot of friends in common, and only my husband's family lives in the area so it shouldn't be too humongous. We are planning it this Tuesday.

We have liked BJU's Cultural Geography course. Definitely a one year course.

Except for the doctor and double major thing I could have written this. So I am glad my daughter is taking a gap year. She is not sure what she wants to do and felt too stressed at the beginning of her senior year to have applied anywhere. She lifeguards at the YMCA, so she is and will be employed during this gap year. She wants to travel, but is not sure how to do it safely as a female. I am a little nervous about this upcoming year because she only has a vague idea of what she wants to do. I guess I had hope taking classes at the cc would help. Guess it just gave her more options to swirl around her brain.

I use Plan to Eat and find it super easy (it would have to be for me to use it)!

That is reassuring! Yikes! I don't know if my son will be involved with NCAA yet. I have made it my policy to follow the state requirements, just in case my kids have to go to ps. I guess I could give it to him as a P/F then decide later whether or not it should actually make it to the transcript.

I guess I am looking for potential reasons why I shouldn't have my son take Health as a P/F course. Are there any repercussions for not making it graded? Our state requires 0.5 credit (although, as a homeschooler, it is not required). I haven't found any colleges in our state that require this course. I just want to give the kid a get-er-done class.

or both! My kids used both and their drawings were great!

Not Vida - but just wanted to keep the thread bumped so she see's it. Superb story!

My daughter tends to be the "go-to" person as well. And there is not a lot of reciprocation. She too has had to say "no" because she isn't left with a lot of study time. She has been given great reviews by her boss. :hurray:

My daughter got her first official paying job this fall at our local Y (she is 17). I have been going there since I was pregnant with her. She has played in their tot watch, sat through my spinning class, and taken swim and TKD lessons there. She has volunteered at VBS since she was old enough and a couple of summers volunteering at a Christian camp. Some one she takes DE classes with her let her know of lifeguard/swim instructor opening. The YMCA paid for the all her training. I think it's super helpful to "know" someone. But I do think that having adults who know your child's work ethic, and can provide a great reference, is even more important.