Nobody? Hmm..

Thank you all so much. We will definitely be looking at all of these suggestions as a way to make history more relevant for my STEM boy.

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How can I put a STEM spin on World History to make it more interesting for my 16yo DS? I am thinking about doing somewhat of an overview of the periods in history but really delving in to the technological advance that helped shape history....sort of world history focused on math and science. Has anyone done something like this? I would love to have input from the hive.

My son is taking the MyHomeschoolMathClass Geometry with Jann in Texas and I need your help to come up with a good course description for what they have covered. If your child is in this class I would love to see what you are using as your description. If your child is not in this class I would still love to have your input. =) Here is what I have so far: This is a Pre-AP Algebra-based Geometry class that emphasizes the study of the properties and application of common geometric figures in two and three dimensions. Euclidean methods are used to solve proofs of geometric figures. The student uses inductive and deductive reasoning skills in problem solving. The text emphasizes real world applications of geometric principles. Constructions and transformations are explored as well as tessellations. Numerous axioms and theorems are introduced with regard to congruence and triangles. The study of triangle is further amplified by the study of the Pythagorean theorem and other properties of right triangles including the introduction of trigonometric ratios. Primary Text used: Holt Geometry, by Dr Edward Burger (2007) ISBN 9780030358289

Hi Angela, I was so pleased to see your post and signature line about your daughter attending Olin. I too have an aspiring engineer who would like to attend a school such as Olin. He is only a HS freshman right now but I am already trying to start a file of information that will be helpful to us in the application process. I hope you don't mind me messaging you once in a while for tips. Best Regards, Mayte

Can anyone provide of review of Reason Prep for SAT/ACT preparation? It looks very enticing but I have not heard much about it on here so I though I'd ask the HIVE.

We use and love http://www.LiveLingua.com for a conversational Spanish class delivered thru Skype. I bought a bundle and pay about $12 per hour.

The sentence as stated means: To where do your friends plan to run? Stated another way: Where are you friends planning on running to?

Does anyone know if we can anticipate any more Landry Academy Specials? Apparently I missed the ones offered right before Valentine's day.

OMG!! My son is just as you describe!! In PS he was making A's in Pre-AP math but being the "math person" that I am, I knew he didn't really get it. Somehow he was very good at "pattern-matching" or something of the sort; somehow managing to get passed the test and then dumping all of the information...never truly absorbing it. This has been such a mystery to me. I never understood how he could manage this because I studied until I knew the info forward and backward! I was very concerned about my grades. In my opinion, the spiral math that they were using really enabled this brain dump behavior for my kiddo. Now we use a mastery method with Jann in Texas and it is so much better. He finally gets it.

Kai, Thank you for that!! I am definitely looking for a "Big Picture" text. I really have no intention of having him take the AP exam in World History or anything of the sort.

I am trying to give my son a more global view of World History than I got in High School. I have ordered two of the Great Courses: Foundations of Eastern Civilization and Foundations of Western Civilization. I realize that these will only supplement the spine I select and it is in that search that I would like The Hive's help. Here are the two spines I'm considering any input is welcomed. Ways of the World: A Brief History by Strayer World Civilizations: The Global Experience by Stearns

I need suggestions for a high school Anatomy and Physiology course. Landry's is full. Any suggestions are welcomed!

My son did one of the BraveWriter classes last spring and really enjoyed it. That said, I agree that it is a bit pricey for a 6 week class. He is currently enrolled in a class at Write Foundations. It is much more affordable and I have found the instruction to be very good. Good Luck!! Let me know what you think if you decide to use it.

I just thought the forum might be interested in this. http://m.ajc.com/weblogs/get-schooled/2014/apr/22/ncaa-rejects-courses-nations-largest-online-educat/

Can anyone give me a review of the Honors Composition Class at Wilson Hill Academy? My son is currently taking an online BraveWriter course and while we like the material he prefers a live teacher component versus the all text format of this course. I am hesitant to use anything that feels formulaic as he did not appreciate the format of IEW so, although I had considered it Lost Tools of Writing is out. I'm guessing anything using the Progymnasmata would be ill received as well. The class at the Potter's School sounds like it has more grammar than I care to incorporate. I only like grammar as a part of the writing process not to be studied as a separate subject. WriteGuide, Write@Home and Time4Writing all seem to be text only as well. I'm really at a loss as to what to do with this STEM boy. Please help.

Mike which curriculum are you referring to here? BASIS school's curriculum?

Ruth, Thank you so much for saying this because this is exactly what I had planned to do for my ds. I see no need to expend brain power on history or literature. We will cover it but in a much more relaxed manner than science, math and writing.

LiveLingua has been wonderful for us. One of the differences that led me to them is the fact that I can choose a teacher that is Mexican rather than South or Central American. The accents are different and to me that was a deal breaker.

Nobody?? hmm...well it is a very interesting concept.

We will make sure to bring our passports so that we can move about freely!! We really appreciate the suggestions on how to explore Niagra!!

Oh darn, we'll be flying from Toronto to Montreal but we are planning on taking a train from Montreal to Quebec City. Thank you very much for your input anyway.

Thank you so much for such a detailed account of things to do and see!! We are really looking forward to seeing great tennis and beautiful sites!!

Howdy from San Antonio!! or ¡Hola!