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  1. Well, the books have been covered by everyone here-I've used them all as I have a son who loves the periodic table. But, just wanted to mention the website periodicvideos.com. It's some british university scientists who take each element and show you what it does (explode, change color, etc). They're pretty short, and you choose them by clicking on the periodic table. Very cool!
  2. I've looked at the samples on their website, but am glad you asked. Following....
  3. Comics off of gocomics.com (garfield, baby blues, fox trot, etc) Ballpark mysteries series (yep, too young for him, but older mysteries are too climactic/scary/realistic)
  4. I wonder if it might have been a student worker whose job is to reply to these inquiries from a students perspective (and obviously, they probalby don't have the same manners under their belt as a seasoned, experienced adult). I would do as cintinative suggested and email them back explaining the entire situation-that your daughter is x years old and not ready to be interviewing colleges yet, but as her advisor, you need this info to direct her in class planning. In fact, since that email address might not get you to the person you need, I would see if there's a staff directory and see if you can find an admissions counselor to email. (Usually, there are emails listed) And also explain about needing it in writing so you can refer to it as you guide and plan. They shouldn't have any problem with that, I think doing a web form sent it to a specific area of the college that isn't used to answering these types of questions, so try another area. Keep us updated. 🙂
  5. going into 8th grade What are your suggestions for a video based or online self-paced (but NOT live!) science curriculum. (He likes what his older brother is doing in chemexplained, but is definately not ready for that yet). It doesn't matter christian or secular as long as it's not preachy. Would like to have very little reading of either online stuff or textbook-I'd love it to be a page or so-maybe like a printout, but that's my unicorn. I know of science shepherd, but most have an accompanying textbook-so no. I've also looked into journey homeschool (can't put my finger on what isn't right for us there), and science.mom (too young). Is there anything else out there I can look into before I create and organize my own path? Thanks!
  6. I have used both. We are currently almost done with the MLA one (did APA last year). The APA one was great. Written to the student, definately step by do-able step. The MLA one is also great. The MLA one isn't written for daily work. It gives you info and a task, and each chapter is a different part of the process. There is a couple of suggested timeframes at the front, So, I've had to give a timeframe of how long to work each day rather than what to complete in the guide each day. They are both good. And teach well how to write the paper without doing all sorts of supurfulous exercises. It's short, sweet and to the point while being thorough and explained well. I learned the difference between MLA and APA myself for the first time. Hope this helps, let me know if other questions arise.
  7. Thank you for this. I was thinking the latter, but that's just me trying to increase exposure, which, you're right, is probably decreasing quality and enjoyment. Thanks! Thank you, I had lost sight of the "point"! You are correct: enjoy is much more important than covering as much as possible. Thank you!!! Thank you all for getting me back on track. I lost myself when reading through Easy Peasy's British Literature where they read a few books and just read summaries of many others. Thanks!
  8. I'm creating a British Literature class for my 11th grader for next year (to go with British History). However, there are SOOOO many good books to be used, I'm exploring the idea to have a few main reads and then read just the plot summaries for a bunch of others. I know about the website Sparknotes, but wondering if there is another website that is good or better? Thanks!
  9. Lifeprint has a lesson plan somewhere. Found it! At the homepage, up in the upper right corner it says ASLU and below ASL lessons. Click on "ASL Lessons" and see if that's what you're looking for.
  10. 7sistershomeschool.com has writing "units" (or bunches of units bundled together) that cover the basics: essay (general, persuasive, compare/contrast, lit analysis etc), creative writing, poetry, MLA research, APA research, and tohers that I haven't done yet. They are written to the student and are step by step but thorough. Including citations and planning. It's a digital download, so you'd have to print. Great approach!
  11. I've been researching British History curriculum and haven't found much. The ones I did find I don't care for, so I'm going to try to make my own. I don't want an online class, though would consider self-paced, but definately not live (that doesn't work for us). I'm looking for spine books, youtube channels/playlists, DVD's, or other books that I can put together to create a credit's worth of input (reading & watching) & output (TBD). I'd like to do a quick overview of ancient and more in depth of modern eras. Also Scotland and Wales, as it's currently part of the UK. Any suggestions from the Hive? Thanks!
  12. I just started panicing planning also! (creative and apt title you have there!!!) So far I've got: Math: Pre-Calculus-Mr D Science: Guest Hollow Physics History: British History-mom designed since I can't find anything I like already put together ELA: Literature-Probably British Lit & Poetry and 7sisters writing units(essays, research papers, etc) French: The ULAT picking up where he leaves off Psychology 1/2 credit: 7sisters Career Exploration 1/2 credit: 7sisters PE: tracking hours of physical activity 1/2 credit
  13. We are doing Joy Hakim's Concise A History of US (4 volumes instead of 10). I have him read, then at the end of the week (or daily if you need to check in more often) tell me 3 interesting things they read about and 3 events that happened in that weeks readings.
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