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    Are Chemistry and Algebra II really necessary for non-stem majors?

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    My son is not headed for a STEM field. He will likely wind up in art/media/film, communications, marketing/public relations, politics or teaching. Math and science are difficult, boring, tedious, and not enjoyable. He gets good grades but has to work all hours of the day and night to do so.

     

    He is taking Forensic Science in 9th, and I am planning Biology in 10th. Can he stop science at this point? Does he HAVE to do Chemistry?

     

    Same with math. He is taking Algebra I in 9th, and will take Geometry in 10th. Must he keep going with Algebra II?

     

    Truth be told he would like to take more classes in his fields of interest which is in art and graphic design, photography, film, theater, speech, political science, business, and communications. All the work it takes to slog through heavy science and math courses are sucking the joy of learning out of him and taking all his time.

     

    He is not vying for any elite university either. He is not even sure he want to go to college - he really does not enjoy studying the traditional subjects, but I'd like to keep the door open.

     

    ANy advice for a new to high school mom with a creative, outgoing teen who'd rather be creating and doing with others (very social) than having his nose in a book all day.

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    Online German - how is it going this year? (Updates?)

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    Tess,

     

    Thank you so much for all this and especially being honest about the workload. My son is going to have his hands full in 10th grade with English (writing course with essays every week), Biology (not going to be easy for him), World History (not an easy subject), and Geometry (we'll see).  I am not sure it would be a good idea to pile another hard course on him in 10th.  Maybe German can wait until 11th for ds, but then in 11th he will have Alg II, Chemistry, American History, and Literature (all going to be a challenge I know).  No doubt about it, high school is tough for some kids.

     

    bluebonnetgirl

    Math U See Geometry - online live coop class

    in High School and Self-Education Board

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    I am looking at my Geometry options for next year.  I'm seeking a gentle Geometry course that has an audio visual component and would be good for non-mathy visual learner kids.  One has significant auditory processing issues, so a presenter that speaks slowly and clearly is essential.  I had to eliminate Mr. D. Math and Unlock Math since the speakers speak way too fast for my kids.  Mr. Demme from Math U See has a nice slow pace of speaking, so Math-U-See Geometry is my top choice so far.  I would love any feedback on MUS Geometry and would specifically love to know if anyone has chosen the MUS online coop classes for high school and any feedback. (especially Geometry).

     

    Thank you so much!

    Online English for 10th

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    Looking for a solid live online English class with step by step explicit writing instructions and lots of feedback to shore up writing in 10th grade in preparation for the SAT in 11th. I’m still seeing sloppy sentences and disorganized essays in 9th and feel a need for a tightly regulated writing class with a lot of hand holding and explicit feedback. Any recommendations? Thank you!

    X-post: Trail Guide to U.S. Geography vs. Visits to North America by Simply Charlotte Mason

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    I have decided to do a year of US or North American Geography and am trying to decide between these two curricula:


     


    Visits to North America by Simply Charlotte Mason:


    https://simplycharlo...-north-america/


     


    Trail Guide to U.S. Geography:


    https://www.christia...-PD-Description


     


    Do I have my consensus right? , i.e:  Both have mapping, the difference is the other stuff.  Simply Charlotte Mason Visits To North America focuses more on literature: picture books, cultural coffee table books, and other literature with corresponding writing prompts for paragraphs.   Trail Guides has a menu of open ended research tasks using online research and then notebooking the findings


     


    Which is more open and go, and more interesting for middle school age kids who are visual and concrete?


     


    Thanks so much for any feedback.


     


    Trail Guide to U.S. Geography vs. Visits To North America by Simply Charlotte Mason

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

    Posted · Edited by bluebonnetgirl

    I have decided to do a year of US or North American Geography and am trying to decide between these two curricula:

     

    Visits to North America by Simply Charlotte Mason:

    https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/visits-north-america/

     

    Trail Guide to U.S. Geography:

    https://www.christianbook.com/trail-guide-to-u-s-geography/cindy-wiggers/9781628630060/pd/397198?product_redirect=1&Ntt=397198&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP#CBD-PD-Description

     

    Do I have my consensus right? , i.e:  Both have mapping, the difference is the other stuff.  Simply Charlotte Mason Visits To North America focuses more on literature: picture books, cultural coffee table books, and other literature with corresponding writing prompts for paragraphs.   Trail Guides has a menu of open ended research tasks using online research and then notebooking the findings

     

    Which is more open and go, and more interesting for middle school age kids who are visual and concrete?

     

    Thanks so much for any feedback.

     

     

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