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On 3/13/2024 at 12:20 PM, Kendall said:
Math – Precalculus at home taught by me. I’ve used Foerster for the previous 7 kids and for the last 5 I have debated about finding something else Lol! I’ll probably stick with Foerster since I know it, but I’m going to work through AoPS Precalc this summer and see if I think that will work better.
Science – Physics taught by me (if you can call teaching what is really rather my stumbling through it with her!) I’ve used Knight College Physics in the past and am debating trying ISLE method with the Exploring and Applying Physics text. If summer planning allows me enough time…
Literature – Angelina Stanford (House of Humane Letters) Early Modern Literature. My daughters(10th/12th this year) have loved the self-paced mini class on Fairy Tales and also the one on Beowulf and my rising 11th grader is looking forward to this! This child reads a lot, so she will also be reading some other books (though that wouldn’t begin to be needed for a credit) This is my first ever outsourced true high school class that wasn't writing (this doesn't count a few community college classes for some of my older kids).
Writing/Composition – with me, I need to plan this
History – US/World up to the Civil War. A History of the American People and other books
American Sign Language – Using materials from Bill Vicars https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/
Choir – local homeschool group
Excel and Javascript/html/css. – Not sure how to go about this yet and she will probably get a big head start on it this summer because her 11th grade schedule will be full. I have a Son-in-law who is a programmer so we have help when we have questions. We will probably use Code for Teens by Jeremy Moritz and maybe some free resources for html/css and excel through our library’s website.
Thanks for starting this thread. It has pushed me to think through it. 2024-2025 will be my penultimate homeschool year which is a little sad.
Kendall
Hi. What is the ISLE method with the Exploring and Applying Physics text? Thanks.
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Hi, There's a thread that has already started for 9th grade planning. Do you want to find that or start a new one?
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So sorry. Praying for the both of you. 🙏
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2 hours ago, Malam said:
How do these two compare in terms of rigor? Biochemliteracy seemed a bit "fluffy" to me at first glance (middle school level rather than high school level). Is this true in your experience?
Biochemistryliteracyforkids is definitely not fluffy. It prepared my son for Connie's Intro to Org / Biochem course. Of course, Connie's course is more rigorous because it's a college course or at the very least she uses a college textbook. But biochemlit along with whatever videos he was seeking out during his middle school years helped prepare him for her course.
Biochemliteracyforkids is just 24 videos. Any where from 45 mins - 1.5 hours. I sat in a video or two and it's pretty meaty. I think the first video had some review of chemistry in it, but that was it. I would imagine that even some high schoolers would have something to think about. He explains the concepts in such a way where younger kids can understand it.
Now, my son was one of his set of students, so his class has evolved. They are beyond the program and sometimes he would ask the students what they wanted to learn. He would then teach it. This school year he started teaching some AP Chem problems, but somehow it evolved into medicinal chemistry. Not sure as i'm not involved in the class.
It suits my son's need. But if you are looking for a college credit course or to take the AP exam, this would not be the course to take.
If you have a child who has had some biochem background and want to jump in the class my son is in, you can email and ask him. He's very approachable and understanding. Ask if you can even have a free trial class. Who knows what he will do. The class is on Thursdays at 3:30 pacific. for one hour or so. Daniel Fried. daniel@biochemistryliteracyforkids.com
I can't say enough about his classes. It's my son's favorite class. Katya's classes are his second favorite. Hope this helps.
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3 minutes ago, Homeschoolingmy3boys said:
We also don't have a good community college near here and the university near us will not allow anyone under 16. sigh...it is so hard to figure out what to do. He also prefers in person or live classes online not self-paced.
Just to be clear, Clover Valley Chemistry offers both self-pace and online classes. Hope you find something for your child!
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My son did beast academy and then AoPS algebra. Currently, Finishing up AoPS geometry with Katya. He loves her class!!! Simultaneously, we started AoPS precalculus in order for him to take AP Calculus in the fall with Pennsylvania Homeschoolers.
my kids have not taken a class there before, but heard good things about it.
My son was all over the place with science. He sought out videos during the pandemic which was during his middle school years. I guess a lot of crash course, Kurtkazac (sp?), and outschool. I hear great courses are good too, but never got my act together to pay for them. (I have two other kids).
He started with biochemistryliteracyforkids.com his 7th grade as well. Very well done! The teacher is fantastic! He is still in it because it’s with the same group of kids and the teacher is teaching medicinal chemistry right now. He loves it!
He is also currently taking Intro to Org Chem / Biochem with Connie at Clover Valley Chemistry (self paced).
To satisfy lab requirements, he is a high school chemistry co-op this year.
He is also in katya’s advanced biology this year. Will take the final exam for college credit that some may accept.
My son will take AP chemistry this fall with Pennsylvania Homeschoolers.
Then hopefully AP Physics with PA Homeschoolers his junior year.
My son may take college biology at a Christian university to satisfy high school lab requirement - haven’t thought this out yet. He’s gifted. And along with his giftedness comes the sense of justice. So, being a Christian, he doesn’t like to study evolution anymore. He had it already and he gets worked up about it. So, I’m trying to find a way where he can take it some place that will understand him.
anyhow, he may do college chemistry his junior year.
I’m not having my kids take the AP exams. The AP courses they will take will be at a respectable school that provides a grade and transcript and that is good enough for me.
btw, Katya will have a molecular biology journal club this next school year. Let me know if you want her contact info for more information!
I think that is it. 😂 hard to tell on my phone.
hope this helps!
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Hi, Sounds like my Christian 9th grader. This year he took Advanced Biology with a Christian teacher, Katya. She is terrific! There is no lab report though. She taught a MIT Biology course. My son will take the exam in the end and some colleges will accept it. My son said that evolution was taught, but it wasn't too much. Let me know if you want to get in touch with her for more information.
We also second Intro to Org Chem with Clover Valley Chemistry.
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Thanks everyone. I was asking because she wanted to take their Forensic Science class. Thought if she took their biology and chemistry course their, then it would be easier to enroll in their forensic science course.
We decided to enroll her in honors biology at blue tent. Will consider chemistry with Connie though. My son is taking her self paced Intro to Org Chem and Biochem.
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17 minutes ago, pgr said:
Bumping this in case someone has any more thoughts on The Potter's School for honors Bio.
Our kids have taken science (including honors and AP) through Wilson Hill thus far and loved it. They have also used Novare science texts for non-AP level classes and they've been great. Unfortunately, DS now has a scheduling conflict because the section he was enrolled in had to be closed and we're scrambling to find an honors biology class for next year.Hi. I signed her up for honors biology with Blue Tent. She has a friend taking it this year. Hope this helps.
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I’m sorry this is happening. I hope the situation improves soon.
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Hi, Has anyone here used Generations curriculum for high school? I hear that one can pair their American Government along with the American History book. Please let me know what you thought of it. Thanks.
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Oh ! We like mark rober! The squirrel video is my favorite so far. So funny!
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31 minutes ago, Mona said:
DS requested this for Christmas last year.
Thanks!
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Hi!
This is a big transition!
1. You absolutely should keep those curriculums! The move is enough for kiddos that I think keeping something familiar would be good for them. However, kids are resilient. We used to travel with my husband.
2. You will need to plan things out. But keep in mind that plans do change.
4. I would plan to try to do history, art, read alouds, and science together. Not sure how old is your 4th child. But I would try to make sure that your oldest child has a year of each level of history and science first. The younger ones can tag along. Things will get a little tricky once the oldest hits 7th grade. But by then, that child may do history on his/her own.
When you have to be teaching one child (for example, math) others can be either reading or practicing an instrument or handwriting. Sometimes the oldest child can even read to the younger ones.
Good luck on your move! I hope it's a smooth one!
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1 hour ago, Mona said:
Ds will continue a light school schedule through summer with math, vocabulary cartoons, art, bushcraft skills, and he gets a monthly physics subscription box
Fall 2024
Bible SCM Scripture memory, Ten Boys Who Used Their Talents
Math CLE 6
English Winston Grammar, JAG Mechanics
Paragraphs (TCR), then Middle School Essay Writing (7 Sisters)
Caesar’s English and/or WordBuild Elements
Spelling workbook?
Narnia series with lit guides from Christian Novel Studies, Pilgrim’s Progress
History History Quest Middle Times or Story of the Middle Ages (CLP)
Science Apologia Human Anatomy and Physiology
Art Painting with Watercolor Pencils
Hi, Where do you get the physics subscription box from? Thanks.
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I agree with homeagain.
We tried TGtB and I don’t think the concepts stuck. As much as I wanted it to work, I had to switch. I switch to Singapore, math and she is doing much better.
plus, I don’t think TGTB has enough problems. It is so pretty though! 😃
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18 hours ago, ScoutTN said:
My then 9th grader read from a text, primary sources, and some literature. We discussed several times a week, she answered/wrote a couple short answer questions most weeks and wrote a 5 page paper each semester. We tried to keep it to 5-7 hours/week.
Where did you get your ideas for the paper? I’m going to use Sonlight (never used before) and not sure they will have ideas for the kids to write a paper.
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I'm so sorry. Praying for K and your family.
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Happy Easter!
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We use iexit as well for gas and food.
not sure about your second question though.
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Tentatively:
Math: Pre-algebra - the Critical Thinking Company and Math Circle or Math Kangaroo at co-op
ELA: Writing and Rhetoric - Schole and BW book clubs
Science: Earth Science - Journey Homeschool Academy at co-op
Philosophy - Athena's Academy
History - History of US
Latin - Seven Hills Online Classical School
PE - soccer
Art in person and outschool
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Hi,
Does anyone have any experience with physics in a co-op?
I'm in charge of Physics next school year. Does anyone have any pointers, ideas, websites, you tube videos that you can recommend to make this an interesting class? I was thinking of having small projects throughout the years. For example, something that will last 4 weeks or so.
We will of course have lab almost every week.
Also, would this be better taught two days a week? We are currently meeting one day a week for chemistry for 1 hour and 45 mins.
Thanks in advance for any input.
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Congratulations! So adorable! 🙂
11th grade planning thread
in High School and Self-Education Board
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Thanks!