love these : http://www.thespunkycoconut.com/2013/07/gluten-free-carrot-muffins/ I love most all her stuff. very adaptable and tasty.

Maybe Digital History? http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/teachers/lesson_plans/lesson_plan_ladenburg.cfm Here is the home page as well: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/index.cfm

Thanks, I saved it.

I have tried many writing curriculum over the years. One curriculum that my anti-writer did very well with last year was 7sisters homeschool . com. Lessons are short but to the point. It is self directed and there is No fluff. http://7sistershomeschool.com/products-page/writing-3/ There is a specific middle school curriculum, but the introductory to high school guides are also very doable for a 8th grader.

This school year I found 7sisters home school writing curriculum to fit the bill for us. It is broken down into smaller bits and doesn't overwhelm the child. Both my kids have requested the next level for next year, one of whom really, really dislikes writing. I haven't tried the lit studies yet, but i have them on my list for next year to try. http://7sistershomeschool.com/products-page/ For grammar we use English grammar 101 online. It is free and automatically graded. I have my kids print their work and then we go over what they missed. If they missed too many the lesson gets repeated. http://lessons.englishgrammar101.com/EnglishGrammar101/Foreword.aspx

Found this resource in my morning net activities and thought it might be helpful to someone: UNC Writing handouts https://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/

Maybe one of these: http://7sistershomeschool.com/products-page/electives/ I have only used their writing, but both my kids requested to use 7 sisters curriculum for next year as well.

This is exactly what I found out as well. It has only been the TT algebra for us that has given us any difficulties in understanding. My ds is doing much better with the TT geometry.

This tool may be helpful to you: http://www.roadtripamerica.com/maps/mapwizard.php It shows every attraction along the driving route you choose. You don't have to register either.

I use quizlet.com It's free and there are several high school lists already posted by other users.

I would like to add radishes. They are quick and hardy.

http://www.icivics.org/ also has some interactive games....

I have several resources I will be using based on what I feel we are weak in and what my kiddo requested. I like to use an eclectic mix of resources.....preferably free. Basically we will be doing a review of US history, with an emphasis in economics and government. Once a week we will study Geography with something fun thrown into the mix. Some items I have bookmarked: US History I http://education-portal.com/academy/course/us-history-i.html (free) Yale open courses american revolution http://oyc.yale.edu/history/hist-116#sessions Economics education portal (free) http://education-portal.com/academy/course/macroeconomics-course.html (free) Online econonmics courses http://mruniversity.com/ Government http://education-portal.com/academy/course/business-law-course.html (free) World Geography: Mapping the world with art http://store.ellenjmchenry.com/?product_cat=mapping-the-world America: The Story of UsDVD (History Channel) (library) Cartoons for the Classroom (once a week) http://nieonline.com/aaec/cftc.cfm#

We went mostly digital last year and it worked really well for us. I like that it is very flexible and if something doesn't work I just quickly substitute something else. If you like onenote, another resource I love for school is Padlet.com. Sounds like a fun year you planned.

Here is one: http://www.shopmammachia.com/ I know that my local hfs has lots raw rood bars or veggie snacks. Lara bars are another one that comes to mind. I also use the snack size ziplocks to package seeds and such for trips.

What a dream room you have! Love what you did. Gorgeous but very functional.

I am looking at meshing these free resources together along with some period lit. from the library: Education Portal US History 1 http://education-portal.com/academy/course/us-history-i.html Education Portal US History 2 (in development) http://education-portal.com/academy/course/us-history-ii-course.html Stanford History Education http://sheg.stanford.edu/us

Thanks for sharing this link.

Thanks for sharing, I bookmarked it for this year. I love your layout. Very clear and easy to use. Only thing I might add is links to virtual dissections.

This might help: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computers

Brown Paper School USKids History has some great books for this time period. http://www.abebooks.com/book-search/author/MARLENE-SMITH-BARANZINI-AND-HOWARD-EGGER-BOVET?cm_sp=brcr-_-bdp-_-author

A couple of books you listed have resources on this page: http://www.kathimitchell.com/read.htm

Here is a free one that covers the basics. http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/edit.shtml I found this to be a good start.

A blog I read is doing a series on teaching kids to sew. She is only on week 2, but so far it looks pretty good: http://www.makeit-lo...ing-kids-to-sew

You are a very talented lesson writing. Thanks for sharing your hard work.