mazakaal Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Right now my 5th grader is doing SL Core 5. I did MOH for logic stage history for my oldest, but I'm considering going through the history cycle closer to the method that WTM calls for with my 2nd after he finishes Core 5. My problem is that our library really stinks and it's 30 minutes away so we don't go there often - maybe once a month. Is there any way to do the research reports that are recommended in WTM without having a good library? If I just bought the Susan Strauss Art books, would they provide enough information for the reports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcara Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in CA Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 If you have a computer I would highly recommend the Encyclopedia Britannica CD-rom. It is awesome! We are using it a lot now for extra research and reading. It costs only $ 39.00 if I remember correctly. With that and the Suzanne Art books you'd have a lot information. My ds just started 5th, btw. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 I have the World Book cd-rom. I wonder how they compare to each other. Do you know if Encyclopedia Britannica is significantly better, or would World Book do just as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in CA Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Megan, Good questions, I am not sure about the difference. I bought the Britannica because I was told (can't remember by whom) that it is written more complex. Worldbook on the other hand is easier to read for children. The Britannica CD-rom comes with 3 versions (children, students, adults). I would propably just use Worldbook if that's the one I had. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks so much, Susie. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 So is anyone else doing history according to WTM? I know that the packaged history curriculums are popular - MFW, HO, TOG, etc - but I'm surprised that there aren't other people doing it the WTM way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBCaroline Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 We're making the switch from TOG to WTM next year. I haven't been doing outlining with my kids, so we're going to have to do some catch-up this summer. We're making the switch to Susan's writing recommendations, too. I recently bought a used set of World Book Encyclopedia. In the new WTM, Susan recommends both World Book and Britannica. Britannica, she says, is more complex and more comprehensive. Carolin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I'd stick with the World Book for your 5th/6th grader. It's an easier read, and provides plenty of information. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in CA Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 The Britannica CD-rom has three versions for you to use: a children's version, student version and the regular full length version. We have been using the children's version and it is very readable. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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