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Mrs. Readsalot Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 MAth Chalkdust Algebra 1 Science - did 6 Science Explorer book and a unit on ecology History started at late 1500's plan to finish at 1700 using grueber texts, SOTW, and reading lots of living history per Sonlight, Veritas and History through the ages. Most of our reading is based on history. Spelling Sequential Book 4 and 5 (only because he really needs it) Grammar Winston Advanced Vocabulary Wordly Wise 3000 book 6 Writing - Igniting Your Writing and various report writing based on history or science Outlining exercises Language Smarts from Critical Thinking press to help with spelling Music Guitar and Essentials of Music Theory Art Artistic prusuits but didn't get very far we are art failures :tongue_smilie: Critical Thinking Logic Puzzles (Logic Safari - this really helped him with math) and various other critical thinking exercies from Critical Thinking, Fallacy Detective, and Critical Thinking Through US History. We are also doing a number of great crasfts through Colonial Times with a Cd called Colonial Life Time Travelers History Through the Ages that I purchased from Home School in the Woods - this is wonderful and has a lot more than use crafts. Rosetta Stone Spanish we have now complete our Spanish studies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 5x/week BIBLE = Explorer's Bible Study (Quest level) History of Ancient Israel 4-5x/week MATH = MUS Pre-Algebra; Singapore 6A/B, Keys to Decimals & Percents (supplements) ENGLISH: - Literature (2-4x/week) = Literary Lessons from the Lord of the Rings - Great Books study (4x/week) = 6 ancients classics, WTM style, with study guides - Solo Reading (1 hour/week) = 6-8 books - Writing (4-5x/week) = Jump In; weekly timed essay writing; other assign. - Spelling (4x/week) = Megawords; individualized spelling - Grammar (3/week) = Winston Advanced - Vocabulary (2x/week) = English from Roots Up; from literature/reading 3x/week SCIENCE = Reader's Digest How Science Works; matching TOPS units 2x/week HISTORY = Spielvogel's Human Odyssey (ancients); a few other resources GEOGRAPHY = workbook; online geography games; library books CRIT. THINK. = Critical Thinking in Images, Patterns, Logic; Word Winks PE = tennis or swim laps MISCELLANEOUS = various books; just finished "Money Matters"; will now add to cultural studies aspect of Geography 1x/week - LOGIC = Thinking Toolbox (did Fallacy Detective last year) He also is on homeschool Student Council, which meets once a month to plan, and then carry out, the once a month activites for the homeschooled 6-12th grade students. We also, as a family, try to complete a minimum of 20 hours per person per year of community service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Math - Chalkdust Algebra I Latin - Latin Alive II History - Tapestry Of Grace Redesigned 3 Lang. Arts: Literature - Tapestry of Grace Spelling - Phonetic Zoo Grammar - Stewarts Writing - Lost Tools of Writing & Writing Aids Vocabulary - Wordly Wise 5 Logic - Traditional Logic I Debate - NCFCA Speech & Debate Science - BJUP Physical Science Piano & Drum lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in VA Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Here's what I'm planning - subject to chance without notice LOL... Math - finish VideoText Algebra Grammar - Session 3 of Analytical Grammar Writing - Writing Strands 6 and 7 History/lit/more writing - HO Modern Level II with 2nd 1/2 of SL Core 7 Logic - next book in Art of Argument Science - BJU Space and Earth Latin - either Latin Prep II or the new Latin Alive Art - Artistic Pursuits I think that's it. I always forget something on these lists. Edited to add PE - we don't actually do PE because she does gymnastics 18 hours a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressa Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Well, I am still on the fence with homeschooling next year, but if I do here is the plan. Math- Lial's Introductory Algebra Literature-Lightning Lit 8 Vocabulary-Wordly Wise Book 8 Latin-Latina Christiana 2 (We should finish this early.) History-Ack! Don't know Science-Apologia Physical Science Maybe Rod and Staff 8. We are about finished with 7 and have learned a lot. I am not sure if we need more. I think that is it. Maybe a couple of extras like piano and track. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 BJU Pre-Algebra BJU Earth & Space Science BJU Writing & Grammar 8 & TOG writing Apples Daily Spelling II TOG Year 1 redesign & literature Latina Christiana II Elementary Greek I The Thinking Toolbox Atelier Art 6 Piano CAP Theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisawa Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 This is 2 years away for us... but here is a tentative plan... Tapestry of Grace Redesign year 1. Finally we will be using redesign!! History Literature Church History World view Light geography Timeline Writing Aids along w/ (Maybe) IEW Ancients. Analytical grammar 2nd year Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 Science (?? no idea yet) Its still 2 years away... this is subject to change :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondabee Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Spelling: Rod & Staff 8 Math: Jacob's Algebra Grammar/Writing: Rod & Staff 8 Latin: Henle 1 (not sure how fast this will go) Science: Apologia Physical most likely - I'm sure he will "sit in" on his younger brother's experiments, too. (I would really like to try Science per WTM, but frankly I'm too scared knowing I've failed that twice!) Introductory Logic w/DVD's History: KIHW/SOTW4 -hopefully we'll get to the Geography coloring book =) Literature: List in WTM for 8th grade - plan on using Reading Strands to cover "Lit Analysis" a bit more formally I would like to add in Rosetta Stone Spanish, but I'm not sure how much time Introductory Logic is going to take. (We do the Dandylion Logic books now, but that seems very light in comparison!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Math ~ Life of Fred finished Decimal & Percent book and started Beginning Algebra Literature ~ Finishing Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings from last year Grammar ~ Analytical Grammar Science ~ Evolution: The Grand Experiment and a video lecture series from HHMI on evolution History ~ Sonlight 5 (took a little break, but are picking it back up) Foreign Language ~ learning some basic Spanish, will start Latin in a couple months and will do a combo of Latin and Spanish ala WTM suggestions Logic ~ Fallacy Detective & Thinking Toolbox and critical thinking exercises from a Daily Spark book Vocab. ~ Vocabulary Vine word roots program Writing ~ Teaching the Essay and IEW PE ~ daily walk and Judo, bowling during league season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 DS will be 13 year-old 8th grader in the Fall... Bible study Math: CD Alg 1 Latin: Lingua Latina + _____ for grammar (undecided on which online class) History/Lit/Theology: Omnibus 1 online class Writing/Grammar: PTIW, IEW Grammar Fix-Its, Sentence Composing/Middler Science: Apologia Physical Geo: Trail Guide Logic: maybe Nance Guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIch elle Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Saxon algebra I w/dive cd R&S English 7 IEW U.S. History Based Writing Lessons Henle Latin I SOTW 3 w/ A History of US 1-5 and Abraham Lincoln's World Idiot's Guide to Geography Prentice Hall Science Explorer's Astronomy, Inside Earth & Earth's Changing Surface CLE reading 8 Literature: Dragon & The Raven, To Kill A Mockingbird, Merlin, and a few others Piano Clarinet Jazz Once/week: A Child's History of Art Architecture Fallacy Detective Whatever Happened to Penny Candy Maps, Charts, Globes H Bulfinch's Mythology (family read aloud) Tales from Shakespeare (family read aloud) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelmaLou Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 University of Chicago Algebra Apologia Physical Science R&S English 8th Literature (co-op) Writing (co-op, taught by me) History -still not sure, maybe Notgrass Building Thinking Skills 3 Figural and Verbal Vocabulary from the Classical Roots *maybe a self-paced drawing book like Draw Squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in CA Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 the plan for the fall is Rod & Staff Math 8 Finish Analytical Grammar- session 3 BJU Science 7 (wants to do life science) Finish up Jump In writing, Figuatively Speaking, and Vocabulary cartoons Lightning Lit 8 Elementary Greek 2 continue poetry and bible memory work/dication continue reading through the bible Guerber Middle Ages & Ren./Ref. Logic - try to finish Fallacy Detective - once per week surfing, swimming, and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneRoomHomeSchool Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 King James Bible/Scripture Memory Math - Abeka Pre-Algebra Science - Abeka Science 8 Grammar - Abeka Grammar/Comp Writing - Writing Strands ( ? ) Literature - Abeka & books not yet chosen (this covers lit, poetry, and fine art study) History - World (Ancients/Medieval) using living books w/Abeka text as spine Homeschool Band Group (flute) Latin - ? Logic - DVD by Bluedorn boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needleroozer Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Thank you for starting this thread- I just today started researching for next year, and it really helps to see what others are doing. So obviously, this is very tentative for next year: Math: Finish MathUSee Pre-algebra (she will be ready to start this before this year ends) English/writing:This is one of my major planning areas. CW just isn't working for us right now, as much as I love it. Thinking about Analytical grammar, and Jump in Literature: Lightning Lit, and/or WTM list for 1600 to 1850. Latin: Finish Latin Book one, then ? History: 1600 to 1850. Another area where I am not sure- She has used History Odyssey the last two years, but it is weighing her down. Science: Finish Holt Biology from this year, and then I have no idea. Art: Artistic Pursuits, studio time. Music: Continue with her intense piano program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Two years away for us, too. Well no - a year and a half! Our tentative plan includes: Math - who knows? Latin - should be finishing up the Latin Prep series, somewhere around So You Really Want to Learn Latin 3. Greek - should be finishing up Elementary Greek 3 Classical Writing - Diogenes History - modern period; I'm just going to throw books at him Literature - same as above Classical Studies - possibly the Aeneid Science? Logic? Spanish? Programming? Who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 He turns 13 in June. Much of his 8th grade studies will be a continuation of what he's doing now, in 7th. Here's what I have planned: Lial's Introductory Algebra (he began this last month) Spelling Workout H (continuing) Vocab for Classical Roots B (he did Book A earlier this year) Jump In (he'll have the last 1/3 or so left after this year) So You Really Want to Learn English 3 (Galore Park) Latin Prep 2 (Galore Park) Rosetta Stone German (just continuing along with this) Sonlight Core 7 (second half of world history; includes some L.A.) Apologia Physical Science Thinking Toolbox various art & music appreciation resources I may throw in Analytical Grammar or some other grammar refresher (he used R&S English through Book 6). I'd love to include Lightning Lit 8, but I doubt there's time. I used to think I'd have him start Traditional Logic in 8th, but I've pushed that back a bit. His other activities include soccer, 4-H, chess club, piano, and guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Math - Lial's Intro. Algebra Latin - Henle I (currently finishing unit 3), and Cambridge Book 1 Hisory - History Odyssey Ancients, level 2 Writing - Classical Writing Homer Literature - no formal program ~ She did Lightning Lit 7th grade last year, and asked to have an informal year before high school, so I'm letting her read books approved by me. I was only willing to do this because she is a voracious reader... My dd11 will probably not have this option :tongue_smilie: Science - Prentice Hall Science Explorer~Physical Science Logic - we were intending to read The Thinking Toolbox this year, but we haven't started yet... various and sundry memory work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina in WA Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Here are my plans, but they are subject to change: Math: Teaching Textbooks Literature: Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings or LL 8 Language: Latin II (on-line class if it isn't offered at co-op) Writing: Home2Teach on-line writing course Spelling: Apples Spelling 2 Language Arts: Analytical Grammar Foreign Language: Spanish History: ?? Science: Apologia (probably biology: I need to see what class is being offered) & Nature Studies Geography: Finish up Runkles and then use lapbooks or unit studies on different countries (this will also fall into history as well) Bible: Explorer Bible Study: Quest (not sure which one yet) Extra: Art: Atelier, Harmony Fine Arts, & Mini studies from Heart and Trees Co-op: Will have to wait to see what is offered Physical Education: Gymnastics, Swim Team Health: Total Health Now I might not do AG, because she is getting grammar from Apples, Latin, On-line Writing class, and her literature studies. But I like the simplicity of it. Apples takes no time at all to do: maybe 10-15 min. I am leaning toward All American History for History. I like notebooking and I think this may suit our needs. And then her brother can do it with her too. She also does volunteer work at our local area chamber of commerce once a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Math: Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1 Language Arts: Learning Language Arts Through Literature--Gray Science: Apologia Biology Literature: Lightning Literature 8 Geography: Trail Guide to World Geography History: Truthquest Renaissance, Reformation, Age of Exploration Writing: Writing Strands 4 Music: Composer Studies Ambleside Online Art: Artist studies Ambleside Online, art lessons Foreign Language: Spanish 4 hours a week We also do nature journaling every Friday and PE (swimming). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenschooler Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Current 8th grade: Lial's Algebra Henle switched to Cambridge Latin BJU Writing & Grammar Writing Strands Poetry Study & Walch's Prose & Poetry Wordly Wise Reading List & BJU Lit on the side (this semester's books are listed on my blog) U.S. History survey Apologia Biology Outside classes: Speech, Art, & Geometry (intro) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Central TX Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 It's 18 months away for us too, but I'll post my tentative plans: R&S grammar 8 (unless I do R&S 7 over 2 years) NT Greek for Beginners by Machen Wheelock's Latin IB Omnibus II (covers Bible, history, & Literature) R&S Spelling 8 CW Diogenes Maxim & Intermediate Poetry UCSMP Algebra I We will continue doing PE as a family. We will also read How to Read a Book and do the study guide at the end of 8th grade in preparation for high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Henle Latin (This is changing, unfortunately, since we're dropping Latin as a subject for the olders.) Foerster's Algebra (supplementing with Rod and Staff math 8) Apologia General Science History of US series supplemented with various literature suggestions (Am. History) Finished Thinking Toolbox and Fallacy Detective, but we'll review them while we wait for Art of Argument (Logic) We dropped Rod and Staff grammar, and just focused on writing mostly, this year, but I'm considering having them start 8 in a month or so, and continue through the summer (we school year 'round). One of them also studies piano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendra Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra (my more academic guy was in Algebra I in 8th grade) VP Omnibus II Journal Prompt (from me-- I get ideas from google) Imitation in Writing Latin’s Not So Tough (he's on book 5, then will decide whether to move on to more challenging Latin or to take up a modern language) Copywork Music Theory Memory Work MOH II Apologia Science Physical Science Traditional Logic I Guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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