rowan25 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Has anyone actually used the information on Tanglewood's page to put together their curriculum? Thoughts? Opinions? Was it very difficult to put it together yourself or did you follow the plans as laid out? TIA, rowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Bumping up before bed. :001_smile: I did do a search and didn't turn up much. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. rowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I've never heard of it-sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Sorry. I've looked at it a few times, but I have only pulled off the Really Reading and core book (planner) files. I was too invested in AO to give the whole thing a try. At least this will keep the thread going a bit longer, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) I tweaked the Tanglewood middle school Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece plans for my middle ds in 2005-2006. The Rome trimester didn't have lesson plans so I assembled them myself. I still have my spreadsheets from that year. EGYPT Spine- The Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne Crafts and Reading- History Pockets: Ancient Egypt General Info- Ancient Egypt : A Guide to Egypt in the Time of the Pharoahs (Sightseers) Around the World- Hittite Warrior by Joanne Williamson Science Tie-In- Ancient Construction: From Tents to Towers (Ancient Technology) Science Tie-In- Ancient Warfare : From Clubs To Catapults by Michael Woods Science Tie-In- Pyramid by Maccauley (book and video) GREECE Spine- The Story of the Greeks by H.A. Guerber Crafts and Reading- Bullfinch's Mythology (Coloring Book) by Steve Zorn General Info- Exploring Ancient Civilizations- Greece Around the World- Augustus Caesar's World by G. Foster Science Tie-In- Archimedes and the Door to Science by Bendick Science Tie-In- The Picture History of Great Inventors Science Tie-In- The New Way Things Work by Macaulay ROME Spine- The Story of the Romans by H.A. Guerber Crafts and Reading- aMAZEing Art: Wonders of the Ancient World General Info- Exploring Ancient Civilizations- Rome Around the World- Augustus Caesar's World by G. Foster Science Tie-In- Galen and the Gateway to Medicine by Bendick Science Tie-In- The Body Book (Easy to Make Hands-On Models That Teach) by Donald Silver Science Tie-In- Usborne Internet-Linked Science Encyclopedia (Human Body Section) I can't remember where I got the ideas for the science during the Egypt and Rome trimesters, but I know that for the Greece trimester we used some of the lessons from BF's History of Science through Literature. I actually enjoy lesson planning, so that part was no big deal. In my memory it was a fairly nice year. It went well having our science somewhat related to our history. OTOH- History Pockets: Ancient Egypt was a bust as was Augustus Caesar's World. HTH- Mandy Edited January 12, 2011 by Mandy in TN format Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 YES!!! I loved Tanglewoods reading suggestions and their plans were really nice. I used them way back when sort of combined with Ambleside Online, wjhen my kids asked for more books to free read. I am surprised (nicely) that they still have their info up. I am going to go check it out once more. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I haven't used it, but I like their suggestions for reading for history and literature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 I tweaked the Tanglewood middle school Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece plans for my middle ds in 2005-2006. The Rome trimester didn't have lesson plans so I assembled them myself. I still have my spreadsheets from that year. EGYPT Spine- The Pharoahs of Ancient Egypt by Elizabeth Payne Crafts and Reading- History Pockets: Ancient Egypt General Info- Ancient Egypt : A Guide to Egypt in the Time of the Pharoahs (Sightseers) Around the World- Hittite Warrior by Joanne Williamson Science Tie-In- Ancient Construction: From Tents to Towers (Ancient Technology) Science Tie-In- Ancient Warfare : From Clubs To Catapults by Michael Woods Science Tie-In- Pyramid by Maccauley (book and video) GREECE Spine- The Story of the Greeks by H.A. Guerber Crafts and Reading- Bullfinch's Mythology (Coloring Book) by Steve Zorn General Info- Exploring Ancient Civilizations- Greece Around the World- Augustus Caesar's World by G. Foster Science Tie-In- Archimedes and the Door to Science by Bendick Science Tie-In- The Picture History of Great Inventors Science Tie-In- The New Way Things Work by Macaulay ROME Spine- The Story of the Romans by H.A. Guerber Crafts and Reading- aMAZEing Art: Wonders of the Ancient World General Info- Exploring Ancient Civilizations- Rome Around the World- Augustus Caesar's World by G. Foster Science Tie-In- Galen and the Gateway to Medicine by Bendick Science Tie-In- The Body Book (Easy to Make Hands-On Models That Teach) by Donald Silver Science Tie-In- Usborne Internet-Linked Science Encyclopedia (Human Body Section) I can't remember where I got the ideas for the science during the Egypt and Rome trimesters, but I know that for the Greece trimester we used some of the lessons from BF's History of Science through Literature. I actually enjoy lesson planning, so that part was no big deal. In my memory it was a fairly nice year. It went well having our science somewhat related to our history. OTOH- History Pockets: Ancient Egypt was a bust as was Augustus Caesar's World. HTH- Mandy That helps a LOT, Mandy!! Thank you so much for sharing your work. I'm saving this for when we get there. :D Rowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts. I'm thinking of combining what I see at Tanglewood with the lists from Charlotte Mason Help and AO. It seemed like these might go well together since they are all based around AO. I've tried to "get into" AO and just can't love it. The idea of it, yes, but the books as listed and some of the methodology I have a hard time wrapping my brain around. I really like Linda's work on Charlotte Mason Help and I've liked what I saw at Tanglewood for a while. So I'm thinking some combination thereof might work for me!! :) Rowan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) I LOVE their corebook. We use it as our daily planner. ETA: DO NOT TRY TO GET PDF FROM SITE..read on through thread as it is apparent they are no longer offering the pdf. I've also used some of their book recommendations, but not enough to really comment on their program. Edited January 12, 2011 by Dawn E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 I LOVE their corebook. We use it as our daily planner. I've been able to find two print ones used, but they also offer it in pdf form on the site. I've also used some of their book recommendations, but not enough to really comment on their program. I hadn't looked at that yet. I'm glad to hear of someone who found it helpful. I'm off to check it out. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 :confused: I'm so sad and confused!!!! I tried to purchase the corebook through Paypal. It allowed the sale to go through, then it told me that the transaction limit had been reached for that account and they couldn't provide the download link. Then it told me the account had been closed. :confused: I sent an email to the address provided, but I have a feeling it's probably a closed email account as well. Not very happy about this, but I suppose not really surprised either. :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 :confused: I'm so sad and confused!!!! I tried to purchase the corebook through Paypal. It allowed the sale to go through, then it told me that the transaction limit had been reached for that account and they couldn't provide the download link. Then it told me the account had been closed. :confused: I sent an email to the address provided, but I have a feeling it's probably a closed email account as well. Not very happy about this, but I suppose not really surprised either. :001_unsure: So sorry about that! I'll remove that link asap. I assumed it was still available, but I shouldn't have since I've never actually used it. Contact paypal asap to facilitate a refund. If the account is no longer active they should be able to do that...but unfortunately paypal takes 2 to 3 days to actually put the money back into your account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 So sorry about that! I'll remove that link asap. I assumed it was still available, but I shouldn't have since I've never actually used it. Contact paypal asap to facilitate a refund. If the account is no longer active they should be able to do that...but unfortunately paypal takes 2 to 3 days to actually put the money back into your account. Yes, I'll do that. Thanks. :001_smile: It's no problem, just frustrating to find something that I actually liked the looks of!! You know how it goes!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Just FYI, in case others are also tempted, the corebook is still available. I emailed the author and did receive the download link. So it's all good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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