wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I am trying to plan for dd next year... just wondering what others are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Definate's so far: -MFW ECC (Exploring Countries and Cultures, so World Geography) -Videotext Algebra Modules D, E, F -Second Form Latin -Analytical Grammar (cuz we have it) -Progeny Press Guides for 2 books -Vocab: Roots from Classical, something or other....the title escapes me at the moment. Undecided: -Composition: Perhaps Writeshop2 as we are doing WS 1 now. Will decide as we get near to the end of WS1 -Science: Perhaps Apologia, or FLVS.net online Science, or something else?!?? -Spanish: We'll be moving and our new library system offers Tell Me More so I might go with that. Or was thinking the K12.com Spanish. hmm, am I missing something....seems like....but that's what is in my mind so far. Not much is changing, as our core subjects we will just continue on with the next thing for next year. We'll see what our new area offers as well as I think they have quite a bit to offer HSers, and I have even found a University model private school that welcomes HS'es so he may take a class or two there, but we might wait on 9th grade for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 For dd13 next year, I have planned: Math - Chalkdust Algebra I Latin - Latin Prep Book 2 Writing - Classical Writing Homer B / Maxim Grammar - Rod and Staff 6/7 Literature - LL8 Vocab - Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop Logic - The Thinking Toolbox Geography - Trail Guide to US Geography History - She is going to continue her "Mythology Around the World" studies Science - CPO Life Science * Music - She works on her own compositions PE - Riding Hunter\Jumper *I'm also going to have her just read through Apologia General Science to prep her for a highschool tutorial that uses Apologia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Here's the tentative plan for ds next year. Latin Alive II LOF Geometry Megawords LL LOTR Writing - WTM writing, Igniting Your Writing, &/or Lively Art of Writing Earth Science (using The Good Earth) World History (Renaissance through American Revolution?) probably using Churchill's A History of English Speaking People Irasshai Japanese (continuing Year I) Discovery of Deduction (formal logic) PE will be Hiking/Camping (mostly done over the summer) Maybe adding History of the Arts reading The Creators by Boorstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Our plans for next year - dd 13, 8th grade Math - Singapore Discovering Math 2 with LOF Algebra I to reinforce OR she may jump into the Art of Problem Solving online classes this summer and continue with those through high school English - Classical Writing Herodotus (first half of book only) - which also schedules Traditional Logic I, online writing class, Classical Writing Intermediate Poetry, MCT Magic Lens II w/ 4Practice II Science - (2 credits) #1 - Oak Meadow Biology (Holt) with some additional material #2 - Geology using Teaching Company's Earth at a Crossroads and How Nature Works DVDs and texts and some additional material History - TRISMS Discovering Ancient Worlds with Kolbe's Greek History and Greek Literature syllabi and Teaching Company CDs Humanities - (.5 credit) online Geography/Chronology class and continuing Mapping the World with Art French - So You Really Want to Learn French 2 Latin - online class Greek - (.5 credit) online class Religion - (probably No Credit - haven't decided) online class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matryoshka Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Writing - MCT Advanced Academic Writing 1 Grammar - Finish Magic Lens 1 and move into 2 Vocabulary - Finish Word within the Word 1 move into 2 Literature - Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings Math - Algebra I - Lial's for dd1 and AoPS or Foerster's for dd2 History - K12 Human Odyssey and Oxford Press' books - continuing from wherever we get to this year. Probably Medieval and with any luck start early Modern. Science - CPO Physics: A First Course Spanish - Breaking the Spanish Barrier III German - Saturday School Music - dd1 Piano; dd2 Violin & Orchestra, both - Chorus Art - Outside course, hopefully Logic - Critical Thinking 1 and/or 2 (depending on how far we get this year) PE - dd1 skating, dd2 modern dance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) Ok So here are my tenative plans: Bible- Continue with the Apologia worldview series and Character building Math- Patty Paper Geometry--starting this spring (after pre-algebra), finish that at the beginning of the year (doing all summer as well) and then moving onto Chalkdust Algebra 1 and Survival Math (survival math 1 day a week) English- Applications of Grammer Book 2 and Writing Strands, vocabulary cartoons History- MFW ECC and All American History vol 2 Science- Apologia Physical Science & vocabulary vine science roots (1 root a day) Literature- Undecided... any ideas? We will continue with figuratively speaking along with ________________ Logic- Either Thinking toolbox or Introductory Logic (depends on how far we get this year) Spanish- I dont know, any recommendations? Music- Whatever study I come up with for the year (we do something different every year- probably moving onto folk songs, that sorta thing) and the homeschool chior if they keep it up next year PE: Volleyball, Soccer with the public school (fall and spring) Wii fit all year (:D does that count :lol:) Edited January 13, 2011 by wy_kid_wrangler04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Plans for ds 13 / what ds 14 is currently doing / both boys Math: Saxon Algebra 1/2 Language Arts: Rod & Staff English 6 + Pentime Penmanship 8 + Introduction to Logic Latin: Lively Latin Big Book 2 / Oxford Latin 1 (finishing the book) Greek: Hey Andrew 4 + Athenaze book 1 History Odyssey Modern Level 2 (Includes writing and literature) Apologia Physical Science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I'm working on it: Math: Algebra - Either Lial's or Foerester's ( He wants to do LOF) English - CLE LA 800 History - SL Core 7 Science - CPO Physical w/ 6th grade brother Bible - R&S Bible (this year will finish up his 4yr study of Bible) Spanish - Visual Link Lev. 1 Logic - We are doing Critical Thinking Bk 1 now. I'm not sure where we will go next. Literature - Lightning Lit 8. He is doing LL7 right now. I'm hoping it won't be too much with SL 7 . Writing - WTM rec. Write something everyday. CLE also has a research paper this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyco Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 8th grade? Next year? Yes we'll be there! Yikes! Off the top of my head, our tentative plan is Chalk Dust algebra Rod and Staff grammar 8 Lightning Lit 8 finish Second Form Latin, and start Third Form She'll likely take Spanish, science, and another elective at a co-op. I have no idea about history, logic, or writing. We'll be in the 4th year of our second history cycle, "modern." For history, I'm considering just letting her read K12 Human Odyssey, do a timeline and maps, and the occasional paper ala WTM. Outlining these texts (Kingfisher, Nat Geo Almanac) has become the bane of her existence and I'm done fighting with her on it. I need to re-read WTM about 8th grade history and re-listen to SWB's audio lectures. Good thing I have a little time to decide! Ack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Home Alabama Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I recently asked for suggestions for my 8th grade plan. It might need a little tweaking, but I think it's mostly a go: Math: Lial's Intro to Alg. I Science: CPO Physical Science Lang. Arts: The Potter's School English I and Megawords History: MFW Rome to Reformation Lit: Lit Lessons from the Lord of the Rings For. Lang.: Rosetta Stone Spanish yr. 3 I am lacking logic and vocabulary, but the schedule looks pretty full. I would LOVE to hear from any of you who are considering CPO physical science. I have tentative plans to use Reader's Digest How Science Works to take the place of the expensive CPO experiments. (Reader's Digest How Things Work is also a possibility.) I realize that's a subject for another thread.:D I will also have a 3rd and 6th grader who might use Elemental Science for physics together (beefing up for the 6th grader.) We will try to follow CPO as closely as possible. I like it when we can all study the same subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalmom Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Here's what I have planned so far: Math - Algebra I (Saxon or Foerster) Grammar - Analytical Grammar season 3 Literature - Literary Lessons from Lord of the Rings Writing - IEW Continuation Course B History - History Odyssey Early Modern or U.S. History Science - physical science w/ a textbook (will supplement w/ hands-on activities) Logic - ?? Latin - ?? This is subject to change. :001_smile: Margie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Math: Life of Fred Beginning Algebra and Saxon Algebra 1 History: You Decide! and continue American History Stories Science: Apologia Physical Science Writing and Grammar: Rod and Staff 7 Logic: The Thinking Toolbox Latin: Henle 1 Spanish: Rosetta Stone Literature: through Ambleside Online I am taking him through a book called College Vocabulary for vocabulary words. I started this book in seventh grade He is also to continuing to read the book How to Study in College. I probably am missing something. Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Math: Algebra I with Foerster's L/A: TWTM reading list for Middle Ages, AG, Intro to Composition w/ Laurel Tree Tutorials Science: Apologia Physical Science w/ TPS History: HO Middle Ages Spanish: Getting Started with Spanish and Flash Forward Spanish Additionally, he's doing some geography and standardized test prep work. His outside activities are: swimming, Aikido, guitar lessons, video production class, bowling. NEXT YEAR: We are planning on our local ps for high school, but just in case he changes his mind, I've got 9th grade all planned. :-) Math: Geometry w/MUS L/A: Early American Lit (reading list), The American Reader, Stewart English, Composition (undecided) Science: Apologia Bio w/ TPS History: Sonlight 100 Spanish: via TPS Edited January 14, 2011 by Stacy in NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschooling6 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 :w00t: Can't believe my son will be in 8th grade :w00t: Mostly Bob Jones, I wrote what we'll use on my blog in more detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoryChick Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'll be there too!:001_rolleyes: Here is what I have planned so far: Science: Apologia General Science unless I find something I like better Language arts: Analytical Grammar yr 1 & 2 IEW History Based Writing America 1 Health: Apologia Exploring Creation through Human Anatomy Art: Phonics of Drawing (was going to do it this year, but had her do a class instead) Logic: The Fallacy Detective Undecided: HISTORY: MOH 3 (she prefers audio and this hasn't come out yet for MOH 3) or SOTW 3 (beefed up) or possibly Notgrass Middle School American History MATH: LOF - PreAlgebra 2/ Biology & Hands on Equations or TT PreAlgebra or combination of the 3 LATIN/Vocabulary - English from the Roots Up I or Latina Christian 2 LITERATURE: ??? Probably just read good books and wait until high school to study it formally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Just beginning to pull things together, but... (Putting history/lit at the bottom, since its its own list, practically...) Algebra II Latin III (outside course) Physical Science Traditional Logic 1 and 2 Language arts: One Year Adventure Novel (because I think ds will enjoy this very much, and 8th grade seems like a good place for us to slot it in) Windows to the World -- This is a one-semester course that, together with How to Read a Boo, I plan to stretch over the whole year. Ds will be reading quite a lot from the list below, but I want to use this to work on literary analysis and paper-writing skills Essay Voyage as an additional resource for paper writing, along with Windows For grammar, the third Stewart English book, also rather writing-heavy, but ds has completed the first two this year, so I think it will be fine. Greek 2 - finishing Athenaze 1 and working through the first half of book 2. Christian Studies 3 (Glad we worked through these for logic-stage -- I'm looking forward to using The Bible and Its Influence in high school.) Art history - finishing Annotated Mona Lisa to match history studies, lots of additional materials Geography - working through the map-drawing lessons in Mapping the World with Art one more time -- just a few minutes a week, but I think this is a worthwhile addition to our other work Philosophy - Sophie's World - Just reading 1 chapter a week and discussing, perhaps taking notes For history and lit, our period will be 1850-present. We'll plan to read from assigned history reading 3x per week, and continue with outlining, summarizing, adding to timelines... I'm going to list the history books I'll use first, then the literature I'm considering below that. My reading list for next year is very much a work in progress at this point... Hakim's History of US books 6-10 (all of these) DK Definitive Visual Guide to History Spielvogel's Western Civilization (selections only) Marrin's Unconditional Surrender and Virginia's General MCT's Lincoln's Ten Sentences and Free at Last (in no particular order yet) Huck Finn The Man Without a Country Uncle Tom’s Cabin Walden Leaves of Grass Little Women Great Expectations Sherlock Holmes (stories) The Jungle Book The Time Machine The Call of the Wild The Innocence of Father Brown The Scarlet Pimpernel Murder on the Orient Express Strong Poison Their Eyes Were Watching God (?) Gone With the Wind The Yearling The Importance of Being Earnest Pygmalion A Man for All Seasons Murder in the Cathedral (?) Animal Farm To Kill a Mockingbird Red Badge of Courage The Pearl (Steinbeck) Short stories: O Henry, Capote? Welty? Tolstoy... (check Ambleside year 11) Number the Stars Sing Down the Moon Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry The Hiding Place Across Five Aprils Rifles for Watie Christy Dragon’s Gate Farewell to Manzanar 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? All Quiet on the Western Front? I'll probably cut that down to roughly a book per week (recognizing that these vary widely in difficulty and length, so I'll end up giving more time for some and far less to others). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Here is what my 8th grader is doing now. Sonlight Core 100 Bible, Literature and History selections, but BJU 8th text as the spine BJU Life Science for middle school, taking online CLE 8th LA CLE 8th Math with LoF as a supplement (doing Fractions, Dec&Perc, Biology, and Economics) Several Critical Thinking workbooks Starting Breaking the Barrier Spanish soon, will use lessons on SpanishDict site as well Outside Writing and English class with a retired English teacher Outside Enrichment Co-Op A little piano and guitar (not formal, working on at home) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in PA Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Here is our tentative schedule for my ds: Saxon Algebra 1/2 MOH 3 Civics (combination of resources) PA History (combination of resources) Abeka Science (along with co-op class) LL8 or LLfLOTR (still deciding) Writing - IEW Piano lessons Either First Form Latin or a roots study. Still trying to determine what our goals are for this. Co-op Classes: Abeka World Geography Logic - The Art of Argument Art Science - Apologia Land Animals of the Third Day This is all tentative. I am looking forward to the Northeast Homeschool Convention this year in King of Prussia. I am going with a total open mind and some things may change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakarimom5 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I really have no idea except that we are doing Algebra, American History since I hope to have all 4 SOTW done by then, CLE language, and some sort of Latin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) . Edited July 12, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 My 8th grade plans are pretty fluid at this point. My youngest is going to try a charter school that several of her hs friends switched to this year. I'm trying to make sure that I have a plan in place in case she ends up back at home. I'm going to be teaching several high school classes (chemistry and precalculus because my middle dd will need them and geometry because I've had several people request it) and I'm probably going to set up a physical science class so I have something at middle school level I can drop my dd into if she comes back home. I'd like to set up to teach more classes, but I'm afraid to set up anything more than that because I won't have the bandwidth to deal with more if my dd returns to hs again. As it is, I'll have to schedule the classes I'm going to teach around dropoff and pickup times for the charter school and the two cc classes my middle dd will be taking. The oldest won't figure into things at all because she's graduating in May and will be gone to college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandtinagilbert Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Dds 8th grade looks different than her brothers did :) It's nice to start without gaps for her and not have to cram so much in! TOG4 Dialectic history, geography, literature (maybe Rhetoric Amer. Gov't) Write Shop 2 (should be almost finished); then Writing Aids levels 7-10 as I choose Science is undecided. Maybe some Anatomy (Apologia + living books), Geology/Earth Sci (unit study of living books), Astronomy (Apologia + living books) Algebra 2 Chalkdust The Latin Road to English Grammar (grammar + Latin) Art of Argument Piano (Alfred's) Church Choir Basketball in winter, walking the rest of the year Babysitting This one is my "easy button" She gets it done, I hardly ever need to remind her. She's already bursted through puberty, too, so I'm not expecting any trouble...except make-up outside of the house. I'm making her wait and she's wanting to be too grown up! It's tough to be "bumpy" and 12, iykwim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 So far this is what I'm planning for ds for next year: Bible: Explorer's math: LOF and Key to Algebra science: Apologia Physical Science geography: Galore Park history: MOH 2 Spanish: undecided Latin: Latin Prep 2 logic: Traditional Logic I writing: undecided literature: Lightning Literature 8 grammar: Analytical Grammar vocabulary: Vocab from Classical Roots art: undecided music: Classics for Kids online pe: fencing and tae kwon do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 The tentative plan for ds 13 is: Grammar/Vocabulary/Poetry/Writing: MCT Level 4 - Magic Lens I Literature: Excellence in Literature I Math: Lial's Introduction to Algebra World History: Oak Meadows 7th grade (a bit of catch up) Civics: Oak Meadows 8th grade Physical Science: Oak Meadows 8th grade Visual Links Spanish II Logic: Critical Thinking 1 Health: Total Health Art: Calvert's History of Architecture PE: League play and swimming Wow, that really sounds like a lot.:001_huh: Should be a fun year.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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