Melissa B Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 We might as well round it out with an 8th grade planning thread. :D I don't see any way to fit everything I would like to include in 8th grade. Math - Chalkdust Pre-Algebra English - Galore Park English Year 9, Lingua Mater Americana, 6-8 American Lit books History - American History - my own plan Science - ??? I can't decide Music - Connect the Thoughts: Music Theory 2, American Composers, & Musical Theater Composers plus guitar lessons Creative Writing - The Creative Writer 2 (if it is out, otherwise Perrine's Lit book) and Connect the Thoughts Creative Writing 4 and 5 Things that probably won't fit: Geography - Oak Meadow World Geography & Mapping the World with Art Spanish - Breaking the Barrier 1 or ???? Piano lessons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Sorry, I have no better alternative plan because, unless I am dissuaded, I will go with TPS for 8th, all subjects. But I think what you have looks good. My dd has enjoyed BTB French, and Oak Meadow is always tempting to me, I just can't see the expense of doing their online program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFamily Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Here's my current plan for next year, but it's subject to change as my DS11 may be going back to PS after next year for sports. If that's the case, I may change a few things to be sure there are no glaring gaps in his education according to our state standards. He has through the summer to decide what he wants to do, so I can plan accordingly. Language Arts - R&S 8 (for English lessons only); Classical Comp Chreia/Maxim and second half of WWS 1; Teaching the Classics and Windows to the World Math - Algebra 1 using Lial's or Dolciani Science - BJU Earth & Space Science History - first half of BJU American Republic Latin - First Form (planned on doing this this year, but it got pushed to the side) Logic - Traditional Logic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'll give it a go! Math - Lial's Algebra English - Thinking AG LLOTLR - I have not figured out exactly what subjects this covers completely. Science - Apologia Physical History - Diana Waring's Acient Civilizations and The Bible Piano Lessons Spanish Home Ec (I have yet to fit Latin in!!!!) Seems like there is more I am missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyMama Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 We might as well round it out with an 8th grade planning thread. :D I don't see any way to fit everything I would like to include in 8th grade. Math - Chalkdust Pre-Algebra English - Galore Park English Year 9, Lingua Mater Americana, 6-8 American Lit books History - American History - my own plan Science - ??? I can't decide Music - Connect the Thoughts: Music Theory 2, American Composers, & Musical Theater Composers plus guitar lessons Creative Writing - The Creative Writer 2 (if it is out, otherwise Perrine's Lit book) and Connect the Thoughts Creative Writing 4 and 5 Things that probably won't fit: Geography - Oak Meadow World Geography & Mapping the World with Art Spanish - Breaking the Barrier 1 or ???? Piano lessons Do you mind sharing your US History plans? I'm trying to figure out how I want to do a year of US before finishing our 4 year cycle. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I'll play! Algebra 1: Math Without Borders program using Foerster. I also own Structure and Method so we might use that if I can figure out what to do with it. Lit: Finishing Kolbe 7th&8th grade lit study, with a couple extra tossed in. We will be trying as much as possible to keep to lit from the modern era History: K12 modern history book plus the Critical Thinking in US History plus History of US (clear as mud, yes?) Writing: I have no idea where to go after WWS2. I can't imagine SWB is planning to start WWS3 that quickly, but you never know. Grammar: Rod and Staff Latin: Finish up Lively Latin 2 Logic: Critical Thinking 2 Science: Physical Science Concepts in Action Vocabulary: Classical Roots 3&4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolley Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Language Arts: Easy Grammar 8, Jump In!, literature Math: TT Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 Science: Physical Science History: SOTW 4, AG and WTM literature Rosetta Stone Latin American Spanish 1 Bible Study Home Ec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Dd is a math lover. She will be testing in December for admission to the math and science charter high school in our area. Even though she is a qualified applicant, she will still be subjected to a lottery of qualified students as we live outside the charter school's district. Summer AoPS Number theory class (hopefully one will be scheduled) Math AoPS Algebra 2 (continuing where she finishes this year) AoPS Geometry (continuing where she finishes this year) Science Physics, algebra-based (still deciding on text), may have her take the AP Physics B exam to provide external validation for placement purposes should she be accepted at the charter school. She will continue with the Science Olympiad team, most likely doing five events again. History American history using the K12 text American Odyssey, plus library resources and trips to historic sites (so nice living in the MidAtlantic!) English The only certain part is continuing with Word Within the Word 2. I would love to find a literature/writing class for her, as that's my least favorite class to teach. Foreigh Language This will definitely be outsourced next year. There are three "university model schools" (I really dislike that term) that offer foreign language. I have to investigate the rigor of the classes and the qualifications of the teachers this winter/spring. Robotics Continuing with her FIRST Lego League team for the final year. Programming I haven't decided what to use yet. There are so many great free resources available! Physical Education She dances four or five days a week. I think that covers it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoryChick Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Math: TT PreAlgebra Grammar: Winston Grammar Advanced Writing: WWS2* Reading: Various Lit using Socratic discussion Spelling HTS 4 History: MOH 3 + 4 (if out otherwise undecided) Science: Apologia's Elem Chemistry/Physics supplemented with other reading. Vocabulary: Eng from the Roots Up 2 *changed our writing plans from WWS to Essentials in Writing 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeegal Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Saxon Math 87 WWS Rod & Staff 6 - grammar only Apples & Pears Spelling D Pentime Penmanship 8 Lively Latin BB 2 Elemental Science - Chemistry or Noeo Chemistry Tapestry of Grace Year 4 (History, literature, geography) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 8th grade-- Math-AoPS Intro to Algebra with some supplementing from Dolciani Latin-Lukeion Latin 2 History-TOG Year 2 (not that I can stop myself from tinkering with it...) Science-Finish Joy of Science series or Earth Science Lit-Excellence in Literature Year 1 Writing-WWS Grammar-Easy Grammar 8 Vocabulary-Wordly Wise 10 and who knows what else will come up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Currently (always subject to change :D ) Math: Saxon Alg 1 with Art Reed videos Science: continue our physical science (starts next week) using portions of Hewitt's Conceptual Physics and Suchocki's Conceptual Chemistry. I expect to be completed with the physics portion this semester and summer. If that doesn't last the year, I'm pulling together an Anatomy for the Artist focused on muscular and skeletal systems. Spanish: Continue Tell Me More Spanish English: a second class with her current writing teacher, continue Daily Grams, Analogies 2 (if we haven't finished it), Vocab from Classical Roots, not sure what to do with lit. The writing class includes some analysis. History: Continue with Hakim's History of Us, using k12's Human Odyssey (through the modern one), Netflix videos and lit as supplements PE: continue aikido 2-3 days per week Art: continue with her current art teacher, and I may throw in some of the Anatomy for the Artist materials even if we don't get to do a formal semester with them Music: continue with our current music appreciation activities---attending opera, musical theater, exposure to widely-ranging musical styles Logic: Art of Argument if I can find all the needed pieces at a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 Do you mind sharing your US History plans? I'm trying to figure out how I want to do a year of US before finishing our 4 year cycle. :) I'm afraid my plan won't be very useful to you as dd is doing US History over two years with her sister. We will be using the Teaching Company lectures - History of the United States, two Howard Zinn texts - A People's History of the United States and Voices, and a writing text called Reading and Writing American History as our spines. We will fill the course out with lots of additional readings: biographies, American literature, a 21-volume set called Annals of American History that is all primary documents, Johnson's A History of the American People, Boorstin's three volume set - The Americans and a whole bunch of documentaries and movies. They will also be taking the CLEP U.S. History 1 exam at the end of the first year and CLEP U.S. History 2 exam at the end of the second year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Well heck, I'll give it a go! :D Math: Lial's algebra Science: BJU Earth and Space History: The Middle Ages using K12 HO as the spine and lots of books! Literature: will probably be mostly books related to history studies with a couple of literature guides thrown in Grammar: AG Writing: WWS 2 Music: no idea Art: no idea Vocabulary: not sure, maybe VfCR book B Logic: no idea Latin: hah. We'll see. We have tried all year to get in to Latin, and it hasn't happened yet. That's all I've got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I've been agonizing over next years choices. It's becoming obvious that this DD does better with outside teachers for some subjects. English: Outside class, undetermined at this point Math: Jacob's Geometry Honor class with current teacher, AoPS Algebra I or II depending on what she does over the summer (currently doing second half of Foerster Algebra I in an Honors class) Science: Chemistry, trying to decide if I want to use Conceptual Chemistry, another text, or have her take an outside class, NUMATS is off the table because of cost History: Ancients (I've used TOG up until now but she has done most of the D lit already for this year plan with SL Core 6, this might be an advantage if we do outside lit) Foreign Language: leaning toward Latin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 History: Omnibus Primary II with VPSA Literature: Omnibus Secondary II with VPSA Grammar & Writing: Rod & Staff English 8 Latin: Latin II with VPSA Science: BJU Physical Science Logic: Memoria Press Traditional Logic II Math: I have no idea what geometry program to use. Jacobs? Saxon? Ds has been doing very well with Foerster, but I am feeling my confidence drop with each passing chapter. Modern Language: Ds has taken French 5th-7th grade, but wants to take Russian. I'm not sure what to do. Do we just stop French and wait until 9th to begin Russian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 This is the plan for now: Math: Probably Math Without Borders Geometry History/Literature: TOG year 3 but I will also use parts of Windows To the World Writing: Lost Tools of Writing I, Killgallon Sentence Composing for Middle School Grammar: Rod and Staff 8 Vocabulary: Rummy Roots and Vocabulary Cartoons:SAT Word Power French: We will probably finish up French 1 using EZ French and the open source Carnegie Melon course. Then we will move on to French 2 or review until I'm sure he has French I. Science: Middle School Chemistry plus units on Light and Sound using Science Explorer Physical Science and TOPS. Logic: Probably James Nance's Intro to Logic as I own it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Current plans, subject to change: Literature: Excellence in Literature's Introduction to Lit; possibly Windows to the World Writing: Writing with Skill 2 (second half); possibly Lively Art of Writing if WWS3 isn't available Grammar: Growing with Grammar 8 Vocabulary: Vocabulary from Classical Roots C & D Math: Lial's Pre-algebra Science: CPO Physical Science History: K12 Human Odyssey book 3 Logic: Discovery of Deduction Spanish: possibly Tell Me More, still looking into other options Art/Music: finishing the history/appreciation study we started for this rotation Latin: not even sure we'll be doing it; she burned out part way through LP 3 and still needs to decide if she wants to continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsunshine Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Current plans, subject to change: Literature: Excellence in Literature's Introduction to Lit; possibly Windows to the World May I ask why you are doing Excellence in Literature's Intro to Lit before Windows to the World? Is WttW supposed to be more rigorous than the EinLit program? I'm asking because I'm trying to think through my own plans for progression through 8th grade and these are two programs I'm looking at for 8th. Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Science: CPO Physical Science How are you doing the labs with CPo physical science? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 May I ask why you are doing Excellence in Literature's Intro to Lit before Windows to the World? Is WttW supposed to be more rigorous than the EinLit program? I'm asking because I'm trying to think through my own plans for progression through 8th grade and these are two programs I'm looking at for 8th. Thx! Actually, I'm debating on whether to use them together. I know there's someone else on the boards who has done it, can't remember exactly who, but she mentioned it in one of the EIL threads. I've also considered using just the TTC/WttW syllabus, but dd saw EIL and really wants to do it. I figure in the end I'll just pick up both and go from there. I'm not sure if EIL would be considered less rigorous than WttW or just different. I know WttW does go through the process of writing a literary analysis paper, plus a lot more. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 writing...IEW...Medievalmath...MUS finishing up Epsilon starting Pre-Algebravocabulary...Voc from Classical Roots studyliterature... Teaching the Classics 6 weeks study and EIL Intro to Litgrammar...EG8 Ultimate and Winston Advancedscience...PH CIA Physical Science w/ Logos Science PS lab kithistory...Spielvogel's World History: The Human Odyssey with supplements for MARRBible...Meade's OT/NT surveytrumpet with concert band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Actually, I'm debating on whether to use them together. I know there's someone else on the boards who has done it, can't remember exactly who, but she mentioned it in one of the EIL threads. I've also considered using just the TTC/WttW syllabus, but dd saw EIL and really wants to do it. I figure in the end I'll just pick up both and go from there. I'm not sure if EIL would be considered less rigorous than WttW or just different. I know WttW does go through the process of writing a literary analysis paper, plus a lot more. HTH Somewhere out there or possibly on an earlier thread was a syllabus for combining the two. Or at least I have a vague memory of something like that... Although I may have been thinking of this syllabus from Jill Pike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFamily Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Although I may have been thinking of this syllabus from Jill Pike. That syllabus is what we will be using next year, and then, we'll move on to EiL the following year, if DS chooses to continue schooling at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If I survive 7th grade here is what we are doing for 8th grade- Saxon Math 1/2 (whatever comes after 87 and before Algebra 1) Spanish 1 (University of Missouri high school) Latin Alive 1 Science-not sure, maybe University of Missouri but leaning towards Oak Meadow History (university of missouri middle school) or Oak Meadow (my backup plan) English (university of missouri middle school) We take art classes (2x/week) at an art school and ice skate (3X/week) plus go to the gym 4-5 days/week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If I survive 7th grade here is what we are doing for 8th grade Isn't that the truth? I'm glad I'm not the only one. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 How are you doing the labs with CPo physical science? I'm not planning to use the Investigations that coordinate with the book. I'm going to get some kits/supplies from Home Science Tools to use instead. It's just a better option for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyseekell Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Our plans are still very open...but here is what we have so far: Math: VT Interactive Algebra English: R&S 8 and Vocabulary from Classical Roots History: American (haven't chosen resource yet!) Science: BJU Earth and Space F.L.: French? Music: piano/clarinet Still working on other details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) . Edited July 12, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Here is my rough plan Songlight W Rod and Staff 8 Teaching Textbooks Pre Algerbra Apologia Physical Science VocabularyFrom Classical Roots B Logic - not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinRTX Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Well here is my current plan Math: Algebra 1 (Saxon) Science: Physical science (Apologia) Geography (Runkle's geography) English - Intro to Lit by SMARR Latin -- we will do this but I'm not certain with what (She is finishing Latina Christiana II) Logic -- something Art--color theory (intro to painting class) Choir Piano Bible -- we are working through some worldview things and will continue. She also does AWANA I hope I'm not forgetting anything. Any glaring holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Y'all are brave. I'm shaking in my boots with the thought I'm going to have a 7th grader next year. :scared: :leaving: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arborite Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 1) Medieval History & Literature - Oxford University Press & Famous Men as spine, lots of movies, lots of living history books. I already have some work trips scheduled to Europe, so we will be visiting castles! Might do LLOTR as a literature component, otherwise just lots of books that align with the period under study. 2) Algebra - LOF Algebra, plus Zaccaro books. Periodically drop "traditional" algebra textbooks on him to make sure he can handle them. 3) Geography/Art: Mapping the World by Heart - I am SO psyched about knowing the world by heart. Maybe the kid is too! 3) Lively Latin Big Book 2 4) German - Rosetta Stone 5) Physics - LOF Elementary Physics. Backyard Ballistics. Quick Study Projects for some electronics fun? Not sure what else, need to figure it out. 6) Writing with Skill 2 & Bravewriter (Lifestyle/online classes). We are doing WWS1 now, and will do a Bravewriter class later this 7th grade spring. DS is an excellent freewriter, and I think BW will work well for him. WWS does not let him freewrite, but he needs its outlining skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I think I have my plans settled. A few subjects need to be fleshed out a bit more. Math - finishing MUS Zeta and moving into Pre-Algebra Foriegn Language - Continuing with Irasshai (Japanese) History - Notgrass America the Beautiful Science - Computer Science (Still putting this together...so far all I have listed are the lectures on Kahn.) Language Arts will include - Writing - WWS1/ WWS2 Literature - EIL Introduction to Literature Grammar - Completing AG then Killgallon to finish out the year Vocab - Sadlier Oxford Art - She'll continue honing her skills daily (she's working on perfecting hands right now, and may be for awhile) in addition to a 6 week Manga course and working through Khan's Art History lectures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie in CA Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Here is our plan for 8th grade; subject to change English: finish SWO and start Vocabulary from Classical Roots, continue with WWS 1 and move on to WWS 2 Literature: Great Books class with Escondido Tutorials (this is a 5 year program which is why he'll start in 8th grade) Math: NEM1 German: OSU German I History: Revolution and constitution class with coop; finish SOTW 4 Science: ? Art: ? Music: Piano Logic: continue Mindbenders, Building Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking and Critical Thinking in US History Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 We're finishing 8th grade, but I'll throw in what we did: Math: Lial's Introductory Algebra Science: DIVE ICP History: NROC AP US History 1 w/America A Narrative History LA: LL8, WW8, Lively Art of Writing, AG BTB French 1 (just 2 chapters left and this has gone REALLY well) Band: private school flute; drum lessons & worship band Gymnastics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 nm (Changed my mind already. Ask me again in August. :tongue_smilie: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim C Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 As of now........ Writing: Writing with Skill 2, Creative Writer 2 Grammar: AG Season 3, then ? Vocabulary: Caesar's English II Math: Geometry (most likely Discovering Geometry), AoPS Intro to Algebra (for review & polishing skills) Science: Physics....not sure what yet History: K12 Human Odyssey vol 3 Logic: ? Art: at co-op Music: piano lessons PE: gymnastics, homeschool PE class at local Y, Irish dance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Pretty sure this is what we will do: Math-TT pre algebra/supplement with Kahn Science- Exploration Education upper level History-History Makers or local world history class Writing-IEW class Poetry- Language Arts- Free McMillan Spelling power and Vocab power, Daily Grammar Foreign Language-intro to Spanish through Song School Spanish that the youngers will do Art/Music-Harmony Fine Arts and Mark Kistler PE-ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, competition classes=7 hours per week Sewing class every monday for 1 hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa in MO Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Math: TT PreAlgebra Grammar: Winston Grammar Advanced Writing: WWS2* Reading: Various Lit using Socratic discussion Spelling HTS 4 History: MOH 3 + 4 (if out otherwise undecided) Science: Apologia's Elem Chemistry/Physics supplemented with other reading. Vocabulary: Eng from the Roots Up 2 *changed our writing plans from WWS to Essentials in Writing 8 Do you or anyone else have any information on when the Apologia Elem Chemistry/Physics book will be coming out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Already making changes for next year! Dd is a math lover. She will be testing in December for admission to the math and science charter high school in our area. Even though she is a qualified applicant, she will still be subjected to a lottery of qualified students as we live outside the charter school's district. Summer AoPS Number theory class (hopefully one will be scheduled) She will be taking the AoPS Geometry class from March through September. Math AoPS Algebra 2 (continuing where she finishes this year) AoPS Geometry (continuing where she finishes this year) She'll continue with Algebra 2 and do all of Number Theory. Science Physics, algebra-based (still deciding on text), may have her take the AP Physics B exam to provide external validation for placement purposes should she be accepted at the charter school. She will continue with the Science Olympiad team, most likely doing five events again. History American history using the K12 text American Odyssey, plus library resources and trips to historic sites (so nice living in the MidAtlantic!) I'll add in some AP US History DBQs to be done (untimed!) at least a few times each semester. English The only certain part is continuing with Word Within the Word 2. I would love to find a literature/writing class for her, as that's my least favorite class to teach. Foreigh Language This will definitely be outsourced next year. There are three "university model schools" (I really dislike that term) that offer foreign language. I have to investigate the rigor of the classes and the qualifications of the teachers this winter/spring. Robotics Continuing with her FIRST Lego League team for the final year. Programming I haven't decided what to use yet. There are so many great free resources available! Physical Education She dances four or five days a week. I think that covers it :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristi26 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I am not settled on everything yet, but here's what I'm thinking for next year for DS13: 1. History: SCM History module 5 2. Literature: As many books from the SCM list that we can squeeze in, including some from The Chronicles of Narnia series since we haven't gotten to those yet! Grammar: I'm thinking KISS or maybe Daily Grammar (both are free, I've tried both with DS9 and prefer Daily Grammar; DS13 is doing Easy Grammar this year but doesn't really like it) Vocab: Undecided 3. Science: I'll be teaching a Robotics class at his co-op next year, but I'm also considering getting him into the Apologia Physical Science class there too. 4. Math: MUS Zeta- He'll be finishing this up as we enter the new school year. He has dyscalculia and will greatly benefit from continuing math year round. After that, we will move onto MUS Pre-Algebra OR I'm considering doing Teaching Textbooks with him at that point. Again, I'm undecided. 5. Spanish: We'll be getting the book from our local PS 6. Art: Adventures in Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carolinagirlinny Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 As of right now we are going to continue on strengthening some areas before high school SO- Math- Lial's BCM Self-paced Omnibus I Primary Omnibus I Secondary at our own VP Grammar & Writing Transitions Class online Science- still deciding Spanish- continue with RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 (edited) Anyone else revising plans? My new plans:2013-2014Introduction to Literature Analysis and Academic WritingBeowulf translated by Burton RaffelSir Gawain and the Green KnightThe Hobbit BY J.R.R. TolkienJourney to the Center of the Earth by Jules VerneThe Giver by Lois LowryFahrenheit 451 by Ray BradburyAnimal Farm by George OrwellOut of the Silent Planet by C.S. LewisAnalytical GrammarGeometryGeometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding, 3rd edition by Harold JacobsLatin IWheelock Latin38 Latin StoriesLogicThe Fallacy Detective (once a week)ChemistryIntroductory Chemistry: A Foundation 6th edition by ZumdahlThe Home Scientist Chemistry LabAncient HistoryThe History of the Ancient World by Susan Wise BauerWestern Civilization by SpeilvogelThese Were the GreeksThese Were the RomansAncient Egyptian Literature: An Anthology (TOG U1)The Cats of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt (TOG U1 alternative) The Analects (TOG U2 R)The Iliad (TOG U2 R)Odyssey (TOG U2 R) or The Wandering of Odysseus (TOG U2 D) Parts of the following (TOG U3 R): Euripides III Aeschylus I Sophocles I The Aeneid (TOG U4 R)The Ides of April (TOG U4 D)Beyond the Desert Gate Edited July 30, 2013 by melmichigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 My eighth grade curriculum for Calvin is in my siggy. I didn't know it was eighth grade at the time, and we had to do some accelerated French and maths over the summer, because he ended skipping a year when he went into school. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 We've made changes since January as well. Math - Saxon Algebra 1/2 Science - Kolbe Physical Science +TOPS Chemistry / Physics labs English - Movies as Literature, Hake Grammar 8 Spanish - Breaking the Spanish Barrier 1 History & Humanities - TRISMS Rise of Nations (2nd semester) & own American history plan + U.S. History 1 CLEP 6 credits total Extras - guitar lessons / performances acting lessons / performances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWTW93 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Here are my plans and a question or two: History: Core 100 from Sonlight Science: Apologia Physical Science Math: Math*U*See pre-algebra Grammar: Analytical Grammar Bible: Sonlight Vocabulary: Wordly Wise Book 8 Logic: here is my question: What is the difference between Critical Thinking books one and two and Analogies 1? I can't decide which to use and don't want to overwhelm my son. We have struggled in the past with overwhelming subjects and had to scrap those subjects altogether. He is a bright boy, but could use a confidence boosting subject. Is Critical Thinking an intese book that should wait until later high school years? Any input you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Math: Lial's Prealgebra + some Zaccaro books. English: MCT Level 4 History: K12's Human Odyssey volume 2, various TC lectures (She loves these!) Science: Science Fusion modules D & F (maybe one more if there's time) Art: Meet the Master's as an art history component with selected projects (the ones she wants to do) and Atelier Level 6. Literature: Probably just a few books Teaching the Classics style. A few random enrichment classes at our co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Revising ;) Currently (always subject to change :D ) Math: Saxon Alg 1 with Art Reed videos Science: continue our physical science (starts next week) using portions of Hewitt's Conceptual Physics and Suchocki's Conceptual Chemistry. I expect to be completed with the physics portion this semester and summer. If that doesn't last the year, I'm pulling together an Anatomy for the Artist focused on muscular and skeletal systems. Now watching Louis Bloomfield's How Things Work videos through Coursera (first 2 chapters) then will start Plato Physical Science soon Spanish: Continue Tell Me More Spanish and Duolingo Spanish English: a second class with her current writing teacher, continue Daily Grams, Analogies 2 (if we haven't finished it), Vocab from Classical Roots, not sure what to do with lit. The writing class includes some analysis. Decided to fill some holes with The Bible and Its Influence from the Bible Literacy Project---a secular text for use in public schools---for lit History: Continue with Hakim's History of Us, using k12's Human Odyssey (through the modern one), Netflix videos and lit as supplements looks like we may finish early, if so, we'll go to something for geography PE: continue aikido 2-3 days per week Art: continue with her current art teacher, and I may throw in some of the Anatomy for the Artist materials even if we don't get to do a formal semester with them Music: continue with our current music appreciation activities---attending opera, musical theater, exposure to widely-ranging musical styles Logic: Art of Argument if I can find all the needed pieces at a good price We'll likely be starting with a new co-op next year so I'll have to see in June which enrichment classes are available and what that does to our schedule She also wants to start volunteering with the Humane Society as well as do more backstage work with our local community theater (she's just started this with their current production and loves it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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