What makes a "course" transcript worthy?

[Daria]

My 15 year old is very interested in Ancient Egypt.  Right now he's working his way through a TC course on the subject, and he's fascinated, but at this point it just something he does for fun.  If we wanted to take that interest and turn it into a history course that could go on his transcript, what would we need to do?  Are there guidelines for how much he'd need to read, and how much written work he'd need to produce?  

[elegantlion]

You might search through the sticky at the top of this forum. Generally, a credit is calculated by hours. 120 hours for one credit is an average, so around 60 for half a credit. 

 

To make it a credit academically, you would need to some way to evaluate the work, either essays, traditional tests, discussions, projects, or any combination of those. If you have the course guide for the lectures, you can use those for questions and also to find additional resources. One lecture series is not really enough to give credit, but Ancient Egypt is a subject that could easily be expanded. 

 

Then there is always the option to just leave it as an interest and not count it toward school. When my son is deeply into something that could be a credit, we discuss it and I give him the option. Last thing I want to do is kill his love of learning something by turning it into something other than he intended it to be.  

[Sunshine State Sue]

I would agree with EL.  Lori D's post #17 in this thread explains Carnegie credits. 

 

In addition, there are many ways for a student to demonstrate their knowledge.  I'll post a list separately.

[Sunshine State Sue]

In a homeschooling high school seminar I attended years ago, this list was shared in the packet. Maybe you will find a creative way for your ds to demonstrate his knowledge.

200+ Ways To Show What You Know
Create a model
Create a slide show
Paint a picture
Tell a story
Design an ad
Give a speech
Collect pictures
Keep a diary
Make a trademark
Make a calendar
Draw a map
Make a mural
Take a survey
Write a computer program
Start own business
Design a napkin
Create a logo
Play or sing a song
Write a biography
Write/test a recipe
Develop a glossary
Make a time capsule
Make a joke/riddle
Teach a lesson
Give a demonstration
Make a travel poster
Create a word game
Create a bulletin board
Write a song
Make a learning center
Make a puzzle
Make a collection of....
Develop a display
Develop a simulation
Write a slogan
Write/illustrate a story
Write and Produce a play
Write a book
Do a puppet show
Make a rebus story
Make a comparison
Have a panel discussion
Draw a set of blueprints
Explain an observation
Make/play an instrument
Make a relief map
Prepare a collage
Make a piece of art
Design an experiment
Make slide/tape presentation
Design a brochure
Make a mobile
Prepare/implement a test
Design a crossword puzzle
Conduct a political campaign
Prepare a resume
Make a transparency
Draw a cartoon
Design a needlework
Design a wall hanging
Conduct an interview
Draw a graph
Develop a set of study prints
Write a new law
Design/make a new product
Compile a newspaper
Plan a journey
Write an opinion article
Write an essay
Design/make costume
Write/design bumper sticker
Make a timeline
Make a game
Create a filmstrip
Draw a diagram
Make a mask
Make a diorama
Make a photo album
Make a tape recording
Make a banner
Give a critique
Produce a video
Make a chart
Write a letter
Produce a film
Craft/circulate a petition
Write a cheer
Write a news story
Develop a dictionary
Make a mosaic
Design/construct a project
Choreograph a dance
Write/direct a choral reading
Write a poem
Make an etching
Build a planetarium
Make a list
Complete a booklist
Create a radio program
Write an autobiography
Invent something
Invite a speaker
Compile a portfolio
Submit item for publication
Present a mock trial
Formulate a theory
Hold a press conference
Draw a mural
Hold a press Conference
Do a pantomime
Develop an outline
Write/tell directions
Design/make an award
Role play
Write an epitaph
Write a dialogue
Make a scrapbook
Design a booklet
Create a magazine
Assemble famous quotes
Give a short talk
Make a commercial
Post-it note feedback Make a bingo game
Solve a mystery identity
Play "Jeopardy"
Create a safe toy
Write a reaction paper
Make a garden
Have a pet
Repsond to current events
Have a contest
Have a relay
Do a pair/share
Make a frieze
"Sell" a new product
Be a mentor
Write letter to editor
Write a job description
Make a poster
Prepare a sales talk
Design a maze
Write a telegram
Make a scroll
Design a greeting card
Prepare annotated bibliography
Make.paper mache figure
Make an outline
Become a "famous person"
Re-enact a crime7event
Play a game
Organize a science fair
Build a "space lab"
Play "Wheel of Fortune"
Find a pen pal
Design a piece of clothing
Do buddy reading
Keep weather records
Have soft background music
Build a time machine
Neighborhood nature hike
Write an acrostic
Pantomime
Prepare/serve ethnic food
Collect/analyze a sample
Design a treasure hunt
Design a machine
Start/solve a problem
Design a T-shirt
Design a labyrinth
Make a sculpture
Mime a message
Make a 3-D object
Prepare trivia questions
Display/show photography
Plan a field trip
Give impromptu speech
Create a play store
Toss a bean bag for review
Have a tournament
Use finger puppets
Make a big book
Develop a recycle center
Do a research paper/project
Grow plants
Celebrate cultural holidays
Do some landscaping
Join another class
Create a "web" or "map"
Make montage/composite pix
Etc., etc., etc.

[Daria]

Thanks everyone, this is super helpful.

 

[laughing lioness]

Sue rocks. 

[Lori D.]

bumping, just 'cause Sue rocks! 😍