home4school Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I know all programs, (TOG, MFW, WP, etc.) but which ones have true subject integration? For example, the post on k12 of course got me curious and I was off to look. While I know we could not survive the VA, the notes interested me bc it talked about studying Ancienct Egypt in history, reading such and such book that was set in that period, and in art making a pyramid or some such thing. That's what I want, ties it all together. I know all the big programs tie history, geography, and readers together. But what about bringing in art projects, fine arts of the period? I have to say, k12 even brought in names of states for spelling tests when covering that in history/geography. But, I prefer a Christian source. I think maybe Easy Classical schedules tie art in some, but not fine arts. I was actually leaning toward MFW for the upcoming year, but I don't know that it ties it "all" together. Any input ladies? Blessings, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I know all programs, (TOG, MFW, WP, etc.) but which ones have true subject integration? For example, the post on k12 of course got me curious and I was off to look. While I know we could not survive the VA, the notes interested me bc it talked about studying Ancienct Egypt in history, reading such and such book that was set in that period, and in art making a pyramid or some such thing. That's what I want, ties it all together. I know all the big programs tie history, geography, and readers together. But what about bringing in art projects, fine arts of the period? I have to say, k12 even brought in names of states for spelling tests when covering that in history/geography. But, I prefer a Christian source. I think maybe Easy Classical schedules tie art in some, but not fine arts. I was actually leaning toward MFW for the upcoming year, but I don't know that it ties it "all" together. Any input ladies? Blessings, Kim TOG ties things all together including fine arts/projects/artists. It even ties in philosophy (for the older grades) and Bible/church history. Plus it teaches about other religions as you study other cultures. The literature is also integrated into the history. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
home4school Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks for the input. I thought TOG did tie it all in, but I'm so afraid of "the fog". I'm in enough of a fog already, without TOG! I didn't realize MFW ties so much together. It seems to be a jr version of TOG, yes? I thought that was really neat the way k12 even tied in the spelling words, but having Bible and Church history are more important to me! Any goofball should be able to add to a spelling list, right? Pulling church history into a secular program would be a little more difficult, don't you think!:tongue_smilie: I just want to have a fun year where we learn lots. Just not happening right now. Thanks again! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janis in DE Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 TOG doesn't teach spelling, but they do have lists that you can use for vocabulary or make lists from for spelling. Janis in DE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela&4boys Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Other possible options: Learning Adventures: http://www.learning-adventures.org/ Veritas Press: http://www.veritaspress.com/ (Although science is not formal in the grammar stage. For example, when studying Ancient Greece, they suggest Archimedes and the Door of Science.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Kjeld...in CA Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 We've used most of the mentioned curriculum in our nine years of homeschooling and by far the best integrated in TOG. Don't let the idea of, "The Fog" intimidate you! Lampstand Press has created lots of helps for figuring out TOG and there are so many helper users here and on the TOG boards. It's worth your time to check it out. They have multiple week samples that you can download and see for yourself if it's something you might enjoy. Joy! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alana in Canada Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 One thing I wished I had known about earlier and had committed to from the start was Artistic Pursuits. It's arranged so that the art appreciation is chronological while it builds up skills. If you add it into a History program that doesn't have art, it will be "done" for you! As well, a Homeschooling Mom has put together an art and music study course which also corresponds to the 4 History cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy in TN Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Heart of Dakota ties in everything. However, in the grammar stage HOD does not follow a 4-year history cycle. The plan is that 5th-8th will be a 4-year cycle. The first book for the logic stage is due out this year. HTH- Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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