LanaTron Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I got this idea from Wildiris in another thread. Here is her post, so you don't have to wade through the whole thing. Interactive Science comes from Singapore, via the same folks who bring Singapore math curricula to the U.S. It is for middle school, and covers life and physical science. It is secular. It has a lab book, but some of the experiments are not safe to do at home. And for the others, I would have to try to figure out substitutions and hunt down supplies. I really hate that kind of thing, so I probably won't use the lab book that comes with the curricula, just the text and workbook. The kit from National Geographic can be found here. I don't know how good the experiments are, or what types are included. The brand name has me thinking that it should be worthy. I will not try to match up the experiments with the IS books, just work through the books and the kit as seperate entities. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 3rd grade: BJU Math 3 BJU Science 3 WinterPromise LA3 WinterPromise Amer Story 2 God Made Music 3 Meet the Masters Art piano lessons, YMCA PE K5: BJU Math K5 WinterPromise LA Basic Phonics PreK-K WinterPromise Animals and Their Worlds God Made Kindermusic Meet the Masters Art YMCA PE Newborn: Hanging out nursing and napping. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closeacademy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Fourth Grade Latin--Lively Latin Big Book 1 Lessons 6-16 Composition--Classical Writing Aesops B Mathematics--Singapore Primary Math 4a/b History--Story of the World finish 3 start 4 Science--kits to explore on her own Independent Study--she chooses topics to explore and lapbook Second Grade English--Rod and Staff English 2 Mathematics--Rod and Staff Math 2 Science--Rod and Staff Science 2 Geography--Rod and Staff Social Studies 2 Health--Rod and Staff Health 2 Independent Study--she chooses topics to explore and lapbook. I think that this will be a good year. We have choosen curriculum that we have had success with in the past. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshyne Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 5th Grade Sonlight Core 6/ History Odyssey R.E.A.L. Science : Chemistry (and tagging along with Life Science) R&S English 5 Singapore 5/ LOF Fractions/Decimals Latin Prep (LOVE this!) SWO F and maybe G Grid Perplexors 2nd grade SOTW 1/2 Singapore 2b/3a (in 2A now) SWO C R.E.A.L. Science: Life FLL WWE (no workbooks) Lots of board games! Kindergarten ETC Online Bob Books SOTW with his brother Miquon/ Minicomputer math Evan Moore printouts from teacherfilebox.com I think that's all. I also want the boys to work on their Chess skills this year. The 5 year old can beat both of his brothers in checkers, and I think he's almost ready to start learning Chess. Fun stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) 2nd Grade: Rod and Staff Math 3 Rod and Staff English 2 Rod and Staff Phonics 2 Rod and Staff Penmanship 2 Reading: SOTW suggestions, and Classical book lists Rod and Staff Music 2 and What Your 2nd Grader Needs to Know SOTW 2 w/A.G, Kingfisher Encyclopedia, and library books Earth Science and Astronomy, notebooking using Usborne Encyclopedias, and library books Art: What Your 2nd Grader Needs to Know and SOTW 2 projects K: Bob Books Finish Rod and Staff ABC Workbooks Rod and Staff math 1 2nd semester: Unit 1 of Rod and Staff 1st grade phonics and reading Tag along in history, science, art, & music Edited April 30, 2009 by 2_girls_mommy Forgot phonics :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamabyrd Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 6th grade: Growing with Grammar 6 Meaningful Composition Apples Daily Spelling Drills CLE Reading w/ DIHOR (I'll also utilize what I've learned from TTC) CLE Math 6 Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space Winter Promise Children Around the World Rosetta Stone Orbiting with Logic 4th grade Growing with Grammar 4 Meaningful Composition HWT cursive Simply Spelling CLE Reading w/ DIHOR CLE Math 4 Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space Winter Promise Children Around the World Rosetta Stone Logic Countdown 1st grade TATRAS phonics, with ETC workbooks and Click n Kids on the computer HWT FLL WWE 1 workbook Literature Pockets... Fairy Tales CLE Math 1 Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space Around the World ( to accompany her older sister's CATW study) I still don't know about art/music and a few other things. I'm leaning toward the Lamb's Book of Art but we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekingSimplicity Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 4th grade Writing Tales Spelling workout D and E Minimus Latin Math Mammoth Physics-- make it up as we go History-- ??? She'll either follow along with SOTW1 w/ the mosaic curric or she can follow her own interest Trail Guide to Geography La Clase Divertida 2nd Grade basically doing WTM 1st grade she's not up to grade level in reading yet, and it has the sci and hist she's interested in so: English for the Thoughtful Child Spelling Workout A School Song Latin Math Mammoth Life science from the WTM SotW1 Trail Guide to Geography La Clase Divertida I think that's it. I'm really excited about this year, I think it's going to go great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 wish I could settle on writing! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 1st grader - RightStart Math Spelling Workout A First Language Lessons Writing with Ease Easy French Jr. Story of the World WTM science outline God Made Music artists, composer, etc. done w/ Ambleside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) This is not completely set yet...but as of right now... DS (will turn 9 in August): CLE Math (finish 300 series then move onto 400 series) Spelling Power Growing With Grammar 4 Writing with Ease (finish 2, move onto 3) CLE Reading New American Cursive book 2 Minimus SOTW 2 Read alouds from Truthquest AHYS A Child's Geography (earth science) Piano DD (will turn 7 in October): CLE 200 Math Explode the Code 5-7 Growing With Grammar 2 Writing With Ease (finish 1, move onto 2) CLE Reader New American Cursive book 2 Minimus SOTW 2 Read alouds from Truthquest AHYS A Child's Geography (earth science) Piano Both will also be involved in our Co-op (not sure what classes yet), Basketball, and 4H. DS (will turn 3 in November): Might find something fun and light for him because he is interested in "school" already now....not sure what though! Edited May 1, 2009 by momtolgd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 DD4 and DS3: Sonlight P3/4 DEL books P4/5 Science books (all at their pace) Kinderbach Learning their phonograms Singapore Earlybird Math when ready Cursive first using large motor skills None of this is every day. We do school when they ask for it, which is every day. However, not everything is used every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 wish I could settle on writing! :D I thought you decided on The Lost Tools of Writing? Did you not like it? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacy in NJ Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 7th Grade Math: Foerster's Algebra LA: Spelling Mastery E & F, IEW Ancients, Lively Art of Writing, Grammar Key, Jensen's Punctuation, Sentence Combining (alternating resources) History: Ancients with Little History of the World, Augustus Caesar's World, Story of the Greeks, and Kingfisher Science/Technology: Potter's School Legos with Logos Logic: Fallacy Detective 5th Grade Math: various resources/workbooks LA: Spelling Mastery D & E, IEW, HWOT cursive, grammar workbook History: SOTW with AG Science: Reading Detective -Science & just reading science readers Together: Lit: Lit selections some related to history, some not Japanese: Rosetta Stone Geography: Ellen Mchenry's program Memory: Poetry and famous speeches Bible: We just read it together Art: Think about Mark Kistler's Draw Squard(?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Younger son will be doing: Math: Singapore 3A/3B/4A with IP and CWP English: K12 LA4 and some sort of spelling (either AAS, SWO, or K12) History: SOTW 2 with lots of supplemental reading Science: K12 Science 3/4 with supplemental reading Latin: Lively Latin 1 Art/Music/Swimming: Outside classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melabella Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) I'll play... These are my plans for my 5th grade dd. Math: Saxon 7/6, LOF Fractions/Decimals and Percents, Keys to Measurement, various other workbook and internet sources Language Arts: Sequential Spelling 2, Writing Tales 2/Homer A, GWG 5, Vocabulary - still undecided, Figuratively Speaking, Lots of Various Classic literature and some study guides History: History Odyssey Ancients Level 2 with additional literature Geography: Trail Guide to US Geography, lots of other games and resources Science: The Elements along with RS4K Chemistry Level I Latin: Lively Latin I Logic: Logic Liftoff and Mindbenders A series Other: Harmony Fine Arts Grade 5 - art and music Typing Instructor for Kids Soccer Tennis Guitar One day per week co-op classes: Pottery, Sewing, Informational Resources/Journalism, Choir, Math Lab, Science Lab Edited May 1, 2009 by Melabella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 For my 7th grader: Science (at co-op): Apologia General Science Language Arts: IEW SWI-B, Winston Grammar Advanced, Grammar for Middle School (A Sentence-Composing Approach), Outlining, Spelling Workout, Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization, Rummy Roots Literature: Lightning Literature 7 History/Geography: Around the World in 180 Days (My ds and I are REALLY looking forward to this!) Logic: Mind Benders, Fallacy Detective, Introductory Logic (when we're ready) Math: Still deciding! Arts: Artistic Pursuits, Geography through Art, guitar lessons and theory, drama program Latin: Great Latin Adventure Bible: Explorers Bible Study; continue memorizing Westminster Catechism Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 First grade: math: Either Miquon or Noble Knights of Knowledge, haven't entirely made up my mind. This is the only thing I haven't purchased already latin: Song School Latin reading/phonics: 100EZ lessons (finish), Hooked on Phonics, Bob books and other readers writing: copywork and Everything for Handwriting English Studies: Fairy tales, poetry for memory work Classical Studies: Usborne Greek Myths for Young Children History: How Children Lived Geography: My First World Atlas Sticker Book, Children Just Like Me sticker book, maps and globes Art: Drawing with Children Science: nature studies, with units on phylogeny, the desert/native plants and animals, and the human body; also DD wants to do some astronomy Heathen Studies: Norse Myths as told in the Kinder Edda, focus on the Nine Noble Virtues, and memory work from the Havamal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) I'm pretty certain that I've got it all planned out as listed, but am doing my best to keep blinders on from this point out. I will be buying up curriculum in parts between May and August rather than all at once. This will be the most expensive year since starting our hs, but it is still a lot less expensive than private school!! Tapestry of Grace - Yr. 1 (The Ancients to fall of the Roman Empire) Includes literature, writing, and the arts for upper grammar. I will be supplementing with additional fine arts classes - lots of hands on. Easy Grammar and Daily Grams - Grade 5 Spelling Power Math-U-See - Epsilon Latin for Children - Primer B Getty Dubay Italic Handwriting F General Science a la local Christian university homeschool outreach Edited May 1, 2009 by HSMom2One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I thought you decided on The Lost Tools of Writing? Did you not like it? :) Both for ME and ds. I fear it is going to kill his love of writing. He may not be quite ready for it. I am not sure. I do *have* it, but I am leaning toward Writing Strands. Of course, I have bought that, too, and am just waiting for its arrival. Where is that thread on bein a curriculum junkie????:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Both for ME and ds. I fear it is going to kill his love of writing. He may not be quite ready for it. I am not sure. I do *have* it, but I am leaning toward Writing Strands. Of course, I have bought that, too, and am just waiting for its arrival. Where is that thread on bein a curriculum junkie????:D I understand completely. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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