Not Back to School Blog Hop 2013 - Curriculum Week - High School Sophomore

Bible:

Bible Broadcasting Network (BBN) Bible Institute

Personal Reading  (Reading the Bible in One Year, KJV)

English: 

A Beka Grammar & Composition IV

A Beka Vocabulary, Spelling, & Poetry IV

Ambleside Literature & History (Book List)

Science:

Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry Ed. 2 

Math:

My oldest has been using Life of Fred since 6th grade, and the order the author recommends, is doing Beginning Algebra (9th), Advanced Algebra (10th), then Geometry (11th) and so forth... so onto

Life of Fred: Advanced Algebra (Algebra 2)

History:

A Beka World History & Cultures

(Reading list I will put together)

Electives:

SAT/ACT Preparation 

Driver's Education (Online)

Foreign Language

A Beka Spanish

P.E.

Swimming
Hiking

Check out the iHomeschool Network to see other Homeschool Curriculum Plans!

2 comments

Our Learning Room - 2012/13

Here are several pictures of our learning room...  When we were looking at this home, I just loved this large open room and knew it would be our learning room.  We have started homeschooling now and we are definitely enjoying the space.  Of course, this area is not the only area we learn in though...my boys enjoy reading most of the time in their rooms and we do devotionals and science experiments on the kitchen counter and P.E. in the backyard. 

This year we joined a Co-Op and a Church Co-Op and we'll be at that location once a week and or quarterly. Sports with F.E.A.S.T (HS Soccer) and hopefully the Y.M.C.A.  Thanks for stopping by and can't wait to view other schoolroom areas for inspiration!!  

Big Boy Area

Mommy Area

Little Boy Area

Reading and/or TV Area

If you have time, stop over at the Not Back to School Blog Hop: Week 2 School Room Hop!
If you'd like to view our Curriculum for this year, please go HERE.

9 comments

Military Deal for SAT or ACT by e-Knowledge

As most of you know we are a miltary homeschool family.


Some days I find great deals and this is one of them... and I have purchased before, so I know there isn't (any surprises) later on.


When my son was in the 7th grade he  had the opportunity to participate in the John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth.  As a homeschool teacher, you are able to sign a wavier and the child's last test results to apply.


We applied for the participation he was accepted and one of the requirements was that he needed to take the actual SAT test by the end of the school year. 


I thought that taking a P-SAT would help him alleviate any fears or anxiety about THE test in the earlier fall and then take the SAT in June (of that school year). The local middle school let him stand-in and take the P-SAT ( I did pay 13 USD) for the test and he did well.


Any way, with all that said, one of the tools he was able to practice with at home in preparation for the SAT was the CD-Rom from eKnowledge.    

eKnowledge™ is a leading provider of interactive learning products and services. From the beginning, we have been guided by an overarching objective…to change the way the world thinks about learning. We were pioneers in the field of advanced eLearning technology and the first to convert interactive classroom instruction to multi-media solutions including on-line streaming, DVD ROM. Today, our College Test Prep and other advanced multi-media programs are taking tens of thousands of students to a whole new level of learning. Our on-line, CD and DVD interactive learning programs range from SAT, ACT, LSAT and other Test Prep courses, to highly effective diagnostic, teaching and learning tools for business, education and other institutions.

The products are learning tools for students.  



Right now, if you are a military family, you can order the SAT/ACT Standard  for $0.00 (You will pay a S&H fee of $13.84 ) or the Premium SAT/ACT for $50.00. 


Not bad considering the price is $199.00 (standard) and $299.99 (premium).


To Learn more about eKnowledge, please go HERE or for MILTARY families, go HERE.   Our High School son, is more than likely going to take the ACT test because he is stronger in areas it highlights (e.g. Science), whereas the SAT has a written portion...unless (by Senior year) he's more confident in his writing.


Worth Reading ~  The SAT vs. The ACT?   

I'd like to personally THANK every single person/corporation that donates to help out our Military Families (especially in the areas of Education)! 

0 comments