WriteShop An incremental writing program Kim and Debra were looking for that elusive, perfect homeschool curriculum to use with a homeschool class when they realized that it did not exist. They had certain criteria they were searching for; it had to "emphasize clarity, conciseness, colorful vocabulary, and interesting sentence types; focus on developing a strong paragraph; offer a wide variety of writing activities; help students know exactly what to look for when refining their own work; and help parents know how to methodically evaluate their children's writing." Not finding the right materials, they wrote a curriculum ...
Includes DVD with author insights New college preparatory literary series providing parent educators and Christian schools with educationally sound, rigorous literature courses. Students will learn: to think critically about their world and their participation in it; to write their thoughts, primarily through essays; to articulate their thoughts through small group discussions with peers, families, broader communities, and through occasional formal speeches; to enhance vocabulary through reading and studying quality literature; to converse about the major worldviews of authors of literature, ...
Christian Kids Explore Biology is written for third through sixth graders but is easily adaptable for younger students. The 35 weekly lessons are well laid out and easy-to-follow. This schedule calls for teaching twice weekly while still allowing time for projects, exploration of resource books, field trips, etc. A first course in life science; especially useful for those following a classical approach! This user-friendly, unabashedly Christian, one-year science curriculum includes gorgeous coloring pages, hands-on activities, memorization lists, review sheets, creative writing assignments, and an awesome supplemental book list!
Great Science Adventures Discovering Atoms, Molecules, and Matter This simple and highly effective book of experiments and reproducibles will introduce your students to the basics of atoms, molecules and matter. Each activity covers certain concepts that are explained in bullet-point format, and includes vocabulary words, a reading passage in the included, reproducible mini-book Lots of Science Library, further experience and investigation topics, projects and complete instructions. Reproducibles include mini-books, cut-and-paste figures and more. 143 teacher's pages and 23 graphics pages. Softcover. 24 ...
Great Science Adventures The magnificent workings of the human body are introduced by the systems where they function. For example, while studying the respiratory system students learn the parts of the system, how each work individually and with other parts, and the importance of these parts in the entire body. Labs and other activities show students how these system parts complete their jobs in the body. 3D Graphic Organizers made in each lesson visually present information for all aged students. Desk Top Projects are created by students for each system of the body. While the content covered in this study is ...
Exploring Creation with General Science 2nd Edition Textbook Set This is a two book set that includes both the student textbook and the Solutions and Test Manual. This course is designed to be a student's first systematic introduction to the sciences. The course covers topics like the history of science, scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Therefore, its scope is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household items. The second edition of our general science course has ...
Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition Companion CD This is a companion CD. It is not a full course. It is designed to be used with the textbook Exploring Creation With Physical Science: Second Edition. It contains pronunciations for the technical words in the course, animations used to explain some of the more difficult concepts in the course, and videos of experiments that the student would not be able to
“A 3 year curriculum which teaches the fundamentals of drawing and beginning painting, as well as anatomy, perspective, art appreciation, penmanship, nature studies, portraits, and academia.” Can be photocopied for your family, Includes 17 heavy stock paint cards.
How to write easily and well This book explains in clear fashion how to put sentences into paragraphs and paragraphs into essays. It also covers how to extract information and document it. It is designed to primarily teach expository writing: paragraphs, essays, and research papers. Other items such as business letters, book reports, answering essay test questions, and resumes are also covered. Grades 9-12
Learning Language Arts Through Literature For use with a second child using the LLAL Red Book Kit This second grade reading program is perfect for the fluent reader and continued phonics instruction will bring confidence and fluency to the beginning reader. The fluent reader will enjoy the exciting stories in the readers and use them to learn grammar, creative writing, higher-order thinking skills, and much more.
Student Book The 36 lessons include dictation or copying of literature passages from great books your children will love. The Other Kitten (Patricia St. John), The Tale of Jeremy Vole (Stephen Lawhead), Bible Stories to Read, poetry selections and much more! Includes all the language skills: reading, spelling (with suggested lists included), grammar, higher order thinking skills, creative writing, and handwriting in an easy-to-use format. For your convenience, Teacher Notes and answers are right in the margin of the teacher book. The Skills Index provides an easy reference. Four Literature Links encourage ...
Learning Language Arts Through Literature High School Skills Dr. Greg Strayer, writer and former instructor of college English, takes an in-depth look at American poetry, short stories and novels. The composition skills are intended for college preparation and correspond to the reading selections.
Learning Language Arts Through Literature High School Skills Easy to use, written in conversational form, with story summaries and complete answers provided for discussion questions. Information has been interwoven into the lessons so that the student becomes familiar with famous British authors. Designed for teacher directed use, or student can use it on his own. 36 lessons
Learning Language Arts Through Literature Fourth Grade Skills The Orange Student Activity Book is the perfect companion for the Orange Teacher Book! Everything in one book: student instruction, a place for writing, and a tool for easy record keeping. Allows for more independent work, a BONUS for teachers. The Orange SAB provides Enrichment Activities such as word puzzles, analogies, logic/reasoning activities and more found ONLY in the SAB. (Answers are found in The Teacher Book.) Please note: The Student Activity Book cannot be used independently.
Fourth Grade Skills It includes all the language skills: phonics, reading, and spelling (suggested lists included), grammar, higher order reasoning skills and creative writing in a teacher friendly format.
Here is a “how-to-teach” science guide covering all grade levels. Features a scope and sequence, compares unit studies to textbooks, tells how to buy a microscope or telescope and how to set up a lab on a shoestring. Includes chemistry, biology, and physics lab information along with a review of science books, computer programs, and prepackaged science labs. A great book for the beginner or experienced home-educator who wants to get excited about teaching science!
An activity-based study designed to teach hands-on. 25 lessons plans encompassing history, science, & more! The CD includes each lesson's text pages, project overview pages, and the masters for projects! Photos and drawings help illustrate the directions for completing the 35 activities. Choose the projects that work best for your family! Also included are teacher helps, resource lists, teacher keys, and a "guide at a glance."
A Complete Geography Resource for Grades K to 12Whether you’re a first time teacher or a seasoned pro, this non-consumable book is just what you need to make geography a favorite subject. Geography across the curriculum includes history, science, math, internet and literature. The Ultimate Guide includes: a teacher refresher course, complete geography curriculum, innovative lesson plans, unique reproducible maps, fun and games, timeline figures and more. Includes a book / unit study on Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates.353 pages
A self-directed program for grades 4-6 that will develop appreciation and enthusiasm for written language through imagination-stretching excercises. All the practicality, humor and fun of Wordsmith but written for the younger student, ages 9 - 12. Uses a newspaper as a basis for writing. Wordsmith Apprentice was created with two basic purposes in mind: 1) To supplement and apply grammatical principles. Many students learn punctuation, parts of speech, and basic sentence structure as workbook "exercises" but don't necessarily see the relevance to actual writing. Every grammatical principle taught in ...
Wordsmith is the perfect companion to LLAL, for those who want to improve their writing skills. “Other books attempt to meet the same goals, but the presentation here is better than anything at this level.”- Cathy Duffy. Wordsmith Video
What are insects? Who studies insects? What are the characteristics of insects? How do insects use their mouths and antennae? How do insects see? What is the form and function of insects? How do insects reproduce? How do insects' respiratory and circulatory systems function? How do insects' digestive and nervous systems function? What is complete metamorphosis? What is incomplete metamorphosis? How do insects defend themselves? What are predatory insects? Where do insects live? Do insects migrate? Why are ants and termites called social insects? Why are honeybees called social insects? What are the differences between ...
Great Science Adventures inquire, discover, apply Learn how light and how sound travels, reflects, refracts, and affects our daily lives with the Daily Top Graphic Organizers. Labs are designed to show your students the facts that they read about in this physical science studies. Topics also include rainbows, mirrors, shadows, lenses, lasers, and heat. Multilevel teaching for Grades K through 8 24 lessons, with 2-3 lessons completed each week 24 Lots of Science Library Books Detailed explanation of all activities, letting the teacher get started right away. Reproducible ...
Great Science Adventures Topics covered are: friction, tools, inclined planes, wdges, screws, levers, wheel and axle, pulleys, gears, cams and cranks, springs, and power tools. Multilevel teaching for Grades K through 8 24 lessons, with 2-3 lessons completed each week 24 Lots of Science Library Books Detailed explanation of all activities, letting the teacher get started right away. Reproducible activities and graphics for student use. World of Tools and Technology Sample ...
