The temperatures have been over 100 degrees where I live, so incorporating six water experiments and activities into my lesson plans sounds like a very, very good idea! How about a fun video hangout to get the learning started?
Inspiration Laboratories is the host of the Science at Home Video Series. Click on the image above or the link to go directly to the site. You will be inspired!
“It should be the object of every parent to secure to his children a well-balanced, symmetrical character. This is a work of no small magnitude and importance. It requires earnest thought and prayer, no less than patient, persevering effort. A right foundation must be laid, a framework, strong and firm, erected, and then day by day the work of building, polishing, perfecting, must go forward.”
The Review and Herald – Sept. 8, 1904
“How touching to see youth and old age relying one upon the other, the youth looking up to the aged for counsel and wisdom, the aged looking to the youth for help and sympathy. This is as it should be. God would have the young possess such qualification of character that they shall find delight in the friendship of the old, that they may be united in the endearing bonds of affection to those who are approaching the borders of the grave.”
The Signs of the Times , October 19, 1888
“For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Exodus 20:11
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Title: Lessons in Responsibility for Girls (Quiet Arts Series) Level 3 (Age 10 & up) from Pearables
Also published as: Home Economics for Home Schoolers
This book covers some a few aspects of health, how to choose and cook vegetables and fruits, various cooking methods, how to make dessert, breakfasts, bread, etc. It also covers how to iron and do basic sewing and how to use a commercial pattern, as well as hot to organize and clean your kitchen. It ends with two chapters on hospitality. It is in black and white and has quite a few drawings throughout. The thirty chapters are short and include recipes and practical activities. Each chapter includes a story about “Patience”, a home schooled girl who was learning home economics, which makes it even more interesting for children. This is a textbook, not a workbook.
I have used this book with my 8 and 10 year old daughters this year and they have really enjoyed it. It has prompted them to try recipes they would not have been excited about otherwise, and I like the Bible verse that they have for each topic that is printed under that chapter’s picture. I felt the content was solid, useful, and well-presented. We learned unexpected things like why people are overweight or underweight, vitamins, and much more. Many of the recipes needed to be adapted for a vegetarian/vegan diet. They did try to use healthful recipes, but I felt they could be much more healthful, so we often used our own recipes. There is a chapter on choosing healthy snacks, like popcorn, so I think we just thought of those as part of a meal.
All in all I would highly recommend this book, even for those who have already taught their kids some cooking and sewing, like I had. It definitely expanded our horizons. I wish we’d done the other two levels when they were younger, as we’ve enjoyed this one so much.
Review by Heather K.
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Algebrafree.com features a complete Algebra 1 course written by E. Jerry Llevada, author of Florida High School Competency Test- Mathematics materials. Llevada’s Algebra 1 not only includes the textbook with lessons, chapter reviews and tests, it also features animated flash videos featuring Mr. Llevada teaching each lesson. Selected answers are also included.
The site does request that users respect the copyright – a totally reasonable request considering the author is sharing his Algebra 1 course free of charge! If you would like a hard copy of the textbook or actual DVDs, they are available for purchase.
Click the link above or the image to find this great resource!
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“The only safe-guard for children and youth, is the love and fear of God. Let them choose for their companions those who give evidence that they will encourage good purposes, orderly habits, and uprightness of character. Let them choose for companions those who practice the Bible truth, and walk according to the light that shines upon their pathway.”
The Youth’s Instructor, January 8, 1894
The Adventist Home Educator 