Is nature study in your lesson plans this school year? We invite you to visit our Nature Study Pinterest board, where we collect fun nature study ideas from around the web. Click on the image or the link to check out what we’ve been pinning!
Category: High School(9-12)
SDA Higher Education Resource Links
Do you have a homeschooler preparing to attend an Adventist college or university next year? Adventistcolleges.org can help. This is the official hub site with links to North American Adventist colleges and universities, as well as general information needed for students preparing for college. All the information and links you need at one site.
Ready to apply? The Adventist Connect undergraduate web application offers you these benefits:
- Apply to as many as 13 accredited Adventist colleges and universities with just one application
- Maximize your exposure to multiple schools
- Your application fee is waived for your top three schools
Click the image above or the links in the post to visit these helpful sites.
Great Resource ~ Science at Home Video Series
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!
Great Resource – Free Algebra Textbook & Videos
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!
Free Printables ~ Reformation Unit
Planning to study about Huss, Wycliffe, Calvin and Luther? These Reformation unit study resources can help.
“This unit can be completed over a period of a few weeks or a few months. It is designed to be a Lap-n-Note™, including both lapbook components and notebooking pages. Individual Reformer lessons and lapbooks can stand alone if you want to use them separately. Or, you can opt to do the unit in its entirety.” – Homeschoolshare
Click on the image or link above to find this great resource.
15 Ways to Make the Most of the Public Library
The local public library can be a homeschooling family’s best resource. Are you making maximum use of the libraries near you? Here are some ideas for utilizing the libraries in your area:
1.Don’t just go to your nearest library, make an effort to visit all of the libraries available to you in your area. Different amenities may be available at each location. Get cards from multiple libraries if necessary.
2.Call and inquire if the colleges and universities in your area will allow you to check out materials. Colleges with teacher education programs often have excellent educational materials . Even if you cannot have borrowing privileges, you can still stop by and use the resources in-house.
3.Contact your local school district about borrowing privileges in the school libraries.
4.Be sure to pick up fliers listing the resources and activities available at each library. What classes, story times, lecture series and tutoring programs are available?
5.Take time to meet the children’s librarian as well as the reference librarian. These librarians are excellent resources for unit study ideas and research projects. They can alert you to resources that you may not know about. Share what you are planning to study for the year, and give the librarians a copy of the textbooks and literature selections you would like to use. Many times children’s and reference librarians are looking for ideas on new books to order, and your curriculum plans may help.
6.Take note of library book sales. Savvy homeschool moms will be there when the doors open to purchase books for mere pennies.
7.Check to see if your library offers inter-library loans for books and videos.
8.Do you have an e-book reader? Be sure to share your e-book requests with the librarians as well.
9.What online resources does your library offer? Online catalogs are very helpful for searching from the comfort of home. Can you renew your library books online? Does your library give out passwords for special online collections and sites? Many libraries have subscriptions to reference resources online. Be sure to ask for a list of those subscriptions.
10.If your library does not give receipts for books checked out, make it a habit to have your children complete a library book log to keep track of how many books to return. Assign a child to mark the due date on a calendar as soon as you return home.
11.Are there conference or meeting rooms available for you to reserve to work on a research project? A conference room may be a more comfortable space to work in if you are also bringing younger children along.
12.the library have display space available for larger homeschool projects? Perhaps your library may allow your child to display his science project for a week or two.
13.Are there special library privileges for teachers that you can also use, such as longer check-out dates, or sets of themed materials. It never hurts to ask!
14.Genealogical resource rooms are full of inspiration for great local and state history study. Be sure to go in and browse.
15.Are there library-related service projects available for your child to participate in? Creating a themed bulletin board, sorting books for a book sale, organizing display cases, etc.
Outline of U.S. History ~ Free Resource
Need a U.S. History textbook for a middle or high school student? Outline of U.S. History is a free online printable textbook produced and maintained by the U. S. State Dept. First produced in the late 1940’s, this textbook is continually updated by university professors from across the country. The latest edition was updated in 2010. The sixteen chapters cover from early America through the present day. There is also an abbreviated version of this textbook available for free download as well.
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