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Homeschooling Resources to teach evolution
The Associated Press recently reported "Top Homeschool Texts dismiss Darwin, evolution" and while I disagree with much of the article, as a homeschooler who chooses to teach my children about evolution, the headline is certainly true, and I and my friends have struggled to find homeschool-friendly science curricula that teach evolution, and don't take a creation science perspective. The AP's article motivated me to really dig, and I've found some resources I'd like to
National Geographic Kids website - games, geography & more
There's a lot of quality content on this free site. There are:
Homeschool Adventures
Minnesota Homeschool Adventures is a secular group for homeschooling families to arrange field trips to places and events around the Twin Cities area.Location
Metropolitan Area, MNSee map: Google MapsHomeschool Adventures provides a support structure for homeschoolers to organize group activities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and strives to be the best single source of information of area offerings for homeschoolers.
The mission of Homeschool Adventures is ...
Robinsunne Multiplication Clock- a gorgeous alternative to drilling math facts
This is a BEAUTIFUL project idea to help kids visualize patterns in the multiplication table, and to let them review their multiplication facts without necessarily realizing that theiy're reviewing their math facts. A great alternative to the standard multiplication table for the artistic/ aesthetically driven child. Probably best for kids in upper elementary or older, because the project call for good fine motor skills.
If you have a big piece of paper in the house and colored pencils, you probably have everything you need.
Peabody and Woodcock-Johnson testing available in River Falls
Date:Friday, April 23, 2010 - 09:00 - 17:00Ann Mathews-Lingen will be offering assessments for homeschool children at the River Falls library on either the 23rd or 30th of April.
From Ann:
I offer the Peabody and for those who have topped the Peabody, I now offer the Woodcock-Johnson. Both tests are oral and conversational in tone. The tests assess Reading, Spelling, Math and General Knowledge.Testing takes about an hour per child and scoring is completed at the appointment. The cost of the test is $45 per child.
Free, Creative Math Lesson Plans from the Math Project Journal
Includes lessons for Pre-algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. Some relate to popular culture, others mythology, all involve a hands-on component. Could be a way to add some fun or at least novelty to a topic review.
