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CK-12: Free, quality math and science curriculum
This site features textbooks in a flexible format called "Flexbooks" available for free download and printing. Most programs include a Teacher's Edition, workbooks, and other supplementary material, all for free. The topics at the moment include middle school and high school level math and science. The science is mainstream (evolution is included in Life Science and Biology programs). The Chemistry course includes labs. The math is fairly traditional and includes Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Probability & Statistics (AP), and Calculus (AB). Free S
Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading - Strategy guides for grades 2-5
Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading is an integrated reading and science curriculum for elementary school classrooms designed by the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California. The complete curriculum is not available to homeschoolers, but "strategy guides" are available online for free. The strategy guides are lesson plans for teaching reading, text analysis, and research skills along with science via 63 different books, from relatively simple picture books to reference books.
"Fieldwork" hands-on high school level marine biology for/by homeschoolers
A homeschool mom is generously sharing the marine biology course she's developing for her kids. Alas, the marine biology course isn't for those of us who live far from the ocean, but it's a very cool program for coastal families.
Classic Science: Elementary Life Science
A FREE curriculum, available to download and print. Based on a quick check, it appears that the curriculum makes no mention of evolution or the origin of life.
Como Zoo Homeschool Day -Plants and People (Ages 9 – 15)
Class description:
We depend on plants for more than just food and oxygen. We also depend on plants for fibers and shelter, medicines and healing. Using the North Garden of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory as our guide, we will uncover the mysteries connecting plants, people, and cultures from around the world.
Cost: $12/person
To register or for more information, see the Como Zoo website:
Como Zoo Homeschool Day -Plants that Care (Ages 5 – 8)
Class description:
Ask a Scientist at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute
"Ask a scientist" welcomes questions about medicine, human biology, animals, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, and evolution. There are links to their top ten questions, careers in science, and science fair project ideas as well.
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Online Education, Interactive Learning.
Exams and tests.
Math, English, Languages, Cooking,Worksheets
