Doing the Next Thing

In case you're interested: S – 9th Grade Curriculum Plan, 2009-2010 (S will be attending Veritas Classical School one day per week for humanities instruction. Their book list is copyrighted and is only available to registered students. So I can't list the books here, but trust me, they're good!) Veritas Curriculum Bible - New Testament Survey History -U . S. History American Literature English - grammar, writing, vocabulary Rhetoric / Debate Greek I (S. will also be taking an apologetics elective at a local a la carte homeschool enrichment program) Apologetics - The Quest for Truth Chris Sherrod At Home Algebra I - Elementary Algebra Harold Jacobs Physical Science - Exploring Creation with Physical Science Dr. Jay Wile Fine Arts - Appreciation: Annotated Mona Lisa Carol Strickland Young Persons Guide to Music Neil Ardley The Story of Classical Music CD by Darren Henley Various composer studies Studio arts: Various drawing exercises Guitar - weekly lesson & practice...

For those who are interested, I'm going to post my curriculum plans in several stages, to make it easier on both the writer and the reader. If you are not interested in curriculum in the least, I won't be offended if you skip this post altogether! I'm still ironing out much of this and expect a few things will change (other than math & science) through the year. Budget has been a big issue in planning this year, so I'm hoping to add some things second semester that I just couldn't afford right now. First up, Big Brother, S (almost 14): 8th Grade Bible - finishing Old Testament Survey from Logos School Materials Catechism - memorizing Shorter Catechism Spelling - Apples 2 Grammar - S is still finishing some random lessons we missed in A Beka's Grammar and Comp. I from 7th grade. He's doing this because 1. I want him to focus more on writing than grammar this semester; and 2. I'm still thinking about/saving $$ for grammar for him. I'm considerin...

I know this will change some over the months, it always does! But here's the "plan," anyway. M – 5th Grade Curriculum Plan 2009-2010 Bible Studying God’s Word Book E (OT Genesis to Ruth) from Christian Liberty Press – finish up 2nd half & start Book F spring semester History U.S. History & Geography Primary text: Exploring American History D.H. Montgomery (CLP) Other resources: Geography Songs: States & Capitals (cd & book) The Light and the Glory for Children Peter Marshall Paddle-to-the-Sea by Holling C. Holling Various literature, informational books Reading/Literature Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis Christian Liberty Nature Reader , book 5 Various books relating to our history studies Selections from A Beka 5th Grade reading program English God’s Gift of Language A , A Beka Spelling, Vocabulary...

C – 7th Grade Curriculum Plan 2009-2010 Like his brother, C will be attending Veritas Classical Schools this year. As I said in the 9th grade post, the book list is copyrighted, but I can share a curriculum overview. Veritas Curriculum Bible New Testament Survey Bible, ESV History World History & Geography, 1500 - Present Literature Studying 7 clasic novels & 1 poetry anthology English Grammar, Writing, Vocabulary Informal Logic C will also be attending the same a la carte enrichment program, where he will take: Apologetics text: The Quest for Truth by Chris Sherrod At Home Math Fundamentals of Math by BJU Press (7th grade math text) Science Answers in Genesis series - First Semester: God’s Design for Chemistry: Properties of Atoms & Molecules; Second Semester: God’s Design for Life: The Human Body Fine Arts: Appreciation: Discovering Great Artists , Kohl Young Persons Guide to Music Neil Ardley The Story of Classical...