I typically start researching in February as a way of pushing through the Annual February Homeschool Blahs. For some reason, looking at new resources has a way of rejuvenating me...helping me finish up the curricula we have, while giving me something to look forward to.
We are a secular homeschool family, but you will see that I have chosen to use some Christian math curricula. What I was looking for (per Alden's request) was a math program that used hands on components. BJU Math seems to offer just that....and I'm thinking that they really can't add too much religion...right? We will see :)
Here is what we have planned for the 2014-2015 school year:
Amalea, 8th Grade
- Math ~ Algebra 1: A Fresh Approach
- US History 2 ~ Hakim's Concise History of US books C & D
- World Geography ~ Harmony Fine Arts World Geography
- Geology/Evolution/Paleontology ~ Homegrown using the Practical Geologist, TOPS Rocks & Minerals, The Beginning, GEMS Life through Time (this looks awesome!) and Bones Rock.
- Literature ~ tied in with history and geography and using Figuratively Speaking
- Writing ~ Cover Story
- Word Study ~ Words on the Vine
- Logic ~ Art of Argument
- Art ~ American Artists
- PE ~ Gymnastics
Alden, 5th Grade
- Sea & Sky ~ This looks like an amazing curriculum! It is a combination of history, science, and literature that takes the kids from the early ships to modern vessels and then they discover early flight through rockets. They study oceans, weather, space and aeronautics. To say Alden is excited is an understatement!
- Math ~ BJU Math 5
- Literature ~ BeyondFIAR
- Handwriting ~ HWOT Cursive
- Spelling ~ All About Spelling
- Computer ~ Typing; Minecraft MOD Design
- Project Based Learning ~ He would like to focus on WW2 and starting Flight School
- PE ~ Karate & BMX Racing
Cedar, 4th Grade
- Math ~ BJU Math 4
- Science ~ RSO Chemistry
- Geography ~ Homegrown World Geography
- Literature ~ English Lessons through Literature
- Writing ~ WriteShop Jr.
- Handwriting ~ HWOT Cursive
- Spelling ~ All About Spelling
- Art ~ American Artist
- Music ~ Violin
- Computer ~ Typing; Minecraft MOD Design; Digital Animation 1
Escher, 2nd Grade
- Math ~BJU Math 2
- Science ~ RSO Chemistry
- Geography ~ Homegrown World Geography
- Phonics ~ Progressive Phonics
- Literature ~ FIAR
- Handwriting ~ HWOT Printing & Cursive
- Spelling ~ All About Spelling
- PE ~ Gymnastics and BMX Racing
