A curriculum should always be in a constant state of fluctuation and revision
Parents can use formative assessment results as a tool to expose gaps. Therefore, utilize results to develop necessary adjustments to the curriculum.
PBS Learning media offers free lessons and educational videos for science, social studies, health, physical education, math, English, engineering and technology. Parents can select grade level, subject, and standards. The video shown was found under Earth and Space Science. In conclusion, videos are great learning tools for auditory and visual learners.
Starfall Education’s website helps children in a dynamic and interactive manner. Zac the Rat makes learning fun for students as high as second grade. When students click on a letter of the alphabet, the software provides activities intended to help them recall each letter associated with each sound.
It teaches students how to read, focusing on how the sounds of the letters fit into short sentences. Animations are used throughout the program.
Apps, such as Duolingo, offer self-paced exercises to help students learn dozens of languages. Duolingo has courses in 34 languages.
We also used Rosetta Stone for Portuguese and Spanish. This software, however, is not free.
Project Gutenberg’s library contain over 60,000 free eBooks, including many classics. For that reason, it’s ideal for parents who want to save money on reading material when homeschooling!
Click on the link below for a free math placement test by Teaching Texbook
Learn about the human body. This interactive website will teach students about human anatomy. In addition, Inner body website allows students to study 13 major anatomic systems. Besides an explanation on each body system, the tool uses 3D illustrations where students explore the human body.
Skeletal, Muscular, Cardiovascular, Nervous, Endrocrine, Digestive, Respiratory, Immune, and Urinary systems.
How stuff works videos examines how basic resouces are turned into products.
How It’s Made explores many products that facilitate our everyday life.
Marc Rober, a former NASA engieer, created science videos that are very intertaining. Children will remember complex science concepts with these videos.
Crazy experiments! I would recommend watching them, but “do not” try them yourself because they are dangerous. To watch more videos from the Backyard Scientist click here.
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History offers a worthwhile panoramic virtual tour.
They offer live programs via Zoom (video platform). More than 70 videos webinars are also available.
The video on the left shows “How to tell a rock from a stone tool?”
The National Wildlife Federation offers a program for children and adults where they can record and observe wildlife and plants in their area. Scientists use this data to track the health and behavior of wildlife and plant species nationwide.
Fun science videos from where NASA stores moon rocks to how rockets are made.
If you are interested in leaning more about ants or even starting a colony, these videos are for you!
Why not just throw the trash in a volcano?
Since plants use carbon dioxide, can talking to your plant help them grow?
SciShow gives you answers to many questions. Click for more videos.
If your child is in the why phase, these videos are a great resource.
Why do animals eat poop?
Where do the rivers come from?
For older children MinutePhysics anwers more advanced questions:
Science show for kids. Twin brothers, Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand, help children with biology and medical questions.
Videos on science, math, and history.
Learn division, facts about the constitution, and so much more. Click for videos
How did the Orbiter Vehicle work?
How does and Electric Motor work?
How did the Space Shuttle launch work?
See all videos here
Click here for videos on: Where does the sun gets its energy?
Are you lightest in the morning?
Why are astronauts weightless?
Do your children love birds? These videos are a great resource to learn about them. Click here
These videos cover many science topics.
Learn about climate change, evolution, how Igloo keeps you warm, and so much more. Click here
SparkNotes website offers readers a chapter-by-chapter summary of classic novels and metaphorical meanings of each novel words or phrases.
My book will give detailed information on writing curriculum options. For example, IEW focuses on equipping students with source material. The key word outline method, where students choose three to four key words from each sentence, is used throughout the curriculum. They write sentences based on chosen words. I purchased their theme-based writing lessons. The Medieval History based writing lessons are based on major historical figures, e.g., Byzantine Empire, The Battle of Hasting, and other topics. By purchasing the book, students are entitled to download the “Student Resource Notebook.” As a result, this guideline was a great tool and an excellent addition to assist my sons with writing. It teaches students how to include strong verbs, ly adverbs, quality adjectives, five senses & emotions, and transitional words to their composition.
