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Designed as the first high school-level science study a homeschooler takes, this edition of Dr. Wile’s biology curriculum includes more color illustrations; clarified explanations; easier experiments; and a website with links to extra helps. Sixteen modules cover cell life, genetics, creation science as an alternative to evolution, ecology, insects, plants, reptiles, mammals, and more. Includes a 200-page test/solutions book. 594 pages, hardcover. For 9th grade students.
Remember the Days: Medieval Days Book Two
This set is for children who are studying Medieval History. Medieval Days is a delightful story-style history spine that covers Medieval and Church history from the Fall of Rome to the Elizabethan Era. It is geared for children in K-6th. The Medieval Family Guide is a guide that integrates history with literature readings for grades K-12. It includes books, read-alouds, audios, movies, memory work, writing ideas and much more to allow students to immerse in the Medieval time period. The Medieval craft book is a fun way to make history come alive for the students. It is great for grades K-12. This set can be used for students using BiblioPlan’s material or can come alongside students using other curriculum like Classical Conversations.
English III: Writing Skills
The English III: Writing Skills course from Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum (PAC) continues to build on earlier courses with a strong focus on writing skills. This course was designed to help students who’ve been identified as exhibiting weak composition skills; it’s recommended for use as a grade 11 remedial language arts curriculum.
Five text books feature the readings for the course. Together they cover different genres of writing; writing techniques that equip students to craft strong sentences and paragraphs; literary concepts such as cause and effect, logic, premises, and comparison; and more.5 Chapters; non-reproducible pages, paper covers with magazine-style stapled bindings. Suggested for Grade 11 remedial. Designed to cover one year.
Standard Deviants Accelerate
Standard Deviants Accelerate is a flexible, individualized, video-rich learning system that makes homeschooling easier and more fun. Young comedians explain complex topics with through skits and visuals to make learning engaging and entertaining! SDA has 9 core subjects and 5 AP test prep subjects available.
Part of what’s wonderful about homeschooling is that you can fit lessons into an active flexible lifestyle. This is why we made SDAccelerate accessible 24/7, anytime, anywhere, on any computer, tablet, or smart phone. Video on demand supports how you like to learn.Courses include:
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- Nutrition, grades 6-12
- Biology, grades 7-12
- Chemistry, grades 9-12
- Arithmetic, grades 3-9
- Fundamental Math, grades 4-10
- Algebra, grades 7-12
- English Composition, grades 9-12
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Maestro Classics Audio Collection
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The Eternal Argument
Robin Finley has lectured on this subject for more than three decades. Her belief is that Western literature is really one long argument, the Eternal Argument. This book, available in either paperback or audiobook, is a supplement or enhancement to your regular language arts curriculum. It takes about a month to simply read or listen to each chapter and talk through the discussion questions included. There is no outside reading or assignments. With great humor and many excellent examples from literature and history, this book explains this framework which will make reading and teaching literature a more meaningful endeavor. For parents and grades 8+.
