Curriculum Clean-Out #3: Switched on Schoolhouse 9th (2008) 2 subjects

Congratulations, 

A (Daily) Woman!

Give-away #3:  (closed)

Switched on Schoolhouse, 2008 edition

Science 900 

History 900 

In Very Good condition.  We have used this curriculum for several children but have chosen to enroll our highschoolers in a local web-based charter school. Although this is the 2008 edition, it continues to work even with the 2011 platform. If you don't have SOS installed, this comes with the 2008 installation discs.  

I appreciate that SOS is easily customizable.  If my season of life doesn't allow for 4 projects and 3 experiments per month, I can adjust the assignments to meet our family's needs.  Self-correction is also a fantastic feature for the mother of many.  

To enter: Leave a comment! (Is that getting boring yet?)  Any burning questions for me as a mom of 8? As a midwife-on-sabatical? As a has-been-homeschooler?  Ask away!

You can earn a second entry by subscribing by RSS or email. If you already hang out around here, just say. "I already follow you." 

The winner for this give-away will be announced Wednesday, 9/28/11 @ 9 a.m., Pacific time.

Don't forget, I will need a way to contact you if you win. Please respond with shipping information within 24 hours or I will force random.org to draw another winner for me! Free shipping by media mail to US addresses only.

All  my other curriculum clean out give-aways:
(1)  Mystery of History, Vol. 1, ends 9/26/11 @ 9 am

(2) Story of the World, Vol. 1 with Activity Book,  ends 9/26/11 @ 9 am
(3) SOS 2008 Science 900 & History 900, ends 9/28/11 @ 9 am

This give-away post is linked to the Fall 2011 Curriculum Clean-OUT hosted by Jolanthe over at Homeschool Creations. So, comment here then head over to see what other goodness is available!

Curriculum Clean-Out #2: Story of the World, Vol. 1, with Activity Book

Congratulations!

Ellen

I've emailed for shipping info so I can get this in the mail ASAP.  Enjoy!

Give-away #2: 

Story of the World, Vol. 1: Ancient Times
Story of the World Activity Book, Vol 1.

by Susan Wise Bauer

In Very Good condition.  Our family has listened to the audio version of this curriculum and enjoyed it immensely, but the actual books are not being used. Especially since we aren't homeschooling this year.

To enter: Leave a comment. Are you following a strictly classical approach or something more eclectic?  Are you just curious about these books or on your drooled-over wishlist for ages?

You can earn a second entry by subscribing by RSS or email. Just say "I'm now a follower" or "I already follow you."

The winner for this give-away will be announced Monday, 9/26/11 @ 9 a.m., Pacific time.

Don't forget, I will need a way to contact you if you win. Please respond with shipping information within 24 hours or I will force random.org to draw another winner for me! Free shipping by media mail to US addresses only.

All  my other curriculum clean out give-aways:
(1)  Mystery of History, Vol. 1, ends 9/26/11 @ 9 am

(2) Story of the World, Vol. 1 with Activity Book,  ends 9/26/11 @ 9 am
(3) SOS 2008 Science 900 & History 900, ends 9/28/11 @ 9 am

This give-away post is linked to the Fall 2011 Curriculum Clean-OUT hosted by Jolanthe over at Homeschool Creations. So, comment here then head over to see what other goodness is available!

Curriculum Clean-Out #1: Mystery of History, Vol. 1

Congratulations!

crysmi 

I've emailed for shipping info so I can get this in the mail ASAP.  Enjoy!

The time has come!  Clean(er) shelves are on the horizon. This give-away post is linked to the Fall 2011 Curriculum Clean-OUT hosted by Jolanthe over at Homeschool Creations. So, comment here then head over to see what other goodness is available! 

I will try to post other give-aways during the day, however my dear hubby and I are taking an unexpected road trip (350 miles roundtrip) to look at and hopefully purchase a new-to-us van for our family.  You can see how that may make posting a challenge!  

Give-away #1: 

The Mystery of History

by Linda Hobar

In Very Good condition.  Our family found this curriculum informative but not truly able to meet the needs of our wide age span.  I had to stretch to make it interesting for my junior highers. Since I was also trying to "do" this curriculum while nursing a baby and holding (down) a toddler, it was just a bit much for that seemingly perpetual season of life. I have heard that it works well in a co-op.

To enter: Leave a comment telling what age(s) will be using the curriculum. That's it!  Simple as pie.

***Since I entered the wrong link in Mr. Linky, I am leaving the give-away open until Monday, 9am. Thanks for your patience!***  NOW CLOSED.

Don't forget, I will need a way to contact you if you win. Please respond with shipping information within 24 hours or I will force random.org to draw another winner for me!

Free shipping by media mail to US addresses only.

All  my other curriculum clean out give-aways:
(1)  Mystery of History, Vol. 1, ends 9/26/11 @ 9 am

(2) Story of the World, Vol. 1 with Activity Book,  ends 9/26/11 @ 9 am
(3) SOS 2008 Science 900 & History 900, ends 9/28/11 @ 9 am

Curriculum Clean-OUT preview

I have decided to clean out several shelves of gently used curriculum by giving it away as part of the great Curriculum Clean-out sponsored by Homeschool Creations.

* Story of the World, Vol. 1 and Vol. 1 Activity Book

* Switched on Schoolhouse 9th Grade Science and History, includes 2008 installation discs

* Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

* Writing Strands, Level 4

* Mystery of History, Vol. 1

As we get closer to launch, each give-away will have its own post.  Shipping to US addresses only, sorry.

The rules of the Clean-Out are simple:

1. Check in throughout the day, Wednesday, Sept 21st.
2. Comment on the post of the give-away you want to enter. 
3. Using random.org, I will choose a winner and email them for shipping info.
4. I ship your glorious prize, at no cost to you, to a home where it will be loved and used.

If I was Mrs. Rosso

from the book Ten Kids, No Pets , and I if I had used her very detailed naming system, my children would be named:

Abbie instead of Mara

Baldwin instead of Gavin

Camille instead of Sirena

Damaris instead of Madelyn

Edwina instead of Sarah

Feodor instead of Mason

Garson instead of Nolan

Harriet instead of Evelyn

(Names drawn from my trusty name book "What to name your baby" by Maxwell Nurnberg, 1962, 17th printing 1977.)  It is also safe to assume that we would not have had 41 animals parade through our home over the past 13 years. But, alas, I am not Mrs. Rosso and have had many creatures, furry, feathered and scaled, live under my roof.

We are just starting chapter 4, and this book is getting laughs from all the kids.  Being a book about a large family with a highly systematic mother makes this a good fit for our family.  I may not have as many systems as Mrs. Rosso, but her quirkiness is not so far down the road from my own quirkiness.

While this book doesn't fall into the category of great literature, it is still a cozy way to spend a rainy afternoon or two.

homeschooling: forensic science

Abby Sciuto, look out.  Dr. Hodgins, be wary. Today we begin forensic science training at The Shoe!

One of the homeschooling freedoms I love is the ability to choose curriculum based on the interests of my own family.  The older kids and I are huge NCIS fans; and mysteries top my list of favorite fiction genres.  Being the geeky girl I am, the more science in the show or novel, the bettah.  I want to feel smug with understanding as I enjoy the story because I understand not only what those blood spatters, fingerprints, urine analysis results might mean but also HOW they get that data. (My readers have probably guessed that I am as excited about this curriculum as my children. I say, "Why shouldn't I choose curriculum that gets everyone, including the teacher, excited about learning?")

Enter Crime Scene Investigations: Real-Life Science Labs For Grades 6-12. Gavin, Sirena, Madelyn and I are planning to dive into forensics with a passion. With a large family, I am always thankful for curricula that allows me to reach several grades at once.

This book covers an amazing array of investigative techniques: handwriting analysis, chromatography, urinalysis (using an included recipe for fake urine), identifying unknown powders, entomology, soil analysis, mummification...the fabulous list goes on and on.  Each lesson is followed by at least one lab so the students can experience the technique they have just read about.  

Some of the materials required are a bit unusual.  For example, in the Examination of Glass Fractures Lab, you are supposed to provide "window glass containing 3 bullet holes".  Lab chemicals (methylene blue) and equipment (beakers, scales, petri dishes) are also required on occasion.  This is definitely not an ordinary, household item type curriculum.  Normally, I avoid curricula that requires obscure items, but the interest level at our house is high enough to warrant the extra time and expense.  

I want my children to know how to learn as much as I want them to learn the presented subject.  I want them to delight in exploring new ideas, even if the exploration requires time, money and effort. And I want to build memories of shared exploration with my precious children.