Making It Simple
Saturday, 13 September 2014
Some subjects instill fear and dread into the heart and mind of the student. One of the best things about SchoolhouseTeachers.com is that courses are taught so the student can understand the material and will want to come back for the next lesson. Economics is one of those courses. Mike Sims teaches Economics in such
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Discover Something Every Day
Friday, 12 September 2014
Education typically involves discovering something new each time a book is opened or a lecture is listened to, at least it should. SchoolhouseTeachers.com is packed with classes that will challenge students and enable them to discover something new every time they come to the website. Everyday Explorers: USA is a wonderful resource for learning about
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Something Old, Something New
Thursday, 11 September 2014
One of SchoolhouseTeachers.com’s courses is Asia: Trade Route Safari. Bonnie Rose Hudson takes students on a remarkable journey through 38 regions across the ancient land of Asia as they learn about the people, the geography, and the science of each region. Bonnie also provides a list of new words for students to define and a
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Science is an Adventure
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
In so many ways, science is an adventure. It covers things like dinosaurs and animals in faraway places, motors, electricity, plants, architecture, engineering, and so on. Two of the many science courses offered through SchoolhouseTeachers.com are Everyday Astronomy and Science with Jason Lindsey. Everyday Astronomy takes students on an out-of-this-world adventure as planets, stars, and
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The Arts
Tuesday, 09 September 2014
SchoolhouseTeachers.com does not leave any stone unturned. Not only are there courses for the core subjects, but there are courses for electives like music and art. Everyday Easels, located under the Dailies tab, takes one work of art and applies it to each subject—history/geography, science, health/physical education, art, math, Bible, and so on. At the
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Creative Writing
Monday, 08 September 2014
How do playwrights create such lively entertainment? How do books become movies? It all starts with a great story. And most of those great stories are the result of hours upon hours of practice. Practice what you ask? Well, writing practice. You don’t think authors just sit down and write the next great American novel
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Dig In
Saturday, 06 September 2014
What could archaeology and nutrition possibly have in common? You get to dig in. Classical Archaeology with Regan Barr digs into the past. Learn about archaeology’s uses and limitations, the riot in Ephesus, the original Olympics, and Pompeii. Enjoy Regan’s own photos taken during his time in the field and his firsthand account of the
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Get a Head Start
Friday, 05 September 2014
As our juniors and seniors begin to think about college and life beyond, SchoolhouseTeachers.com has some courses that will give them the head start they need for the next phase of life. Logic with Lisa Duffy will help them to think critically and to avoid being persuaded by faulty reasoning. They will learn how to
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