For the 2011-2012 school year, our 6th year of homeschooling, we will have a grade 9 (high school!!), a grade 7, and a grade 2. I don't follow exactly their grade level for everything, choosing instead to match their abilities and interests, but I still keep in mind what they "should" be covering in the main subjects of Language Arts and Math.
Below you will find the list, per child, of the curriculum we are using:
Adrienne ~ Grade 9
Math: Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1
Grammar: Gage Language Power Gr. 9
Writing and Literature Study: Jensen's Format Writing and Lightning Literature 8
Vocabulary: Vocabulary from Classical Roots B
Spelling: Sequential Spelling
Poetry: IEW Poetry Memorization
Foreign Language: Spanish: Oxford Take Off in Spanish
History: Ancient History using The History of the Ancient World as a spine (will explain more in a future post)
World Geography: Harmony Art Mom Geography and Cultures Plans + Mapping the World by Heart
Science: High School Biology with Lab Oak Meadow
Health: Library books and various resources (Health Canada, KidsHealth in the Classroom) and plan + log her own nutrition and fitness achievements
Civics (Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, and Current Events): Library books and resources (Canadians and Their Government Resouce Guide + Parliament of Canada Teacher Kit)
Art and Music Appreciation: Harmony Fine Arts at Home ~ Grade Nine
Career Planning: What Colour is Your Parachute for Teens: Discovering Yourself, Defining Your Future
Andre ~ Grade 7
Math: Teaching Textbooks 7
Grammar: Gage Language Power Gr. 7
Writing and Literature: Write Source 2000 + Lightning Literature 7
Vocabulary: Vocabulary from Classical Roots A
Spelling: Sequential Spelling
Handwriting: Italics F
Poetry: IEW Poetry Memorization
History: Classical House of Learning Literature: Ancient Times - Logic Stage
World Geography: Harmony Art Mom Geography and Cultures Plans + Mapping the World by Heart
Science: "Aristotle Leads the Way" Story of Science + follow along with Celeste (with adjustments)
Art and Music Appreciation: Harmony Art Mom Plans: Ancients with Celeste
Celeste ~ Grade 2
Math: Saxon Grade 2
Phonics and Reading: Ordinary Parents Guide to Teaching Reading + Explode the Code 2
Writing: Writing with Ease by S. Bauer Strong Fundamentals and Level 1 Workbook
Grammar: First Language Lessons
Handwriting: Italics C + Draw Write Now 8
Spelling: Natural Speller
Poetry: IEW Poetry Memorization
Science: R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Life Level 1
World History: Classical House of Learning Literature: Ancient Times - Grammar Stage
Celeste will also tag along with Andre and Adrienne in World Geography and Art & Music Appreciation.
