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Welcome to the sixth year of homeschooling! This homeschooling curriculum is more advanced than public school; if you didn't begin homeschooling from the start with our program, then this year is approximately grade eight. You can learn more about deciding what level to place your child in by reading my 'Welcome" post.

This homeschooling program operates on a quarter system and teaches all subjects. You can learn about the system and schedule HERE. Since everyone has different lives, we will provide the resources to use and leave it to you to build the schedule - -this is important because every child works at a different pace. We recommend buying a teacher's planner and taking a few weeks before the school year to pencil in (please use a pencil...you will regret it if you use a pen and need to adjust it down the road) the lessons. Use the books' tables of contents and natural stopping points to schedule the lessons. Don't cram too much into each week, but use what we suggest should be completed in one school year to help you decide how much and when.

The library will be an important resource for you this year as your child expands her reading abilities. Continue providing loads of books. We aim to make this program as free as possible by providing links to sites, free books, and worksheets, but many times you might find it easier to buy the textbooks we use.

Art and music should be very free flowing subjects. Many times you will find ways to incorporate art into the other subjects. For music, we recommend selecting an instrument and teaching your child how to play (or hire somebody or take classes, etc…). For art, you can supplement with lessons at your community center or just follow what we do.  

Subjects & Books


Geography

This year we dive deeper in to geography and discuss the relationship between the Earth and the sun, cartography, reading road maps, reading elevation maps, migration, urbanization, and geographical conservation. 

Print Version
  • Geography Coloring Book
  • Discovering the World of Geography 6/7
  • Discovering the World of Geography 7/8

Download
  • Geography Workbook/Textbook​

History

We continue with American history! We start with 1877 and get to modern day America.

Print Versions
  • The American Republic Since 1877
  • An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People
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Downloads
  • American History Unit 1
  • American History Unit 2
  • American History Unit 3
  • American History Unit 4
  • American History Unit 5
  • American History Unit 6
  • American History Unit 7
  • American History Unit 8
  • ​Building the American Republic, Volume 2: A Narrative History from 1877

Language Arts

We will continue to use the textbook that covers reading, writing, and grammar. The kids polish their long-range writing skills. 

Spelling
  • Year Seven

Grammar, Reading Comprehension, and Writing
Print Versions
  • Houghton Mifflin English, Level 8 ; covers writing, reading, and grammar
  • Houghton Mifflin English: Workbook, Level 8​

Downloads
  • Level 8 Grammar Workbook
  • Level 7/8 Writing Portfolio and Lesson Plan
  • Reading Level 8

 
Suggested Literature/Book List 
  • Animal Farm
  • Little Women
  • This One Summer
  • Life of Pi
  • Lord of the Rings
  • Romeo and Juliet

Art

Art is such an important part of education and life that I insist that you include it in your education program. Art is liberating, creative, and gives humans a feeling of accomplishment. Art should be both instructive and it should also allow budding art students the freedom to create as they wish – so it’s important that all criticism is constructive, not demeaning.

As kids get older, you will find they like one type of art more than others. Use my art page to tailor a plan that best fits your child's interests.

Music

  • Rhythm, melody, etc…
  • Memorize songs
  • Listen to music from around the world
  • Continue learning instrument
  • Attend musicals and symphonies, if possible

Science​

Here’s what we explore:
  • Earth's Ecosystem
  • Land Biomes
  • Water Ecosystems
  • Heat Energy
  • Electromagnetism
  • Earthquakes and Volcanoes
  • Earth's Resources

Print Versions
  • Science: Grade 8
  • Supplemental Science Workbook​

Downloads
  • Science Level 6 Text
  • Science Level 6 Workbook
  • Science Level 6 Activity Lab Book

Math

For Year Six, we use Saxon Algebra 1. Not the homeschool edition (beware of those homeschool editions and packets – they are a total waste of your time and money), just the good ole fashioned textbooks. Algebra 1 teaches kids about expressions, radicals, rational expressions, inequalities, and other more difficult math concepts.

Print Version
  • Saxon Algebra 1

Downloads
  • Algebra
    • ​Lessons 1-10         
    • Lessons 11-20        
    • Lessons 21-30        
    • Lessons 31-40        
    • Lessons 41-50         
    • Lessons 51-60
    • Lessons 61-70       
    • Lessons 71-80        
    • Lessons 81-90     
    • Lessons 91-100      
    • Lessons 101-110     
    • Lessons 111-120
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  • Home
  • Educate
    • Oregon Homeschool Laws
    • The Schedule
    • Early Years
    • Year One
    • Year Two
    • Year Three
    • Year Four
    • Year Five
    • Year Six
  • Subjects
    • Grammar
    • Writing
    • Spelling
    • Reading
    • Science
    • Geography
    • History
    • Math
    • Art
  • Homeschooler Meals