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Science fair projects are a wonderful opportunity to go beyond the knowledge you learn in a textbook. Through independent research, a science fair project allows you to explore any scientific or engineering topic that interests you, study a subject in depth and come up with a hands-on experiment that investigates a question you have about…
[…] and high school students. It is a more formal text, yet like all Apologia courses, it is written in a conversational tone. The text talks to the student, making the content more engaging and easier to understand. Because most physical science concepts can be demonstrated using basic household materials, no special lab equipment is […]
[…] your family. Notebooking Journals—A Charlotte Mason Resource Apologia’s Notebooking Journals are the perfect complement to the Young Explorer series. Our Charlotte Mason-based, full-color notebook provides everything your student needs to complete each course, including a place for your students to illustrate and document fascinating facts and information learned during each lesson. They can record […]
[…] to come up with a more workable plan to guide your students toward independent learning. You may also want to check out the curriculum that comes with student notebooks to provide students with the independent guidance they need. Homeschooling Tip – Dividing Your Day If you need a temporary fix while you come up with […]
[…] help you make an informed decision. Homeschooling Cost: Initial Investment The first year of homeschooling serves as your investment year. Depending on the grade level of your student, your costs will vary. Some supplies, like writing tools, are standard whether you choose public, private, or homeschooling. The silver lining in homeschooling is that in […]
[…] journey. A third NCES report was released in 2007. The desire to provide moral and religious instruction jumped dramatically in the list of reasons to homeschool. The student population grew 37 percent —significantly more than the previous four-year period. One year later, in 2008, the economy slumped and we entered a recession. One result […]
[…] for over two decades. We publish our curriculum in various formats to meet the unique learning style of your student, whether they be an independent (textbooks and student notebooks), auditory (audiobook MP3s), visual (videos), kinetic (activities and experiments), or social learner (online classes). Finally, Apologia will affirm, encourage, challenge, and inspire you via supportive homeschooling […]
[…] aware of each child’s distinct facial characteristics, mannerisms, interests, preferences, motivators, and learning styles. In the public, and even private, school systems, there is such a large student-to-teacher ratio, that they have had no choice but to condense curriculum, schedules, and teaching methods to a one-size-fits-all approach. But, as we all know, one size […]
[…] Their work ethic holds them accountable for their own actions. At Apologia, we help you teach your children to strive to achieve by creating materials such as student notebooks that give students the personal initiative to track and be responsible for their course work. With the Apologia curriculum, students are literally taught how to be […]
[…] your family and how much you ALL will learn in your homeschool! Vicki Dincher is the author of the General Science, Physical Science, Biology, and TheHuman Body Student Notebooks for Apologia Educational Ministries. She has her masters in biology and although her four children are grown, she hasn’t yet retired from homeschooling. She continues to […]
[…] and wonder of His creation. Though a textbook from the outside, the pages within hold stories of life and are written with the child in mind. Our student notebooks leave plenty of room for written narrations, illustrations, copywork (print and cursive), hands-on living science experiments, thought-provoking questions, and self-discovery. Living Books About Earth Science Somewhere […]
[…] your family and how much you ALL will learn in your homeschool! Vicki Dincher is the author of the General Science, Physical Science, Biology, and Advanced Biology Student Notebooks for Apologia Educational Ministries. She has her masters in biology and although her four children are grown, she hasn’t yet retired from homeschooling. She continues to […]
[…] and tested in multiple home and co-op settings. And we go above and beyond the textbook to meet the needs of many learning styles by publishing companion student notebooks for independent learners, audiobooks for auditory learners, and streaming video instruction for visual learners. We even offer live online classes for social learners! If all you […]
[…] lessons in this one-year Zoology 3 course. Detailed lesson plans as well as a suggested daily schedule are included in the notebooking journal. This will set you and your student up for success as they work through the course, while also providing flexibility to meet the needs of your student and your family. Packed with vivid […]
[…] Plants Seeds and Germination Angiosperms – Flowering Plants Flower Families Pollination Seeds Fruits and Vegetables Leaves, Photosynthesis, Transpiration Roots and Root Systems Stems Gardening Trees Gymnosperms Seedless & Vascular Plants Mycology Meet special guest Vicki Dincher, creator of student notebooks, in this episode of Let’s Talk Homeschool! Exploring Creation with Botany Young Explorer Series Notebooking Journal
[…] After all, how can any parent do what most people think it takes a building full of “experts” to do? Maybe the answer is to enroll your student in an online academy. During the early days of the pandemic, many students experienced online instruction for the first time. In most cases, however, it was […]
[…] to incorporate new discoveries and advances in scientific knowledge and understanding. Achieving these goals means improving readability and clarity, updating graphics and illustrations to better engage the student, and updating content to reflect the latest in scientific thought and exploration. We recognize that no one person can be an expert in every field of […]
[…] building a biblical worldview that prepares students for future success. Apologia’s 10th grade Christian homeschool curriculum caters to different learning styles for students. These resources include textbooks, student notebooks, video lessons, and more. Apologia’s homeschool curriculum for 10th grade ensures that student’s education is enjoyable and enriching while providing the tools they need to develop […]
[…] typically includes lessons on Scripture, theology, Christian living, and spiritual development. Many different types of Bible curricula are available, ranging from structured, teacher-led programs to more flexible, student-driven approaches. Some focus on memorizing Scripture, while others integrate Bible lessons with subjects like history, literature, and science. The key is to find a curriculum that […]
[…] of God with passion, purpose, and big-picture understanding and to tell the grand story of God’s love for His people. These vibrantly illustrated Bible courses include a textbook, student notebook, and streaming video lessons featuring author Rachael Carman. Auditory learners can also enjoy the audiobook version of the course so they can listen while they […]
