Homeschooling
Homeschooling
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Beginning Homeschool Curriculum
Before looking at prices for full-blown homeschool curriculum, see what interests your kids. Go to the children’s section at the library and see what they’d like to read about. When I first started, I made the mistake of plunking down … [continue reading]
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The Henry Ford Complimentary Teacher Appreciation Weekend
The Henry Ford Complimentary Teacher Appreciation Weekend http://www.thehenryford.org/historyfieldtrips/teacher_appreciation.asp Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20, 2008 9:30am-5pm at The Henry Ford Free admission for educators and a guest to: Henry Ford Museum Greenfield Village Ford Rouge Factory Tour IMAX Theatre Learn more … [continue reading]
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Who Homeschools?
For those that don’t homeschool…Don’t think you know anyone who homeschools? You probably do. Tim Tebow, quarterback for the Florida Gators at the University of Florida is the only sophomore ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Famous people … [continue reading]
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Detroit Zoo & Project S.N.A.P. Youth Art Competition & Mosaic Murals Exhibition
Detroit Zoological Society and Project S.N.A.P. Announce Youth Art Competition and Mosaic Murals Exhibition The Detroit Zoological Society, in collaboration with Project S.N.A.P., is calling for entries for a Youth Art Competition and Mosaic Murals Exhibition in celebration … [continue reading]
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With Liberty and Justice for All
The Henry Ford’s new permanent exhibit With Liberty and Justice for All will explore the struggles that arose in the quest for freedom in America. Utilizing some of the most treasured national artifacts from the collections of Henry Ford Museum, … [continue reading]
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Water Poster
Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) offers in the education section an educational poster on Water Pollution. This 17″ x 11″ poster explains where our drinking water comes from, potential threats to the safety of our water, and what is being … [continue reading]
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Washington State Potato Commission
Free publications and posters from Washington State Potato Commission. Includes teacher kit, recipes and illustrated chart of Washington fresh potato varieties, descriptions and best uses.
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Vote 2008
Hail to the Chief: Inauguration Lessons. Every four years on January 20, a president takes the Oath of Office. This week, Education World offers ten lesson plans to help your students learn about and commemorate the inauguration. A few … [continue reading]
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Art & Calligraphy
Ahhhh…Public School. An elective class I took in public high school was Calligraphy. On the first day the teacher asked if anyone was lefthanded. Only two people raised their hands. One of them was me. The teacher spoke to the … [continue reading]
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Marbled Paper
Learn how to make Marbled Paper using just: shaving cream, tempera paints, paper plates (or trays for larger prints), brushes, combs, paper (cut to size needed), cardboard, sponges for clean-up. Once done, you can use the paper in sketchbooks, bookmaking, … [continue reading]
