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Guest — Annette

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Veterinary Medicine offers a Homeschool Vet Certification Program that can be used as Animal Scie... Read More

Saturday, 23 January 2016 19:06

Good info, Annette! Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Robin Assistant to The HomeScholar

Monday, 25 January 2016 15:50

Guest — Penny Bowser

Great article. I just wanted to mention that you don't need a telescope for Signs & Seasons & it will still be considered... Read More

Saturday, 23 January 2016 17:08

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Lee Binz

Monday, 13 May 2019

Homeschool Curriculum Ideas for Marine Biology

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Science classes don't have to be restricted to biology, chemistry, and physics. Does your child have a fascination with the creatures of the sea? Why not let them study Marine Biology in your homeschool? This post contains affiliate links. If you click and buy I may make a few pennies, but not enough for a latte. Science is definitely important in high school. Let me teach you the 9 other critical courses to study before graduation in...

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Lee Binz

The reviews are very strong on that kit so I would think it is complete. It is always best to ask the publisher if you have any qu... Read More

Thursday, 23 May 2019 19:48

Guest — roxy

I clicked on the dissection kit and only fit and coral came up... Does it actually have tools?

Thursday, 23 May 2019 19:15

Guest — Cynthia Lazo

I home school. My 7 and 9 year old daughters love Marine Biology. I am trying to find a way to do their science curriculum for nex... Read More

Thursday, 07 March 2019 16:28

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

The Road to Independent Learning: Homeschool Science

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The Road to Independent Learning: Homeschool Science Independent learning is a process, and being able to work independently on biology usually comes along early in that process. I've seen children successfully learn biology on their own, my own two sons included. I am happy to share how we did it - just remember that every child and family is unique.We used Apologia Biology. I had a list of assignments that told my children what pages to read...

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Guest — Renee

I have been using FREE Donna Young schedules for Apologia science the past three years. http://donnayoung.org/apologia/index.html ... Read More

Tuesday, 25 November 2014 21:41

Guest — Ann

For those out there (like me!) who are not good at schedules, yearly schedules for Apologia Biology can be purchased through Sonli... Read More

Saturday, 02 November 2013 04:19

Guest — Yvonne

Excellent advice, Lee. Spot on!

Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:23

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Lee Binz

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Is Physics a Required Subject?

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Do the kids have to have Physics or could they take Advanced Chemistry instead? My daughter doesn't have any desire at all to take Physics and would rather take Advanced Chemistry instead. She is planning on going to college for Pre-Law so I didn't see any problem with that, but wasn't sure what colleges expect. Should I call her top 4 choices for school before getting her book to get her going on it?~ Anita in...

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Guest — Jennifer

My daughter completed Apologia Biology and Chemistry in 9th and 10th grades. In 11th grade, she took Athletic Training/Exercise P... Read More

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 11:32

Way to go, Jennifer! Like Lee says, "It’s always a good idea to check with your child’s favorite colleges." but you saw an interes... Read More

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 15:37

Guest — KC

Look at the state requirements then go from there.

Friday, 14 November 2014 21:42

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 07 October 2014

Homeschool Introduction to Engineering Class

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Homeschool parents of budding engineers, listen up! Engineering is a LOT of fun, but a future in engineering requires some math and science.My 14 year old will be participating in the First Lego League in which he will 1) Build and program a small robot to accomplish challenges and 2) investigate a research topic then prepare a presentation. Both activities culminate in a competition with other teams at a regional tournament. This is to build science,...

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Guest — brandy

The advice our good counselors (local homeschooling moms, whose kids have transitions into college, & some college admins) gav... Read More

Friday, 26 December 2014 13:52

Guest — Kathy G in WA

When your child is a junior, please check out the Washington Aerospace Scholars program! It is hosted by the Museum of Flight and... Read More

Tuesday, 07 October 2014 19:47

Guest — Lee

Wow, Kathy! That sounds like an awesome program. Hopefully they still have it when my son is a junior (he's 3!). The Museum of Fli... Read More

Wednesday, 08 October 2014 08:14

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Lee Binz

Monday, 04 August 2014

Homeschool High School Lab Science

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Why would anyone skip Biology Lab? What could possibly be more fun than dissecting critters and peeping through a microscope, and what is a lab science anyway?Biology lab can be a lot of fun, but it's also fairly expensive, which is something I discuss in my Special Report, 7 Secrets to Homeschooling Though a Financial Storm. Holly read the report and had a follow up question.Dear Lee,I just read your special report and think it was...

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Guest — Angela

We dissected a mouse today that was killed by our dog yesterday. It was great & low cost! We did pay for the dissection kit, b... Read More

Wednesday, 06 August 2014 20:42

Angela, I think it must be only homeschoolers who think that's a good idea! I'm impressed! I have never used an animal that died... Read More

Wednesday, 06 August 2014 21:14

Guest — Ariana

Knowing which college to look at for specific science requirements made me wonder if there is a flow chart of sorts that helps you... Read More

Wednesday, 26 March 2014 15:22

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 31 July 2014

Apologia Science is Great College Preparation

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Apologia Science is Great College Preparation This post contains affiliate links. If you click and buy I may make a few pennies, but not enough for a latte.img class="aligncenter wp-image-14863" alt="Apologia Science" src="https://hhhblogs.s3.amazonaws.com/2012/08/apologia.png" width="553" height="414" Apologia Science is a very rigorous college preparation series. I don't usually recommend specific curriculum because I know it's more about how it fits your child than the textbook or curriculum itself. When it comes to science, though, we had such...

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Guest — Wanda

We used Apologia science throughout our son's highschool homeschool years. After the first year or two he said something much lik... Read More

Monday, 12 January 2015 20:01

Thank you for sharing your story, Wanda! We love Apologia at our house too! Blessings, Robin Assistant to The HomeScholar... Read More

Monday, 12 January 2015 21:51

Guest — Penny Turpin

I have used several of the Exploring Creation Zoology Books and the Anatomy & Phys books. In high school, we have used Apologi... Read More

Friday, 01 August 2014 11:54

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Lee Binz

Friday, 03 May 2013

How to Teach a Homeschool Geek

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Strategies for teaching your geeky homeschool student. Subscribe to my YouTube channel. You will be notified when I create new videos on homeschool high school topics!

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Lee Binz

Friday, 09 December 2011

Teaching the Difficult Classes

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What do you do if your student needs to take a class that is way out of your comfort zone. We all have that subject, don't we? This video shares how I "taught" physics.Whether you teach the classes or not, learn how to translate all those great homeschool high school classes into the words and numbers that colleges will understand. Get the Total Transcript Solution.

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Honors Science

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What is honors? When do you put honors on a title? Is Apologia Science an honors curriculum?Is Apologia Science courses, plus labs considered honors on a high school transcript. (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) - SallyDear Sally,If the authors/publishers of your curriculum, Apologia Science, say it is a honors course, then you can call it honors.If your child passes a honors level test after taking taking the course, then you might call it honors. (AP or CLEP exam...

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13 Commandments of Homeschool Science

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Homeschoolers tend to think that there are actually 13 commandments, and that biology, chemistry, and physics are the extra three. It’s not true! You can branch out when you teach science! There is astronomy, geology, botany, robotics, astronomy, ornithology… you name it! Now probably colleges would like to see at least one of the standard sciences. If your child wants to go into a scientific profession then biology, chemistry, and physics might be important. But for...

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Lee Binz

Saturday, 25 June 2011

Homeschool High School Video Tips & More on Our Fan Page!

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Technology in today's world allows us to connect in ways that we couldn't imagine when we were growing up! Now we have cell phones, video conferencing, webinars, and social media! One way that I use the wonderful technology available to us is through my Video Tip of the Week. Each Wednesday a new tip is posted exclusively for fans of The HomeScholar Facebook page. They are quick, bite-size answers to your questions and concerns. So, grab...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 17 May 2011

Homeschool Science - High School Curriculum Choices

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A simple comment from a well-meaning friend can make you question your own judgment. With science curriculum, as with all curriculum, it's more about what fits your child that what others are using or recommend. Mary wrote on Facebook:"I am struggling with choosing a high school science curriculum. My problem is that I hear things from just a few people that make me doubt my choices. Is there some source that homeschoolers can check out that...

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Lee Binz

Tuesday, 03 May 2011

Summer Fun with Camp

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I saw an article in the newspaper about a spectacular summer camp for computer-loving techie kids. Summer camps have long been part of the American experience for children and teenagers, and for the last 30 years or so, computers and technology have added to the equation. "What we're trying to do is to take a child's hobby and show how to turn it into a potential career," Safran said. "This summer, Karen Katzenberger, 13, of Fall...

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Lee Binz

Thursday, 14 April 2011

Ideas for Budding Engineers

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Fun resources for kids who are interested in becoming engineers. High School Classes at MITCollege Level Classes at MIT (My son Kevin said "I would recommend this for bright homeschoolers")Stanford Engineering EverywhereTryengineering.orgTryengineering.org is a resource for students, their parents, their teachers and their school counselors. This is a portal about engineering and engineering careersIntel International Science and Engineering Fair Intel has an international pre-college science competition for students in grades 9–12.Design SquadAlthough it looks a little...

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