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I am impressed by the selection of educational materials available online. This lens is an overview of some of the most useful resources available.
Suggestions are always welcome. What are your favorite educational books, websites, movies, etc? Together we can create an interactive virtual library from which we can all benefit.
Please feel free to contact me directly, leave your comments below, and add your favorites to our growing library!
Home Schooling Methods
This lens gives a quick summary of the various home schooling philosophies. Includes links to relevant resources.-
Homeschooling Methods
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If you’re planning on homeschooling your child, you’ll need to learn the many styles of homeschooling that are available so that you can decide which would work best for your family.
Great Books
Help us build a virtual library for homeschoolers
Every home educator appreciates great book recommendations. Please suggest new titles and add your ratings, to create an interactive library of great books for home educators.
The Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of the Middle Ages by Rob Shearer
Excellent supplement to history.1 point
Famous Men of the Renaissance and Reformation by Robert G. Shearer
Excellent supplement to whatever other history res more...1 point
Math Resources
Do you need help explaining math concepts to your children. Here are some lenses with resources to help you. They include online tutorials, games, etc.-
Slope Intercept Form
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Understanding Slope Intercept Form? Here are a number of online resources collected by my students. For now they include online explanations and practice problems. They did this as part of their summer homework.
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Negative Numbers
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Adding or subtracting negative numbers? Here are a number of online resources collected by my students. There are YouTube videos, games, and other stuff. They did this as part of their summer homework.
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Slope of a Line
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Finding the slope of a line? Here are a number of online resources collected by my students. There are YouTube videos, games, and other stuff. They did this as part of their summer homework.
Homeschool Chatter
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Posted April 24, 2008
Funny Videos wrote
Beautiful lens i love it
Here is a site with funny videos
http://homefunnyvideos.net
Posted March 25, 2008
Funny Math Videos
These videos are great ways to stimulate discussion about math and it's importance. If you know of others please let me know. Be sure and vote for your favorite.
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The Essentials
100 Top Picks For Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing The Right Curriculum And Approach For Your Child's Learning Style
An excellent reference guide for all home educators. I discovered quite a few wonderful ideas from this book.
The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home
This is an essential book for anyone interested in classical education. Fantastic recommendations for reasonably priced, well designed curriculum, too.
Your Favorites
Tell us about your favorite educational lenses, blogs, and websites!
Please help us to build a directory of the best websites for home educators and their students. Add your suggestions and rate the current listings.
History Channel - Classroom
They offer lesson plans that correspond with their more...3 points
A to Z Home's Cool (Homeschool) - Homeschooling Information
Ann Zeise's massive homeschool site. This is the o more...3 points
Home Schooling Plus
A home school guide illustrating everything there more...3 points
Homeschool Schwag on CafePress
More Resources for Home Educators
- Cable in the Classroom
- This program helps educators take advantage of commercial free educational programming and internet resources like lesson plans. This is a fantastic source for home educators.
- Two Great Homeschooling Books
- Two wonderful homeschooling books that I would eagerly recommend to other home educators as they were recommended to me.
- Freaky Freddie's Free Funhouse
- Links to many free offers for educators and teachers.
- Teacher Focus
- Teacher forum and discussion boards. Includes directory of resources for teachers, plus free lesson plans and teaching-oriented newsletters.
- Turner Learning
- The educational arm of Turner Broadcasting, offering curriculum support for new and existing educational programs and projects.
- JSC Learning Technologies Project
- Internet tools for K-12 teachers and students.
- Teacher Universe
- Providing tools for technology planning, professional development, instructional tools, and career and life services, with the goal of promoting standards-based education.
- Learners Together
- Educational e-zine with a heavy focus on technology.
- TeacherVision
- Find lessons, printables, quizzes, free newsletters, products for sale.
Del.icio.us Homeschool Links
P.S.
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by boredofeducation
I highly recommend Squidoo as a tool for both students and educators, but I have to warn you, it just might be a little bit addictive.
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