School is just around the corner! Here are some suggestions for top curriculum choices for high schoolers:
Math:
Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1
Literature/Language Arts:
Skills for Literary Analysis – James Stobaugh (Master Books) Note: this book is written for seventh and eighth grade. However, it is extremely thorough and would be excellent for ninth grade.
Creative Writing:
Wordsmith Craftsman (Common Sense Press)
Science:
Exploring Creation With Biology (Apologia)
History:
World History and Cultures in Christian Perspective (Abeka)
Civics:
Constitutional Literacy (Apologia) Note: Be sure to purchase the DVDs that accompany the workbook.
Government:
American Government in Christian Perspective (Abeka)
Bible Study:
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist Curriculum by Frank Turrek and Chuck Winter (Apologia)
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary from Classical Roots (Educators Publishing Service)
Psychology
Psychology: A Christian Perspective by Tim Rice (Homeschool Psych)
Health
Total Health: Choices for A Winning Lifestyle by Susan Boe (Purposeful Design Publications)
Best online classes:
Schoolhouseteachers.com Provides online classes for preschool through high school with everything in between and in nearly every subject.
Best go-to website for everything homeschool:
HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association) includes homeschool laws for each state, consultants, forms and sample letters, and current information regarding homeschooling issues.
What are some of your favorite curriculum items?
Penny Zeller 