Resource Sharing

A homeschool friend posted this list of resources for doing bibliographies.  I thought that it would be a good idea to share it.

Below are some excellent links on how to cite one's work properly, in
research. Might be helpful for high schoolers. This Easybib site, an
amazing tool. Wow, a different tune from days gone by. Check out the
easybib.com.

http://www.easybib.com/

The OWL, Purdue.
http://www.google.ca/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0&oq=the+owl%2c+perdue&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBS_enCA323CA324&q=the+owl+purdue

http://www.virtualsalt.com/mla.htm

At a conference about homeschooling last Saturday one of the speakers told us that her daugther's only complaint when she got to university was that she didn't know how to propperly site her resources.  The bibliography is a good place to start from.

New Canadian History Resource

Check out this great new resource:

It's fun to learn Canadian History!

These engaging songs created by a Certified Teacher & Professional Performer are designed to teach students of all ages about many important events in Canadian History.  For more information on "Canadian History Tunes"© and "Learning The Prime Ministers By Song"©, visit us at: www.HomeSchoolBeaver.com.

FYI - Free Resource (time limited)

Dear Jennifer Cameron, Memorizing and quickly recalling strings of digits such as your credit card number, a colleague's phone number, or a relative's birthday is an important skill to have in everyday life. Yet despite the fact that, on average, we can memorize only an estimated 7 digits at a time, it's possible to strengthen this ability to memorize strings of digits longer than you ever imagined. The secret: two specific methods that are surprising in their accessibility—and their fun. In thanks for being our customer, here is a free video lecture: How to Memorize Numbers, delivered by Professor Arthur T. Benjamin. One proven method to improve your ability to memorize numbers is known as the Major system, which has been around for almost 200 years. This particular code ascribes specific sounds to the digits 0 through 9; for example, 1 is represented by a "t" or "d" sound and 8 is represented by an "f" or a "v" sound. The Major system can also be used alongside another system known as the peg system. Using that system, you can convert numbers into tangible and easily visualized words known as peg words; possible peg words for 1 and 10 could be "tea" and "dice" respectively. With just a little bit of study and practice, you can learn both of these methods and quickly find yourself able to recall strings of digits that once seemed impossible! Dr. Benjamin is Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College, where he has taught for more than 20 years. Renowned for his dynamic teaching style, he has been repeatedly honored with awards from the Mathematical Association of America. Professor Benjamin has also been featured in Scientific American, The New York Times, and Reader's Digest—which named him "America's Best Math Whiz." Watch How to Memorize Numbers between now and Friday, October 14 to discover just how easy—and fun—memorizing numbers can be! Feel free to send the link to this video lecture to family or friends who might enjoy it; the lecture is free for them as well! Sincerely, Brandon C. Hidalgo President and CEO The Great Courses P.S. Thank you again for being our customer—your passion for learning is our reason for being!

Free Resource

If you are looking for ideas to enrich your science or geography curriculum this might be just the program for you.  Journey North is a FREE program that literally has something for everyone.  There will be plenty to interest early learners and activities to challenge high school students as well.

 

Jennifer

 

Subject: Welcome to Mystery Class 2011-2012

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Welcome to Mystery Class 2011-2012
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Mystery Class is a global game of hide-and-seek. Students follow sunlight clues to find ten secret sites located around the world. As students solve the mystery, they discover the reasons for seasons. Join us this year for one of Journey North's all-time favorite projects.

Countdown to Mystery Class
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/mclass/
Watch for monthly "Countdown to Mystery Class" messages to help you and your students get ready for the Mystery Class challenge.

How Can I Prepare? Track Sunlight and the Seasons
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/sunlight/index.html
Explore how daylight changes in your part of the world as the Earth revolves around the Sun. Share and compare observations with people around the globe. Report your daylength observations to the real-time map once each month.

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Tell a Friend!
Please forward this invitation to teachers, friends and family across the continent or around the world. Journey North is a free citizen science project and all are welcome to participate.

What Participating Teachers Say About Mystery Class
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/mclass/PressRelease.html

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Mystery Class begins January 30, 2012. The next Countdown to Mystery Class will be posted October 1, 2011.
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Canadian History Resources

Check out this link for some great Canadian History and Geography resources and information to get you started.  Be sure to sign up for Donna's free newsletter too.

https://www.donnaward.net/

New Canadian Homeschooling Resource

A new Canadian Homeschooling publication is about to go to print.  Currently it is only available by subscription.  Check out their website if you are interested:

http://www.homeschoolhorizons.ca/

Save the Frogs Day is April 29th!

Biologists worldwide are becoming more and more concerned about diminishing frog populations.

Save the Frogs is an organization committed to ensuring the survival of frogs. To support their efforts, we will be offering a 25% discount on all purchases of The Digital Frog 2.5 on April 29, Save the Frogs day. PLUS, we will donate 25% of all those sales to the Save the Frogs Foundation. We accept orders by phone or at our online store. Follow this link for Home School pricing ( http://www.digitalfrog.com/store/home.php?cat=266). Note: The 25% discount will only show up on April 29th.

Get some great ideas for Save The Frog Day from http://www.savethefrogs.com/day/index.html

If you switch to digital frog dissection, you will not only save frogs - but you’ll also save money and you won’t have to deal with the smell off formaldehyde in your home! The Digital frog 2.5 includes a comprehensive anatomy and physiology module as well as an ecology module.

Of course, we offer much, much more than the Digital Frog program. Teachers and homeschoolers of all grade levels love our Digital Field Trip Series which takes students to three different biomes (Desert, Rainforest and Wetlands ) and engages students in a wide variety of learning activities.

And our ScienceMatrix:Cell Structure and Function program has won our most prestigious award - a World Summit Award.

P.S. Become a Facebook fan of Digital Frog and Save the Frogs and help spread the word :)

Sincerely,

Celia and Tracie, The Frog Ladies
Digital Frog International, Inc.

Tel: 519-766-1097 or 1-800-621-FROG(3764)
Fax: 519-767-9994
Email: marketing@digitalfrog.com
Web: www.digitalfrog.com

We own digital frog, the digital feild trips as well as the cell matrix.  They are a wonderful resource!  In the next year we will be studying biology.  I did not purchase the disection kit for the curriculum because we will be using digital frog!

Jennifer