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History of the United States: Video
Teaching social studies can be a difficult task for home school parents. Many times the information comes across as dry and boring, consisting as mostly book learning. This video is a great way to spice up a unit on the history of the United States. This US History Timeline Video provides a free 1o minute animated video on the history of the United states, split in three sections from 1789-1959: The completion of Territory The civil war Post civil … Read entire article »
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Learn how Diamonds are Made
A great research project for kids is on how diamonds are made. Diamonds for Kids is a great introductory site that provides some basic information on diamonds. This is a good starting place for kids to do a research project on diamonds or for those who want to just find out more. Learn how Diamonds are made into usable stones for jewelry and more. This interactive site provides animation and explanation of each step of the refining … Read entire article »
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Free Online Education
Head of the Class is an innovative website that believes quality education should not be provided at a charge to parents. This site provides free online classes and curriculum for students. On the home page parents can see samples of Math, Cursive Writing, Science, Geography, Music, phonics, Language Arts and Spanish in grades K-2. Lessons for grades k-8 are based on national standards and will align with various state curricula. For more detailed information on standards, … Read entire article »
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Learn how Sweethearts are Made
Valentine’s day is a celebration filled with candy, hearts and those tasty candy hearts called sweethearts. Necco, the company that makes sweethearts, makes over 8 billion sweethearts over the year to keep up with supply and demand, according to their website. Ever wondered how they get those sayings on them? Learn how sweethearts are made. (Also see how Necco wafers and Haviland thin mints are made) Looking for a great candy recipe to celebrate Valentine’s day or … Read entire article »
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Groundhog Day Information
Teach your students more about Groundhog day: The official groundhog day website: Groundhog.org Learn about the groundhog day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Information on groundhogs in light of the myth of groundhog day: Punxsutawey Phil. Learn some of the science behind the celebration of groundhog day: Science of groundhog day Find out what the National Geographic says about groundhogs: Learn more about Groundhogs And last but not least, here are some great coloring pages for kids, that will help round out … Read entire article »
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