I had so many apples still left over from our picking adventure, so I began to look up recipes. And, to find one that calls for the crockpot was an extra plus.
The recipe I found was from stockpillingmoms.com for an apple crisp in the crockpot and boy, was it good! Kiddo #1 and Hubby just asked me today if I could make some more tomorrow! :-)
Ingredients:
5 cups apples, sliced
1 cup of oats, not quick
1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat or regular. I used regular)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 cup butter, unsalted
Spray crock pot with nonstick spray. Add apples.
Melt butter and mix with all remaining ingredients.
Pour mixture over apples.
Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 4-6 hours. Serve and enjoy.
You can serve with ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
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I cannot believe that this is my last review of the year! This has been the 3rd year that I have been a part of the Schoolhouse Review Crew. I look forward to another adventure with them next year.
Now, onto telling you all about this wonderful resource! The book is geared toward upper elementary and middle school science was an amazing fit for our family. Not only did it cover topics that were of great interest to my kids, it encouraged and guided internet-based research, which when done responsibly, is a critical skill for our children to learn to be successful in our society today.
This type of learning is called Inquiry-Based learning. What exactly is that? Inquiry-Based Learning is an instructional method that can enhance experiential learning by allowing youth to construct their own learning using scientific processing skills to explore and gather evidence about a variety of phenomena in an investigative manner. Is this not what true learning is all about? Teaching our children/students to explore, gather and investigate and having them construct their own learning, not telling them *what* to learn. We become their facilitators and guide their learning, but they are doing the work (and enjoying it at the same time!)
While engaged in inquiry-based learning, youth direct their
learning in a way that is similar to how science happens in real world
situations. Students are able to identify their own areas of
inquiry and engage in hands-on learning using science process
skills to seek information. This results in increased ownership
of learning and enhanced critical thinking skills, while creating
a culture that values learners’ ideas. The Critical Thinking Company hit the nail on the head with this approach, especially in the sciences. Enhancing critical thinking skills and engaging children in a hands-on manner. This is truly what my educational philosophy has always been about-- from when I was in a classroom or now in my own homeschool.
There are 7 disciplines of science covered in the book and 46 topics of study (something for absolutely everyone! from those disciplines). They are:
Animals
Atmosphere
Ecosystems and Habitats
Energy
Geology
Plants
Space
Some of the topics covered are oceans, the solar system, insects, grasslands, plate tectonics, nuclear energy, reptiles and more!
This 250 page resource is an engaging, reproducible book packed with interesting activities. The websites that are included are all free and completely safe for our children. The suggested activities include watching videos, investigating websites, searching for different images, playing online games, reading articles, engaging in interactive, educational websites and more. It is all hands-on and definitely not boring! While the kids are learning and engaging in these important computer skills, they are learning about science. Talk about a win-win situation!
We will definitely continue to use this book for the rest of the school year. I feel like we have barely scratched the surface of the many topics available. Kiddos 3 and 4 have enjoyed it thus far and I know will continue to do so.
My generation utilized card catalogs and encyclopedias that were dated before even going to publication. This generation has literally the world at their fingertips and it changes daily. What a wonderful resource to have-- an educational program that encourages them, not only in scientific pursuits, but in the ever-changing and challenging world of technology.
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Do you remember the Standard Deviants videos on VHS tape (or am I showing my age? lol)? I enjoyed watching them and showing them to students when I was a classroom teacher. So, needless to say, I was excited when given the opportunity to review their homeschool program.
They have so many options and courses for grades 3-12, including Advanced Placement. The courses are as follows:
Arithmetic- Grades 3+ Fundamental Math- Grades 4+ Earth Science- Grades 6+ Nutrition- Grades 6+ Algebra- Grades 7+ Biology- Grades 7+ Chemistry- Grades 9+ English Composition- Grades 9+ U.S. History- Grades 9+ A.P. Biology- Grades 11+ A.P. Chemistry- Grades 11+ A.P. U.S. Government and Politics- Grades 11+ A.P. U.S. History- Grades 11+ A.P. English Composition- Grades 11+
Kiddo #3 worked on Algebra during the review period. Kiddo #4 is looking forward to the
Nutrition videos in the future. I'm sure we will dabble in some of the others, as well. :-)
When I first received access to the program, I was on a parent's page where I set up my account. I chose the course for my son and was given an access code. When his account was set up (on a separate student screen), that access code was entered. I did this for him. The program does require a separate email address for the student.
Once the code was entered, he was ready to begin. The videos are fast paced and presented by college-aged actors and actresses. They are very catchy with a lot of movement, music and sound. The videos were about 10-15 minutes long. Some even shorter.
After the student views the video, they can go to the tab that has all of the vocabulary that was used in the lesson. The diagram tab brings the student to a grab and drag section with the words from the lesson. If they put the word in the incorrect section, the word will not stay. The quiz section has 5 questions from the video. If the child gets one wrong, it will show the segment of the video that explains the correct answer. I like the instant feedback and explanation! The last tab, written explanation, is one that is graded by the parent. The material in every tab can be printed out for those who like to have a printed record to read and study.
Kiddo found that these videos were a "fun and different" way to do math and certainly a welcome supplement to his current program. It was very fast-paced and sometimes with math, you will need, as we did, to watch something more than once, especially if it is the first time they are being exposed to the particular topic. I like that the program had visual, auditory and tactile components-- something for every learning style! Here is a closer look at what was covered in the Algebra program that Kiddo was using: 1) Foundations of Algebra
What is Algebra?
Kinds of Numbers
Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
Properties of Operations
2) Functions
Cost Functions
Input and Output
Scatterplots and Trend lines
Data, Equations, and Graphs
Domain and Range
Using Variables
3) Algebra Mechanics
Equality
Solving for X
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Absolute Value
Simplifying Expressions
Solving Inequalities
4) Linear Equations
Slope
Horizontal and Vertical Lines
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Three Forms of Linear Equations
Connecting with Graphs
Systems of Equations
5) Linear Inequalities
Linear Inequalities
Graphic Linear Inequalities
Systems of Linear Inequalities
6) Polynomials and Factoring
Monomials and Polynomials: The Basics
Simplifying Monomials
Greatest Common Factors
Factoring Simplifying Rational Expressions
7) Quadratic Equations
What is a Quadratic Equation?
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Solving Quadratic Equations
Applications of Quadratic Equations
Kiddo spent the review period on the Mechanics section. It was what we were working on at the time the review assignment arrived. :-)
We would definitely recommend this fun and engaging program as a supplement to any homeschooling program.
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