A Little of What I've Been Up To...

So here is a sample of what I've been doing. I've decided to use a textbook for Xan's science this year, and because I can never be happy with "what is", I have to make into what I "see". What I saw for science this year was inspired by the Oak Meadow's High School syllabus': comprehension questions, labs, and activities. So, I made my own using the Prentice Hall Focus On Earth Science text. There are only 21 chapters so I plan on spending about 2 weeks per chapter. I also do not expect to complete everything on the list. It took about 5 days to complete the whole book and I still need to go through and add some writing assignments, art projects and current event assignments. Overall I'm really excited about it though, and I've saved myself so much time when school starts. Maybe this year, we'll actually get to science.

Plate Tectonics Study Guide

Planning, Planning, & More Planning...

That is all...

Wordless Wednesday

It's That Time of Year Again...

Planning for next year & trying to maintain that fine balance of finishing up the current school year with being excited for next.

With Leena coming back home in January, I find myself having to plan for a junior next year. That means Honors English III, Honors U.S. History, Chemistry, Advanced Digital Photography, Spanish, & Algebra II. It's enough to drive me to drink...Honey, can I get that Kahlua & Cream now please? Thanks. Back to planning.

I chose to give her English & History courses Honors classification because based on what I saw her doing last year at public school, what she's been doing at home is definitely honors calibur. If she does the work, she deserves to get the credit for it. Right?

In Memory...

Marjorie Lee Miller (Spees)

May 28, 1933- March 11, 2010

My Nonny.

I love you so much and I miss you terribly. Give 'em Hell!