High School

My Father's World is developing lesson guides and recommended resources for science, math, foreign language, driver’s education, and other electives. We are also developing a comprehensive four-year curriculum that integrates history, English, and Bible. Each year will have detailed daily lesson plans and a complete book package. Ancient History and Literature, the first year, is now available. World History and Literature is planned for 2009; U.S. History/Government and Literature will follow.

Bible - History - English

Each of the following is a one-year curriculum for 9th through 12th graders that integrates history, English, and Bible (3 full-year credits). You will need to add science, math, and electives.

Ancient History and Literature - available now

World History and Literature - planned for 2009

U.S. History Part 1/Government and Literature - being developed

U.S. History Part 2/Government and Literature (first semester) - Economics, Geography, or other course; (second semester) - being developed

Our high school curriculum covers all needed language arts; no other supplementation is needed. However, if a student has not had formal grammar instruction, he should complete Applications of Grammar. If a student is weak in composition skills, he should complete Writing Strands Level 4.

Science

Apologia

Math

Saxon Math with Jacobs Geometry

Electives

Foreign Language
Rosetta Stone (paired with weekly informal activities)

At the high school level, use the Student Management System for more thorough lessons, which include review. This system also tracks the student’s progress, which helps with record keeping and accountability.

We strongly recommend adding other informal language-learning experiences at least once a week. For example, to reinforce Spanish:

• Watch a familiar DVD (children’s ones are best) and select Spanish as the language.
• Find a native Spanish speaker to meet with regularly for meals, simple card games, etc. and speak only Spanish.
• Read simple Spanish children’s books, especially those you know in English. Also listen to and read tape/book sets from your library.
• Listen to a Spanish-speaking radio station or T.V. channel. Even if you understand very little, this will help you become more familiar with the language.

For more information about Rosetta Stone, to see a list of available languages, or to order, click here.

Introduction to Logic
Logic and critical thinking skills are important for all students, but the textbooks are often dry and intimidating. Finally, there is a solution! The Fallacy Detective and The Thinking Toolbox are written from a Christian perspective with a friendly, humorous style by two homeschooled brothers. A semester of credit for Introduction to Logic may be given upon completion of this easy-to-use two-book set, which includes:                                                       

The Fallacy Detective by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn (Christian Logic, 2003). Thirty-six lessons on how to recognize bad reasoning, covering the topics of opposing viewpoints, logical fallacies (such as red herring, ad hominem, and straw man), making assumptions, statistical fallacies, and propaganda techniques. The Thinking Toolbox by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn (Christian Logic, 2003). Thirty-five lessons for building reasoning skills in the areas of thinking, opposing viewpoints, and science. Introduction to Logic (two-book set) $44.00 Also available separately: The Fallacy Detective $22 The Thinking Toolbox $22

Driver's Education
National Driver Training Institute

National Driver Training Institute has developed materials so that you can teach driver's education to your teenager. We (the Hazell's) have used this program three times so far. We appreciate its thoroughness and its focus on safety through defensive driving.

For information about using this program in your state, click on the link below.

We think having the driver's education manual in print is important so be sure to select "Yes" on the textbook option.

The Nations Premier Directed Driver Education & Training Program

Additional Resources

College Without Compromise Subtitled "An Encouraging Guide to Starting Early, Finishing Economically, and Protecting Your Homeschool Vision," this book provides both a vision and practical plans. Includes financial issues, credit by examination, dual enrollment, distance learning, and independent study colleges. Highly recommended for families with junior high or senior high students. $16.00

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