Savvy Homeschool Moms Podcast

A Christmas Bonus from the Savvy Homeschool Moms (Ep #66, 12/23/18)

A Bonus Christmas from the Savvy Homeschool Moms [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ep66.png]MERRY CHRISTMAS! (TO THOSE THAT CELEBRATE)…A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU!! And if you don’t celebrate…A special treat for you too!! Many of the things discussed can work on non-holiday occasions too! The Moms discuss how they like to de-stress during the holiday season, and share some of their family’s holiday traditions. Watch a favorite Christmas movie: (as needed, or 1 or 2 nightly!) * Charlie Brown Christmas * Rudolph * Year Without a Santa Claus * Elf * Santa Claus is Coming to Town * It’s a Wonderful Life * Miracle on 34th St (original black/white) * A Christmas Story (Peter Bilingsley) * Scrooge (the musical with Albert Finney) * Frosty the Snowman * The Santa Clause (all 3) * Christmas Chronicles (new favorite) * The Muppet Christmas Carol * The Polar Express * White Christmas * How the Grinch Stole Christmas (original) * One Magic Christmas Listen to favorite Christmas music: * John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together * The Kingston Trio: The Last Month of the Year * A Very Special Christmas 1 & 2 * Glee Christmas albums * Manheim Steamroller Christmas albums * Christmas with the Rat Pack * Putumayo’s Christmas Around the World * Celtic Christmas * The Stars Come Out for Christmas * Amy Grant: Home for Christmas * Elmo & Patsy: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (the whole album!) Other ideas this episode: * Eat comfort foods (Tina likes a piece of fudge at the bottom of her bowl of popcorn, a family tradition, Beckie likes hot cocoa.) * Go see Christmas lights. * Go for a drive in the country/visit nature. What’s your favorite way of de-stressing? Let us know in the comments below! And from our families to yours, we wish you all a VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!! This episode is sponsored by: Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more atwww.movingbeyondthepage.com [https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/]. Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more atwww.mathmammoth.com [http://www.mathmammoth.com/]. Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more atwww.pandiapress.com. [http://www.pandiapress.com/]

We’re BAAAAACK!! (Ep #65, 11/6/17)

[https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Ep65.png] [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Ep65.png]In this episode, the moms talk about their long absence and share what resources they are using this school year with their children. Links in this Episode: MaevedragonCreations.com (Maeven’s website, taken down for until further notice) Homeschool Moms’ Depression/Anxiety Support [https://www.facebook.com/groups/872690396155882/] Homeschool Moms with ADD/ADHD [https://www.facebook.com/groups/232632560169601/] Weepyking [http://www.weepyking.com] (Aaron’s website!) DeviantArt [https://weepyking.deviantart.com] (Aaron’s art) YouTube channel [https://weepyking.deviantart.com] (Aaron’s videos) Red Bubble [https://www.redbubble.com/people/weepyking?ref=artist_title_name] (Aaron’s products) I Need Some Space [https://www.facebook.com/Spookygirl/videos/10155784394012235/] Fresno Music Academy & Arts [http://www.fresnomusicacademy.com] The Animation Course [https://www.theanimcourse.com] Innoved [http://www.innovedinc.org] Forestiere Underground Gardens [http://www.undergroundgardens.com/] Resources we are using: Tina Homeschool Planet [https://homeschoolplanet.com/] w/Brave Writer Lifestyle Plan [https://homeschoolplanet.com/?s=bravewriter&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=1&categories=1&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&ixwps=1] Tyren (7th Grade) Language Arts: Brave Writer: The Writer’s Jungle [https://store.bravewriter.com/collections/home-study-courses/products/the-writers-jungle], Boomerang [https://store.bravewriter.com/products/boomerang], Sequential Spelling online [http://sequentialspelling.online], copywork, journal, blog Math: Math Mammoth [https://www.mathmammoth.com/], Splash Math [https://www.splashmath.com/], Speed Game [https://www.amazon.com/Speed-Multiplication-Game/dp/B005E8W36C], Right Start Math Games [http://store.rightstartmath.com/math-card-games-kit/], other math games Social Studies: Civil War, Crash Course World History [https://web.archive.org/web/20170803164523/http://thecrashcourse.com:80/curriculum/world-history.html], historical fiction & picture books, learn about holidays as they occur, projects, learn about current events as they happen Geography: Mapping the World by Heart [https://www.fablevisionlearning.com/mappingtheworldbyheart/], Amazing Race [http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/], puzzles, projects! Science: Pandia Press Chemistry [https://www.pandiapress.com/product/real-science-odyssey-chemistry-level-one/], Steve Spangler Science Club kits [https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/club/stem-lab-deluxe/], NOVA [https://www.pbs.org/nova], NOVA ScienceNOW [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/], documentaries, nature hikes, Makers Club, projects! Art: Discovering Great Artists [https://www.amazon.com/Discovering-Great-Artists-Hands-Children/dp/0935607099], Great American Artists for Kids [https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Artists-Kids-Hands/dp/0935607005] , Picturing the Past [https://www.amazon.com/Picturing-Past-Charlotte-Homeschooling-Paintings/dp/1515024180], projects, art kits, photography/art projects (stop motion, video editing…) Junipine Morning (Art Subscription Box company owned by Tina & Beckie’s awesome friend 😉 )–no longer exists Music: drum lessons, playing a variety of music regularly And field trips and friend time!! Maeven (11th Grade) Business: Continue working on website (learn more WordPress), continue working on digital art (learn more Photoshop, use YouTube and Lynda.com [https://www.lynda.com/], as needed.), continue: Micro Business for Teens curriculum [http://microbusinessforteens.com/], by Carol Topp Language Arts: Continue: Help for High School [https://store.bravewriter.com/products/help-for-high-school] by Brave Writer, copywork, journal, blog Math: Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance, High School Edition for Homeschool [https://www.daveramsey.com/store/cTeenHome.html] Social Studies: Civil War, Crash Course World History [https://web.archive.org/web/20170803164523/http://thecrashcourse.com:80/curriculum/world-history.html], historical fiction & picture books, learn about holidays as they occur, projects, learn about current events as they happen Geography: Mapping the World by Heart [https://www.fablevisionlearning.com/mappingtheworldbyheart/], Amazing Race [http://www.cbs.com/shows/amazing_race/], puzzles, projects, learn about current events as they happen Science: NOVA [https://www.pbs.org/nova], NOVA ScienceNOW [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/], documentaries, nature hikes, Makers Club, projects! Art: Continue pursuing her art and handcrafts And field trips and friend time!! Aaron (10th Grade) Strongmind Educational Platform [https://www.strongmind.com/] Lesson Plan Ninja [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lesson-Plan-Ninja-895] Burt Brock’s Big Ideas [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Burt-Brocks-Big-Ideas] Jack (6th Grade) Moving Beyond The Page, ages 9-11 [https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/curriculum/age9to11.aspx] Aleks [https://www.aleks.com] Innoved [http://www.innovedinc.org] Books of the Week: Tina Tyren Pax [https://www.amazon.com/Pax-SARA-PENNYPACKER/dp/0008158282], by Sara Pennypacker Maeven The Girl Who Drank the Moon [https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Who-Drank-Moon-Indonesian/dp/602394731X], by Kelly Barnhill Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children [https://www.amazon.com/Miss-Peregrines-Home-Peculiar-Children/dp/1594746036], by Ransom Riggs (supposedly currently reading) Read aloud to both kids Amelia’s War [https://www.amazon.com/Amelias-War-RINALDI-ANN-Paperback/dp/B01071HHC0], by Ann Rinaldi The Colossus Rises [https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wonders-Book-Colossus-Rises/dp/006207041X], Lost in Babylon [https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wonders-Book-Lost-Babylon/dp/0062070444], The Tomb of Shadows [https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wonders-Book-Tomb-Shadows/dp/0062070479] (books 1-3, of 7, of Seven Wonders series) by Peter Lerangis From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler [https://amazon.com/Mixed-Up-Files-Mrs-Basil-Frankweiler/dp/0689711816], by E.L. Konigsburg The Graveyard Book [https://www.amazon.com/Graveyard-Book-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0060530944], by Neil Gaiman The Amber Spyglass [https://www.amazon.com/Amber-Spyglass-His-Dark-Materials/dp/0440418569] (His Dark Materials #3), by Philip Pulman The Secret Keepers [https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Keepers-Trenton-Lee-Stewart/dp/0316389544], by Trenton Lee Stewart (currently reading) Me Enslaved by Ducks [https://www.amazon.com/Enslaved-Ducks-Bob-Tarte/dp/1565124502], Bob Tarte The Girl Who Drank the Moon [https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Who-Drank-Moon-Indonesian/dp/602394731X], by Kelly Barnhill The Time of Fireflies [https://www.amazon.com/Time-Fireflies-Kimberley-Griffiths-Little/dp/0545165636], by Kimberley Griffiths Little The Peculiar [https://www.amazon.com/Peculiar-Stefan-Bachmann/dp/0062195190], The Whatnot [https://www.amazon.com/Whatnot-Peculiar-Stefan-Bachmann/dp/0062195220], by Stefan Bachmann Island of the Aunts [https://www.amazon.com/Island-Aunts-Eva-Ibbotson/dp/0142300497], Eva Ibbotson Dragonflight [https://www.amazon.com/Dragonflight-Pern-Anne-McCaffrey/dp/0345484266], Dragonquest [https://www.amazon.com/Dragonquest-Dragon-Books-Anne-McCaffrey/dp/0552116351], White Dragon [https://www.amazon.com/White-Dragon-Books/dp/0552113131], All the Weyrs of Pern [https://www.amazon.com/All-Weyrs-Pern-Dragon-Books/dp/0552137294], Dolphins of Pern [https://www.amazon.com/Dolphins-Pern-Anne-McCaffrey/dp/B0073RFCQA], The Skies of Pern [https://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Dragon-Books-MCCAFFREY-ANNE/dp/0552162469], by Anne McCaffrey Dragonsdawn [https://www.amazon.com/Dragonsdawn-Dragon-Books-Anne-McCaffrey/dp/0552130982], by Anne McCaffrey Beckie Me Seveneves [https://www.amazon.com/Seveneves-Novel-Neal-Stephenson/dp/1469246864] by Neal Stephenson The Fireman [https://www.amazon.com/Fireman-Novel-Joe-Hill/dp/0062200631] by Joe Hill Locke and Key [https://www.amazon.com/Locke-Key-Vol-Welcome-Lovecraft/dp/1600102379] by Joe Hill The Body Reader [https://www.amazon.com/Body-Reader-Anne-Frasier/dp/1503935205] by Anne Frasier The Girl with All the Gifts [https://www.amazon.com/Girl-All-Gifts-M-Carey-ebook/dp/B00CO7FLFG] and The Boy on the Bridge [https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Bridge-M-R-Carey-ebook/dp/B01LL8BX9Q] by M.R. Casey Norse Mythology [https://www.amazon.com/Norse-Mythology-Neil-Gaiman/dp/039360909X] by Neil Gaiman Horrorstor [https://www.amazon.com/Horrorstor-Novel-Grady-Hendrix/dp/1594745269] by Grady Hendrix Raising my Rainbow [https://www.amazon.com/Raising-My-Rainbow-Adventures-Fabulous/dp/0770437729] by Lori Duran Gwendy’s Button Box [https://www.amazon.com/Gwendys-Button-Box-Stephen-King/dp/1587676109] by Stephen King Parable of the Sower [https://www.amazon.com/Parable-Sower-Earthseed-Octavia-Butler/dp/0446675504] by Octavia Butler What it Means When a Man Falls From the Sky [https://www.amazon.com/What-Means-When-Man-Falls/dp/0735211027] by Lesley Nneka Arimah (LeVar Burton Reads Podcast! [http://www.levarburtonpodcast.com/]) We Are Legion [https://www.amazon.com/Are-Legion-Bob-Bobiverse-Book-ebook/dp/B01LWAESYQ] by Dennis Taylor Pawn of Prophecy [https://www.amazon.com/Pawn-Prophecy-Belgariad-David-Eddings/dp/0345335511] by David Eddings Infinite Jest [https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Jest-David-Foster-Wallace/dp/0316066524] by David Foster Wallace (currently reading) Links of the Week: Tina Kristina Kuzmic’s (Truth Bomb Mom) Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/KristinaKuzmic/], website [http://kristinakuzmic.com], YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQA1BP64hgYBVi3cHcKyG7A], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kristinakuzmic/] Biddy Bedtime Stories–sadly, Biddy is now gone 🙁  Hopefully, it is temporary. Beckie Edx.org [https://www.edx.org] The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact on Pop Culture [https://www.edx.org/course/rise-superheroes-impact-pop-culture-smithsonianx-popx1-5x] This episode is sponsored by: Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more atwww.movingbeyondthepage.com [https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/]. Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more atwww.mathmammoth.com [http://www.mathmammoth.com/]. Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more atwww.pandiapress.com. [http://www.pandiapress.com/]

New Year, New Curriculum and Revisiting Homeschooling Legally in California (Ep #64, 12/18/16)

New Year, New Curriculum AND Revisiting Homeschooling Legally in California [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ep64-e1484250659817.png] [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ep64-e1484250659817.png] In this episode, the moms review their 2016-2017 curriculum choices, and revisit homeschooling legally in California. Links in this Episode: Noodle Homeschool-Now Tina’s Learning Adventures [https://tinaslearningadventures.com] Homeschooling with perimenopause [http://homeschoolrealm.com/homeschooling-with-perimenopause/] Tina’s Adventures–Now Tina’s Learning Adventures [https://tinaslearningadventures.com] Wacom Intuos Pro tablet [https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Intuos-Tablet-Medium-PTH651/dp/B00EN27SHY] Some of Maeven’s art work she’s created with her tablet…most of these are still works in progress: [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Yoga-Dragon-W.I.P-2-e1484537972256.jpg] [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/new-year-new-curriculum-revisiting-homeschooling-legally-california/yoga-dragon-w-i-p-2/][https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Eyes-Magical-e1484537904378.jpg] [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/new-year-new-curriculum-revisiting-homeschooling-legally-california/eyes-magical/][https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Face-Practice-1-e1484537930974.jpg] [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/new-year-new-curriculum-revisiting-homeschooling-legally-california/face-practice-1/][https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Robot-W.I.P-e1484537948443.jpg] [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/new-year-new-curriculum-revisiting-homeschooling-legally-california/robot-w-i-p/] Project-based learning [https://www.bie.org/about/what_pbl] Reggio Emilia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggio_Emilia_approach] constructivism [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructivism_(philosophy_of_education)] Lori Pickert’s Facebook group: Project Based Homeschooling [https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectbasedhomeschooling/] The Tech Museum of Innovation [https://www.thetech.org/] Monterey Bay Aquarium Homeschool Day [https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/for-educators/book-a-field-trip/home-school-program] Wacom Digital Drawing Tablet [https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-CTL490DW-Digital-Drawing-Graphics/dp/B010LHRFM2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474837506&sr=8-1&keywords=wacom+pad] FullMoonWolf37 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9O6EE6HW7T6GLz5nHT1N1Q]Dani’s YouTube Channel Dani’s DeviantArt Account [http://fullmoonwolf37.deviantart.com/] RaddishKids [http://www.raddishkids.com/], DoodleCrate [http://kiwi-crate.7eer.net/c/347559/330333/4034] and Tinkercrate [http://kiwi-crate.7eer.net/c/347559/330335/4034] 2016-2017 Curriculum Choices: Maeven (10th) – English – Brave Writer: Help for High School [http://store.bravewriter.com/collections/home-study-courses/products/help-for-high-school](Interview with Julie Bogart Part 1 [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/interview-with-julie-bogart-of-brave-writer/],Interview with Julie Bogart Part 2 [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/interview-with-julie-bogart-of-brave-writer-pt-2/]) Earth Science – CK12 Earth Science Concepts for High School [https://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Earth-Science-Concepts-For-High-School/] Algebra 1 – Elementary Algebra by Harold Jacobs [https://www.amazon.com/Elementary-Algebra-Harold-R-Jacobs/dp/0716710471] World History – Crash Course World History [https://web.archive.org/web/20170530185059/http://thecrashcourse.com/curriculum.html] with The Great Courses [http://www.thegreatcourses.com/] (if needed) Intro to Business – Micro Business for Teens [http://microbusinessforteens.com/products/micro-business-for-teens-curriculum/] Photoshop – learning on her own Tyren (6th) – Math – Math Mammoth Light Blue Grade 5 [http://www.mathmammoth.com/complete/grade_5.php] Language Arts – Brave Writer, Writer’s Jungle [http://store.bravewriter.com/products/the-writers-jungle] (and he’s taking the Brave Writer “Kidswrite Basic [http://www.bravewriter.com/online-classes/kidswrite-basic]” course in Feb) Science – Pandia Press Chemistry, level 1 [https://www.pandiapress.com/product/real-science-odyssey-chemistry-level-one/], CK12 Earth Science Concepts for Middle School [https://www.ck12.org/book/CK-12-Earth-Science-Concepts-For-Middle-School] Social Studies – History of US, Joy Hakim [https://www.amazon.com/History-US-Ten-Set/dp/0195327268] Dani (9th)– Language Arts – Moving Beyond the Page 12-14 [https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/curriculum/age12to14.aspx] Math –  Searching, potentially Aleks [https://www.aleks.com/] History – Pandia Press American History Odyssey [http://www.pandiapress.com/publications/history-odyssey/] Electives – Digital Arts, with an class from The Animation Course [https://www.theanimcourse.com] this spring Jack (5th) Language Arts, History and Science – Moving Beyond the Page 8-10 [https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/curriculum/age9to11.aspx] Reading – All About Reading [http://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/all-about-reading/] Math – Math Mammoth Light Blue Grade 5 [http://www.mathmammoth.com/complete/grade_5.php] Homeschooling Legally in California Links: California Homeschool Network [http://www.californiahomeschool.net/how-to-homeschool/legal-options/] Homeschool Association of California [https://www.hsc.org/legal-101] A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Homeschool [http://www.californiahomeschool.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/JTF-2018.pdf] (California Homeschool Network) California Department of Education page to file private school affidavit [http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/rq/affidavit.asp] Attendance Forms [https://web.archive.org/web/20150725022531/http://homeschooling.about.com:80/library/attendanceform.pdf] CA School Immunization Record [http://eziz.org/assets/docs/shotsforschool/CDPH-286.pdf] Keeping Private School Records in CA [http://www.californiahomeschool.net/how-to-homeschool/keeping-private-school-records/] Public School Independent Study Programs [https://www.californiahomeschool.net/how-to-homeschool/legal-options/] (ISPs) Public Charter Schools [https://www.californiahomeschool.net/how-to-homeschool/legal-options/] California Charter School Locator [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/cs/ap1/ImageMap.aspx] This episode is sponsored by: Moving Beyond the Page – homeschool curriculum for hands-on, creative, and gifted learners. Learn more atwww.movingbeyondthepage.com [https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/]. Math Mammoth – Publisher of student directed math worktexts that all the Savvy Homeschool Kids use. Learn more at www.mathmammoth.com [http://www.mathmammoth.com/]. Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com. [http://www.pandiapress.com/]

Pandia Press Presents: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral, with Blair Lee (Ep #63, 6/4/16)

(Show recording is at the bottom of the page) Why Neutral Science Isn't Neutral, Savvy Homeschool Moms Podcast [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ep63.jpg] [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ep63.jpg] In this episode, the moms share the final part of their 2 part Secular Science Resource series, with an interview with Pandia Press author and scientist Blair Lee: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral. LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: Beckie’s newpencil sharpener [http://www.amazon.com/NiL-Tech-Portable-Sharpener-Stainless-Friendly/dp/B014LXDZUS?ie=UTF8&refRID=VNGGKWE0MZBDTG7CS8RK&ref_=pd_ybh_a_9] Why the earth is heating so fast [https://medium.com/climate-desk/why-the-earth-is-heating-so-fast-267072ab2b49#.9vwxhpdkx] Blair Lee’s Blog [https://blairleeblog.wordpress.com/] Blair Lee’s Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/blairleeSEAhomeschoolers] SEA Homeschoolers Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/seahomeschoolers/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf&qsefr=1] SEA Homeschoolers Blog [https://seahomeschoolers.com/] Home|School|Life Magazine [http://homeschoollifemag.com/] REAL Science Odyssey [http://www.pandiapress.com/publications/real-science-odyssey/] INFO FROM THIS EPISODE: Secular science curricula and programs present the accepted facts, principles, models, and theories explaining how the natural and physical world works as recommended by a majority of practicing experts in that area of science. Science curricula and programs should not exclude or misrepresent scientific facts, principles, models, or theories that are considered core ideas in the field. Specifically, science curricula and programs will not be reviewed if they do the following: * Minimize, misrepresent, or omit accepted scientific facts, principles, models, or theories * Incorporate religious philosophy into the curriculum or program * Politicize science issues in a way that misrepresents the issues What to look for in science courses * The inclusion of evolution * Is the word design used in place of the word evolution * Is the word created or creation used when discussing how organisms, the universe, or matter came into existence? Organisms evolved; they were not created. Know your definitions – * Science theory – A scientific theory is a widely accepted explanation of something observed in science. Theories are based on experimentation, observation, and reasoning—the scientific method. * Scientific model – A scientific model is a simplified representation of a real system. Scientific models make it possible to study large, complex scientific principles and systems. Scientific models use the scientific method. BOOKS IN THIS EPISODE: Tina: Together ~ Rick Riordan books: * The Battle of the Labyrinth [http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Labyrinth-Percy-Jackson-Olympians/dp/1423101499](Percy Jackson #4) * The Last Olympian [http://www.amazon.com/Last-Olympian-Percy-Jackson-Olympians/dp/1423101502] (#5) * The Lost Hero [http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Hero-Heroes-Olympus-Book/dp/1423113462] (Heroes of Olympus #1) * The Son of Neptune [http://www.amazon.com/Son-Neptune-Heroes-Olympus-Book/dp/1423141997] (#2) * The Mark of Athena [http://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Olympus-Book-Three-Athena/dp/1423142004] (#3) Other: * A Little Princess [https://www.amazon.com/Little-Princess-Puffin-Bloom/dp/0147513995] by Frances Hodgson Burnett Maeven (age 15) ~ * A Tale of Time City [http://www.amazon.com/Tale-Time-Diana-Wynne-Jones/dp/0142420158] by Diana Wynne Jones * Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I a Woman? [http://www.amazon.com/Sojourner-Truth-Aint-I-Woman/dp/0590446916] by Patricia C. McKissack * Escaping Peril [http://www.amazon.com/Escaping-Peril-Wings-Fire-Book/dp/0545685443] (Wings of Fire #8) by Tui T. Sutherland Historical picture books/quick reads: * The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom [http://www.amazon.com/Patchwork-Path-Quilt-Map-Freedom/dp/0763635197]by Bettye Stroud * Henry’s Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad [http://www.amazon.com/Henrys-Freedom-Box-Underground-Railroad/dp/043977733X] by Ellen Levine * The Daring Escape of Ellen Craft [http://www.amazon.com/Daring-Escape-Ellen-Craft-History/dp/0876147872] by Cathy Moore * The Civil War: An Interactive History Adventure [http://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-Interactive-History-Adventure/dp/1515733890] by Matt Doeden Tyren (age 10) ~ * Colossus Rises [http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wonders-Book-Colossus-Rises/dp/006207041X] (Seven Wonders series #1) by Peter Lerangis * Lost in Babylon [http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wonders-Book-Lost-Babylon/dp/0062070444] (#2) * Tomb of Shadows [http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wonders-Book-Tomb-Shadows/dp/0062070479](#3) * Curse of the King [http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wonders-Book-Curse-King/dp/0062070495](#4) * The Legend of the Rift [http://www.amazon.com/Seven-Wonders-Book-Legend-Rift/dp/0062070525](#5) * The Golden Door [http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Door-Emily-Rodda/dp/0545429919] (#1, Three Doors trilogy) by Emily Rodda * The Silver Door [http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Door-Golden/dp/0545429927] (#2) * The Third Door [http://www.amazon.com/Third-Door-Golden/dp/0545429943] (#3) Me ~ * Little Women [http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bantam-Classics-Louisa-Alcott/dp/0553212753] by Louisa May Alcott * The Orphan of Ellis Island [http://www.amazon.com/Orphan-Ellis-Island-Travel-Adventures/dp/0590482467] by Elvira Woodruff * Waterfall [http://www.amazon.com/Waterfall-Novel-Lisa-T-Bergren/dp/1434764338](River of Time #1) by Lisa Tawn Bergren * Cascade [https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Novel-River-Time-Book-ebook/dp/B0052DYEWK](#2) * Torrent [https://www.amazon.com/Torrent-Novel-River-Time-Book-ebook/dp/B005LODW4G] (#3) * A Window Opens [http://www.amazon.com/Window-Opens-Novel-Elisabeth-Egan/dp/1501105434] by Elisabeth Egan * The Princess Bride [https://www.amazon.com/Torrent-Novel-River-Time-Book-ebook/dp/B005LODW4G] by William Goldman * American Gods [http://www.amazon.com/American-Gods-Neil-Gaiman/dp/0380789035]by Neil Gaiman Beckie: Me ~ * Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe [http://www.amazon.com/Aristotle-Dante-Discover-Secrets-Universe/dp/1442408936]by Benjamin Alire Sáenz * Hex [http://www.amazon.com/HEX-Thomas-Olde-Heuvelt/dp/0765378809]by Thomas Olde Heuvelt * Necronomicon by HP Lovecraft [http://www.amazon.com/Necronomicon-Weird-Tales-Lovecraft-Commemorative/dp/0575081570] * Geek Parenting: What Joffery, Jor-El, Maleficent and The McFlys Can Teach Us About Raising A Family [http://www.amazon.com/Geek-Parenting-Joffrey-Maleficent-Raising/dp/1594748705]by Stephen Segal * Comixology Unlimited [https://www.comixology.com/unlimited] Dani – (age 13) The Fault in Our Stars [http://www.amazon.com/Fault-Our-Stars-John-Green/dp/014242417X]by John Green LINKS OF THE WEEK: Beckie:We Are Teachers [http://www.weareteachers.com/] Tina: Burning Cargo–sadly, this game died when Flash went away. This Episode Sponsored by: Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com. [http://www.pandiapress.com/]

Pandia Press Presents Secular Science Resources (Ep #62, 4/6/16)

(Show recording is at the bottom of the page) Pandia Press presents Secular Science Resources, Savvy Homeschool Moms podcast #62 [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ep62-Pandia.png]In this episode, the moms are joined by Blair Lee, homeschool mom, and author of REAL Science Odyssey Biology 2 and Chemistry 1, from Pandia Press, as they talk about secular science resources. Links in this Episode: Prodigy [https://www.prodigygame.com/](math game) Homeschool Group Buys (Meg Groom’s group)–no longer exists Rogue Festival [http://fresnoroguefestival.com/] Thinking Putty [http://www.puttyworld.com/products.html] Earhoox [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FGDRXTC/ref=s9_hps_bw_g23_i2] Slow Cooker Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/slowcookersaddos/]Noodle Homeschool–Now Tina’s Learning Adventures [https://tinaslearningadventures.com] [http://tinaslearningadventures.com] Tina’s New and Improved Country Report [https://tinaslearningadventures.com/product/country-report/] SEA Homeschoolers [https://seahomeschoolers.com/] 12472481_10154045929803427_4356606829924391252_n [https://savvyhomeschoolmoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12472481_10154045929803427_4356606829924391252_n.jpg]Tina’s son Tyren as Tweedle DeeTina’s SCICON Reunion line dancing: (Tina: My son was SO into this! LOL! That’s him in the foreground, with me.) (That’s Tyren, Tina’s son, helping lead in the front there.) Blog post by Tina about her SCICON trip [http://homeschoolrealm.com/enjoying-nature-kids/] Secular Science Resources: Websites: IFL Science [http://www.iflscience.com/]Kids Who Think [http://kidswhothink.blogspot.com/] Bill Nye’s official website [http://billnye.com/#educational] Project Wild [http://www.projectwild.org/]Project Wet [http://www.projectwet.org/]Project Learning Tree [https://www.plt.org/] Physics Central [http://www.physicscentral.com/] PhysicsQuest [http://www.physicscentral.com/experiment/physicsquest/index.cfm]Steve Spangler Science [http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/]Science Bob [http://sciencebob.com/]OLogy [http://www.amnh.org/explore/ology]Smithsonian Kids [http://www.si.edu/Kids]Science Sparks [http://www.science-sparks.com/] Articles: Why Neutral Science isn’t Neutral by Blair Lee [http://seahomeschoolers.com/why-neutral-science-isnt-neutral/]10 Awesome Science Courses You Can Take Online for FREE! [http://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/learn-about-climate-change-supernovae-and-human-evolution-free-these-online-courses][http://www.iflscience.com/editors-blog/learn-about-climate-change-supernovae-and-human-evolution-free-these-online-courses]STEAM YouTube Channels for Elementary Kids [http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/10/06/steam-youtube-channels-for-elementary-kids/][http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/10/06/steam-youtube-channels-for-elementary-kids/] Curriculum/printables/lesson plans: R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey by Pandia Press [http://www.pandiapress.com/publications/real-science-odyssey/]Moving Beyond the Page [https://www.movingbeyondthepage.com/] Amazing Frog Dissection Printable [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Frog-Dissection-1138355] The Happy Scientist [http://thehappyscientist.com/] (not complete curriculum) Free Content [http://thehappyscientist.com/free-science-content]Intelligo [https://web.archive.org/web/20120403184511/http://www.intellegounitstudies.com/]Bite Size Physics [http://www.bitesizephysics.com/]Oak Meadow [http://oakmeadow.com/]The Young Scientists Club [http://theyoungscientistsclub.com/]Using Magic School bus for Science Curriculum [https://web.archive.org/web/20191225053325/http://www.crossandquillmedia.com:80/using-magic-school-bus-science-curriculum/] Thinkwell [http://www.thinkwell.com/]CK12 [http://www.ck12.org/] no labs, but it’s free Be Naturally Curious [http://www.benaturallycurious.com/] Books: Science Is… by Susan V. Bosak [http://www.amazon.com/Science-Is-fascinating-projects-activities/dp/0590740709]Sharing Nature with Children by Joseph Cornell [http://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Nature-Children-Anniversary-Edition/dp/1883220734] Sharing Nature with Children II by Joseph Cornell [http://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Nature-Children-Joseph-Cornell/dp/1883220874]A Guide to Field Identification: Birds of North America by Golden [http://www.amazon.com/Birds-North-America-Identification-Martins-ebook/dp/B00HFTZWU2]—iBird Ultimate app [http://ibird.com/]Glow in the Dark Night Sky Book by Clint Hatchett [http://www.amazon.com/The-Glow-In-dark-Night-Book/dp/0394891139]Earth Heroes: Champions of Wild Animals by Carol L and Bruce Malnor [http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Heroes-Champions-Animals-Series/dp/1584691239]Earth Heroes: Champions of the Wilderness by Carol L and Bruce Malnor [http://www.amazon.com/Earth-Heroes-Wilderness-Carol-Malnor/dp/1584691166]The Usborne Flip-Flap Body Book [http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Flap-Body-Book-Flaps/dp/0794506186]The Stargazer’s Guide to the Galaxy by Q.L. Pearce [http://www.amazon.com/The-Stargazers-Guide-Galaxy-Pearce/dp/0812594231]The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book by Tom Robinson [http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Kids-Science-Experiments-Gravity-Challenge/dp/1580625576]Usborne Science Encyclopedia [http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Science-Encyclopedia-Kirsteen-Rogers/dp/079453046X]Usborne Illustrated Elementary Science Dictionary [http://www.amazon.com/Illustrated-Elementary-Science-Dictionary-Dictionaries/dp/0794532551]The Story of Science by Anna Claybourne & Adam Larkum [http://www.amazon.com/Story-Science-Anna-Claybourne/dp/0746090110] (Usborne) Howtoons [https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/howtoons] Max Axiom [https://web.archive.org/web/20160311185315/http://www.capstonekids.com:80/characters/Max-Axiom/] Basher books [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_7/182-5454027-2060722?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=basher+science&sprefix=basher+%2Cstripbooks%2C623] Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding [http://www.amazon.com/Building-Foundations-Scientific-Understanding-Curriculum/dp/1432706101] Make Electronics [http://www.amazon.com/Make-Electronics-Learning-Through-Discovery/dp/1680450263] Home | School | Life Magazine [http://homeschoollifemag.com/]The Way Things Work [http://www.amazon.com/The-Things-Work-David-Macaulay/dp/0395428572] Podcasts: StarTalk Radio [http://www.startalkradio.net/], with Neil Degrasse Tyson (preview all episodes…adult content sometimes!) Brains On! [http://www.brainson.org/]Fun Kids Digital Radio [http://www.funkidslive.com/podcasts/] on iTunes: Age of the Dinosaur (10 eps), Geology Rocks (24 eps), Sky Watch (astronomy, 12 eps), Kitchen Chemistry for Kids (20 eps), Techno Mum (engineering, 58 eps), A to Z of Wildlife (25 eps)…and more! The Science Hour [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p016tmt2/episodes/downloads] Tumble [http://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/] Radiolab [http://www.radiolab.org/] Physics Central [http://physicscentral.com/explore/multimedia/podcasts.cfm] NASACast [http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/podcasting/index.html#.UoUzJZGus8M]Introductions Necessary (Celebrating women in STEM) Naked Scientists [http://www.thenakedscientists.com/] on iTunes (many different podcasts)…Naked Archaeology, Astronomy, Neuroscience, Genetics, Oceans and more… Astronomy Cast [http://www.astronomycast.com/] Videos: PBS Shows: All ages: Nature [http://www.pbs.org/show/nature/], NOVA [https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/], NOVA Science NOW [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/], Cosmos (Netflix link…and here [http://www.iamnotthebabysitter.com/neil-degrasse-tyson-illustrates-the-difference-between-weather-and-climate-change/]’s the link to the free lesson plans to go along with the show!), Wild Kratts [http://pbskids.org/wildkratts/videos/], SciGirls [http://pbskids.org/scigirls/videos], Dragonfly TV [http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/show/index.html]…Young kids: Cat in the Hat [https://pbskids.org/catinthehat/], Curious George [http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/video/], Dinosaur Train [http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/videos/], Sid the Science Kid [https://pbskids.org/sid]Article about PBS Kids getting their own TV Station [http://deadline.com/2016/02/pbs-launch-kids-channel-live-stream-1201707522/]Nova Science Now about replacing body organs [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/replacing-body-parts.html]SciShow episode where they make ice cream while riding a bicycle [https://youtu.be/lEayUmUGzLw]Hard Science [https://www.youtube.com/user/hardscienceshow]–not always kid friendly…screen first! SciShow [https://www.youtube.com/user/scishow] and SciShow Kids [https://www.youtube.com/user/scishowkids] Crash Course [https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse/featured] Physics [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM8ECpBuQYE&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtN0ge7yDk_UA0ldZJdhwkoV], Biology [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnQe0xW_JY4&list=PL3EED4C1D684D3ADF], Chemistry [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSyAehMdpyI&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPHzzYuWy6fYEaX9mQQ8oGr], Astronomy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rHUDWjR5gg&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPAJr1ysd5yGIyiSFuh0mIL] Secular Homeschooling with Netflix and Other Media [https://www.facebook.com/groups/267905676686095/] (Facebook group) Howard Hughes Medical Institute [http://www.hhmi.org/programs/science-education-research-training] all are free of charge Popular Mechanics for Kids [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dmovies-tv&field-keywords=Popular+Mechanics+for+Kids]It’s OK to be Smart [https://www.youtube.com/user/itsokaytobesmart] (PBS Digital Studios) Sick Science [https://www.youtube.com/user/SteveSpanglerScience] (Steve Spangler) Socratica Studios [https://www.youtube.com/user/SocraticaStudios/playlists?shelf_id=4&sort=dd&view=50] (linked to just their science video section) Smarter Every Day [https://www.youtube.com/user/destinws2]Veritasium [https://www.youtube.com/user/1veritasium/] WhizKidScience [https://www.youtube.com/user/WhizKid8881]HooplaKidzLab [https://www.youtube.com/user/hooplakidzlab/]TedEd Playlist: Before and After Einstein [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJicmE8fK0EgnWzPUgQ4D1_oLuye0wc2Z]AsapSCIENCE [https://www.youtube.com/user/AsapSCIENCE]–caution…some adult content! Screen first! Doctor Mad Science [https://www.youtube.com/user/doctormadscience]–kid made! Minute Physics [https://www.youtube.com/user/minutephysics]Science Bob [https://www.youtube.com/user/ScienceBob]PhysicsGirl [https://www.youtube.com/user/physicswoman] VSauce [https://www.youtube.com/user/Vsauce] Pinterest Boards: Beckie’s Homeschool Science Board [https://www.pinterest.com/spookygirl/homeschool-~-science/]Tina’s Homeschool Science Board [https://www.pinterest.com/homeschoolrealm/homeschool-science/] RSO Biology/Life Science [https://www.pinterest.com/pandiapress/real-science-odyssey-life-sciencebiology/] RSO Biology 2 [https://www.pinterest.com/pandiapress/real-science-odyssey-biology-2/] RSO Chemistry [https://www.pinterest.com/pandiapress/real-science-odyssey-chemistry/] RSO Physics [https://www.pinterest.com/pandiapress/real-science-odyssey-physics/] RSO Earth & Space [https://www.pinterest.com/pandiapress/real-science-odyssey-earth-space/] Brave Writer Lifestyle Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/618473641523581] (Tina mentions in the episode)…and a recent name change to another group she has gives you another group option: BraveSchoolers Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/BraveScopes/] a Rafflecopter giveaway [http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/31fd39848/] Pandia Press – Publisher of REAL Science Odyssey and History Odyssey. Check out their fantastic Try Before you Buy! Learn more at www.pandiapress.com. [http://www.pandiapress.com/]