Where can I find some good homeschool material for high school?

Question

We have had a rough year with my 14 yr old she has skipped school so much that she failed english and algebra because of it and is on the way to failing earth science and world history so we are going to homeschool next year so any help would be great

Answer 1

PearsonSchool.com--

You can call them and request core subject catalogs, like language arts, math.  They will ask what grade she's in.

They have interactive textbooks (book on CD-ROM for computer, which have quizzes to test yourself on material.  With the orders-they also have websites (you get a code-) that you can go on when you purchase something from them, and those are really helpful!

When you get your catalogs (free) you'll be able to go on Amazon.com or E-bay and look up the books.   There is a 3.50 book  at Amazon which I will order soon, and it is listed in the catalog for $30.  Pays to shop around.

Teachers Editions--Sometimes I just order the teacher's book and get a workbook to go with it.  Even though my son sees the answers, he's still learning the material.  Otherwise, I'd have to buy a student book, teacher's edition and workbooks--it can get pretty expensive this way.

You will use your creativity.   My son does his mini-book reports on the backs of cereal boxes.  We are big into recycling!    You don't get this kind of teaching at public school!

Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

We use http://www.cosmeo.com  

It has everything!!!   Online math instruction, and all other subjects!

Hope that helps. :o)

Answer 3

Off course missing a lot of days from school is cause of that. Most of the matrial the teacher will ask in the exam mentions in the class and she missed most of it. the best way to work with a friend from the same class and do their homework to gether. That will improve the grade and learning. the other way she needs to be in class and pay attention to the teacher. these days the teachers actually give them the question but will not point out that this is going to be the one of the question on the exam.

Answer 4

Some help with English texts would be any study guides on shakespeare. Try googling these on your computer.  There are also a range of good quality literature units under a set of books called Teacher Created Materials, Inc. I found them on the internet.  Algebra, would be easy enough to find a book at your local library that focuses on learning algebra.  Get a beginners one or basic book first and progress slowly to a harder one.  Earth science is amazing I have a book here by Gary Parker called "Exploring the world around you".  Have a good hunt around at your local library you will have such a great time finding science books to study together.  World history is the same, decide what periods in history she would enjoy covering and let her study her little heart out again from library books.  Teenage girls usually love learning about the suffragettes, maybe women spies from World War 2.  It is so exciting being the person to inspire, encourage and educate your daughter.  Well done on choosing this new journey for you and her.  One tip I would love to pass on is keep schoolwork FUN, she has come out of the schooling system and may have negative reactions from past experiences.  Be patient and it will be fantastic.

Answer 5

http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/projects/...

http://amblesideonline.org/

Answer 6

We use Annenberg Media website for much of our homeschool.   It is interesting and an easy way to learn.  It is free.   We also use educational television programs and audio/video from the library.

  We  use 'used' text books from the public school.  They are trashed each year as new books are bought by the school system.   The only subject that I can think of that might change due to new discoveries would be science.   Most text books have websites with more information and activities.

We have purchased homeschool material from yard sales.  This was before we found so many free resources.  Yardsale prices are cheap but free is better.

Our state is homeschool friendly in the laws and we can choose our own curriculum.   We are, however, required to give/take a standardized test each year.  

Please check out the Annenberg website.  

One more piece of advice: join a Yahoo support group.  Do a search in the groups.   You may find one in your geographic area as well as your area of interests.

http://www.learner.org/

Answer 7

I hated high school and I ended up educating myself for the most part. Here's a few sites that ended up being an indespensible help to me.

For other languages

http://www.livemocha.com/

For math

http://www.armoredpenguin.com/math/

For creative problem solving and educational ideas.

http://www.winwenger.com/

And my personal, all time favorite

http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/...

All are free.

Answer 8

I'm half-homeschooling for high school next year, and I'm thinking about using Sonlight for History/English.... and also I'm using Saxon Algebra for Math.

Answer 9

Try PennFoster.edu

this way you don't have to go out and find material, this way the school is college aprroved (for the later yrs when your daughter realizes she wants to go =) ) They send you everything you need and it made where you can teach them or like I did, I taught myself....which inreturn taught me to love school.  

Good Luck with your daughter!

Ms.JacQie