This is a perfect introduction into “Logic” study – the very idea of which seems daunting to many parents. The Bluedorns have a friendly, humourous, yet rigorous and complete way of gently starting your emerging young adult along the road of formal thinking. This book should be read and studied before any formal logic course is attempted. It will help… Read more »
Exploring Creation with General Science from Apologia is well suited for grades 7-9. The text is comprised of 16 modules (or chapters) averaging 20 pages of text, with a Study Guide at the end of each module. Every few pages in each module an “On Your Own” (OYO) section with several questions is provided. There are also several experiments in each module. All… Read more »
Here are several widgets we've developed for bloggers to easily display Proverbs, Words of Jesus Christ, the Shorter Catechism, Children's Catechism, Luther's Small Catechism, Heidelberg Catechism, Baptist Catechism, G.K. Chesterton quotes, George Washington's Rules of Civility, Luther's 95 Theses, the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights, Haiku Poetry, Jonathan Edwards' Resolutions, and quotes from great composers. My daughter Grace worked on… Read more »
Discussion of how to educate a 7th grader. Issues include the ongoing transition from a child’s mind to a young adult’s, the learning environment, timeframes, choosing resources. Includes lists of resources required, a general strategy for each subject, and a two months sample of the detailed daily lesson plan and schedule that we implemented with our kids. Our hope is… Read more »
Abbreviations used in 7th grade monthly lesson schedules John – Jesus – Awesome Power Awesome Love: John 11-16 Col – That I May Know Him: Philippians/Colossians Colossians section SAlg1/2 – Saxon Math, Algebra 1/2 BAHv1 – Basic History of the United States, v indicates specific volume O/R – Abeka Science: Order and Reality; numbers are chapter and section LLAL –… Read more »
Week 21 Decipher Abbreviations Wk21 Bible Math History Reading Writing Science LangArts Logic M ColWk3day6 SAlg1/2 86odd BAHv3 p162-172 Across 5 Aprils ch1-6 LLAL 21.1 Tu ColWk3day6 SAlg1/2 87odd BAHv3 p173-180 Across 5 Aprils ch7-12 Reader Essay O/R 5.3 LLAL 21.3 W ColWk4day1 O/R 5.4 LLAL 21.3,21.4 FD #26 Th ColWk4day2 SAlg1/2 88odd BAHv3 p180-195 Lincoln Photobio p119-137 LLAL 21.3… Read more »
Week 1 Decipher Abbreviations Wk1 Bible Math History Reading Writing Science LangArts Logic M John11 day1 SAlg1/2 7Prac 8odd BAHv1 p61-68 Almost Home LLAL 1.1 Tu John11 day2 SAlg1/2 9Prac 10odd BAHv1 p69-82 Almost Home Reader Essay O/R 1.1 LLAL 1.2 W John11 day3 O/R 1.2 LLAL 1.3,1.4 FD #1 Th John11 day4 SAlg1/2 11Prac 12odd BAHv1 p83-91 Almost Home… Read more »
Complete List of Resources for 7th Grade Note: Look here for help finding resources inexpensively. We generally recommend Amazon for new ones. Bible Holy Bible, NASB or ESV versions recommended Jesus – Awesome Power Awesome Love: John 11-16 by Kay Arthur, et al Jesus – To Eternity and Beyond: John 17-21 by Kay Arthur, et al That I May Know… Read more »
See Music-6th Grade for Music teaching ideas. These still apply in 7th grade. As your child matures, they may be interested in reading composer biographies as part of history studies or in planning a science project involving sound, music, or hearing.
We start Logic as a distinct subject in 7th grade, but this is a study that needs to be synchronized with the individual student’s readiness. Something happens to a child between age 10-14 when their reasoning skills advance quickly from childishness to adult thinking. If this is overlooked or mismanaged by the teacher/parent, the child can be frustrated and turn… Read more »
