Travel to Learn US Geography

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May 1, 2023 by Laura Leave a Comment

Travel to Learn US Geography

In “Travel to Learn US Geography,” Episode, #185, Meredith Curtis shares ways to teach US geography as if you were on a road trip through each US state and territory highlighting natural wonders, historic landmarks, and interesting people and places. Learn to use mapping, road mapping, sightseeing, drone videos, cooking, baking, and research to discover our beautiful country. Grab your road map, pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your camera—we’ll see lots of beautiful places! Traveling, even from your family room, is a great way to learn geography the fun way!

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Show Notes

Hi! I love to travel. If only I could pack up the minivan and travel from state to state for a year or two.

Country Overview

How USA grew
Regions: Landforms, Climate
Farming

Road Trip & Packing

If we were going.
Why it’s their favorite class.

Regional Overview

Maps – colorful and fun
Mapping
Food, culture, music, landmarks, natural wonders, rivers, lakes

Take a Tour

State Description
Places to See
Food, crops, resources, fun things to do

Research

Statehood, flower, bird, fun facts
Copy flag – make it beautiful

Road Mapping

Lost skill with GPS
Where roads go and how they meander
g. Interstate highways (S to N even) (W to E odd)

Cooking & Baking

I dish or meal from each region
Kids LOVE this!

In Class Online

US Geography course at True North Homeschool Academy

Use God Bless the USA Exploring States & Territories

God Bless the USA State Capitals & Abbreviations

Travel God's World God Bless the USA Exploring States & Territories by Meredith Curtis at Powerline Productions

Videos (esp Drone, travel, adventure)
Games
Questions: “What do you notice about this state flag (seal, capitol, coin, stamp)
Photo of Map Shape: “Give me the capital and abbreviation)

US Geography Online Class

Jr High US Geography

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Essential Computer Skills for Teens

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April 17, 2023 by Laura Leave a Comment

Essential Computer Skills for Teens

In “Computer Science Online ,” Episode, #184, Laura Nolette & Meredith Curtis discuss Laura’s Introduction to Computer Science course online at True North Homeschooling Academy and the essential computer skills for teens. Laura, a 30+ year veteran and continuing student of the IT world, offers some insight into why students need a computer science class and what they can learn in this one. Meredith and Laura talk about the computer related challenges they have helped homeschool students overcome as they learn online.

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Show Notes

What Students Need to Know About Computer Science

Basic history of computers
What computers do
How they work
How they think
What’s in a computer
What works with a computer
What is computer programming or game design
The internet – How it works how it was built
Internet safety
How can you use the internet to make money?
Office application
How to make apps work
How to find work on your computer
How to organize your computer
How to customize or personalize your computer

Teaching Computer Science Online

Learn What They Need Now
Learn What They Will Need in the Future
Start with the Basics
Using the internet to learn
Using the internet to share or submit documents
Compare & Learn To Use Different Systems
Microsoft Office 365 – including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Google Chromebook – including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
MacBook or iMac – inclkluding Apple Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

Teacher Experience

Been around computers since childhood
Worked as a IT professional for over 30 years
Involved in the beginnings of the internet
Siblings are all IT professionals
Taking more classes still

Always keep learning

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Cozy Mystery English Online

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April 3, 2023 by Laura Leave a Comment

Cozy Mystery English Online

In “Cozy Mystery English Online,” Episode, #183, Laura Nolette & Meredith Curtis discuss Meredith’s Who Dun It high school English course online at True North Homeschooling Academy. Writing a novel in high school and creating Who Dun It high school English course has been a win-win for their teens. Who Dun It is fun in a co-op and online classes where students read and write cozy mysteries. This out-of-the-box high school English course is a blessing to many homeschool families who want to experience the adventure of clues, red herrings, plot twists, creating suspects, and leading their detective on a merry chase until the murderer is apprehended.

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Show Notes

Our experience with novel writing in high school and eventually writing a who-dun-it.

Writing a Cozy Mystery

Cozy -no gore, clean, focus on solving a puzzle
Create detective, sidekick, friends, and suspects (characterization)
Create a scene-by-scene plot
Suspect’s Motives
Clues/Red Herrings
Setting/Tone/Mood/Christian Worldview
Plot Twists
Logic – Wrapping It Up

Who Dun It At Home

Read “Golden Age” Mystery Novels & Short Stories
Discuss Novels & Short Stories
Write a Short Story first semester
Write Novel second semester
Create Well-Rounded Characters/Introduce to Family
Read Sections of Short Story & Novel Aloud to Family
Get Input from Family
Watch Cozy Mysteries & Discuss with Parents

Who Dun It in Homeschool Co-op

Read “Golden Age” Mystery Novels & Short Stories
Discuss Novels & Short Stories
Write a Short Story first semester
Write Novel second semester
Create Well-Rounded Characters/Introduce in Class
Read Sections of Short Story & Novel Aloud
Peer Review Writing Club Style
Watch Cozy Mysteries & Discuss

Who Dun It Online

Read “Golden Age” Mystery Novels & Short Stories
Discuss Novels & Short Stories
Write a Short Story first semester
Write Novel second semester
Create Well-Rounded Characters/Introduce in Class
Read Sections of Short Story & Novel Aloud
Peer Review Writing Club Style
Watch Cozy Mysteries & Discuss

Who Dun It at True North Homeschool Academy

Literature & Composition: Who Dun It

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Literature Resources

Our curriculum works great at home; or in church, homeschool co-ops, and online classes, too! 😊

British Literature & Writing High School Class

Foundations of Western Literature by Meredith Curtis

Communications 101:Essays and Speeches High School Class

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20th Century World History Fun Online

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March 20, 2023 by Laura Leave a Comment

20^th Century World History Fun Online

In “20^th Century World History Fun Online,” Episode, #181, Laura Nolette & Meredith Curtis talk about Meredith’s 20^th Century World History Class online at True North Homeschooling Academy. First, they talk about history co-oping and how they ended up leading a co-op and teaching online. They discuss history labs (design an amusement park, diaromas, acting out battles, radio shows, commercials) and how they add depth and fun to history studies.

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Show Notes

Our experience history co-oping and teaching online

History Classes In Person – Co-op

All ages together for history lab
Separate classes for discussing history material
Archaeological Dig
“Olympic Games”
Quill Pens & Berry Ink
Tin Punching
Act Out Stagecoach Robbery
Underground Railroad Game (similar to capture the flag)

History Labs in the 20^th Century

Games through the Century
DIY Miniature Gold
Diaroma of Battlefield – Trench Warfare
War II Poster
Listen to Music from each Decade
Radio Show – Truthful Reporting from Vietnam
Create an Airplane Company & Make Commercial
Plan a Trip on Route 66
Design an Amusement Park
Mapping
Family Trees
Much more!

Why Teaching the 20^th Century Is Needed

So much of history is being rewritten
20^th Century impacts 21^st Century
Socialism/Communism needs to be understood
Wars/Terrorism/Civil Rights Movement/Eugenics/
Set them up for success in the more formal years

World History 20^th Century

Online classes at True North Homeschool Academy
2 Classes – Middle School & High School
Textbook & Workbook at Home
Powerpoint, Videos, Project Sharing, and Discussion online

Benefits of Online History Fun

Teen LIKE history
Teens learn with other teens
Just one hour a week for 15 weeks/semester
Pleasant, wholesome atmosphere

20^th Century World History at True North Homeschool Academy

World History of the 20^th Century for High Schoolers

Twentieth Century History Modern World for Jr. High Students

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History Resources

Our curriculum works great at home; or in church, homeschool co-ops, and online classes, too! 😊

HIS Story of the 20th Century by Meredith Curtis

HIS Story of the 20th Century: High School Workbook by Meredith Curtis

HIS Story of the 20th Century Middle School Workbook

HIS Story of the 20th Century Cookbook by Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette

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Travel to Learn US Geography

Show Notes

Country Overview

Road Trip & Packing

Regional Overview

Take a Tour

Research

Road Mapping

Cooking & Baking

In Class Online

US Geography Online Class

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US Geography Resources

More Online Classes with Laura, Meredith, and Leanne

Essential Computer Skills for Teens

Show Notes

What Students Need to Know About Computer Science

Teaching Computer Science Online

Teacher Experience

Always keep learning

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More Online Classes with Laura, Meredith, and Leanne

Cozy Mystery English Online

Show Notes

Writing a Cozy Mystery

Who Dun It At Home

Who Dun It in Homeschool Co-op

Who Dun It at True North Homeschool Academy

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Literature Resources

20th Century World History Fun Online

Show Notes

History Classes In Person – Co-op

History Labs in the 20th Century

Why Teaching the 20th Century Is Needed

World History 20th Century

Benefits of Online History Fun

20th Century World History at True North Homeschool Academy

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20^th Century World History Fun Online

History Labs in the 20^th Century

Why Teaching the 20^th Century Is Needed

World History 20^th Century

20^th Century World History at True North Homeschool Academy