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  8th Grade ELA Homeschooling Program Focus: Essay Writing Skills A bite-sized course to master active reading, prewriting, sentence/paragraph structure, and thesis statements. Designed for Monday–Saturday Course Overview Goal : Develop skills for writing effective high school-level essays tailored to specific purposes and audiences. Active Reading : Analyze texts to identify key ideas and support arguments. Prewriting Strategies : Brainstorm, outline, and organize ideas effectively. Sentence & Paragraph Structure : Craft clear, cohesive sentences and paragraphs. Thesis Statements : Create strong, specific thesis statements to guide essays. Modeling : Study model essays to understand structure and style. Schedule : 6 days/week (Mon–Sat), 45–60 min/day. Day Subject Task YouTube Link Completion Status Notes Monday ELA Watch grammar video, practice sentence types Sentence Types (engVid) Not Started Tuesday ELA Read model essay, outline a persuasive essay Writing a Paragraph (engVi...

 PARTS OF SPEECH 1. Nouns Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas. They are one of the most important parts of speech in English and are used in nearly every sentence. In this section, we will explore the different types of nouns and their functions. Common Nouns: General names for people, places, or things. Not capitalized unless at the start of a sentence. Examples: “book,” “city,” “teacher.” Proper Nouns: Specific names for people, places, or things. Always capitalized. Examples: “Harry Potter,” “New York City,” “Ms. Johnson.” Abstract Nouns: Names for ideas, concepts, or emotions that are intangible. Examples: “love,” “happiness,” “freedom.” Collective Nouns: Names for groups of people or things; can be singular or plural. Examples: “team,” “family,” “herd.”  2. Pronouns Pronouns are words that replace nouns in a sentence. They help avoid repetition and make sentences clearer. Here are different types of pronouns in English: Personal Pronouns: Refer...

36-week A1 Spanish curriculum (beginner level), paced gently, focused on real understanding , conversation, and retention. 🧠 Curriculum Goals Level: A1 Beginner (CEFR) Ages: 13 & 14 Purpose: Build comfort in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Style: Warm, interactive, practical Spanish Pace: 2–3 focused lessons per week with lots of review, play, and practice 🗂️ Year Overview (Divided into 3 Parts) ✨ Part 1: Weeks 1–12 — “Survival Spanish” Focus: Greetings, personal questions, numbers, days, basic verbs, classroom/household vocabulary ✨ Part 2: Weeks 13–24 — “Building Real Sentences” Focus: Conjugation of regular verbs in present tense, describing things, expressing needs, talking about others ✨ Part 3: Weeks 25–36 — “Confidence in Conversations” Focus: Asking and answering basic questions, short dialogues, simple writing, pronunciation practice, games & skits 📆 Weekly Breakdown: Weeks 1–12 (Survival Spanish) Week Topi...

🗓️ 36-Week Homeschool Schedule Subjects: Health (Tues & Thurs) + Chemistry (Mon, Wed, Fri) Credits: 1.0 each 📊 Weekly Plan: Weeks 1–12 Week Monday (Chemistry) Tuesday (Health) Wednesday (Chemistry) Thursday (Health) Friday (Chemistry) 1 What is chemistry? Intro to matter Intro to nutrition + food groups Properties of matter & physical change Why health matters + journal setup States of matter + examples 2 Solids, liquids, gases Reading nutrition labels Changes in state (melting, boiling) Hidden sugars in snacks & drinks Observing phase changes (demo) 3 Atoms & molecules Tracking your own sugar intake Atomic structure (protons, electrons) Sugar & Type 1 diabetes Building atom models (hands-on) 4 Elements & compounds Diabetes management basics Periodic Table intro Monitoring blood sugar + insulin Periodic Table groups/families 5 Chemical vs physical change What’s in fast food? Mixtures & solutions Fast food...

  🩺 HOMESCHOOL HEALTH CURRICULUM Grade Level: High School Credit: 1.0 Length: 36 weeks Students: My daughter and niece Special Focus:  Diabetes awareness, nutrition, healthy habits 📚 COURSE OVERVIEW: This health course introduces students to nutrition, personal health, body systems, disease awareness (especially Type 1 Diabetes), healthy decision-making, and the lifelong benefits of good habits. It encourages thoughtful discussions, self-awareness, and planning for a healthy lifestyle. 📅 SCHEDULE BY WEEKS (36 Weeks) 🧁 Unit 1: Nutrition Basics (Weeks 1–6) What is nutrition? Macronutrients & micronutrients The food pyramid vs. MyPlate Carbohydrates and sugars: good vs. bad How to read nutrition labels The role of fiber, vitamins, and minerals Tracking your weekly food & sugar intake 🍔 Unit 2: Processed Foods & Sugar (Weeks 7–11) Fast food: What’s really in it? Addictive ingredients (salt, fat, sugar) Dangers of exce...

 For a last-year middle school chemistry curriculum (typically 8th grade, ages 13-14), the focus is on introducing foundational concepts in a way that's engaging and accessible. Below is a suggested curriculum of units tailored for this level, based on standard middle school science standards (e.g., NGSS in the U.S.) and designed to build a strong foundation for high school chemistry. The units are sequenced to progress logically from basic concepts to more complex ideas, and I've included brief descriptions to help you understand the scope. You can complement these with YouTube videos from channels like **Crash Course Kids**, **Amoeba Sisters**, or **Tyler DeWitt** for clear, age-appropriate explanations. ### Middle School Chemistry Curriculum (8th Grade Level) #### Unit 1: Introduction to Matter - **Topics**:   - Definition of matter (solids, liquids, gases)   - Physical and chemical properties of matter   - Physical and chemical changes   - States of matter a...