Added to Links by Subject Page–Finally

So it seems like it’s been forever since I’ve added anything to my links page but I have found a few sites. And I noticed that I am in serious need of going through the links for broken links. A job for another day…

Not many, very short post but here they are.

Sites of Interest
+Safe Internet Information Resources-  find various links grouped by subject on this page. I've not looked at all the links so cannot vouch that all work but the ones I checked were good links (thanks to Nancy Cashian and 'kids' for this link).
=SchoolhouseTeachers.com this site has way more than I could list in a short post! The cost is $5.95 a month, with your first month just $1.
+Highland Heritage Home School site with a lot "many items that hopefully will prove helpful to your own classroom - be it either in a school or at home." Forms and unit studies by subject.

Science
+Science Class free chemistry and physics lessons (thanks to Emilie).
+Marcia's Science Teaching Ideas great site with lots of ideas on how to teach different aspects of science, also has a few links to other places.
+The Science Queen I've not checked the entire site but like it so far, is good for middle school science tips and ideas.
+The Science Spot lots of links to go through on this...I haven't done it yet.

Language Arts
+Daily Grammar- 440 total lessons starting very basic; has quizzes also. Printed books can be purchased.

Bible
+E-Sword   Bible study software downloads
+Bible Master   Bible study site
+Bible History   Biblical history site
+Online Parallel Bible   compare Bibles 'side by side', also has concordance, dictionary, commentary, etc,
+Links for apologetics/defending faith This is from a website called Recon; not all links have been checked and I don't agree with all that are linked but many are useful; includes some that I have here also.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling: Art #2

Each week or so there will be a post {or two} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Art

This round will feature online art galleries.

CGFA Art Gallery- A virtual art museum.

Olga’s Gallery- A collection of over 300 painters with over 12,000 works.

ArtCyclopedia- Although not a real ‘gallery’ it does feature many works and the artists. Get to know more about artists and their work.

Garden of Praise Art Gallery- You can visit the second gallery here. Also there are “art lessons” that feature quite a few works also.

Avalon Arts- This goes to a gallery of children’s art! I included this to let kids see that they can be an artist, too.

Google Art Project- Search for artwork, or by artist, and search users collections.

Those are all of the links for Art Galleries that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Sites of Interest for Learning/Teaching

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Sites of Interest

Sites for Teachers- a collection of websites where you can find resources for teaching. It was being ‘upgraded’ last I checked (it is still accessible and still works). FYI- I think it may be moving to a different page/site.

All My Faves/Education- this is a site with so many sites listed you'll just have to check it out to see how great it is! Not all the sites are free but I'm sure there are a lot!

CK-12- open content, the mission is to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-12 market both in the U.S. and worldwide. (Thanks to Laurie from 3RHomeschooling for the great resource!)

SAT Practice & 4Tests.com- FREE practice! (fyi- the 2nd one does have occasional unrelated pop-ups) 

Hippo Campus great site for upper grades (rising middle schoolers through high school) features Algebra*, Statistics, US History, American Government, Biology, Calculus*, Environmental Science, Physics, Psychology, Religion *offered in Spanish also.

Those are some of the links for Sites of Interest for Learning/Teaching that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Science

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Science

Houghton Mifflin Experience Science- K-6 Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science. Worksheets, simulations, and assessments (of the material presented) from Education Place.

The Biology Place- From Pearson Education. Activities, labs, glossary and quizzes as it pertains to biology. To see other science offerings, view the science page.

Fractals- Learn more about and create fractals. “They show an order in seemingly random things, and give us tools with which we can predict the weather, render natural looking objects, and help understand the order in our chaotic lives (from the website).”

The Virtual Scope- use this virtual microscope to learn how to use a real microscope.

MSNucleus.org- Find curriculum for K-12 as well as other supplements for math and technology. Here is a page for Teacher’s Resources.

Those are just some of the links for Science that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- (Ray’s) Mathematics

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Mathematics

This week it is specifically Ray’s Mathematics.

Ray's Primary Arithmetic
Ray's New Primary Arithmetic
Ray's Intellectual
Ray's New Intellectual Arithmetic revised
Ray's New Elementary Algebra revised edition of Rudiments
Ray's Practical Arithmetic, by Induction and Analysis
Ray's New Practical Arithmetic revised
Ray's Arithmetical Key to the Third Book use with some of Intellectual and all of Practical
Ray's Algebra, Part First
Ray's Algebra, Part Second
Ray's Key to Algebra Part First and Second
Ray's New Test Examples
Key to Ray's New Higher Arithmetic

Those are some of the links for Math (Ray’s) that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Language Arts

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Language Arts

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Companies Free workbooks grades 6-12 on this page...but check the rest of the site for more resources!

Scott Foresman Reading Headquarters Free workbooks online by clicking Teaching Resources and then Online Writing and Grammar Handbooks

The Basic Cozy Spelling Course Free site with links on the sidebar that lead to Grammar, Punctuation, and Essay courses

KISS Grammar- The site is a bit tricky to navigate but it looks like a good free program.

Grammar Lessons Free site by Joan the English Chick

Spelling City Free site that offers games, tests and more for learning a plethora of words!- the paid subscription is only $24.99 a year for a family with 5 students which includes quite a few more games and record keeping capabilities the free doesn’t offer. Watch for my review of this site on 2/20/12.

Those are some of the links for Language Arts that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Geography

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Geography

Seterra*- Free “educational geography game with more than 100 different exercises. Learn about countries, capitals, oceans, flags and cities in Africa, Europe, South America, North America, Asia and Australia, using outline map exercises! (from the website)” Currently {and maybe indefinitely?} it is only for Windows computers. Download to your computer or play online.
Culture Cottage- I came across this site when my daughter was researching for World Thinking Day for Girl Scouts. It contains mostly crafts to do that are connected to a particular country/culture but it does have some information. I see that the site is in the process of moving, so visit both places.
KidsGeo- Geared toward K-5 {my guess} this site goes over basics of geography- the atmosphere, plants, animals, etc. Play games on the site also.
amMap- Interactive flash map. Although these maps are intended for use by websites, they work well for learning geography around the world. This can be downloaded for free or can be purchased.
Know Your States- Over at Jim’s Pages, there is a fun interactive game to help learn the states.
*It appears that the link on my Links by Subject for Schooling for this particular resource is not working. I’ll get that fixed ASAP.
Those are some of the links for Geography that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Foreign Language

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Foreign Language

Byki- Learn a language from A to Z This program is available for free {the Express edition} or for purchase {the Deluxe edition}. On the site you can access lists that have been made by other learners/contributors to help learn a new language. The Express edition allows you to read, hear, write and track your progress. The Deluxe edition has more support and also more resources than the Express edition.

Livemocha- Free language learning lessons and resources for a limited number of languages {38 languages at my count}. We’ve used this in our homeschool and found it to be quite good. Read, listen, match and say words and sentences to learn. A “Gold Key” can be purchased by the month or for a year which allows for extra resources for any of the languages that Livemocha offers {much more than 38}.

World Champ- Free site with resources for learning over 100 foreign languages. It has flashcards, Absolute Recall™, web reader {so you can read other foreign sites without a dictionary}, classes and soon will have self-paced lessons. For the classes, I’m not sure if these are strictly through access from an outside source {such as taking a class at a school and the instructor giving the students a code to access the class online}. Also, the site does offer Premium membership which grants access to more resources.

Free Online Language Courses- From word2word.com, this site offers links to free courses for learning many different languages. Quite a few different links that take learners to other sites for learning. Also many languages have more than one link {Russian has 14 links!; Spanish- I lost count} if you are not happy with one site. I can’t vouch for all the links because I’ve only used a few.

WorldLanguage.com- This is a website where you can purchase resources and materials for learning a foreign language. By putting it in this post, I’m not suggesting it is better than other sites. You may find these items at different sites for a better value but you may find something here that you’d not known of previously. Good starting point when looking for products to purchase, perhaps.

Those are some of the links for Foreign Language that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Home Economics

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Home Economics

This isn't just for girls!

FCH Handbook- although this is directed towards females with the mentality that they will be the homemakers, these are good skills for all to acquire- that way if they (the boys) don't have a female to 'make their home' they will be able to do it themselves! (no longer free *sniff*)

Home Baking Association- This site does offer free resources but you have to dig some. You can find recipes, sign up for a newsletter and find baking activities

Food Forum- free worksheets pertaining to dealing with and preparing food. Designed for younger ages/grades. It is a UK site therefore wording is UK-style *wink* I didn't try all the links but most of them and they download just fine.

Home Economics Lesson Plans- these range from middle school to college/university. They do not include any extras just the 'plan'. I thought it interesting what is included in 'home economics' in this list...

Home Economics/Work and Family Studies- includes a link list of sites that may have some good home economic resources. I've not checked them all.

Those are some all of the links for Home Economics that have been collected. If you have more, please share! Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Computers

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Computers

Microsoft- The link will take you to lesson plans that are available at Microsoft but you will need to search through them to find computer related plans. Or here is a page that offers curriculum for faculty that includes cloud training, Silverlight, programing for gaming, and more. Or if you look here you can find software for teachers.

Alice- “is an innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web. Alice is a teaching tool for introductory computing. It uses 3D graphics and a drag-and-drop interface to facilitate a more engaging, less frustrating first programming experience.” This is suitable for upper elementary through college and it’s free.

eLearning for Kids- Geared towards kids ages 5-12, this site offers free basic ‘courses’ that help kids learn how to use computers. Courses pertain to Word, PowerPoint, Excel and internet search and safety.

W3Schools- Free site for leaning html, web design, css, xml, browser and server scripting, and much more. It says for beginners and experts but I’m not sure how much of a beginner. Certification is available but does cost.

Free Computer Training Sites- This is a page on a site that has a list of free training that you can take for computers. I’ve not checked all the links. It has quite a few ads interspersed throughout. It was last updated on 4/2/11.

Those are some of the links for Computers that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling- Bible

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am  but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Bible

Bible Study Program- Site offers 117 free bible study packets, in pdf form, that you can print out and use to study the Bible as you read through. The study will involve reading/studying 6 OT chapters and 2 NT chapters per week. There are also answers to the questions available, also in pdf form.
Pathlights Jr- This has moved to the TEMKIT website. You’ll click on either the kitten or the white horse button on the site. The “kitten” takes you to 23 links for free activities and stories that can be used in homeschool and/or Sunday schools for teaching Bible to a younger audience, I believe. Clicking the “white horse” takes you to a site that discusses magic, wizardry, etc. and how it is viewed in the Bible.
Bible in Living Sound- Although this is not a free site, it does offer audio resources for studying the Bible. Dramatizations of Bible stories from the Old and New Testament. On the main page you can listen to a demo of the work, “David and Goliath”.
Keys 4 Kids- Free site that offers daily devotionals and Bible reading for kids. Presented in real-life scenarios, scriptures can be more applicable for children. You can choose how you receive Keys 4 Kids- mail, email, purchase a subscription, on facebook, twitter, through RSS feed, and/or listen to a podcast.
Answers in Genesis- Free resources throughout this site that present creationist viewpoint, literal six day creation. One page particularly offers free access to books online that can also be purchased. Some titles include In Six Days, Evolution Exposed: Biology (or Earth Science), One Race One Blood, The Pilgrim’s Progress, etc.
Those are some of the links for Bible that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Highlighting Links by Subject for Schooling -Art

Each week there will be a post {or two or three} highlighting some links that have been collected and compiled on the Links by Subject for Schooling page on my blog. At this point, I plan to go alphabetically through the subjects because that’s how I am  but the websites most likely won’t be alphabetized…sorry for any confusion!

Art

Drawspace- This site offers over 200 free lessons on drawing, from beginner to advanced. Choose solo lessons {free} and/or guided learning courses {payment required}. Certification is also available through guided courses directed by professional art educators.

HodgePodge’s Free Pastel Tutorials- Wonderfully done pastel tutorials presented by “Nana” at HodgePodge. The lessons range from a mug of hot chocolate to a chickadee to a Medieval castle to tree reflection. These can be implemented with any age.

Watercoloring Painting- That link goes to the tutorial page where there are step by step illustrations for different ‘skills’ of watercolor. You can also click on the Learning tab on the page to ‘look, read, learn to make art’. Really, have a look all around the site; it is a great resource.

Learn to Draw Portraits- YouTube videos by “EclecticAsylumArt” that give some good tips for drawing portraits. Each video is about 10 minutes in length. My daughter went through the ‘series’ and thought it was helpful.

Jan Brett’s How to Draw…- The name says it all This is a collection of videos from Jan Brett showing how to draw various characters, from her books. The videos are not exclusively of her drawing but are generally short.

Those are some of the links for Art that have been collected. Stay tuned for more link ‘highlights’ every so often.

Newest additions to Links pages

Lasted additions to the Links by Subject for Schooling and Homeschool Curriculum and Support Groups pages (sorry for duplicates!).

Homeschool Curriculum and Support Groups

+Joyful Light Education (RC focused) this site gives a lot of insight into using RC curriculum in your homeschool. It isn't strictly RC.

+Vital Core this is a blog that does not have a curriculum per se but it does have helpful information about strengthening the core of knowledge- reading, writing, and memorizing math facts- has links to math and vocabulary flash cards

Links by Subject for Schooling

Foreign Language

+/=Visual Latin video lessons for Latin (first lesson is free)

Geography/History

+American Revolutionary War a unit study put together by a Southern Utah University student, and the Lapbook put together by her mom :)

+US Constitution.net American History Costitution, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and other.

Language Arts

+FreeReading K-3 free full curriculum to grade 3 and reading intervention program to grade 6

Math

+Mathway I found this when trying to figure out an algebra problem with my dd. It is beta right now so there may be a cost at a later time (Premium membership is available also from what I can tell). You can put in any mathematical problem and get the solution- Premium accounts also get step-by-step solutions. (can't find the cost of the Premium right now- if you know, let me know!)

*Edited: Mathway, although a great site is not free for the purpose of getting the step-by-step solutions. You can still get the answer for free. When I found the site and checked it out, I was given a free trial of the Premium membership- which ranges from $4.99/day to $59.99/year.

Links Pages... Crowded??

I added another link to the Links by Subject for Schooling page and when I did, it just overwhelmed me how crowded it looked. So, if I could ask a favor... can you hop over there and see if it looks bad. I'd really appreciate it.

Tell me what you think. You can come back here and leave a comment, send me an email, or comment on the page itself. I love all the resources I've compiled but it looks like my 'school' desk (aka: kitchen table!)- it's organized in a disorderly way.

And now, I am done for day.. good night all!

Links by Subject for Schooling page updated

It's been a while since I've found the time to update my page but I've finally added some more links.

Art/Music

+Art Institute of Chicago site for younger students- perhaps to about age 12? 

+Music Appreciation Course offered through Creative Commons license. 211 pages with Attributions at the end. High School and Adults. 

 +Dance Appreciation

Computer

PagePlus Essentials [Download] (used to be offered as a free download, now it is at a reduced price) -might be free again in the future :)

Geography/History

+Presidents Coloring Pages American History 

+US Constitution.net American History Costitution, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and other.

Government/Economics/Civics

+C-SPAN classroom resources (great for homeschoolers also) 

Language Arts

+Emily Dickinson Museum Navigate around to find games and activities  

Math

+Math and the Movies offers suggestions for clips from various movies that have mathematical concepts, also find worksheets to use along with the clips suggested -no movie clips on the site, you have to find them yourself

Science

+National Weather Service JetStream

+Monday Morning Science Blast (Free Science Labs)

+Free Science from Supercharged Science (you will receive quite a few emails asking for you to buy but..) there are many free resources sent through email as well.

Sites of Interest for Learning/Teaching

+TV Schoolhouse "A free and fun way to support your K-12 classroom or homeschool curriculum using time-proven Educational Films, Newsreels, TV Shows, PSAs, and Movies from the past."

Newest Adds to Links Page

I don't think that there are many additions but thought I'd point out what there is :) & if I'm repeating myself sorry! Hope I didn't forget any.

Art/Music
+Drawspace (thanks go to FiveJs for posting about this!)
+Famous Paintings Art Appreciation(thanks to Cottage School for sharing!)
+Synthesia Piano for everyone, download for free add the 'learning' pack for $20

Computers
+W3Schools Web building tutorials (found this at FiveJ'sDesign)
+Dance Mat Typing BBC site, haven't used this one myself other than to see how it is set up; was made aware of it from someone on 3RHomeschooling Yahoo! Group. It is a flash site but it can be run with non-flash option.
+Typingweb Free lessons for typing online. There are games on the site and after reaching a point, you get to 'rest' by playing games- which are actually helping you learn to type :)

Geography/History
+Bringing Up Learners site with lesson plans, 150+ page guide
+Boys' Book of Sea Fights by Chelsea Curtis Fraser Military History up to WWI
+Boys' Book of Battles by Chelsea Curtis Fraser Naval Military History up to WWI

Government/Economics/Civics
+Lessons for the Young Economist by Robert P. Murphy (thank you to Rebecca Miller for this resource!) this is published under the Creative Commons Attribution License 3.0
+Choosing to Participate A Facing History and Ourselves Publication, focuses on the civic choices—both large and small—people make about themselves and others in their community, nation, and world. The site also has lesson ideas.

Math
+Advanced Algebra II grades 9-12 this is a textbook, click on "Website" to view the pdf, includes lesson plans, teachers guide, assignments/homework, detailed explanations of the concepts
+I Play Math Games K-12 that link takes you to the free worksheets (thanks to Tell'n It! for posting about this!)
+Dad's Worksheets free timed math worksheets, this site even has a timer! "One Dad, two daughters. 5,137 worksheets...and counting!"

Science
+Light and Matter open-source physics textbooks college 200 level
+Eco Kids Canadian environmental education site
+My Science Box this site is really neat!
+Bottle Biology found this site by digging around on My Science Box

Sites of Interest for Learning/Teaching
+All My Faves/Education this is a site with so many sites listed you'll just have to check it out to see how great it is! Not all the sites are free but I'm sure there are a lot!
+CK-12 open content, the mission is to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-12 market both in the U.S. and worldwide. (Thanks to Laurie from 3RHomeschooling for the great resource!)
+Free-Clep-Prep Free resource for CLEP, DANTES, and ECE. Just one good thing about this site is it lists the tests available by difficulty level.
+CLEP Prep Lesson Plans for many CLEP tests. Click Lesson Plans to see what's available.
+Free Crossword Puzzle maker You can make the crossword free and print it from the web but cannot 'save' it.

Newest Links on the Links by Subject for Schooling Page

Just a heads up on the newest links added in the last couple of weeks. Some I have posted about and some I happened across and just added...some I've known about for a long time and simply forgot until now! Can see the rest at the Links by Subject for Schooling page

Sites of Interest for Learning/Teaching

+OER Commons "Find Free-to-Use Teaching and Learning Content from aroundthe World. Organize K-12 Lessons, College Courses, and more."

+Know It All has a lot of resources that are grouped by age, subject, Parent/Teacher. Found a nice career exploration game from this site.
+Scholastic middle school is the page you will be taken to but on the left you can choose the grade you would like information for

+Hippo Campus great site for upper grades (rising middle schoolers through high school) features Algebra*, Statistics, US History, American Government, Biology, Calculus*, Environmental Science, Physics, Psychology, Religion *offered in Spanish also.

Computer

+Alice (found this through Freely Educate!) Computer programming for middle school, high school and college
+Alison Free Computing and IT Training Courses

Foreign Language
+Word Champ flashcards, Readers, library

+Instant Replay: Foreign Language videos and instructors guides for German, French and Spanish (took a long time for the video to load on my computer)
+Trent University Spanish Language Exercises

Geography/History (Church/World/American/Natural)
+American Heritage Kindergarten-12 full history lesson plans with resources; comes on a FREE CD or you can order printed materials in a binder for $19.50

Science

+Houghton Mifflin Science K-6
+Rader's Kapili.com FREE chemistry, biology, physics, basic math, astronomy resources

Language Arts
+Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Companies FREE workbooks grades 6-12 on this page...but check the rest of the site for more resources!

New links on Links by Subject for Schooling page

As with all sites, check them out to see if they will be helpful for you or appropriate for your children. I've not checked these extensively. You can find these and more on Links by Subject for Schooling page.

Sites of Interest for Learning/Teaching
+Education Place Houghton Mifflin Harcourt site, Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Spelling, Pre-K, K-6

Art
+Jan Brett's Art videos

Computers
+Free Education for Children Globally- Computer Skills
+Microsoft Lesson Plans K-college
+Free Computer Training And Online Courses older children and adults
+Hewlett-Packard Learning Center- list of all classes offered, upper grades and adults
+Free Computer Training Goodwill Community Foundation- probably for older kids (grades 4 and up?)
+Computer Connections: Inside and Out by Carol Welch Kaboose- some of the comments on this particular article are not appropriate otherwise good information :)
+Learning About Computers Windows tutorials and basic articles

Foreign Language
+Free Online Language Courses (the website is word2word) there is a plethora of language resources at this site

Math
+Math Tricks math games, teasers to make you use your brain!
+Math Moves U great site for math games
+Math Apprentice grades 4-12 approximately, site to show kids that math is everywhere and necessary (for when they say "When am I ever going to use this?")