I sat down with the family last weekend and discussed with them what they would like to study in the fall. I had a huge list of areas that we could amerce ourselves in this year. When we study something I like to dig in real deep and find out as much as I can about that thing...so Unit Studies work very well for us.
After talking with the boys they both showed great interest in Military History. So we are planning on studying American wars, starting with the Revolutionary war and working all the way through to the present. For Science we will be learning about military machines, and ballistics. We will be making some of our own backyard ballistics like catapults, potato launchers, mini cannons...that sort of thing. Don't worry this will be all supervised by Dad. LOL! For physical education we will be doing a mini boot camp.
So I am trying to find as much material as I can about Military life,Branches of military, wars, battles, weapons, famous generals or soldiers who did extraordinary things...so if you have any books, movies, audio CD's that you would be willing to lend to us for anywhere from six months to a year, we would be so blessed. This is one thing about homeschooling that can be overwhelming...the cost of materials...If you lent us anything we would treat it with utmost care. I love that the Library has resources, but I have also noticed that their is a great amount of censoring that goes on. It seems like if their is anything about God in a book or film they do not carry it. I can't tell you how frustrating it is to have a list of books that I need, and am not able to find them in our local library...but there are more than enough books about sorcery, witchcraft, and everything else...my pet peeve...
Also if you have any great, creative ideas that you would like to share...I am all ears!
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Jennifer, this sounds great. You might want to have Larry talk to Ralph. He was in the Army for 12 years and his dad was in the Army for over 26 years. You will have a really fun year!
ReplyDeleteI will Lanita...they would love to talk to him about military stuff, and guns...they always enjoy Ralf so much...maybe they could even go shooting together...
ReplyDeleteJennifer, you are such a great mom to your boys! What a wonderful focus for your year! I am sure you could find a recruiting center who would be willing to talk to your boys about their experiences in the military. Another resource besides Ralf would be Paul (Becki's husband), though distance might be an issue there!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your hands on projects! What a great way for your boys to learn to be men!
Those are great ideas Michelle I have thought about a recruiting office...but I am a little concerned they might try to recruit my sons...I have great respect for our military men...but as a mom of sons...My need to protect is pretty strong still...LOL!
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