Weekly Report...Week 1

The big assignment for me, the homeschoolin' momma:), is to blog about our week at the end of each week. I think having this will bring joy to me after our homeschooling years are complete and will keep me accountable while in the middle of this journey. Hopefully, it will also be a blessing to some reader who's homeschooling middle and highschoolers:)

For this first weekly report, I'll keep it simple and just report what we did. Other weeks, you  might get some stories about adventures we have.

Being the first week of the new school year, I scheduled a light load. Monday and Tuesday were very light. I added a bit more for the rest of the week. Next week is a full load week from the get-go!

11th grader:
-Math: Key to Fractions (about 5 1/2 hours total for the week...He works for 45 min., stops to check the work then makes corrections).
-Bible: 
* Exodus Intro-ch. 3
*Shadow of the Almight ch. 1
*Mere Christianity part 1, ch. 1
-History:
*History of the Am. People about 5 pages
*Witch Hunt: The Mysteries of the Salem Witch Trials: ch. 1
*Age of Revolution: about 8 pages (read 2x a week)
*John Adams biography 4 or 5 pages
-Literature:
*Count of Monte Cristo ch. 1-3 (read 3x a week)
*Scarlet Letter ch. 1 & 2
*Gulliver's Travels part 1, ch. 1
-Driver's Ed: TN Driver's Handbook ch. 1 & 2 (read and oral quizing)
-Government:
*Are You a Liberal, Conservative or Confused? ch. 1 & 2
*Miracle at Philadelphia 10 pages spread over 2 days
-Science:
*Short History of Nearly Everything 10 pages spread over 2 days
*Evolution: The Grand Experiment ch. 1
-Writing:
*Essay about experience working with Urban Ministries
*Free writing for 2 days
-PE: went to the gym 2x, worked out at home 1x

***He's 17 1/2yo and his maturity is showing this year so far:)

8th grader:
-Math: Worked about 3 1/2-4 hours total for the week.
-Bible:
*One Year Bible for Kids 4 days of readings
*But Don't All Religions Lead to God ch. 1
-History/Biography:
*George Washington's World about 15 pages of reading spread over 5 days
*Abigail Adams bio one chapter spread over 2 days
*Trial & Triumph read 1 chapter
-Literature:
*Kidnapped 2 chapters (read 2x a week)
*Age of Fable: one chapter
-Science:
*Food and Nutrition for Every Kid ch. 1-3 and SL activity pages
-Guitar: practiced daily
-PE: XC practice 3x (2 hours each)

***He'll be 14yo in a few weeks. 'Nuf said!LOL;)