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Education > Primary School (Other) Great history projects for elementary school students: 2 of 4
Without History, we have no future. Learning about the history of our nation and our world provides students with the necessary tools to make a difference in the world. Unfortunately, most elementary students look at History class as a boring tedious task that has no real meaning. How great would it be to have a classroom fu... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History The impact of the Civil War on slavery: 2 of 4
Many people believe that the end of the Civil War was also the end of slavery in America. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. The Civil War didn't erase slavery; it only changed some of the rules. It also didn't wipe away the centuries of hate burning in the loins of the Southern United States. It did, however, impact the fa... More..
Education > Homeschooling What is unschooling?: 1 of 2
Trying to explain unschooling to someone with no experience with it, is much like trying to explain the color green to a blind person. There are too many shades, tints, and variations which combined make it next to impossible to describe the color extensively. It is much less complicated to debunk the myths and legends about... More..
Education > Homeschooling Free interactive math games websites for homeschoolers: 1 of 2
Homeschoolers have the added privilege of learning through multiple methods and resources. Of these, interactive games are usually a hit with the students. They learn while having fun; solving problems, helping others, and most of the time, they don't even realize they are supposed to be learning. There are so many free, and... More..
Personal Finance > Student Loans The importance of student loans for college: 1 of 2
There aren't many people who can pay for college out of their paychecks right now. The recession has hit nearly everyone on the planet; and some harder than others. Student loans are the key to gaining the education you need to secure your future. There are several types of student loans out there. It is important that you k... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschool lesson plans: The alphabet: 1 of 1
Homeshooling youngsters can be both joyous and stressful, especially when you are in search of the best lesson plans to help you teach your little one to read. The cyberworld is full of gems as well as coal...so what does a mother do? She makes up her own! In this article you will find some great starters to get you and your... More..
Education > Homeschooling How to develop a curriculum around your child's interests: 1 of 1
One of the first challenges all homeschool families face is the choice of curriculums. The homeschool world has changed dramatically over the last few decades. 20 years ago homeschoolers had two basic choices; shop the same publishers as the public and private schools, or use a Christian based curriculum. Today, the options ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American How slavery differed from colony to colony: 1 of 1
From Carolina to Georgia, from Texas to California, slavery was an integral part of American History. Without it, the nation would not have grown as fast, nor would it have had the power to influence other nations had it did. While each of these areas depended on slavery for economical prosperity, the conditions varied from ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Tips for effective de-schooling: 1 of 1
The term de-schooling is often misrepresented as the transition between formal education and a child centered education. De-schooling, however, is more accurately defined as the process of altering one's perception of the education process. For years, education has meant specified times for study, select subject for research... More..
Education > Distance Learning How to study for distance learning programs: 1 of 1
Distance learning programs are not all that different from traditional learning programs, so studying for your courses won't be much different. The biggest difference you need to consider is the dependency of the learner. As a distance learner, you need to take the reigns of your own educational future. When it comes to stud... More..