American Literature
Supplies:
1 3 inch binder with college ruled note paper
at least 100 index cards
highlighter
dividers for binder
access to dictionary/thesaurus
Note to parents: Teacher will order books and collect money from parents. If you would rather get the book at a library, that is an option. If you want to pay me to order all the books at the beginning of the semester, the total cost would be $19.00. If you want to take this option, simply write a check out to me and have your student turn it in to me on the first day of class.
Book list for first semester:
1.How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren (I will order these and have them available prior to the first class; they will cost $7.00 each).
2. poetry by Anne Bradstreet-teacher will provide at no cost to students
3. Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin (teacher will order-cost will be $3.00/student and can be turned in when the book is ordered).
4. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, An American Slave by Frederick Douglass (teacher will provide).
5. Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (teacher will order-cost will be $4.00 per student and can be turned in when book is ordered)
6. Common Sense by Thomas Paine (teacher will provide at no cost to students).
7. The Last of the Mohicans by James Fennimore Cooper (teacher will order-cost will be $5.00 per students and can be turned in when book is ordered).
Art
All supplies for the art classes, including smocks, will be provided by the instructor.
Children's Literature
Reading List:
Rascal, by Sterling North
Little House in the Big Woods, by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Door in the Wall, by Marguerite de Angeli
Supplies needed: Students will need to have their own copy of the books. Students will also need access to a dictionary at home. In class, students will need the book we are reading, paper (spiral notebook or binder with looseleaf paper) and pen or pencil for taking notes.
Chemistry
The Chemistry class for 2009-2010 will be using the Apologia Chemistry book. The list of supplies will be posted soon, but we wanted to let you know so that you could order the book now.
Magic Tree House
Reading List:
Dolphins at Daybreak
Ghost Town at Sundown
Lions at Lunchtime
Polar Bears Past Bedtime
Supplies needed: Students will need their own copy of each book. Teacher will provide any other needed supplies.
Money Matters
Required Text: Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance Student Workbook
Teacher is ordering books and video series for the course. Students will purchase the workbook from the instructor and there will be a material fee to cover additional supplies.
Course supplies: Workbook and pen/pencil will be required for class.
Course outline: Each session will consist of review of previous material, video and discussion.
Religion (all classes, 1-8)
In all grades of the religion classes, now or at a future date, the required materials are:
1 - student workbook (Grades 1-2, order level 2; Grades 3-4, order level 4; Grades 5-6, order level 6; Grades 7-8, order level 8)
1 - By Heart catechism
1 - Two Vol. set of the Apostolate's Family Catechism
These can be ordered by calling 1-800-77-FAMILY or
the website is www.familyland.org
note: one Family Catechism can be shared within a family
links for workbooks:
Level Two, student workbook 6.95
http://www.familyland.org//FLStore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=10786
Level Four, student workbook 6.95
http://www.familyland.org//FLStore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=10788
Level Six, student workbook 6.95
http://www.familyland.org//FLStore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=10788
Level Eight, Student workbook 6.95
http://www.familyland.org//FLStore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=10765
Link to By Heart Catechism:
By Heart Catechism and Scripture Review 4.95
http://www.familyland.org//FLStore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=10781
Link to Family Catechism:
Apostolates Family Catechism, 2 volume set 39.95
http://www.familyland.org//FLStore/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=11697
***If you have any questions about what to order, contact Nancy. If you already placed your order with Nancy, you do not need to order again!
6th Grade Religion
books: your books are at Mrs. Brandon's house, she will bring them the first day of class.
Supplies:
3-ring binder with looseleaf notebook paper.
Pen or pencil for class notes.
Markers, crayons, colored pencils or whatever you choose for any artwork we may do.
You may (but not required) bring your Bible to class. At times it will be helpful.
Religion 9-12
Text: Baltimore Catechism #2
We will also be using Magnificat Magazine. If you have a subscription, please bring your copy of the magazine to class.
Roots Class
Book:
The Word within the Word by Michael Clay Thompson ISBN 0880922001
Available from Royal Fireworks Press http://rfwp.com for $20.00 plus shipping (we can do a joint order and split shipping cost if you would like).
Supplies:
200-300 3x5 index cards
fine tip markers to make flashcards
black ink pens
two folders to collect and turn in assignments
Science Class 4-6th graders:
Textbook: "Exploring Creation through Botany" by Jeannie Fulbright (part of the Apologia science curriculum)
Christianbook.com had these for $24.50 plus $ 2 shipping
** please read lesson one before the first class
** if you registered for this class in May and paid the book fee, your book has been ordered already
Supplies:
3 ring binder (1 inch is good) for notebooking. With "View" clear plastic on
cover to insert a cover page - Walmart has for $1.78
plastic sheet protectors to insert pages in 3 ring binder (25 count)
spiral notebook
glue
scissors
colored pencils
crayons
ruler (which includes centimeters)
scotch tape
roll of aluminum foil (10-15 feet for 1st lesson)
An empty "copy paper" box or shipping box of similar size for 1st lesson
(If you are unable to find one, we will have a few extras available)
Science through Nature
Supplies needed: glue, scissors, crayons or markers
Children should be prepared to go outside, so bring a jacket if it's cool; boots if it's snowy. In other words, dress for the weather.
