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Middle School Hands-on Math Activities & Free Prime Numbers Printable

December 9, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have some hands-on math activities and a free printable learning. Also, look at my page How to Successfully Homeschool Middle School for more ideas.

Too, early math concepts like teaching addition, shapes or even fraction is important. However, exploring prime numbers as early as possible is important as well.

Besides, middle school kids still need hands-on math activities and visuals to help them cement math concepts.

Middle School Hands-on Math Activities & Free Prime Numbers Printable

Also, my free learning about prime numbers printable is a fun way to help your middle school kid learn while having fun.

A prime number is a number that has only two factors — 1 and itself.

For example: 9 can be made by 1×9 and 3×3 this is not prime, however, 2 can only be made by 1×2 this is a prime number.

So, prime numbers help children understand that numbers have structure.

BOOKS FOR KIDS WHO LOVE MATH

Next, look at these fun living math books for kids.

Add them to your home library to make fun for the day.

10 Math Books for Kids Who Love Math

Add some of these books about math for a day of fun study or for your home library.

Mathematicians Are People, Too: Stories from the Lives of Great Mathematicians

Looks at the history of mathematical discoveries and the lives of great mathematicians.

Of Numbers and Stars

Presents the life of a Egyptian woman who lived in fifth century Alexandria and became a respected scholar in mathematics and philosophy.

A small green inchworm is proud of his skill at measuring anything—a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak. Then one day a nightingale threatens to eat him if he cannot measure his song. Children will enjoy the clever inchworm’s solution and delight in finding the tiny hero on every page.

Anno's Math Games 2

Pictures, puzzles, games, and simple activities introduce the mathematical concepts of counting, comparison, and measurement

Sir Cumference Series 12 Books Set

This Sir Cumference Series 12 Books Set includes: 1. Sir Cumference and the First Round Table 9781570911521 2. Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi 9781570911644 3. Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland 9781570911699 4. Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone 9781570916014 5. Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter 9780439025805 6. Sir Cumference and All the King's Tens 9781570917288 7. Sir Cumference and the Viking's Map 9781570917929 8. Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert 9781570911996 9. Sir Cumference and the Roundabout Battle 9781570917660 10. Sir Cumference and the Fracton Faire 9781570917721 11. Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point 9781570918452 12. Sir Cumference and the 100 PerCent Goose Chase 9781623543211

The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat

Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.

A Place for Zero (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)

Join Zero on his math adventure as he discovers his place through multiplication. Zero is lonely in Digitaria. He can't play Addemup with the other numbers because he has nothing to add. All the other numbers seem to belong and they all have a place, but when zero discovers multiplication he thinks he might have a place there. He sets out to find King Multiplus who also is curious about what will happen when Zero gets thrown in the mix. With math and wordplay A Place for Zero is the perfect introduction to multiplication and number placement. A playful way to make math less intimidating and more fun to explore.

The Boy Who Loved Math- The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos

Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of them do. But Paul Erdos never followed the usual path. At the age of four, he could ask you when you were born and then calculate the number of seconds you had been alive in his head. But he didn't learn to butter his own bread until he turned twenty. Instead, he traveled around the world, from one mathematician to the next, collaborating on an astonishing number of publications. With a simple, lyrical text and richly layered illustrations, this is a beautiful introduction to the world of math and a fascinating look at the unique character traits that made "Uncle Paul" a great man.

Equal Shmequal (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)

Mouse and her friends want to play tug-of-war, but they’ll need to use some everyday math to figure out how to make teams that are equal. As Mouse looks at various solutions she is not sure what it means to be equal. Nothing works until Mouse starts to think about it mathematically
and divides the teams based on weight. Wonderful illustrations capture
Mouse and her animal friends from whiskers to tails as they work to measure and equalize their teams based on size, weight, and effort. A
perfect addition to any STEM/STEAM collection that shows readers how
math can be used in everyday problem solving.

The Girl With a Mind For Math: The Story of Raye Montague

Meet Raye Montague – a "hidden figure" who made waves in the U.S. Navy! After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever.

Now, look at some middle school hands-on math activities.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDS-ON MATH ACTIVITIES

Finally look at how to grab the free printable.

HOW TO GET THE FREE PRIME NUMBERS PRINTABLE

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Science Books for Middle School: An Easy Guide for Parents

December 5, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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When choosing science books for middle school, I like a good mix of textbooks and living books. Also, look at my page How to Successfully Homeschool Middle School for more ideas.

Besides choosing the right science books for your middle school kid can feel overwhelming, biology here, physics there, and suddenly you’re drowning in options. However, with the right mix of engaging reads, hands-on resources, and go-to references, science can become one of the most exciting parts of your homeschool.

Science Books for Middle School: An Easy Guide for Parents

Additionally, science doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right resources, students can feel confident exploring everything from microscopic cells to distant galaxies. The goal isn’t just to cover content, it’s to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for discovering how the world works.

And as with the rest of homeschooling, science should be taught to your child’s learning style and interests to have the most significant impact.

For example, this might mean including science comics (yes, they have those), a Minecraft-themed science notebook, AND a textbook on human anatomy and physiology.

Too, this guide will help you understand what science topics are typically taught in middle school and how different types of books-from textbooks to living books-can support your child’s growing curiosity.

WHAT SCIENCE IS USUALLY TAUGHT IN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Next, middle school is a time when students move from simple observation to deeper investigation. Many curricula cycle through the major branches of science during grades 6–8, providing students with a foundation in several topics.

Let’s break those down and see what is generally taught in 6th-8th grade.

Earth & Space Science- This branch taps into big, awe-inspiring questions and natural systems.
Topics often include:

Earth’s layers and plate tectonics
Rocks, minerals, and soil
Weather vs. climate
Water cycle
Oceans and marine life
Sun, Moon, and planets
Stars, galaxies, and the universe

Earth and space science gives middle school kids a sense of scale, how enormous the universe is, yet how precisely our planet is designed.

Physical Science (Chemistry and Physics Foundations)- This is usually the most “hands-on” science for middle school.

Topics often include:

Matter and its states
Atoms, molecules, and introductory chemistry
Chemical reactions
Forces and motion
Simple machines
Energy forms (light, heat, sound, electrical)
Newton’s laws

Physical science introduces cause and effect, helping students understand why things behave the way they do.

Scientific Inquiry & the Nature of Science

Topics often include:

Drawing conclusions
Asking questions and defining problems
Forming hypotheses
Designing experiments
Collecting and analyzing data

MORE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK LISTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE BOOKS

Finally, look at these fun books I’ve rounded up.

10 Science Books for Middle School

While not an exhaustive list, here is a good start on all three types of books to fill your bookshelves and offer your 6-8th graders brain food.

Everything You Need to Ace Science in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide

The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all.

The Science Chef: 100 Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids

What melts in your mouth and not in your hands, plumps when youcook it, and comes in more than forty-eight scrumptious flavors?Give up? The correct answer is: Science!With The Science Chef you'll learn loads of basic science by doingfun, easy-to-perform cooking projects. And you get to eat theresults when you're finished!Why do onions make you cry? How does yeast make bread rise? Whatmakes popcorn pop, whipped cream frothy, and angel food cakefluffy? You'll discover the scientific answers to these and dozensof other tasty mysteries when you prepare kid-tested recipes foreverything from Cinnamon Toast and Basic Baked Potatoes toStromboli Pizzoli and Monkey Bread.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, you can become agreat Science Chef. All 100 experiments and recipes require onlycommon ingredients and standard kitchen utensils. And The ScienceChef includes rules for kitchen safety and cleanup, plus a completenutrition guide.

The Physics of Popcorn (Curious World of Kitchen Science)

Learn how the microwave oven works, conduct experiments with static electricity, and discover the truth about toast!

The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia

Science is vital for every inhabitant of today’s world, and being scientifically informed and literate is a crucial part of any child’s education. Science can seem daunting –- especially as scientific knowledge advances so quickly –- and this volume is the perfect purchase for any family. It will bear repeated use by all the family from 10+ through the teenage years.Fully updated for this new 4th edition with the very latest facts and data; clear text and more than 1000 photos and illustrations will inform and amaze.

How to Survive Middle School: Science: A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide

Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series!These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers.Written by middle school teachers and vetted by curriculum experts, thisseries is the perfect school supplement or homeschool resource—and a great way to help create independent learners.

The Chemistry of Cola

Get ready to play (and learn) with your food! Discover the truth about the problems with plastic and recycling, learn how to read the periodic table, conduct experiments with soda rockets, and more.The Chemistry of Cola uses applied science for a fun and interactive approach to learning for the whole family.

7 Subject Science Portfolio - Minecraft & The Real World: Ages 10 to 17 - Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, Physics, Technology and Zoology ... Homeschooling Workbooks by Thinking Tree)

Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology (Young Explorer Series)

Science Comics: The Digestive System: A Tour Through Your Guts

Your guide to the gut is a friendly bacterium who will take you on a journey beyond imagination. Uncover how food is transformed into nutrients! Explore strange and dangerous glands! Behold the wonders of saliva, mucus, and vomit! Writer Jason Viola and illustrator Andy Ristaino provide a trip to the toilet you will never forget!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic―dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more! Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these graphic novels are for you!

Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky, The

The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky offers everything you need to explore the remarkable beauty of the stars, moon, and planets. Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and Ph.D. in astrophysics provides a very thorough, practical and easy to read resource to fuel the curiosity of amateur astronomers ages 10 to 100.

Understand how the eye works to enhance your views of the night sky
Study the 150 stunning, full-color star charts to learn the names and placement of constellations
Discover how to observe the galaxies with the naked eye
Learn how to choose and use a telescope
Investigate the celestial motions and events
Learn best practices for astrophotography

These simple tips and tricks from Dr. Lisle will make your stargazing sessions go from mediocre to spectacular. The Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky is the size of a hardcover textbook, boasting 240 glossy pages of education for the hobby astronomer or science student. This resource is excellent for the family, couples, or individuals who like to learn and explore

Energize Creativity: Free Writing Prompts for Middle School

April 4, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have 50 free writing prompts for middle school to help get the creativity flowing when your child doesn’t know what to write about for the day. Also, look at my page Practical Homeschool Writing Curriculum from Pre-K To High School for more tips.

You can choose from them daily, twice a week, or just when they need a little creative push and a fun idea.

To help give them some ownership in the writing prompts we are also going to let them decorate a jar to hold them all.

Energize Creativity: Free Writing Prompts for Middle School

There are many benefits to having your child write daily, no matter what type of homeschooler you are unit study, classical, Charlotte Mason, or unschooler.

Besides when using writing prompts middle school kids get a break from thinking what to write about and focus on how to write it.

Simply put, the more a child writes the better he becomes at organizing his thoughts.

Look at some more benefits of writing daily.

BENEFITS OF DAILY WRITING

Improves writing skills.
Enhances creativity.
Clarifies thoughts and emotions.
Boosts memory and cognitive function.
Reduces stress and anxiety.
Facilitates problem-solving.
Strengthens self-discipline.
Increases productivity.
Encourages self-reflection.
Provides a sense of accomplishment.

The beauty of assigning writing is that you can decide how many words, how many paragraphs , how neat, etc your child should have in their daily creative writing.

But they get to make it their own.

MORE HOMESCHOOL WRITING CURRICULUM & TIPS

Also, look at more tips and activities.

Also, look at how to make this jar to store the free writing prompts.

HOW TO MAKE A WRITING PROMPTS JAR FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

You will need:

Printed or handwritten writing prompts (add your email at the bottom by clicking on the link or graphic to grab the freebie instantly)
An old book
Clean, smooth jar
School glue
scissors

First, cut strips of words, sentences or paragraphs from an old book.

This is going to feel criminal but you can use an old book that is falling apart or grab a cheap one from Dollar Tree. You could also use a newspaper or magazine.

Make a mixture of half water and half school glue.

Paint the glue mixture on the jar, working in sections.

Apply your strips, pressing into glue

Brush more of the glue mixture over the top of each strip as you add it.

Repeat until the majority of the jar is covered, set aside to dry.

Now, you can take these 50 prompts and whatever other ones you come up with and print them out leaving a line of space between each.

Cut them out in strips and roll or fold them up.

Add them all to your jar and replace the lid.

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Free Winter Copywork for Middle School: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

December 4, 2024 | 9 Comments
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I have some free winter copywork. Also, grab more ideas on my pages Winter Season Unit Study Free Lapbook & Hands-On Ideas and Homeschool Middle School.

I’ll share soon all that I have been up to, but today I wanted to kick off the winter months by sharing some beautiful poetry or free winter copywork.

I wouldn’t want you to think that copywork is only for the younger grades because middle and high school kids still benefit from copywork and especially when it’s poetry.

Free Winter Copywork for Middle School: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

So today, I have a free download for winter copywork which is Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost.

It’s such a beautiful poem that can be deciphered many ways if you want to, but there is no denying the lure of the cold, snow and long wintry days.

I just thought it would be a great way to kick off the change in the season. It is three pages and it is in cursive.

It is not babyish, so it can be used for a variety of ages.

It is one of Robert Frost’s most famous poems and was first published in 1923.

What we loved about it is that it described a peaceful winter scene in the countryside.

Also, reading the poem together allows time with your middle school to explain his feelings.

For example, you can discuss the serenity of winter, taking time to be in the moment and observe nature.

Even talking about how the winter season can make some feel lonely.

Next, look at some of these books to read during winter and chase away the doldrums.

7 Books for Middle School Students to Read in the Winter

These books also make for a great read aloud, even older kids would enjoy piling up on the couch in the morning for a good story together.

Julie of the Wolves (HarperClassics)

Julie of the Wolves is a staple in the canon of children’s literature and the first in the Julie trilogy. The survival theme makes it a good pick for readers of wilderness adventures such as My Side of the Mountain, Hatchet, or Island of the Blue Dolphins.

This edition, perfect for classroom or home use, includes John Schoenherr’s original scratchboard illustrations throughout, as well as bonus materials such as an introduction written by Jean Craighead George’s children, the author’s Newbery acceptance speech, selections from her field notebooks, a discussion guide, and a further reading guide.

To her small village, she is known as Miyax; to her friend in San Francisco, she is Julie. When her life in the village becomes dangerous, Miyax runs away, only to find herself lost in the Alaskan wilderness.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Four adventurous siblings—Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie—step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change . . . and a great sacrifice.

The Call of the Wild (Reader's Library Classics)

The domesticated life of a powerful St. Bernard-Shepherd mix named Buck is quickly turned on end when he is stolen away from his master and put to work as a sled dog in Alaska. His once life of luxury turns into a life of survival and adaptation as he learns the ways of the wilderness.

Sweet Home Alaska

It's 1934, and times are tough for Trip's family after the mill in their small Wisconsin town closes, leaving her father unemployed. Determined to provide for his family, he moves them all to Alaska to become pioneers as part of President Roosevelt's Palmer Colony project. Trip and her family are settling in, except her mom, who balks at the lack of civilization. But Trip feels like she's following in Laura Ingalls Wilder's footsteps, and she hatches a plan to raise enough money for a piano to convince her musical mother that Alaska is a wonderful and cultured home. Her sights set on the cash prize at the upcoming Palmer Colony Fair, but can Trip grow the largest pumpkin possible--using all the love, energy, and Farmer Boy expertise she can muster?

The Winter King

Ever since Cora's father disappeared through the ice, whispers about her family's "curse" have grown increasingly louder. Desperate to help her mother and siblings survive another bleak season in the Winter King's frozen grasp, Cora begins to bend (and even break) the rules she has kept since she was a little girl. But when she discovers a secret that's much bigger than herself, she realizes too late that she has put herself--and those she loves--in even greater peril.

Winterhouse (Winterhouse, 1)

Orphan Elizabeth Somers’s malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. Upon arrival, Elizabeth quickly discovers that Winterhouse has many charms―most notably its massive library. It’s not long before she locates a magical book of puzzles that will unlock a mystery involving Norbridge and his sinister family. But the deeper she delves into the hotel’s secrets, the more Elizabeth starts to realize that she is somehow connected to Winterhouse. As fate would have it, Elizabeth is the only person who can break the hotel’s curse and solve the mystery. But will it be at the cost of losing the people she has come to care for, and even Winterhouse itself?

Northwind

When a deadly plague reaches the small fish camp where he lives, an orphan named Leif is forced to take to the water in a cedar canoe. He flees northward, following a wild, fjord-riven shore, navigating from one danger to the next, unsure of his destination. Yet the deeper into his journey he paddles, the closer he comes to his truest self as he connects to “the heartbeat of the ocean . . . the pulse of the sea.” With hints of Nordic mythology and an irresistible narrative pull, Northwind is Gary Paulsen at his captivating, adventuresome best.

Beat Winter Homeschooling Burnout

The benefits of copywork go beyond learning how to write, which is why it’s a great tool to use for older kids too.

Copywork is a super way of rekindling the love for language arts for either a middle or high school kid.

I feel it’s an underused tool for the older kids because we think of using copywork to teach writing. However, for older kids copywork is a way for older kids to learn how to organize their ideas and thoughts.

Sometimes, even our older kids need a visual model for writing and copywork can be one solution.

MORE WINTER ACTIVITIES

Free Winter Unit Study and Lapbook for homeschooled kids @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus-1

Finally, look at how to grab the free winter copywork.

HOW TO GET THE FREE WINTER COPYWORK FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING

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Did you see these other posts about copywork?

Free History Copywork
French Revolution Copywork

Also, if you’re looking for more winter hands-on ideas, check out the ideas below:

5 Days of Look Alive Winter Homeschooling. Day 1 Look to the Sea. @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus featured

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The Best Eighth Grade Homeschool Curriculum | Tips and Recommendations

July 9, 2024 | Leave a Comment
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Are you looking for a solid eighth grade homeschool curriculum to finish out the middle school years? Not to worry, I have you covered for this and all the other grade levels. Also, you’ll love my pages Homeschool Curriculum for more ideas and grade level curriculum. And my other page How to Successfully Homeschool Middle School.

I have assembled a collection of curriculum that covers all learning styles and of course have some tips to help you both have a great year.

The Best Eighth Grade Homeschool Curriculum | Tips and Recommendations

Eighth grade is a transition year and is a time to help fill in learning gaps for your child before they make the move to high school.

And you can do this by pulling together curriculum choices from different places to meet them where they are in every subject.

I have found that while they become more independent it doesn’t mean they don’t need you at all.

In fact in some ways, they need you more though it seems from a distance.

This is the perfect time to start planning together.

The last year of middle school is a foray into word study and literature, composition, spelling, and time to get the prerequisite of Pre-Algebra before high school.

You can start other electives like foreign language early as well if you like to give credits toward high school.

Eighth Grade Homeschool Tips and Recommendations

Adjust as needed in the curriculum to help your child wherever they may be struggling, enhance where they excel, and challenge them a little more.
Consider using a variety of teaching methods like textbooks, online, board games, field trips, worksheets, hands on experiments, etc.
This year, start looking together at next year’s possible classes and courses. Based on your child’s interest and possible future career choice. you may stick with the curriculum you’ve been using for years, or you may decide this year requires a change in a class, too, or all of them.

In addition, within the next year, your child will be old enough for a part-time job.

With that on the horizon, it’s a wonderful time to role-play going to job interviews, practicing filling out applications, which includes learning all their own personal information.

More Middle School Homeschool Curriculum Tips

Best Homeschool Curriculum For All Grades

8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum

Add these fun curriculum recommendations to your 8th grader's homeschool day.

Math-U-See Pre-Algebra Student Pack

While your child may be in higher or lower math we're starting with Pre Algebra in 8th grade.

If a child is on a college track, he will want to do pre algebra in middle school.

If your child learns well with manipulatives and the mastery style of teaching Demme learnings Math-U-See has been a popular well-loved option. Math-U-See takes a very systematic and cumulative approach to teaching concepts and includes not just manipulatives but also videos explaining how each step is done, Instruction manual, and student texts.

Workman Publishing Ace Pre-Algebra and Algebra I in One Big Fat Notebook (Big Fat Notebooks)

The series Everything You Need to Ace Pre Algebra and Algebra In One Big FatNotebook is fantastic as a reference book when they need a reminder for certain operations or is a good guide for those that prefer to just learn independently.

12 Human Body Games For Middle School & High School

Unless your child is heading for a heavy science based field like doctor, pharmacist, or Marine Biologist you can still get a good deal of their science lessons from games, and simple courses of interest.

Here is a list of 12Human Body Games For Middle School & High School ideal for fun anatomy lessons.

Mark Twain Forensic Investigations Workbook, Using Science to Solve High Crimes Middle School Books, Critical Thinking for Kids, DNA and Handwriting Analysis Labs

Use this time to start diving into specific areas of science interest like Forensic Science.

8th Grade Science: Daily Practice Workbook | 20 Weeks of Fun Activities (Physical, Life, Earth and Space Science, Engineering | Video Explanations Included

Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 2nd Edition

Apologia has long been a go to standard for science and one of the common 9th grade sciences is Physical Science. You can choose from physical books and ebooks, get a concise teacher manual,
audiobooks, test pages,

Movies As Literature

A complete, one-year English course or elective for high school, or use many of the lessons to supplement grades 7-8. This course uses 17 classic movies (DVDs not included) to introduce and study the elements of literary analysis. The book contains a student section and an extensive teacher's guide. Each lesson includes questions for discussion and composition and extended activity suggestions for anyone wanting to use it as an Honor's course. Also included: plot summaries, glossary of literary terms, and final exam. This course will not only give students the tools to appreciate good books more fully, but will also equip them with the ability to discern underlying messages in movies, rather than simply absorb them. It also offers students with difficulty reading (such as dyslexia) or remembering what they've read an opportunity to use their strengths by comprehending and analyzing stories appropriate for their age, not their reading level.

Learning Language Arts Through Literature: The Gray Teacher Book (8th-9th Grades)

36 weekly lessons divided into daily plans.

4 Book Studies (listed in the order they appear):Across Five Aprils by Irene HuntA Lantern in Her Hand by Bess Streeter AldrichEric Liddell by Catherine SwiftGod's Smuggler by Brother Andrew

Integrated language arts lessons including: grammar, spelling, higher order thinking, and study skills.

Spelling lists each week from the most Commonly Misspelled Words.

Vocabulary Building exercises bring meaning to vocabulary in context making it useful in everyday language. Continued study of suffixes, prefixes, and root words prepares students for college testing.

PLUS, a five week Writing Unit!

Teacher friendly, with little or no preparation needed!

Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level C [Binder, Student Packet, Teacher's Manual]

Purchase this package if you already own or have access to the accompanying SSS-1C video course. Includes a complete set of student materials for extra students who are watching the video course in a group or classroom, including a 3-ring student binder with eight tabs for organizing student work and a packet of handouts with source texts, checklists, and more! Plus a complete Teacher’s Manual containing embedded images of student pages, along with suggested answers, video board notes, teaching tips, and access to students’ sample essays that are read aloud on the video.

Must Know High School Vocabulary

The 500 words you must know before college!

Must Know High School Vocabulary is more than just a vocabulary workbook. It gives you the edge you’ll need now―from improving your reading comprehension for high school and future college course work to scoring higher on AP and college entrance exams. Its user-friendly approach presents challenging aspects of the topics, exceptions to any rules, and clear answer explanations that will all help you build vocabulary quickly and easily. It’s like a lightning bolt to the brain!

Road Signs Flash Cards with Detailed Explanations and Safe Driving Tips - Stocking Stuffers for Teens

One of the most exciting aspects of 9th grade year is of course driving!