The Reality: Chemistry and Algebra 2

As we approach the end of her 10th grade year, it is becoming more clear that she is adverse to math and science. Can she do well in those subjects? Yes! Does she want to? Nope. That is ok. Her passions are in history, language and art, but I still insist on covering the scienceContinue reading “The Reality: Chemistry and Algebra 2”

The Plan: Chemistry and Algebra 2

Yes, it is January. Yes, we started 10th grade in August. Yes, I am just not getting around to writing this post. Better late than never? I’ve chosen to combine into one post the “plan” for 10th grade math and science. Both are fairly typical “textbook-based” subjects, so we will tackle them together. Chemistry Well,Continue reading “The Plan: Chemistry and Algebra 2”

High School Biology – The Plan

It seems like most school districts follow the same plan for high school science:  Biology, then Chemistry, and then Physics.  The sciences move from the least to most math-intensive as students progress through the parallel path of Algebra-Geometry-Algebra-Pre-Calc-Calculus.  I had Biology in ninth grade, so that is what we’ll do, too! Sunshinegirl has ALWAYS beenContinue reading “High School Biology – The Plan”