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Curriculum and Resources
Our oldest class is studying physics and participating in an Investigation Studio. There a few resources and books that you may find helpful if you want these classes to count towards the students’ high school credits. Please see the descriptions below. The links below are Amazon affiliate links, so should you purchase through them, Rooted Family will receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Should you purchase through them, thank you for your support!
Physics
Our middle and high school students will be studying physics for science this year. The classes will be a lab-based classes based on the curriculum Physics 101: The Mechanics of God’s Physical World. While using the curriculum is optional, using it fully at home in addition to the labs at co-op will enable your high schooler to earn a credit towards their science requirement. Students will need a separate notebook for this class as well.
Buy Physics 101: The Mechanics of God’s Physical World on Amazon here:
Investigation Studio
Another class for the oldest students is the Investigation Studio, including topics of economics, Geography and World Cultures, and Independent Living. This class can be independent, but if you are looking for high school credits, this class can earn credits for three class requirements if work is done at home. You will need the following books:
Buy A Bluestocking Guide: Economics on Amazon here.
Buy Whatever Happened to Penny Candy on Amazon here.
Buy Bluestocking Guide: Solving the Money Mystery on Amazon here.