Subjects & Portfolio
This is not meant to overwhelm, just to give me a breakdown.
Mathematics:
- all the basics (algebra, geometry, etc)
- consumer math (shopping, budgeting, investing, interest, etc)
History:
- american history (can be part of world history or own topic)
- civics & government
- ancient civilizations (SOTW 1 & 2)
- modern civilizations (SOTW 3 & 4)
- geography (along with or separate subject)
Science:
- biology (anatomy, zoology, health & nutrition, gardening, etc.)
- chemistry
- physics
- earth (astronomy, geology, weather, etc)
Fine arts:
- music lessons
- music appreciation, composer study
- art
- art appreciation/history, artist study
- drama
- dance
English:
- phonics
- literature/reading
- penmanship
- typing & computer skills
- library skills
- spelling
- composition/writing
- grammar
- speech & debate
Physical Education:
- swim lessons/water safety
- some team sport
- health (also biology topic) to include:
– nutrition
– first aid
– hygiene and grooming
Foreign Language
Life Skills:
- Thaden Pierce plan
PORTFOLIO
- attendance records (if required)
- record of subjects taught
- list of materials & texts used
- reading lists (child’s and family reading list)
- yearly evaluations: goals met, parent assessment, any co-op teacher remarks, could include checklists of tasks accomplished (print out TEA guidelines by year and check those met?)
- photos & descriptions of activities & co-ops
- samples or photos of the child’s creative work
- work samples (written work, assignments, book reports, worksheets, etc)
- video or audio footage of child’s narrations or activities
- tests, standardized or family administered
For more ideas see this post.