Subjects & Portfolios

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.

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