Do It Yourself Curriculum - Fun-Schooling with Minecraft


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Are your homeschooling a Minecraft player? Make Minecraft educational! >p>New Release Discount! Normal Price $34.50 Over 400 Pages of Homeschooling Activities! You can cover every required subject while giving your child freedom to be creative! This Do-It-Yourself Curriculum can provide 2 to 4 hours of homeschooling instruction each day! Are you homeschooling a child with symptoms of Dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome or Autism? This is the perfect homeschooling method for kids who don't sit still, unless they are playing Minecraft! Don't worry, your child will not be on the computer all day, 30 to 45 minutes will be just about perfect, when working in this curriculum journal. We also use the Dyslexie Font to make reading and learning easy for students with dyslexia. If your child can read and write on a second grade level they will be able to use this book as their primary curriculum. What ages? This curriculum is geared towards ages 9 to 12, but older and younger children can still use and enjoy the curriculum, by supplementing the program with library books, audio books, and documentaries on their level. Over 400 Pages of Homeschooling Activities! Reading Handwriting Creative Writing Spelling & Vocabulary Classical Literature Biographies Classical Music Mathematics Science History World Geography Social Studies & Current Events Computer Skills Building & Design Art, Drawing and Design Creative Comics Library Skills Unit Studies (based on the student's favorite topics) Action Steps: Go to the library or bookstore. Bring home a stack of at least EIGHT interesting books about these topics. Choose some that have diagrams, instructions and illustrations. Choose some books about science, history and social studies related to the topics you want to study. Recommended Educational Resources: A Computer and Your Own Minecraft World. Audio Books, Classical Literature or Heroes Now & Then* Story of the World for the Classical Child* Classical Music to help you relax while you work. Google Earth and a parent approved news source. Tutorials, Educational Movies & Documentaries A Math Curriculum like Life of Fred* or Math-U-See* Dyslexia Games* for struggling readers. If you have a child who struggles with reading, writing and spelling, please use 2 to 4 Dyslexia Games Worksheets everyday along with your Minecraft Curriculum. Buy the games at a discount here: www.DyslexiaGames.com If your child struggles with basic math skills, use the book Comic Book Math or Foundational Math Skills, by Sarah Janisse Brown. School Supplies Needed: Pencils, Colored Pencils, Gel Pens, Origami Paper, a Ruler * Optional Learning Programs FOR ALL AGES! Complete 5 pages each day if you are under 10 years old. Complete 10 pages each day if you are 10 to 17 years old. Created By: Sarah Janisse Brown & Isaac J. Brown Artwork by Isaac J. Brown & Tolik Trishkin. We use the Dyslexie Font by Christian Boer. Creative Writing Prompts by Isaac Brown, Emmie Palacio and Elizabeth Palacio The Thinking Tree Publishing Company, LLC FunSchoolingBooks.com-Copyright 2016




The Thinking Tree - Science Handbook and Portfolio


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Back to School SALE! Normal Price $34.50 This is a practical handbook to help your student to fully engage in many aspects of studying all things related to science. This book includes 180 pages of guided science activities, and can be used for all ages, including Middle School and High School. Contents: Page 5...... My Science Books Page 8...... My Science Tools Page 10.... Research and Reading Time Page 28.... My Experiments Page 38.... Biography of a Scientist Page 48.... Science Stories Page 58.... A Study Scientific Discoveries Page 68..... Science Vocabulary & Spelling Page 78..... Science Films & Tutorials Page 90..... My Science Projects Page 114... Record Keeping Charts & Graphs Page 124... Research, Essays & Creative Writing Page 178... Make Your Own Periodic Table of Elements Page 194... Record Keeping While Using Other Science Books




Inspire Science Grades 4-5, Science Handbook Level 2


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Inspire Science 2.0 science handbook is an easy-to-use research and reference tool covering all core science topics which teaches students research and cross-referencing skills.




The Thinking Tree - Wild Wilderness - Adventure Handbook


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Fun-Schooling Science and Survival Thinking Tree Books Ages 9+ SALE! Normal Price $27.50! A Fun-Schooling Journal that Focuses on Survival Skills! This is a fun activity book, research handbook and guide for outdoor safety and adventure!




School, Family, and Community Partnerships


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Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.




Handbook of Evolutionary Thinking in the Sciences


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The Darwinian theory of evolution is itself evolving and this book presents the details of the core of modern Darwinism and its latest developmental directions. The authors present current scientific work addressing theoretical problems and challenges in four sections, beginning with the concepts of evolution theory, its processes of variation, heredity, selection, adaptation and function, and its patterns of character, species, descent and life. The second part of this book scrutinizes Darwinism in the philosophy of science and its usefulness in understanding ecosystems, whilst the third section deals with its application in disciplines beyond the biological sciences, including evolutionary psychology and evolutionary economics, Darwinian morality and phylolinguistics. The final section addresses anti-Darwinism, the creationist view and issues around teaching evolution in secondary schools. The reader learns how current experimental biology is opening important perspectives on the sources of variation, and thus of the very power of natural selection. This work examines numerous examples of the extension of the principle of natural selection and provides the opportunity to critically reflect on a rich theory, on the methodological rigour that presides in its extensions and exportations, and on the necessity to measure its advantages and also its limits. Scholars interested in modern Darwinism and scientific research, its concepts, research programs and controversies will find this book an excellent read, and those considering how Darwinism might evolve, how it can apply to the human sciences and other disciplines beyond its origins will find it particularly valuable. Originally produced in French (Les Mondes Darwiniens), the scope and usefulness of the book have led to the production of this English text, to reach a wider audience. This book is a milestone in the impressive penetration by Francophone scholars into the world of Darwinian science, its historiography and philosophy over the last two decades. Alex Rosenberg, R. Taylor Cole Professor of Philosophy, Duke University Until now this useful and comprehensive handbook has only been available to francophones. Thanks to this invaluable new translation, this collection of insightful and original essays can reach the global audience it deserves. Tim Lewens, University of Cambridge




Quantitative Portfolio Management


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Discover foundational and advanced techniques in quantitative equity trading from a veteran insider In Quantitative Portfolio Management: The Art and Science of Statistical Arbitrage, distinguished physicist-turned-quant Dr. Michael Isichenko delivers a systematic review of the quantitative trading of equities, or statistical arbitrage. The book teaches you how to source financial data, learn patterns of asset returns from historical data, generate and combine multiple forecasts, manage risk, build a stock portfolio optimized for risk and trading costs, and execute trades. In this important book, you’ll discover: Machine learning methods of forecasting stock returns in efficient financial markets How to combine multiple forecasts into a single model by using secondary machine learning, dimensionality reduction, and other methods Ways of avoiding the pitfalls of overfitting and the curse of dimensionality, including topics of active research such as “benign overfitting” in machine learning The theoretical and practical aspects of portfolio construction, including multi-factor risk models, multi-period trading costs, and optimal leverage Perfect for investment professionals, like quantitative traders and portfolio managers, Quantitative Portfolio Management will also earn a place in the libraries of data scientists and students in a variety of statistical and quantitative disciplines. It is an indispensable guide for anyone who hopes to improve their understanding of how to apply data science, machine learning, and optimization to the stock market.




The European Language Portfolio


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The European Language Portfolio aims to foster the development of learner autonomy, intercultural awareness and plurilingualism. Teachers of particular languages working on their own can use the ELP to promote learner autonomy, but the goals of intercultural awareness and plurilingualism invite us to use the ELP in all foreign language classes at all levels in the school. The guide introduces the language education policy that underpins the ELP, explores the key concepts that it embodies, and explains how to plan, implement and evaluate whole-school ELP projects. The ten case studies published on the project website illustrate various dimensions of ELP use and include practical suggestions and activities for teachers and learners.




Seven Amazing Continents - Travel Dreams Geography - the Thinking Tree


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FIVE STAR SALE! Normal Price $32.50~ Seven Amazing Continents - Travel Dreams for World Geography and Social Studies, The Creative Research Handbook for Library & Internet-Based Learning, ideal for ages 9 + Thinking Tree Levels B1, B2, C1 & C2 Enrich your geography and social studies unit with this comprehensive and favored Travel Dreams Journal, Seven Amazing Continents! Meant to spark curiosity and creativity, this 150 page journal acts as a research and discovery guide, inviting students to collaborate with the assignments by choosing what they input. For example, the journal asks, "What do you want to learn about this continent?" Also, "Choose ten animals native to this continent and draw them." Another favorite, "Where would you like to visit in this continent?" And, so much more! While inviting the student into their own learning journey, this journal covers subjects such as history, geography, social studies, culture, travel, population, important landmarks, and current events. This journal was designed to be used alongside library books, parent-approved websites, documentaries, a map, an atlas, and supplies for creative writing and art. With a variety of topics to explore and multiple resources to choose from, fun-schooling is delight-directed, independent, and educational all at once. Does your student struggle with dyslexia, letter reversal, or reading confusion? This journal was printed with the award-winning Dyslexie font, created by Christian Boer to make reading simpler for dyslexic students. If your student has dyslexia, use this journal alongside Dyslexia Games. Visit www.DyslexiaGames.com and choose Series A for ages 5 to 8, or Series B for ages 8 to 12. Keep in mind, Dyslexia Games are excellent resources for all students, designed to engage the brain and encourage creative thinking. Here is what parents have to say about the Seven Amazing Continents Journal: "This, like most of The Thinking Tree books is a researched based book which requires you provide internet or other books to be able to fill out the worksheets in this book. I bought this book for our homeschool history/geography studies for the next school year. What I like about this book is that not only are you doing book research you are coloring, challenging the student to answer questions about the continents, and finding the beauty of the world. This book can be shared with our 4 homeschoolers which means we save money..." (read more about it at the end of the review). "It is very thorough and can be used with one student over an extended amount of time. Or it can be used in a group of students, especially with teaching multi-level homeschooling by dividing the pages between your various children and watching the movies, sharing books, etc. This book was created so that you can make multiple copies for only the children in your household which is a win-win if you're wanting to save money and do this all together." For a complete homeschool curriculum, discover our Fun-schooling journals on math, science, spelling, and more at www.funschoolingbooks.com. Thinking Tree Learning Levels: A1 = Pre-reader (Pre-K), ages 2-5 A2 = Beginning Readers (K-1st), ages 6-7 B1 = Early Elementary (2nd-3rd), ages 8-9 B2 = Upper Elementary (4th-6th), ages 10-11 C1 = Junior High (7th-8th), ages 12-14 C2 = High school + (9th-adult), ages 13+




All About Money - Economics - Business - Ages 10+


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All About Money - Business - Economics For Kids & Teens - Ages 10+ SALE! Normal Price $24.50 In order to be successful in business we must understand how money works! This practical and fun workbook is packed with fascinating information and learning prompts. The activities and lessons will help students to understand money, business, economics, government, and so much more. Students will study how money works and how the government influences the economy. this book is current! Students will also research topics such as how the COVID-19 Pandemic is impacting the United States and the world today. They will also look into historic events that changed the country such as the Great Depression. In order to understand the future, we must learn from the past. In order to succeed we must understand why so many businesses fail, and why others thrive even in hard times. It is also vital for students to understand how different forms of government can have a negative or positive influence on the economy of a region. We suggest that the student uses the book "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? A Fast, Clear, and Fun Explanation of the Economics You Need For Success in Your Career, Business, and Investments" (An Uncle Eric Book) by Richard J. Maybury and Jane A. Williams This book will serve as an excellent companion book for this workbook. Students will also use the internet, videos, and library books for research. View the table of contents to find out what topics are covered: Table of Contents: Part 1: Understanding Money 6 What is currency? 8 The history of money 10 Money around the world 12 Budgeting money 14 What is a bank? 16 What is credit? 17 Credit cards 18 Debt 19 Good debt vs. bad debt Part 2: Understanding the Way People Make Money, Government, and Taxes 22 Ways people earn money 24 Employee 26 Self-employed 28 Business owner 28 What is business? 30 Investor 32 What are taxes? 33 Forms of taxes 34 1040 U.S. individual income tax return 36 Ignore taxes or better not? 37 The history of taxes 38 What is the government? 40 Forms of the government 41 Government revenue 42 Who is the president? Part 3: Understanding basic economics 46 What is the economy? 48 Microeconomics and macroeconomics 50 Scarcity, choice, and opportunity cost 52 Needs and wants in economics 54 Goods and services 56 Price, cost, salary, and wage 58 Demand 60 Supply 62 Supply and Demand 64 Production 68 Distribution 69 Consumption 70 Trade 71 What is a transaction? 72 Import and export 74 Circular flow of income 76 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 77 Real GDP of the U.S. 78 GDP in the United States. 79 Business cycle 80 What is inflation? 82 Inflation, depression, and recession 84 How printing money affects the economy 86 Unemployment 88 What is a market? 92 Types of market structure 94 National Debt of the United States 96 Capitalism 98 Socialism 100 Communism 102 The economy and the law 104 The role of government in the economy Part 4: Hard Times Paper - Be the Reporter 108 The Great Depression (1930) 116 The Spanish Flu (1918) 124 World War 2 (1939--1945) 132 The Great Plague (1665) 140 The COVID-19 Pandemic (2020) 148 Current Economic News FunSchoolingBooks.com Homeschooling Materials for Creative Students Made in the USA The Thinking Tree, LLC