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Learning About Native Americans For Homeschoolers

Homeschooling Social Studies

Today we’re going to learn about Native Americans! The Native Americans lived in America far before many of our ancestors, yet many of us know little about them. Visit some of the sites below and begin to learn some things you didn’t about some very interesting cultures.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students
Plains and Woodlands Indians
: A web activity just for you!

Elementary Homeschooling Students
The First Americans
: A project by third graders explores the distinct Native American cultures that existed before the first European settlers landed on American shores.

Middle School Homeschooling Students
Learn About Native Americans
: A clickable map with information about many Indian tribes, arranged by culture group.

High School Homeschooling Students
American Indian Resources
: Index of academic, cultural, and historical sites.

“The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing.” -Psalm 65:13

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

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Homeschooling Teen News Around the World

Current Events for Homeschoolers, Homeschooling Science

It’s very important that everyone keep up with what’s going on in the world. How do you get your news? Do you watch your local nightly news? Do you read the newspaper or online news? Do your parents keep you abreast? Below are some great news sites just for you! Take a look. Younger kids, read the news story with your parents! Older kids, pick the story you find most interesting and tell your family about it.

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschool Students
Yahooligans News: Daily world, national, science, sports, and entertainment news with photo slide shows.

Elementary School Homeschool Students
Yahooligans News: Daily world, national, science, sports, and entertainment news with photo slide shows.

Middle School Homeschool Students
National Geographic Kids New: Weekly news from across the world with an environmental focus. Includes sections on animals and nature, history, people and places, space and science, and wacky news.

High School Homeschool Students
Teen World News: An online newspaper for teens to report news from their countries, exchange opinions on everything from foreign affairs to fashion trends, and learn about teen issues around the world.

“A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.” -Proverbs 15:29-31

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

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Cool Cowboy and Cowgirl sites for Homeschoolers

Miscellaneous

Haw are y’all doing today? We’re doing well here at the Jubilee Ranch! Today I’d like to see all you cowboys and cowgirls out there work on some Western activities! Take a look below and get crackin’! Yee-haw!!

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students
Cowboy Craft
: Have fun with this paper cowboy!

Elementary Homeschooling Students
Diamond Ranch
: A variety of activities including songs, games, reading and coloring. You’ll enjoy a visual ride through the museum and interact with cowboys from the Diamond R Ranch

Middle School Homeschooling Students
Cowboys & Cowgirls
: “One of the best darn collections of Western links on the Internet.”

High School Homeschooling Students
African-American Cowboys
: Learn about the more than 5,000 African-American cowboys that helped to tame the west, and see how they live today through photographs.

“But Jacob said to him, ‘My lord knows that the children are tender and that I must care for the ewes and cows that are nursing their young. If they are driven hard just one day, all the animals will die.’” -Genesis 33:12-14

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

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Homeschoolers Wonderful Summer Days

Miscellaneous

I hope you’re having a WONDERFUL day! You know what would make your day even better? Why, baking, of course! Take a look at some of the fabulous recipes below and get in the kitchen with your family!

Pre-Kindergarten Students
Recipes from ZOOM
: Recipes for fun snacks like grapesicles, edible spiders, butterfly bites, chocolate pretzels, and ticklish tea.

Elementary Students
Snacks from Kids Korner
: Simple recipes for treats and snacks that you can prepare yourself!

Middle School Students
Cookie Recipe.com
: Features many different recipes for cookies. The site also allows you to share and request recipes.

High School Students
Hershey’s Kitchen
: Dessert recipes and baking tips starring Hershey’s chocolate.

“Then God said, ‘I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.’” -Genesis 1:28-30

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

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Safe Summer Tips for Homeschoolers

Homeschooling Physical Education, Miscellaneous

How is everyone this morning? I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but it is HOT here! Phew! I decided that today we would read up on some ways to stay cool and safe in these hot summer months. So, grab a glass of water and some sunscreen and let’s cool off!

Pre-Kindergarten Homeschooling Students
Summertime Safety Tips
: Great safety tips you will want to take into consideration during the summer months.

Elementary Homeschooling Students
How to Be Safe When You’re in the Sun
: The sun can be a dangerous thing. Learn how to stay safe outside.

Middle School Homeschooling Students
Summer Safety Tips
: Staying safe from your backyard to the swimming pool.

High School Homeschooling Students
The Tanning Taboo
: Why tanning may not be so healthy.

“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised.” -Psalm 113:2-4

In Him,
The Jubilee Academy

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