Nassau, Bahamas offers homeschoolers a unique educational paradise. From marine exploration at Atlantis to local history and culture, there's a wealth of learning opportunities. Beyond the resort, encounters with marine life and language immersion provide rich experiences. Project-based learning, including travel journals and culinary adventures, makes for a comprehensive educational adventure.
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Expand Your Homeschool Horizons with Free Online Courses
Homeschooling offers the freedom to customize education and explore passions. Supplementing core subjects with free virtual classes from platforms like edX, Coursera, Khan Academy, and Duolingo empowers high school students with college-level material and real-world skills. These resources provide a world-class virtual education, preparing students for higher learning and personal growth.
Exploring Education: A Tour of Philadelphia’s Top Educational Attractions
Philadelphia offers diverse educational experiences for all ages. The city boasts top attractions like The Franklin Institute, Please Touch Museum, and Philadelphia Zoo, providing interactive learning in science, history, and nature. Homeschool subjects covered include science and history, with at-home activities enhancing the educational journey. For older students, Independence National Historical Park, The Academy of Natural Sciences, and Mütter Museum offer deeper insights into American history, evolution, and medical science. The city also has numerous cultural and historical landmarks to explore, enriching the overall educational experience.
Escambron Beach, Puerto Rico
While at Puerto Rico's Escambron Beach, we had a remarkable snorkeling experience observing marine life. Back home, we can continue learning through research projects, artwork, eco-friendly crafts, virtual marine excursions, and interdisciplinary activities. By nurturing our curiosity, we can enrich our understanding of marine life and contribute to ocean conservation efforts. Additionally, Puerto Rico offers valuable resources for protecting sea turtles and wildlife.
El Morro & San Cristobal, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Visiting Puerto Rico's El Morro and San Cristobal forts offers a rich history lesson. From withstanding attacks to cultural significance, these UNESCO sites provide engaging learning opportunities. Integrating social studies, geography, and STEM, the forts can inspire hands-on activities like model building and historical role-play, making history come alive for homeschoolers.
Geology & History at Ohiopyle State Park
We recently took a trip to Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania. Before going I had seen it on one of those "Best views in Pennsylvania" articles, so it had already been on my list of places to see. Ohiopyle State Park is in the Allegheny National Forest. The waterfall below is part of the… Continue reading Geology & History at Ohiopyle State Park
Landforms Map Craft
Yesterday we decided to do a little geography and talk about landforms. We ended up making our own landforms map on a large piece of poster paper. I let them take the lead on this, so if you're noticing that the map is a little "off" you are correct. If you have older children you… Continue reading Landforms Map Craft
India Unit Study
This year we did a hands on study of India. This involved reading, art, cooking, geography, and more! One of the first things we did in our India study was read It's Cool to Learn About Countries - India which was a great hands-on book with facts, crafts, and questions! You can buy it used at… Continue reading India Unit Study
Cave Study + Indian Echo Caverns, PA
We are a little eclectic around here (or is it eccentric?!) so when a field trip to Indian Echo Caverns came up, we dropped what we were working on and threw in a cave study. Indian Echo Caverns are limestone caves in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. They offer guided tours of the caves which include a… Continue reading Cave Study + Indian Echo Caverns, PA
Traveling to Valley Forge
After a year of studying the Revolutionary War (more smaller units on that to come!) we took a trip out to Valley Forge to take the Encampment Tour. Valley Forge is where the Continental Army spent the brutal winter of 1777-1778. First, we went inside the visitor center for the ranger books. As a national… Continue reading Traveling to Valley Forge
The Traveling Homeschool 