Saxon Algebra 1 Kit & DIVE CD-Rom, 3rd Edition

Boost your students understanding of Saxon Math Algebra 1 Kit with DIVE's easy-to-understand lectures! Each lesson in Saxon Math's textbook is taught step-by-step on a digital whiteboard, averaging about 10-15 minutes in length; and because each lesson is stored separately, you can easily move about from lesson-to-lesson as well as maneuver within the lesson you're watching. Taught from a Christian worldview, Dr. David Shormann also provides a weekly syllabus to help students stay on track with the lessons.

Algebra 1 covers functions, linear and quadratic equations, statistics, probability, geometry and more. 3rd Edition.

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Saxon Teacher for Algebra 1, Third Edition on CD-Rom

Reinforce your students' math lessons with Saxon Teacher! Five discs feature explanations by a trained Saxon Teacher utilizing a white board; each lesson, practice, & problem set is covered in a user friendly format. Problem Sets are accessed individually, while Practice Sets are presented in one continuous video for students to quickly review after working the problems themselves. The sixth CD features step-by-step solutions to each test question. Students view the lessons while following along in the textbook, pausing to read certain sections on their own; example problems are designed to be worked alongside the teacher in the video. Perfect for providing additional instruction and support for any student! This kit includes 6 CD-ROMs that will work on both Macs and PCs, but not TVs. This set accompanies Saxon Algebra 1, Third Edition.

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Saxon Algebra 1, Solutions Manual

This manual contains solutions to every problem in the Algebra 1, Third edition, textbook by John Saxon. Early solutions of problems of a particular type contain every step. Later solutions omit steps considered unnecessary. These solutions are designed to be representative of a student's work. Please keep in mind that many problems will have more than one correct solution. We have attempted to stay as close as possible to the methods and procedures outlined in the textbook. The final answers have been set in boldface type in order that they may be easily seen for grading purposes. Softcover, 260 pages.

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Illustrated Dictionary of Math - Internet Referenced

Everyone studying math needs this book, and it is an essential study guide when preparing for exams. Over 500 definitions of all the key terms and concepts. More than 300 useful illustrations and diagrams. Over 100 worked examples. Comprehensive cross-referencing and detailed index. Internet links to recommended websites

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Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: 180 Daily Teaching Lessons, Grade 9 Student Workbook

New from Easy Grammar! Daily lessons provide students with a firm grasp on the basics of grammar: capitalization, punctuation, grammar and sentence combining (with an emphasis on expository writing) are all covered. Designed as an introduction to the important concepts students will need to know, Easy Grammar not only introduces new topics, but teaches them throughout the course. Using the same building-block approach as other Easy Grammar books, students will build upon their knowledge in only 10 minute increments, leaving ample time for literature, writing, and other important high school coursework. Teach your students step-by-step or let them work independently.

Some Grade 9 topics covered include the differences between an independent clauses and dependent clauses; about fragments, sentences, and run-ons; and the structure of compound and complex sentences.

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Easy Grammar Ultimate Series: 180 Daily Teaching Lessons, Grade 9 Teacher Text

This teacher's guide accompanies the Easy Grammar Ultimate Student Workbook, Grade 9. Concepts are expanded throughout and reviewed with lesson discussion ideas in bold print for teachers to communicate to their students. Classroom reproducible student pages are included, with line listed answers in the back. 180 Days included. Softcover.

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Learning Language Arts Through Literature: The Gold Book--American Literature

With literature as a basis, The Gold Book enhances your high school student's ability to read and understand literature as well as develop verbal and written expression. This program is easy to use for teacher and student. Just turn to Lesson 1 and begin teaching. The author has done the work for you in an easy-to-follow format needed little or no preparation.

The book includes 36 weekly lessons similar in format to the other editions of the Learning Language Arts Through Literature series. Written in conversational form, with story summaries and complete answers provided for the discussion questions, this book is easy for any teacher to use. Information has been interwoven into the lessons so that the student becomes familiar with famous American authors. Most lessons include vocabulary-expanding applications.

The book is designed for Teacher directed use. However, the student can use it on his own. Answers are found at the end of each lesson. We recommend the student keep a four-section notebook for assigned writings.

Features include:

• The Short Story Unit delves into the works of Henry James, Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Thurber, Mark Twain and others. Students learn about the elements of a short story, analyzing and interpreting literature and much more.
• The Novel Unit takes an in-depth look at The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, and The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Your student will be challenged with thought-provoking questions, learn to analyze the characters, define vocabulary words used in context, be introduced to famous American novelists, and more.
• The Essay Unit includes the process and uses for expository, descriptive, and narrative essays. Samples of each type of essay are an added help and encouragement.
• The Poetry Unit includes the poetry of notable American poets such as Emerson, Longfellow, Dickinson, Frost, Cummings, Auden and more. Your student will analyze and interpret poetry and learn the various poetic styles. Students' appreciation of poetry increases as they read from famous American poets and write their own poems.

• Learning Language Arts Through Literature, The Gold Book--American Literature, is written as a college preparation course that may be used at any high school level.

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Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book C (grade 9)

This five-book series teaches junior and senior high school students words, derived from the most important Greek and Latin roots. Every lesson introduces up to fifteen words derived from two or more classical roots. A dictionary-like format provides all the necessary information, including related forms of the word and sentences illustrating each word's correct usage.

Special sections called "Nota Bene" provide information about etymologies and words that might be confused. Drawings, illustrative sentences, and challenging exercises help students master the vocabulary they need to read works of literature and prepare for SAT's. Exercises based on synonyms, antonyms, analogies, vocabulary in context, and sentence completions not only test students' mastery of definitions but also develop their familiarity with the format of comparable items on standardized tests. Other exercises offer practice in recognizing correct usage. Grade 9. 124 pages, softcover.

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Vocabulary from Classical Roots, Book C, Teacher's Guide and Answer Key

This teacher's guide and answer key accompanies Vocabulary From Classical Roots Book C. Lesson format hints, additional games, strategies and activities, suggestions for completing exercises and lesson by lesson support are all included, as well as key word activity masters and the answers to exercises. Answers are given in line-listed format by lesson. 104 pages, softcover.

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Vocabulary from Classical Roots Blackline Master Test: Book C

Eight tests covering two lessons each with one page answer key in the back of the book.

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Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book C Answer Key Only

This answer key accompanies Educators Publishing Service's Vocabulary from Classical Roots Book C, and features line-listed answers arranged by lesson and exercise number. Booklet.

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The Chortling Bard: Caught'ya! Grammar with a Giggle for High School

At last... the popular Caught'ya technique of teaching English is adapted especially for the needs of high school teachers. Turn drudge into delight. Three Shakespeare comedies help high school English teachers teach grammar, mechanics, usage, vocabulary, and literary devices. Jane Bell Kiester transforms Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Much Ado About Nothing into adaptable Caught'ya sentences that appeal to high school students at any level -- from basic skills and dropout prevention through high honors and advanced placement.

The resource includes literacy devices., a funny mix-and-match menu of Elizabethan swear words; teaching suggestions and lessons plans; end-of-the-year tests and keys; corrected Caught'ya sentences; and a grammar and usage quick- reference section.

The Bard comes alive with sparkling dialogue and direct Shakespearean quotes sprinkled throughout. Each story includes all the grammar, mechanics, usage and vocabulary that a high school English teacher needs to teach for the entire school year. It takes only minutes a day. (Note: While this curriculum is from a public school perspective, I do like the writing concepts taught in this book. Sherri Jones HSAdvisor.com)

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Exploration Education Intermediate Level-Advanced

The advanced version builds on the foundation of the standard version, expanding it by adding 72 lessons and 3 additional projects. This course establishes a strong understanding of physical science. It introduces the students to the foundational concepts of high school physics including how to follow an accurate lab write-up.

36 chapters 180 lessons
144 Experiments/Activities
10 Projects 

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Illustrated Dictionary of Science

This great study aid has topics arranged thematically so that words are explained in context, with a fully integrated system of cross-referencing plus a comprehensive index.

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Life Skills Literacy: Things to Know About Medicine & Health

The Life Skills Literacy series is just what you need to help your students move from the classroom to the community. Designed especially for literacy students, intermediate level ESL learners, and students with special needs, this set of reproducible books helps students build vocabulary, expand culturally-based knowledge, and develop survival skills.

Things to Know About Medicine and Health helps students learn about nutrition, conventional and alternative approaches to medicine, preventive health care, choosing a doctor, medical insurance, and more. Each reproducible activity uses a short story or dilemma to introduce the topic; related activities review vocabulary and check comprehension. Discussion questions and writing suggestions help students apply what they've learned to everyday situations.

Teacher notes with background information, discussion questions, extension activities, and technology resources accompany each lesson. You also get notes on teaching the material to ESL learners and a list of idiom or slang terms related to the topic. Grades 9 and up. 74 pages.

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Short Lessons in World History, Fourth Edition

From Sumer to the high gas prices of 2005, this collection of 87 lessons feature engaging text, time lines, maps, pre-reading questions, quizzes, activities, puzzles, and mini-biographies to dramatize critical events and places over the last 7,000 years. Newly introduced words are bolded and defined in the margins for easy vocabulary building, while "critical thinking" boxes throughout the lessons provide a point for students to stop, think, and apply what they've learned. The perfect add-on to a traditional world history course, or may be used as a complete program. A glossary and answer key for the puzzles/assessments are included. Grades 6-9. 204 pages, softcover.

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Mapping the World by Heart [Ring-bound]

If you placed blank sheets of paper in front of your students, could they draw a detailed map of the entire world? It may seem hard to believe, but after exploring the innovative Mapping the World by Heart curriculum, students have a comprehensive knowledge of geography that allows them to map the world entirely from memory!
- Teaches students to draw entirely from memory detailed world maps including the names, borders, mountain ranges, rivers, and major cities of more than 190 countries. - Gets students excited about geography and encourages them to think globally. - Promotes positive student interactions and collaboration, both in small group work and as a class. - Provides teachers with flexible lessons they can easily integrate into their existing curriculum. - Gives students a constructive goal to work towards all year long. Product Format: Designed for grades 5-12, Mapping the World by Heart includes a set of maps and a comprehensive teacher s guide that makes it easy to integrate lessons and activities into any class s existing curriculum. Combining memorization with the real use of knowledge, practice, mnemonics, large and small group activities, and games, Mapping the World by Heart inspires students to study and love geography. The award-winning curriculum is the creation of David J. Smith, a teacher with over 25 years' experience in the middle school classroom. TIME Magazine, NBC s Today Show, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Associated Press have written about David Smith and the great success his curriculum has brought to classrooms across the country. FableVision founder Peter H. Reynolds fell in love with David's breakthrough approach almost 20 years ago. He was with Tom Snyder Productions when they first published Mapping the World by Heart in 1992. At that time, Peter provided the charming illustrations for the teacher s guide, which remain with the product to this day. Recently, Peter and David connected and decided that FableVision Learning was the perfect new home for this innovative and creative geography curriculum. It is with great pleasure that FableVision Learning has added Mapping the World by Heart to its growing collection of tools for your creative classroom. When it was first released, Mapping the World by Heart was awarded the Breaking the Mold Award by the U.S. Department of Education. It has been through nine complete revisions, and is updated regularly. Includes: Comprehensive Teacher s Guide - Contains detailed lesson plans and reproducible for students. - Three new supplements for teachers who wish to focus on a special area Mapping Canada by Heart, Mapping the U.S. by Heart, and Mapping Mexico by Heart. Reproducible desk-outline maps, 11 x 17 inches - 10 regional maps (Canada, U.S., Mexico, Central America, South America, Africa, Europe, Eastern Europe and North Asia, South Asia, Oceania). - World maps blank grids and filled-in outline maps of the world in each of three projections Mercator, Robinson, and Equirectangular.

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Encyclopedia of World Geography IL

You will find an extensive overview of all aspects of world geography, exploring our unique planet and looking at the relationships between plants, animals, people and the world they inhabit. It includes:
A stunning, modern world atlas with 60 pages of maps
Continent-by-continent accounts of peoples and their culture
Gazetteer of facts about the countries of the world
Stunning photographs and detailed explanatory diagrams. The paperback version of this title is 7 1/2 X 9 1/2 in size with slightly smaller text.

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The Homeschooler's High School Journal

Here's the perfect tool to maintain state-mandated or personal records of your homeschooling year. Includes calendars; a daily subject log for 200 days; pages to track annual requirements, field trips, objectives and resources, library lists, daily attendance, and more. There's plenty of room for jotting down regular activities, and a wide column on each 5-day planning section for additional notes. Spiralbound softcover, from Ferg N' Us.

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