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Today I'm going to talk about an awesome go-at-your-own pace online science curriculum. Journey Homeschool Academy has numerous courses available for a variety of age levels. Journey Homeschool Academy created Experience Astronomy: Elementary for our younger elementary level scientists but can ultimately be enjoyed at any age.
Sometimes I feel like my kids just don't want to listen to me, but with Journey Homeschool Academy it's like bringing the science teacher right into our home to teach the lesson. Mr. Gilkerson comes to us in short 15 minute videos packed with information, he's so engaging that the kids are truly absorbing it all as well. There are 30 lessons included in this program, at the pace of 1 per week, this will be a full school year curriculum. With the subscription you get lifetime access, so not only is it great for a variety of ages, you can repeat again in future years as your kids age up. Astronomy is almost always a big hit with kids! Some topics covered include astronomy vs astrology, mythology, seasons, equinoxes, moon phases, constellations, navigation, planets, exoplanets, eclipses, meteors, famous astronomers and their discoveries, the sun, other solar systems, the universe, telescopes.
Once logged in there is a very easy-to-navigate dashboard that has everything broke down by lesson. You click on the lesson and have access to a short discription and the 15 minute video lecture, then there are tabs below the lesson for the memory video and extra material. Once you're done with the lesson you click "mark video complete" to keep track of where you are in the curriculum.
So for the very basics you have the lecture video, then to customize your studies even more there is a memory video that challenges if they can remember some of the key points from the main lecture video and downloadable lesson supplements that include:
You can use as many, as little or none of the supplements, what ever works for you and your family. This is what makes it great for a large variety of ages, younger scientists may only watch the videos while our older scientists can dive into more and even have quizzes for grades.
My kids were immediately drawn in from the first episode when the lesson started off with mythology, Greek mythology is one of Karter's all time favorites. This program has a Christian world view, I love how it ties in numerous different mythologies, cultural stories and Christian views.
So for the very basics you have the lecture video, then to customize your studies even more there is a memory video that challenges if they can remember some of the key points from the main lecture video and downloadable lesson supplements that include:
- Recommended reading list
- Hands-on activity
- Memory work – Flashcards
- Copywork – Both print and cursive practice sheets
- Quizzes
You can use as many, as little or none of the supplements, what ever works for you and your family. This is what makes it great for a large variety of ages, younger scientists may only watch the videos while our older scientists can dive into more and even have quizzes for grades.
My kids were immediately drawn in from the first episode when the lesson started off with mythology, Greek mythology is one of Karter's all time favorites. This program has a Christian world view, I love how it ties in numerous different mythologies, cultural stories and Christian views.
We have enjoyed this subscription by Journey Homeschool Academy, but don't just take our word for it other families from the Homeschool Review Crew reviewed it as well some of their other courses so be sure to check out their reviews by clicking on the banner.
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