Educational Links


As of 09/11/15, DonnaYoung.org requires a subscription to be able to download her files and worksheets, etc.  She has done a lot of work over the years, and has over 11,000 files available!  Her site has over 7,000 individual pages, and it is a LOT of work to keep it up!  She has kept it free for 17 years, and I say she now deserves a little compensation.  =)  She also has monthly costs in domain name, server space, etc, so this is totally understandable.

There are various links to her site that are listed on the pages below and on various posts throughout the site.

I will leave the links up so that if you are a subscriber, you can easily find what is available for particular sections of your science curriculum.

 Printables
Just scroll down thru the Donna Young's post for these ↑ and other links, or click on one of the tabs.  You can see ↓ that Homeschool Planner was clicked on, then Lesson Plan Forms.  Then the last row has several types to choose from.  Weekly, Term & Subject, By Columns, etc.  Some of those have sub-categories as well.

 Multiple Subjects per Link
  • TVschoolhouse.com repurposes those time-tested educational films from the past, along with PSA and old movies. Videos span multiple subject areas and are free to view online.  
  • Free Homeschooling Resources - over 30 pages of links to homeschool resources, listed by subject.  Wow!
  • e-Learning links - The science section includes interactive flashcard games for Apolgia's Physical Science, Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology, as well as other science resources.  At the top, click on different subjects for other games, etc.  The Quia games seem to work in Internet Explorer but not Firefox.  Something to do w/ Java.
  • NeoK12 - videos and games, mostly science.  Some Social Studies, Math, and Language.
  • Quizlet - AWESOME!  Search for whatever subject you need.  I did Apologia, then sub category Physical Science, then selected a quiz created by a user.  Interactive games with flashcards, multiple choice, matching, written answers...  =)  To make your own quizzes, sign up with an email address.
  • Khan Academy - TONS of videos that appear to be in order of difficulty!  Just scroll down... Chemistry, Biology, Trig, Pre-calc, Algebra, and more.  Not sure about evolution content in the science ones, tho.  Haven't checked them all out. 
  • Schoolhouse Rock - Songs (that for the most part, don't sound like Rock) for grammar, science, money, America, multiplication, and computer.  I especially like the grammar songs.  We first learned about these when I bought a CD-ROM several years ago with these songs and games for each part of speech.  Click the song for the lyrics, and then many have links to YouTube.  My kids loved Mr. Morton!  =)  Ok, my kids are 15 and nearly 13, and I had Mr. Morton playing on YouTube so I could link to it here.  They were singing along, even though we haven't used these in a few years!
  • HippoCampus - highschool subjects - algebra, calculus, biology, US History, and more.  Can view each topic in sequential or alphabetical order.  I looked at the algebra.  It teaches the lesson and reviews with the child typing in and submitting answers!!!
  • WorksheetWorks - math, including geometry and scientific notation, GREAT handwriting generator, language, geography, and more 
  • Big Red Hat - Learn interesting stuff with the Discovery Twins, see what you can create with Oliart, or tour Europe with The Traveling Trio.  Three kids whose parents have really expanded what homeshooling is all about.  =)  
History
  • USA Civil War Unit Study on Squidoo - TONS of stuff, including videos.
  • Interactive Thanksgiving site - Thanksgiving for Kids at Scholastic
    Click to hear things read aloud throughout the site, click to take the journey (reads aloud automatically), or tour the ship, see the slideshow, click on the timeline and it will read aloud, etc.  Just about everything can be clicked on to be read aloud.
    This is an awesome site, and your kids can spend several hours here.  =) 
  • A Book in Time has Reading Lists in chronological order, separated into World & American History Reading Lists. Each title has a suggested grade level and a short book review.  There are also Period Crafts & Projects, Maps & Timelines, and Interactive Games & Activities.
  • United States History resources from BJU Press.  These are intended to go along with their history book, but can be great for anyone doing US History.
  • Have Fun With History - a resource for American history
  • Christine Miller's website, History on the Internet. 
  • American History Timelines - very thorough!  I copy/pasted into a word document and printed them out.  Since there are a TON, I am highlighting the ones I want the kids to make note of.
  • Blank printable timelines - just fill in the pictures and details.  You can print timelines from 4100 B.C. until the present.  If you want to print out extras of certain pages, just print that page only and white out one of the end dates on the page. 
  • ( the printable link listed here ↑ is not the same as example pictured→)
Science
Biology

  • Apologia Biology dissection websites w/ pics
  • Centre of the cell - Interactive eukaryotic cell (like an animal cell).  Click on the parts (some are moving parts) to read the name and a description.  Rotate the cell.  Click on a few other cells to read their descriptions.
  • CELLS Alive!  Interactive animations.  Under Cell Biology:  Cell model, ↑ click on diff parts; Web cams of cells multiplying; Mitosis, Meiosis, full animation, or click to pause on a phase.  There are also puzzles, quizzes, and more!  Also see Microbiology, Immunology, & Microscopy.  VERY good!  =)
  • Awesome Virtual Cell - More 3D than flat, highlights portions of the cell with names.  Click on parts for closer view.  Some can zoom or rotate. 
  • The Biology Corner - a GREAT resource!  Click on Cells, then another link (one that says virtual lab).  In the directions is a link to copy/paste to a virtual microscope!  =)  There's a tutorial and several slides for practice.  There's more, including plant and animal cell coloring pages, some experiments, and  powerpoint presentations.  And that's just under the "Cell" category!  I also like the interactive quizzes that can be done online.  You can even make your own!
  • Department of Biological Sciences 
  • School for Us - a homeschooler's blog with posts of various science subjects
  • At Home Science - a blog with science tabs at the top.  Click on the Diigo link under each tab.

Chemistry
  • Homework Helper's Chemistry - buy on Amazon 
  • Real Science for Kids - Biology, Chemistry, and Physics - scroll down to the grade level you want.
  • Chemicool.com - Periodic Table.  How the periodic table began (scroll down).  Click on elements to learn more.  I randomly clicked on about a dozen, and about 2/3 had videos. (scroll down)  Probably the more common ones.
  • Jefferson Labs - L♥VE the Periodic Table Elements online interactive games!!!  Learn the elements; calculate the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons; balance chemical equations, and more!  Choose your level and # of questions.  AWESOME!
  • The Periodic Table of Videos - Videos of experiments and discussion for each element. Good if you are specifically focusing on a few elements.  GREAT resource.
  • The Periodic Table of Elements with pictures of each element.  =) 
  • Dynamic Periodic Table.  All I can say is go look and see what all it does!!!  =)
  • Home Chemistry  - a homeschooler's blog
  • Chemistry at a homeschooler's blog
  • School for Us - a homeschooler's blog with posts of various science subjects
  • At Home Science - a blog with science tabs at the top.  Click on the Diigo link under each tab.
English/Language/Spelling
Government
  • CongressForKids  Kids learn about the Constitution and the three branches of government. We didn't do any of the quizzes, etc, just clicked "Learn More" to go to the next section. My kids had enough to do w/ answering the q's in their regular lesson. =)
  • Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids Grouped into 4 levels for grades K-12, learn about government, laws, citizenship and more.
 Math/Algebra
Other Free Resources
I have not checked out every resource fully, so be sure to check links before letting your kids use them.  I believe in Creation, not evolution, but sometimes it's out there.  I don't worry about the Apologia links, since I know what they teach.  You never know when someone might change or add something on their site, or what might be listed under science or health.

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