Does
the thought of teaching the high school sciences scare the daylights
out of you? I know plenty of parents that feel that way. That's the reason
I wrote these curriculums designed for the homeschooling family. They
are designed to be academically challenging for the student and parent-friendly
for YOU! Each week has a lab and a quiz, with detailed answers available
in the teacher's book! What could be easier?
My
name is Bridget Ardoin and have been a homeschooling mother to my five
children for the last 12+ years. Prior to that, I graduated with a degree
in microbiology from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Since then I have taught high school sciences in both private schools
as well as in tutorial settings. I began helping parents to teach biology
to their own children in their own homes in the 1990's. This curriculum,
first printed in 1993 under the name "What, Me Teach High School
Biology", is the accumulation of those years. There have been several
revisions over the years, but the general concept has been the same:
a quality curriculum with a user friendly approach for the teacher.
As the rave reviews for the biology curriculum continued
to come, the requests for other high school sciences also came. Seeing
that there was a demand for an academically challenging alternative to
the traditional text book curriculum, I then put together my chemistry
and physical science curriculums. Each is made with you the busy homeschooling
parent and your maturing high school student in mind.
Take a minute and read the reviews at the bottom of this
page, then use the menu on the left to get a closer look at each curriculum
to see which would be most appropriate for your family. If you have questions
that are not included in the Frequently
Asked Questions Page, please feel free to E-mail
me and I will try and respond promptly!
Bridget
"I really looked with dread upon the task
of teaching my daughter biology. Ms. Ardoin's course makes it organized
and complete! The teacher's manual was a BIG help because all the
questions were specifically answered. My daughter learned SO MUCH
and was thrilled with her IOWA test that year because she knew
ALL the science!" Lynn Hogan, High Point, NC
"I have learned so much more with the manuals.
I remember and understand so much, because I had to find the information." Katie
Hi Bridget:
We're having a blast with the Biology - we're on week three this
week - froggy here we come! Thank you for such a fun program
- it's a lifesaver to illiterate science parents like me! ha
ha
Thanks again - Bobbi
"My son has learned so much more because he had to pursue
and find the answers, rather than reading a dry, boring textbook.
I also liked the way the biology material starts with the study
of life." Linda Stancil, Old Fort, NC
"These manuals allow you to go as deep as you want! This
was the highlight of our academic year!" Elizabeth Bischollf
North Myrtle Beach, SC
I sincerely believe that if you are ready for a
biology curriculum, and want one that is comprehensive, fun, and
engaging, this is the curriculum to use. Further, if the whole
thought of biology makes you squeamish and you're thinking that
this area of study is one that might have to be skipped, check
into this curriculum. You'll not be disappointed and, more importantly,
I believe your child will have a great time learning biology.Dr.
Heather Allen, TOS Senior Analyst, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
(to see the entire review of the originally titled: What?
Me Teach High School biology??, but now called High
School Biology in Your Home click on The
Old Schoolhouse Review )
(Regarding the High School Chemistry in Your Home program) "This
is truly an incredible curriculum that is presented in a concise
and clear manner. The student is actively involved in learning,
utilizing visual learning through independent research, audio
learning through discussions with other students or the teacher,
and kinesthetic learning through hands-on activities." Kris
Price, Assistant to the Publishers, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
