ELECTIVES:


Please note: All of the sites listed here offer free lessons & activities. Some do require you to register, but do not charge a fee to do so. Some also have additional "premium content" that does require a paid subscription. It is up to you to decide whether you feel that content would be worth the price.


www.internet4classrooms.com - free links broken down by subject matter, for grades K - 8. In the "Social Studies" category, you will find topics such as economics, civics and government, and geography.

Foreign Languages -

www.word2word.com - this site links to other site with lessons in dozens of languages.
speak7.com - some simple, free lessons in Arabic, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Russian.

Spanish
www.spanishunlimited.com - a free, on-line program.
www.outerspanish.com - has vocabulary and phrases, grammar, listening drills, and practice exams.

French
www.frenchassistant.com - free French lessons.

Hebrew
www.hebrew4christians.com - general overview of the Biblical language.

Latin
www.learnlatin.tk - free lessons in Classical and Biblical Latin.


Civics -

The United Nations CyberSchoolBus - lesson plans that cover everything from civic responsibility to world hunger. Suitable for upper elementary through middle school.

The American Promise - you can order a free teaching guide that covers topics like freedom, responsibility, and common ground. There are on-line lessons to go with the guide.


Art -

www.creativespotlite.com - free art lessons in painting, drawing, and many other media, plus some information on topics like art history and photography.

www.kinderart.com - art lessons for younger grades.


Music Appreciation -

Music Appreciation Unit Study - a complete music appreciation guide provided for free for homeschoolers. Designed for upper grades, but can be adapted.


Home Economics -

Consumer Math
www.moneyinstructor.com - lessons for grades pre-K through high school in budgeting, spending, and saving.

Cooking/Nutrition
Eating Well Made Easy - very nice selection of .pdf files to teach nutrition. (With recipes included.)
Cooking with Kids - some simple kitchen lessons and recipes for younger children.
www.kids-cooking-activities.com - comprehensive site with lessons for kids from pre-K through high school.

Sewing
www.sewing.org - basic sewing lessons.
Stitch School - a series of easy-to-follow instructions for basic embroidery techniques.

Childcare/Babysitting
A Guide to the Business of Babysitting - includes child care information, and a growth and development section. ("Ages and Stages").


Typing -

Learn to Type - free typing/keyboarding lessons.




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