All the required science texts. The books cover physics and chemistry, but no biology. You could use this free biology book , or there are other free textbooks online.
Vocabulary Computer Drill - to use on the computer. The grammar, spelling, and vocabulary exercise books are available for purchase from Robinson Books.
Reference Materials - could print parts if you wanted to, but these books are so long that they're best to use on the computer. If you prefer to make your own similar materials , look at my links and free books pages to find suitable replacement resources. There are two buying options on the RC web site.
If you bought the 2. But you can get all the free tech support you need at one of the free groups. You may also find answers to your question by scrolling down to read tips on installing and running the software.
What you get with the upgrade: When you buy the upgrade you are only buying one CD - a replacement disk 1. Disk 1, in either version, installs the program. Bet yours will too! You can check out this link , for info on new and updated RC Online options.
Per Dr. Robinson, steps to an optimum self-teaching homeschool include: a Remove your child or children from their group school — public or private. Yes, it is. The curriculum includes: Books: More than very high quality books. Academic knowledge is in books — especially books that are carefully chosen. Encyclopedia: The complete 30, page Encyclopedia Britannica with special reading software for its use.
The Britannica is generally acknowledged to have been the greatest encyclopedia ever written. Science Texts: All of the required science books and answer keys. Current Caltech Science texts. Also included are advanced science texts for use by students with unusual ability.
Fast Software: Software that operates very quickly in both the on-screen viewing and printing modes. The on-screen viewing software is the best of its type available anywhere. Flying magnifier makes details easy to check out. Maximize mode lets you take full advantage of your screen real estate to display pages by temporarily removing all but the essential page navigation controls.
Actually, you do not need to own a computer at all — you just need access to a computer with which you can print materials from the CDs as needed. Special: A large number of woodcut illustrations with special emphasis on early American history and geography. Especially noteworthy are over 1, detailed woodcuts of civil war events that were produced before from sketches by individuals, including many famous figures, who actually participated in the war. Study of this collection of illustrations and the accompanying narrative gives the student a very clear understanding and visualization of the events.
Also of special interest is a very beautifully illustrated travelogue of the United States published in This provides an unusual opportunity to see our country — both its cities and its wilderness — in the era before it was extensively populated and developed. This volume is noteworthy for its beauty and historical significance.
It is the foundational book of the Curriculum. Examinations: Over 50 SAT style examinations with answer keys. I have only found YOU ain my search for homeschooling moms into non-consumable and minimal hone education. Like Like. Hi there! I am so glad that you find my blog helpful. I would love to be friends too! My blog email is lifeshandmedowns gmail. You are commenting using your WordPress.
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Every book has to be printed out. So a really good printer is recommended to keep this curriculum cost efficient. I love the Epson ET It is pricey initially, but the ink is very affordable. I can print thousands of pages for a fraction of the cost. With or without RC, this investment alone has been the biggest game changer in my homeschooling!
RC can be a bit of a learning curve at first. This curriculum evokes self discipline in the student. Also, since this curriculum is so simple, we as homeschooling moms can over complicate it. I have found the RC Facebook page to be extremely helpful! They also teach themselves study habits that do not depend upon planned workbooks, teacher interaction, and other aids that will not be available later in life.
Many home schools are limited by the burden of teaching that is placed on parents. Yet, all of his students received excellent educations.
Three of them even skipped the first two years of college with advanced placement exams. Teach your children to teach themselves and to acquire superior knowledge as did many of America's most outstanding citizens in the days before socialism in education.
All Curriculum books may be viewed on the computer screen and printed with included software. This unique curriculum will save you hours of teaching time each day and will give your students an opportunity to develop superior knowledge and life-long study habits. This is essential reading
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