the more things change, the more they stay the same…
At some point, maybe I’ll write more. But for now, I’ll report that after a break of 3.5 years, we are once again a homeschooling family. And what does a homeschooling family do? We go to the zoo, of course…. And are thankful that old friends are there to welcome us home….
Georgia: Moving Forward
When I took on our Georgia History Project a year ago, I thought it would be a year long project for us to study the history of Georgia. A year later and we still are pre-Civil War in our explorations. But that’s ok. We’ve studied the Native Americans quite deeply and have been to many
Georgia: Funk Heritage Center
Continuing with our field trips related to our Georgia history studies, we headed to the Funk Heritage Center while we were at the cabin last weekend. We found a lovely museum with exhibits on the area’s Native Americans. We also enjoyed the HUGE and artistically displayed exhibit of tools. The hike down to the Appalachian
Georgia: Civil War and Reconstruction (1840-1917)
Antebellum: Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain The Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park is a collection of original buildings from around the State of Georgia, built between 1783 and 1875. Each structure was moved from its original site and carefully restored to preserve its authenticity and historical value. Westville in Lumpkin Georgia’s 1850s Living History
Georgia: Gold City
As part of our Georgia history studies, we headed to “Gold City”, Dahlonega. While there we visited the diving bell, ate lunch at a great restaurant, explored the Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site and panned for gold and toured a gold mine at the Consolidated Gold Mines. Not only was it a fun day trip,
Georgia: Colony to Civil War from 1732-1840
Colonists (1732-1776): Resources: Wormsloe Plantation Savannah and the forts along the coast: Georgia’s Forts Forts along the coast : Fort Frederica Georgia’s fate was decided in 1742 when Spanish and British forces clashed on St. Simons Island. Fort Frederica’s troops defeated the Spanish, ensuring Georgia’s future as a British colony. Today, the archeological remnants of
Georgia: Chief Vann House
Yesterday we continued our Georgia History Field Trips by visiting the Chief Vann House in Chatsworth. After a very foggy drive over the mountains from Ellijay (with a quick stop at Fort Mountain to use the facilities and purchase a few treats), we arrived at the historic site. We were the only people there, other
Georgia: Natives and Explorers and Settlers from 1520-1732
Explorers and Settlers: Lucas Vรกzquez de Ayllรณn First colony in the US at San Miguel de Gualdape, established in 1526. Location unknown, possibly Sapelo Island. Hernando DeSoto Known to travel through Georgia in 1540. Appears to have killed many natives and left diseases behind. The King Site is an archaeological dig related to his travels.
Georgia: Etowah Indian Mounds, Take 2
When Camille and I were at Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site a few weeks ago, we spotted a notice for an upcoming Saturday event full of activities. Since I wanted to get the cabin, but we couldn’t leave on Friday due to Chloe’s school picnic, we decided to return and bring Chloe along. The
Georgia: KIRBO Interpretive Center
When Rob, the girls and I camped at Florence Marina State park lat February so we could hike in Providence Canyon State Park, we wanted to visit the Kirbo Interpretive Center, which “… showcases area wildlife and plants, local history and Native Americans, including artifacts from the prehistoric Paleo-Indian period through the early 20th century.”
Georgia: Kolomoki Indian Mounds
Last weekend, the girls and I loaded up Evie for a weekend of camping at Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park as part of Camille’s native cultures in Georgia. From Kolomoki Mounds Historic Park: This historically significant park is the oldest and largest Woodland Indian site in the southeastern United States, occupied by American Indians from 350
Georgia: Etowah Indian Mounds
This past Friday while Chloe was tucked safely in a chair at school, because how else could she learn, Camille and I took a field trip up to Etowah indian Mounds Historic Site as part of her studies on native cultures in Georgia. It took a little longer to get there than I had realized,
Georgia: Track Rock Gap
While in Blue Ridge a couple weeks ago, the girls and I visited a couple places from our list of field trips regarding native cultures in Georgia. We first (with Rob..) went to Fort Mountain State Park to see the ancient wall there. The next day, the girls and I headed out east of Blairsville
Georgia: Fort Mountain Wall
The girls and I headed up to Blue Ridge a couple of weeks ago to spend a little time at the cabin. While there we decided to take the time to visit a few of the places from our list of native cultures in Georgia. After a series of false starts and a little comedy
Georgia: Ocmulgee National Monument
Despite not having finished up last year’s history studies, Camille has already started up on next year’s project Georgia history, since we are hoping to get in as many field trips as possible, and summer is a nice time for field trips! Our first field trip was to Fernbank Museum of Natural History, just down
Georgia: Native Cultures up to 1650 AD
Georgia History up to 1650 AD Paleo Indian Period pre-9,000 BC From Ocmulgee History & Culture: Ice Age hunters arrive in the Southeast, leaving one of their distinctive “Clovis” spear points on the Macon Plateau (in the 1930’s this became the first such artifact found in situ in the southern U.S.). Other resources: Southeast Archeological
instagram: silver medal
Camille has been working harder on studying and homeschooling this year, and it looks like it has paid off! She did much better on her National Latin Exam this year (Level II) than last year! Alas, she’s decided that this is her final year of Latin after seven years of study.
NBTS Party – 8 sep 2011
Chloe talks about wanting to try out school .. a lot. So much so that I’m trying to figure out how she can get the chance to “try it out”. But really, how many back-to-school parties feature couscous, scooters and kids running free with almost no boundaries? I wonder how long it will take for
(home)school begins
… though not at home, of course. Last year, we headed out to Wilderness at the Smokies to start up our year of homeschooling. It got us out of the distractions and demands of home and into a “neutral” place. Again, this year, we decided to head out to a waterpark for the start of
Homeschool Planning
It is that time of year again : time to plan our homeschooling adventures for the next year. As I wrote a couple of months ago, we are planning to do things a little differently for Camille. For Chloe, we are sticking with most everything that she has been doing, changing up only a few
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