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Link: http://hbarrett.wordpress.com/

Interesting ideas on E-Portfolios for students to document their work and projects.

Link: http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/an-immersion-in-jane-austen-one-womans-course-of-study

Would you, if you could, spend a year entering 'on a course of serious study' as Marianne Dashwood vows to do at the end of Sense and Sensibility? If the answer is yes, please join me in an Austen-inspired project of that nature. Specifically, "A writer, reader, and Austen lover spends a year (or more) embarking on a course of study similar to that probably undertaken by Marianne in Sense and Sensibility, without the benefit of Colonel Brandon's library and with room for diversions, digressions, and (hopefully) fun fieldwork."

I've begun by rereading the novels (which has been both a joy and a frustration at times, and I'm sorry I waited so long to pick them up again!), and Austen's letters. I'm contacting Austen scholars for reading suggestions and to interview them. So far the Chawton Library has been the most helpful. Sadly, JASNA, not so much.

Go check it out!! You will love it.

Link: http://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/

If you are a Jane Austen lover this blog is for you!!

I just found this blog and look forward to diving into the rich details of Austen times and culture!

Link: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/pde/FallPhenDataChecklist.html

As students observe the natural world closely, make drawings, and record data, they see patterns of seasonal change. As they do so, they begin to note webs of connections.

What is Phenology?
Phenology is the study of the seasonal timing of life cycle events. You are studying phenology when you record the date a certain plant flowers, a tree's leaves emerge, an insect hatches, or a migratory bird appears on its nesting grounds. The dates on which these happen each year are affected by factors such as daylength, temperature, and rainfall.

Why Are These Observations Important?
The observations students contribute become part of a permanent database that scientists can use to monitor how living things are responding to changes in our climate. By studying the timing of seasonal changes, students think like scientists who look for clues about how climate and other factors affect living things.

Link: http://thecurriculumchoice.com

The Curriculm Choice blog is a group of home educators from around the blogosphere joining together under one passion.  They homeschool and like to talk about it.  With their combined resouces and experiences they have united together under one mission, to spread the word about our favorite curricula that they use for our own families and educate others about our homeschool methods.

If you are new to Homeschooling or are just researching some options check out this site for ideas and the termanology of HS speak!