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Teacher Editions are useful when providing answers or solutions, however TEs are written for a classroom ... Teachers Edition (TE): Accompanying guide for Teacher use. ... Activity Book: For Elementary Social Studies and Science—these optional consumables are available for ..... by Scott Foresman. Addison-Wesley.
APS Options School 2013-2014 Curriculum/Price List Rev. June 2013

Please note that you are not required to buy your Consumables/Materials from Options. We provide them as a convenience and pass along our costs to you. It is strongly recommended that you purchase consumables available for any subject. Most Textbooks are not effective as home school curriculum without these consumables. Teacher Editions are useful when providing answers or solutions, however TEs are written for a classroom teaching situation and can be difficult to decode and apply to individual home school teaching. Most curriculum comes with a Student Text and a Teacher Edition. All non-consumable material available will be sent when curriculum is ordered and all consumable material paid for will be sent when ordered. Consumables must be paid for, by cash or check made payable to APS Options, prior to receiving any curriculum and no refunds can be issued for consumables.

Abbreviations Key: Teachers Edition (TE): Accompanying guide for Teacher use. Student Text (ST): non-consumable for student use Student Workbook (Wkbk): generally a consumable for student use, made available for purchase if desired Manipulatives: hands-on teaching aid available for Saxon Math or Math U See. Available upon request. Solution Manuals: For many of our Math programs, a manual that shows how problems are solved. Answer keys generally only show the end result. Activity Book: For Elementary Social Studies and Science—these optional consumables are available for purchase to enrich curriculum materials.

LANGUAGE ARTS Complete Curriculum: TITLE: Open Court

GRADE LEVEL:

2-6

COMMENTS:

PRICE

Gr. 2-6 Wkbk set

$25.00

A literature rich, reading and language arts program that instills passion in children for lifelong learning and a love of reading. Includes all language arts needs INCLUDING spelling for grades 2-6.

Imagine It! available for grades 2-6

Consummables Available

Grades 2-6 language arts complete program (including spelling) –Includes 6 TE volumes, ST, phonics desk strip, Lesson Assessments, Skills practice wkbk set. Click "here" for information on grades 2-6: This program has free resources that can be found at: http://www.opencourtresources.com/ocr/about/about.html

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Sing, Spell, Read, Write

K-3

By Pearson Learning

Uses phonics songs, interactive charts, and games to teach the alphabetic principle, phonemic awareness, sound/letter correspondence, short vowel sounds, and blending - in a fun and meaningful way. Covers all aspects of language arts for K-2. Click "here" for more info (good product description on Amazon.com as well) NOTE: For Grades K-1—specify “K” or 1st grade. Blue box will say K/1 Combo Kit but we dispense only one year at a time. Grade 2: Kit includes 2 sets of 17 readers, 2 CD set, Grand Tour 1&2 wkbks. Grade 3 level readers can be requested after Grade 2.

Wkbks Level K

$25.00

Wkbks Level 1

$35.00

Wkbks Level 2

$25.00

Trophy Books 1&2

$25.00

Trophy Series: Continuing after Level 3 Readers are completed, series includes Teacher’s Edition and two student workbooks, Trophy I and Trophy II. The language skills covered are: writing letters, writing stories, language manners, parts of speech, practical reading skills, spelling. This series is no longer in print by the publisher. Availability is limited.

Grammar: Daily Grams by Easy Grammar Systems

2-7 &

Guided Review Aiding Mastery Skills texts have been designed as a 5-10 minute daily review to be used at Student Wkbk (NO Answers) the beginning of every lesson. Students use concepts learned in capitalization, punctuation, and other areas on a daily basis. This process promotes mastery learning. This is a review text for grammar concepts already covered.

$13.00

Jr/Sr

Easy Grammar by Easy Grammar Systems

First Language Lessons Peace Hill Press By Jessie Wise

Level http://www.easygrammar.com/eg2.html Student Wkbk $16.00 3, 4, 5, 6, and Plus. Grades 3-6 are for elementary 3-6 Easy Grammar is a teaching text and includes Grades students. EG Plus is non-grade level ideal for 7th grade but used also through high school and into college. Ultimate St. Wkbk $11.00 Plus Concepts are taught within sequential grammar units, beginning with prepositions. Using this approach, sentences are stripped to basics, enabling students to understand subject and verb and to build Ultimate throughout each text. EG Ultimate is for grades 8-12 – a teaching text presented in a daily-lesson format.

8-12 Easy Grammar Info, 1 – 5 First Language Lessons is a scripted guide that uses the classical techniques of memorization, copywork, dictation, and narration to develop your child's language ability in the formative elementary years of study. Level 1 (1st-2nd) Level 2 (2nd) Level 3 (2nd – 4th) Level 4 (4th-5th)

Student Wkbk Level 3-4

$19.00

First Language Lessons

Phonics: MCP “Plaid” Phonics (Phonics/Word Study) by Modern Curriculum Press

Saxon Phonics by Saxon Publishers

K-6 MCP “Plaid” Phonics incorporates best practices for teaching essential phonemic awareness and phonics

skills with unmatched flexibility! It is more comprehensive, offering more flexibility, practice, and support Student Wkbk to meet all your students' needs. TE available, Student wkbks available for purchase. MCP "Plaid" Phonics info Order by Level or Grade: K, A-1st, B-2nd, C-3rd, D-4th, E-5th, F-6th Student Wkbks K-2 Saxon Phonics prepares students to be successful, independent readers and spellers. Saxon phonics is appropriate for all children, including those with learning difficulties. Lessons are scripted to make teaching easy. Click for more info at Saxon

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$40.06 $30.00 Now $20.00

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Spelling: Spelling Connections by Zaner-Bloser

Spelling Power by Castlemoyle Books NOTE: Activity card set is also on CD - you will receive one or the other

Spelling Workout Modern Curriculum Press

K-8 Connects spelling to thinking, phonics, vocabulary, reading, and writing. TE available, student workbooks

available for purchase. http://shop.zaner-bloser.com/c-144-2004.aspx K-12 A multi sensory, multi level, individualized spelling program designed to help your student master spelling skills in just 15 minutes a day. Ask for Activity card set (either in Box or on CD) when you make your book order. The task cards provide more ideas to teach various learning styles. TE and ST in one, no consumable needed or available. Instructional DVD will be sent with the curriculum, unless you tell us not to send it. www.spellingpower.com 1-8 Spelling Workout takes a solid phonic & structural analysis approach to encoding. Capitalizing on the close tie between spelling and phonics, the program leads students from simple sound-letter relationships to more complex spelling patterns. info on Spelling Workout (1994 ed. available through st nd rd th th th th th Options) Order by Level or Grade: A-1 , B-2 , C-3 , D-4 , E-5 , F-6 , G-7 , H-8

Student Wkbk

$20.00

No Consummables

Student Wkbk

$15.00

Student Wkbk 7-11 Vocabulary from Classical Roots helps students unlock the meanings of literally thousands of words, and gives them the skills to do so throughout their lives. Uses Greek/Latin words and their derivatives to teach vocabulary. TE includes a 5-day a week lesson plan. Click here for more info Order by Level or Grade: A-7th, B-8th, C-9th, D-10th, E-11th 2-12 Vocabulary development – focuses on words themselves, their meanings (both literal and figural), their Student Wkbk ranges of application, and their relationships with other words. Great cumulative review throughout. *see Table at end of “Language Arts” for color/grade-level placement

$13.00

Vocabulary: Vocabulary From Classical Roots By Educators Publishing Service

Vocabulary Workshop by Sadlier-Oxford

$10.00

Writing: Writing Strands by National Writing Institute NOTE: Levels are not by Grade

Levels Written by Dave Marks - for homeschoolers! Uses a step-by-step, structured format to help students 1-7 master composition techniques, a process which prepares them for college-level writing. Through its 7 Covers K – 12 grade

The Complete Writer Peace Hill Press Susan Wise Bauer

Writing with Ease Writing with Skill

1-5 6-8

levels, the series organizes writing into 4 strands: creative, argumentative, report & research, and expository writing. www.writingstrands.com LEVELS ARE NOT BY GRADE - click Choosing a level for proper selection and order by Level, NOT by grade. This alternative plan for teaching writing combines the best elements of old-fashioned writing instruction with innovative new educational methods—and explains why so many writing programs fail. Writing With Ease builds a sturdy foundation of basic skills for grades 1–4 (or levels 1–4 for the older student who needs more work). Writing with Skill combines time-tested classical techniques--the imitation and analysis of great writers--with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature.

No Consummables

Writing with Ease Student Wkbk

$36.00

n/a Writing with Skill (workbook is used as a Student Wkbk

nonconsumable )

The Complete Writer

Writing & Grammar or Writing & Reading: Elements of Literature - by Holt, Rinehart, & Winston Writing & Reading

6-12 Readings from a variety of authors and genres-poems, short stories, essays, memoirs, biographical sketches, and interviews. Excellent writing exercises w/ea. Lesson. Used at some Options sites in English classes. TE available in limited quantities. No consumable needed. This link shows the 2009 ed, Options carries the 2003 ed., but this will give you an idea of the curriculum itself - Click here for Info

No Consummables

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English

1-8

by Houghton-Mifflin 2001 Ed.

Voyages in English

1-8

by Loyola Press 1999 Ed. Writing & Grammar

Write Source

OLD 2002 Edition Write Source Writing & Grammar

Workbook Plus Or Re-teaching Wkbk

$11.00

Students learn about grammar and how it is used to develop good writing skills by working on all aspects of Language – Writing, listening, and speaking. (No reading, spelling or vocab) Grades 1 & 2: no ST, must purchase Student Wkbk. Grades 3-8 have ST, TE – no Wkbk but optional “Extra Practice Wkbk” which comes w/ its own TE.

Student Wkbk (1-2)

$18.00

Extra Practice Wkbk

$10.00

Write Source is geared to teach writing and grammar, no reading or spelling.

Skills Book

$13.00

http://www.eduplace.com/parents/index.jsp, click on families> language arts> English K-8, 2004 Edition.

Writing & Grammar

by Great Source 2009 Ed. Writing & Grammar

Focuses on sentence structure, writing techniques, and grammar. TE & ST available. Workbook Plus available for purchase as an option but the ST has many exercises in it as well. NOTE: Re-teaching Workbook only needed for students that are below grade level and need extra reinforcement.

1-6

www.greatsource.com, Skills Books 1 - 12 Previous edition of the Write Source curriculum, this title is being phased out of the OPTIONS Program library and will continue to be offered for a limited time. The consumables for each level will be offered at a discount but are available on a first come-first served basis. When they are gone, they will not be re-ordered.

$5.00

Each level has a specific name. Write One-1st grade, Write Away-2nd, Write onTrack-3rd, Writer’s Express-4th-5th, Write Source 2000 or All Write for 6th-8th, Writer’s Inc, or Write for College, 9th-12th grades.

LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM GUIDE

*VOCABULARY WORKSHOP Title:

Grade-Level Placements “Average Students” Level Grade Purple 2 Green 3 Orange 4 Blue 5 A 6 B 7 C 8 D 9 E 10 F 11 G 12

“Above-Average Students” Level Grade Green Orange Blue A B C D E F G H

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Daily Grams Easy Grammar Elements of Literature English-Houghton Mifflin First Language Lessons MCP Phonics/Word Study Imagine It Grades 2-6 Saxon Phonics Sing, Spell, Read & Write Spelling Connections Spelling Power Spelling Workout The Complete Writer Vocabulary - Classical Roots Vocabulary Workshop Voyages in English Write Source Writing Strands

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MATHEMATICS It is strongly recommended that students be given a math placement test if you are using a math curriculum new to that student. COMMENTS:

TITLE:

GRADE LEVEL:

Math

Level 3- CD driven curriculum – Teach yourself MATH in 3 Easy Steps! Level 7 STEP 1. Watch the Lesson STEP 2. Do the Problems STEP 3. Watch a tutor explain the ones you missed. Click "here" for a DEMO and more info. Click here for Placement Tests Pre-Alg. (Regarding CD set – if one CD is lost, the entire set must be replaced. Cost range from $99.00 - $115.00) PreCalculus

by Teaching Textbooks Computer/CD Curriculum

Mathematics by Scott Foresman Addison-Wesley

Math-U-See (MUS) by Math-U-See *This course has hands on teaching aides referred to as “Manipulatives”

Middle School Math – by Scott Foresman /Addison Wesley

Saxon Math by Saxon Publishers for K-3 * This course has hands on teaching aides referred to as “Manipulatives”

Saxon Math by Saxon Publishers for 4-12 Note: We DO NOT have DIVE CDs)

1-6

SF shares the vision of the NCTM (Nat’l Council of Teachers of Mathematics) standards. Click "here" for more info. Includes: Active learning for strong concept development.

Consumables AVAILABLE

PRICE

No Consumables

Student Wkbk Grades 1 – 2 only

* Effective Practice opportunities reinforce concepts. * Emphasis on problem solving. * Reasoning skills support mathematical thinking.

This curriculum is being phased out of circulation from the OPTIONS Library – ½ price workbooks for No workbook needed 1st/2nd grade while supplies last. for Grades 3 - 6 K-12 “MUS” is designed to make you a better teacher, and through you make better students. Comes with For each level: video/manipulatives to help you teach basic concepts and give the student a firm foundation in math. *If a Manipulatives set is desired, specifically request it on the Order Form - PLACEMENT TEST at www.mathusee.com Student Pack Teacher’s pack comes w/DVD & TE, Student pack comes w/Wkbk & Test Booklet. st nd rd th th th h Primer-K, Alpha-1 , Beta-2 , Gamma-3 , Delta 4 , Epsilon-5 , Zeta-6 , Pre-Algebra, Algebra , Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus. 6-8 A math program that excels from every perspective. Through its content, features, and format, Scott Foresman MS Math recognizes the real-life needs and concerns specific to middle school-supported by No Consumables research, but grounded in real classroom experience. Order by Course or Grade: 6th Gr. = Course 1 7th Gr.= Course 2, 8th Gr. = Course 3 K-3 This program is designed so that four lessons are taught each week with the fifth day of the week used for review (if necessary). *If a manipulatives set is desired, specifically request it on the Book Order form—(view sample tub at Book Fair) ---- Note: Titles are Math K, Math 1, Math 2, Math 3 Student Wkbks Math K – does not have wkbks— student worksheet Masters are in back of TE for parent to copy Grade 1 - 3 Math 1,2,3 – student wkbks include: Part 1&2, wkbks, and fact cards Meeting Book is blank calendar template and various other blank templates- for classroom setting. Options does not provide the Meeting Books Consumables. 4-12 The only major math program that systematically distributes instruction, practice and assessment throughout the academic year as opposed to concentrating or massing the instruction, practice, and assessment of related concepts into a short period of time. Saxon’s unique approach to math No Consumables instruction ensures that students gain and retain essential math skills. (80% review to 20% new material per lesson) Note: Titles are Math 54, Math 65, Math 76, Math 87, Algebra ½, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Advanced Math, Calculus. Solutions manuals begin at Algebra ½ level. There is not a TE published.

Normally $36.00 Phase Out Price $15.00

$27.00

$25.00

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Singapore Math

K-6

by Federal Publications NOTE: no math manipulatives available with this curriculum

Answer key & Test booklets supplied as non-consumables. Click here for PLACEMENT TEST Textbooks lead the student from the vocabulary of counting, shape, and position, through word/story problems to the beginnings of Algebra & Geometry. Includes exercises in the text to supply model explanations of new topics as they come up. Each new topic becomes enriched by new connections with other parts of mathematics/applications of greater difficulty. Features of Singapore Math: • • • •

mathematic framework that places problem solving at the center of the framework. mathematical focus at each grade level enables progress at a faster pace at the next level. consistent use of pictorial bar or strip model to provide structure that enables students to think symbolically and solve difficult math problems. multi-step problems that utilize a range of skills and concepts to arrive at a solution.

For each level: Student Wkbk A

$10.00

Student Wkbk B

$10.00

http://www.singaporemath.com/Placement_Test_s/86.htm for more info and placement test Mathematics for Everyday Living

6-10 This 12-volume series of consumer math workbooks introduces students to the mysterious facets of

everyday “consumer mathematics.” Each workbook fully explains a different sub-topic of consumer math that most find unexplainable at best and incomprehensible at worst, yet are essential to sound financial and economic operating in today’s society. Choose 1 of 12 workbooks to borrow at a time and work through all 12. Topics are the Mathematics of: Borrowing, Buying, Bonds, Budgeting, Investment, Inflation & Depreciation, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Saving, Statistics, Stocks, and Taxes. Teacher’s Guides are not available for all workbooks. Availability limited.

No Consumables

SCIENCE TITLE: Biology

GRADE LEVEL:

COMMENTS:

9-12 High School level biology. TE and ST available - - - Click here for more info

by Glencoe, 2004 ed.

Chemistry by Addison-

K-6

by Scott Foresman 2006 Complete Science content coverageRequest grade on Book Form

Glencoe Science -

6-8

Glencoe/McGraw Hill 2003

Physical Science Glencoe/McGraw Hill

PRICE

Laboratory Manual

$17.00

10-12 The nations #1 chemistry program, providing more students with a core foundation in chemistry than any

Wesley, 2000

Discover Science

Consumables AVAILABLE

8-9

other program available. Comprehensive content coverage and an inviting, student friendly approach makes this program the favorite of teachers and students across the country. Teaches skills needed to understand how science works. Content is organized into four major units & several content strands. Each unit and strand is developed continuously throughout the program. Units: Life, Physical, Earth, Human Body. Limited numbers of TE available in ea. – 1st come, 1st served. Click here for more info on Discover Science Quick Study Guides: printed version of the comprehension questions at the end of each lesson. Workbook: Student wkbk, reinforces textbook concepts. Workbook TE: Student wkbk + Answer key. (ONLY need Wkbk or Wkbk TE, not both) Activity Book: Student wkbk, emphasizes scientific method. Activity Book TE: Student Wkbk + Answer Key. (ONLY need Activity Book or Activity Book TE, not both) A flexible program that allows you to decide the pace at which you cover the content and which topics to present, based on the needs of the student. Click Glencoe Science then click Integrated levels, Red, Green or Blue, 2003 Ed. Order Level Red, Green, or Blue. Levels are interchangeable & can be used for any grade 6-8. ST available—limited supply, no TE available

No Consumables Quick Study Guides

$2.00

Workbook

$5.00

Workbook TE

$7.00

Activity Book

$5.00

Activity Book TE

$7.00

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Physical Science: Concepts in Action by Prentice Hall 2004

Physics by Saxon

Science Explorer: Earth Science Life Science by Prentice Hall (select only one)

Select Science By RonJon Publishing

Homeschool Edition Sciencesaurus by Great Source / Houghton Mifflin

9-12 A physical science course that gives fundamental principles a fresh new twist and engages students on a

Lab Manual level they understand and enjoy. A very active approach to learning that inspires and motivates the next generation of students. http://www.pearsonschool.com, Limited TE available 11-12 Saxon Physics is taught at an introductory level and is unique because the entire program is based on introducing a topic to a student and then allowing them to build upon that concept as they learn new No Consumables ones. Topics are never dropped but are instead increased in complexity and practiced every day, providing the time required for concepts to become totally familiar. 6-8 Provides middle school students with a solid science education. With comprehensive content, this 3-part book series contains a wealth of resources to help students access and better understand core science No Consumables concepts. (Provides a rich and flexible assortment of activities that reinforce content, meet a variety of learning styles, and prepare students for today’s standardized tests. Info on Science Explorer 6-8 These books provide an exciting, different, challenging, unique, and fun approach to science. They are designed in a modular format (modules are much like chapters or sections in traditional textbooks). Each Student module focuses on a major topic and contains major sections: Information, Activity, Discussion, and Text Homework. Select Earth Science-Grade 6, Select Life Science-Grade 7, Select Physical Science-Grade 8

$20.00

$17.00

4-5 The ScienceSaurus® handbook is an essential science companion for students in grades 4/5 and 6/8.This 6-8 comprehensive reference covers all the major strands of science including: Life science; Earth science; Physical science; Natural resources and environmental studies; and science, technology, and society.

No Consumables

Student-friendly and packed with useful information, ScienceSaurus® introduces and reviews key science topics and provides clear, detailed explanations.

SOCIAL STUDIES TITLE: American Government by Great Source

American Nation by Prentice Hall

Colorado Crossroads of the West - Pruett Publishing History of US by Oxford University Press

Mapping the World by Heart by Tom Snyder Productions

GRADE LEVEL:

COMMENTS:

Consumables AVAILABLE

PRICE

9-12 American Government puts an enormous emphasis on activities to make it interesting so that the

student will end up with a better sense of what governing means. TE, ST and workbook available—all non-consumable http://www.greatsource.com, American Nation provides students with a lively chronological history of the United States, from it’s 6-8 beginnings to the present. TE and ST available, no consumables 4-5 This book focuses on the everyday life of the people who have lived in Colorado, but also emphasizes the importance of region and place in history. ST only 6-8 An 11 Volume series that tells the story of America from Prehistory to the present. or RE: High School -To make a complete High School curriculum: REQUEST: Student books, TE -10 9-12 Volume set, and Blackline Masters) Middle school students do not need Blackline Masters. 5-12 Presents world geography in manageable chunks. Students learn to draw and label locational geography of countries, land, and water. Teaching video comes with notebook—non-consumable. SET of MAPS available for purchase.—must request on book order form. more info on Mapping the World,

No Consumables No Consumables No Consumables

No Consumables

Set of 15 maps

$14.00

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Social Studies by MacMillan /McGraw Hill, 2005

K-6 This program pays tribute to the noble values of our country while teaching the importance of

freedom and patriotism. Includes maps, charts, graphs, photos, and illustrations to help students learn and organize social studies content. more info on MacMillan/McGraw Social Studies Kindergarten – Friends & Neighbors (no Student Text—use TE with your Kindie) st th 1 grade – People & Places 4 grade – Our Countries Regions nd th 2 grade – We Live Together 5 grade – Our Nation rd th 3 grade – Our Communities 6 grade – Our World

Story of the World Peace Hill Press 2006 Susan Wise Bauer

All Levels Student Wkbk -

1 – 8 This four-volume set covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa,

China, Europe, the Americas — find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. This Tests read-aloud series is designed for parents and teachers to share with elementary up through Middle Xtra Student Pages School students. Vol. 1 – Ancient History (1st-5th) Vol. 2 – Middle Ages (1st-6th) Vol. 3 – Early Modern rd rd Times (3 -8th ) Vol. 4 – The Modern Age (3 -8th )

$8.00

$13.00 $12.00

Activity Book is non-consumable - Xtra Student Pages can be ordered to provide the work pages a student would normally use in the Activity Book. Tales, Trails and Tommyknockers by Myriam Friggens

World Geography: Building A Global Perspective Prentice Hall, 2000 World Geography Today - by Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 2003 ed.

World History: Continuity & Change by Holt, Rinehart & Winston

World History: People & Nations by Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1993 ed.

4-6 A collection of exciting stories for young people from Colorado’s past! Kit Carson, Chief Ouray and Molly Brown, as well as Father Dyer - Colorado’s most daring skier, and Silver Heels - the angel of Fairplay, are just a few of the unforgettable characters brought to life in the book. The lost gold mine of the Sangre de Cristos and Tommyknockers, the friendly ghosts who appeared to miners in danger, add a touch of the legendary.

No Consumables

9-12 A standards-based program that helps students understand how geography impacts their lives. The

story-telling narrative/integrated visuals - combined with user-friendly teacher support and interactive tools - makes it easy to present lessons that are both current and compelling. 9-12 World Geography Today has extensive coverage of both human and physical geography and provides students with the global perspective, critical thinking, and geographical skills needed to understand the inter-relatedness between people and places. more info on World Geography Today 9-12 World History: Continuity & Change (1999 ed) combines a solid core of Western civilization coverage with a balanced treatment of other regions of the world. TE and ST available. Click Continuity & Change for more info on this World History course 9-12 Transforms the study of history into a spectacular time-travel adventure. This highly acclaimed program provides rich, in-depth content that invites the reader to explore how significant personalities, events, and civilizations have shaped the fascinating story of world history. TE and ST available. Click People & Nations for more info on this course.

No Consumables

No Consumables

No Consumables

No Consumables

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES TITLE:

GRADE LEVEL:

Consumables AVAILABLE

COMMENTS:

PRICE

The Power-Glide Spanish Children's Course was designed for children Pre K - 4th grade. Course activities are designed specifically with these learners in mind and include matching games, story No (CD/audio) telling, speaking, drawing, creative thinking, acting, and guessing--all things which children do for fun. Consumables by Power-Guide Info for Power-Glide - Spanish & French Elementary kit contains: Parent guide, 3 leveled student wkbks, 8 Spanish, Latin, French CD set, Resource CD. Latin Elementary kit contains: Parent guide, 1 student wkbk, 4 CD set This easy to use comprehensive course engages and motivates students by putting them in the heart Power-Glide Junior 5-8 No (CD/audio) Spanish, French of the action of a highly acclaimed adventure story. – Info for Power Glide Consumables By Power-Glide Spanish & French kits contain: Student wkbk, 3 CD set, 1 Resource CD This easy to use comprehensive course engages and motivates students by putting them in the heart Power-Glide 9-12 No Spanish Yr 1&2 of the action of a highly acclaimed adventure story. Kit contains: TE, CD set, and wkbks Ultimate (CD/audio) Consumables By Power-Glide French/Latin DO NOT WRITE in workbooks, then student may use them at no cost. Info for Power Glide Power-Glide Elementary

Spanish, French, Latin

Rosetta Stone (CD-Rom) By Rosetta Stone Spanish, French, Latin German , Chinese

K-4

Spanish, French Latin

Only Year 1

Provides mastery instruction in Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing. Systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Previews, exercises and Level 1= HS tests accompany every lesson with automated tutorials throughout the program. NOTE: does not (yrs 1 and 2) provide adequate grammar as needed for High School Foreign language credit, supplementation Level 2= HS suggested. more about Rosetta Stone,

3-12

No Consumables

(yr three)

ART TITLE:

GRADE LEVEL:

COMMENTS:

by Artistic Pursuits

A comprehensive art program designed to involve the student in the creative process while developing observational skills. Texts have prints of the Masters. Artistic Pursuits info,

Note: Order Book 1 or Book 2

Grades K-3 Grades 4-6 Jr. High Sr. High

Artistic Pursuits

Atelier Art

K-12

K-12

Level 2: ages 5-8 Level 3: ages 6-10 Note: Only One level per Level 4: ages 7-11 Level 5: ages 8-13 family Level 6: ages 9-15 Level 7: ages 10-15 Level 8: ages 12-16 by Atelier Art

Discovering Art History - Davis Publication

9-12

Book 1 & 2: An introduction to the Visual Arts- limited copies available of Book 2 for level (K-3) Book 1 & 2: Emphasis on American Art Book 1 & 2: Emphasis on Art Around the World Book 1 & 2: Emphasis on European Art

Each level contains an Instruction notebook, set of 3 DVDs, and art Prints. There are no consumables with this curriculum. http://homeschoolart.com/ Please look at the leveling to the left of this column and choose ONE level – each level teaches multiple grades. Order the LEVEL # on the book order form and remember. High school level art history—excellent text for the serious art student. TE and ST available. more about Discovering Art History

Consumables AVAILABLE PRICE

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OTHER TITLE: Building Thinking Skills by Critical Thinking Books & Software

The Bible and It’s Influence by BLP Publishing

Communication Matters by West Publishing Company

Core Knowledge Series By Delta Education

Speech: Exploring Communication

GRADE LEVEL:

COMMENTS:

Consumables AVAILABLE

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K-12 Provides highly effective verbal and nonverbal reasoning activities to improve students' vocabulary,

reading, writing, math, logic, and figural-spatial skills as well as their visual and auditory processing. All Levels This exceptional skill set provides a solid foundation for academic excellence and success on any $30.00 assessment test. http://www.criticalthinking.com/series/052/index_p.html, Student Wkbk Hands-On Primary--K-1st grade Book 1—grades 2-3 Book 2---grades 4-6 Book 3—grades 7-12, (Choose Figural level or Verbal levels for 7-12- they are separate books) 9-12 This text is a hardcover, full-color, 387-page volume that covers the content of Genesis to Revelation. It is described as a feast for the eyes for its spectacular beauty and contains some of the world s most famous art, as well as sidebar features on how the Bible has influenced literature, poetry, music, art, No Consumables history, public rhetoric, and Western civilization. Special one-or two-page features include Abraham Lincoln and the Bible, Handel s Messiah, The Bible and Emancipation, Shakespeare and the Bible, plus many more. This Speech text has been used by APS teachers since it’s publication. Has yielded many Speech No Consumables Champions. Excellent High School text. TE may be available if not being used by Options teachers. th K-6 What your K-6 Grader Needs to Know. Helps children gain the fundamentals they will need to make No Consumables progress in school and be effective in society. http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/index.htm, Order one grade level. Separate book for K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

9-12 High School Speech text, 1998, ST available, no TE available.

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by Prentice Hall

The Basics of Speech by Glencoe Pub

The American Adventure Series By Barbour Publishing, 1988

6-8 9-12 Target Ages 8-12

High School or Middle School Speech Text A series of 48 historical fiction novels, from the landing of the Pilgrims to the end of World War II. Books will be available for check-out 5 titles at a time. See below for list of titles. These books will not be available for review at Book Fairs.

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The American Adventure Series Titles 1. The Mayflower Adventure 2. Plymouth Pioneers 3. Dream Seekers 4. Fire by Night 5. Queen Anne’s War 6. Danger in the Harbor 7. Smallpox Strikes 8. Maggie’s Choice 9. Boston Revolts 10. The Boston Massacre 11. The American Revolution 12. The American Victory

13. Adventure in the Wilderness 14. Earthquake in Cincinnati 15. Trouble on the Ohio River 16. Escape from Slavery 17. Cincinnati Epidemic 18. Riot in the Night 19. Fight for Freedom 20. Enemy or Friend 21. Danger on the Railroad 22. Time for Battle 23. The Rebel Spy 24. War’s End

25. Centennial Celebration 26. The Great Mill Explosion 27. Lights for Minneapolis 28. The Streetcar Riots 29. Chicago World’s Fair 30. A Better Bicycle 31. The New Citizen 32. The San Francisco Earthquake 33. Marching with Sousa 34. Clash with the Newsboys 35. Prelude to War 36. The Great War

37. The Flu Epidemic 38. Women Win the Vote 39. Battling the Klan 40. The Bootlegger Menace 41. Black Tuesday 42. The Great Depression 43. Starting Over 44. Changing Times 45. Rumblings of War 46. War Strikes 47. The Home Front 48. Coming Home

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