Homeschooling Science Curriculum
May 9th, 2006 | 
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Question: Help With Homeschooling????!!!!!?
I have found the curriculum for my grade and province only it does NOT outline exactly what needs to be done within each subject. Such as Algebra 1 & 2, Calculus, Geometry and so on in Mathematics. I need to know what needs to be done within each subject; ELA; Science; Social and so on. Things would be alot easier that way. Im not getting anything done this way, not knowing exactly what needs to be done.
Anyone who might know a site that may relate to core subjects, and courses in these can you let me know as soon as possible, Wayyyyy Behind here.
I reside in Alberta, Canada, so things from the U.S. and such will be no help. Also in grade 10. Thank You.
Answer: I live in Alberta. It VERY clearly says in the program of studies what you need to learn each year, especially for math, science and social studies. I know--I've referred to it often http://education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/ . The reason you're not finding Algebra 1, Algebra 2, etc. is because those are AMERICAN subjects. We just have MATH and those topics are covered with in it.
Are you going for a high school diploma? Have you decided which courses you want credit for? You have to follow the same program as kids in school. And which board are you with? Some boards have resources you can rent to make sure you are doing what will meet the program of studies. They have to know that you are going for credit so that they can make sure you do any assessments you need. Your parents have to give you your grades for the at-home portion, it has to be approved of by your facilitator, and for core subjects, you have to take a final exam that the board will provide--worth 50% of your final mark.
Email me if you need more help. I've been Homeschooling and helping people with these kinds of details in Alberta for 5 years.
ADDED: Let me just say that the program of studies is there for those who want to follow the program of studies. A lot of homeschoolers here do not follow the program of studies and do their own thing. High school age students who want an Alberta high school diploma MUST follow the program of studies and be evaluated on it. Many homeschoolers choose to not get a high school diploma, either deciding not to go to post-secondary or finding alternative routes into post-secondary, like taking the SATs, portfolio assessments for colleges that do that, etc.
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