We finally got a full two weeks of school under our belts. We had to evacuate for Irma, so that set us back a whole week, with no FLVS, and no power even if there was. We have already made a couple of changes to DJ's curriculum. I won't go into great detail, but please be cautious of the Geometry and Chemistry programs through FLVS. We took his C from Geometry part 1, and went back to our Geometry textbook that we started out with originally, to finish up part 2. He should have it completed by end of Oct. Which would leave him to take Math for College Readiness. He has chosen to not take Algebra 2, and deal with that when he starts community college. Math is just not his thing, and he was getting very discouraged, because it has always been his dream to be a Marine Biologist, and he is a whiz at that stuff. We also opted to take his B from the first half of Chemistry, and just wait to see at the end of the year what he wants to do. He was stuck on Stoichiometry, and when he asked for tutoring he was told to watch videos. Not helpful! Anyway, since he will need another 1/2 credit of a Science, he as decided to take this course, with Khan Academy.
Today, we went to the open house at the UF/IFAS Biological Research Station in Cedar Key. The kids had a ball, and the weather was amazing. The highlight of the day, was a boat ride out to Seahorse Key. That is the island where UF/IFAS does all kinds of research. We were able to ask questions, visit the lighthouse, and a scavenger hunt. I took the opportunity to ask one of the researchers if you had to be good in Math, to be a Marine Biologist. She kind of laughed and said absolutely not. She said you have to do it, but not be great at it. She said an author named EO Wilson, an expert on ants, wrote a book about this topic and that it turns students away from all Science majors because they assume they had to be good in Math. This was a great thing for DJ to hear.
My husband was awarded a free state park pass, which is perfect for Caitlin's history lessons. So, we will be doing a lot of affordable small trips in Oct. We need to start saving for graduation, and Christmas. Not a whole lot of fancy in Oct, lol.
Today, we went to the open house at the UF/IFAS Biological Research Station in Cedar Key. The kids had a ball, and the weather was amazing. The highlight of the day, was a boat ride out to Seahorse Key. That is the island where UF/IFAS does all kinds of research. We were able to ask questions, visit the lighthouse, and a scavenger hunt. I took the opportunity to ask one of the researchers if you had to be good in Math, to be a Marine Biologist. She kind of laughed and said absolutely not. She said you have to do it, but not be great at it. She said an author named EO Wilson, an expert on ants, wrote a book about this topic and that it turns students away from all Science majors because they assume they had to be good in Math. This was a great thing for DJ to hear.
My husband was awarded a free state park pass, which is perfect for Caitlin's history lessons. So, we will be doing a lot of affordable small trips in Oct. We need to start saving for graduation, and Christmas. Not a whole lot of fancy in Oct, lol.
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