Category Archives: History

The Great Sunflower Project

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Just Jackie

I had signed up for this project back in April, and thought I’d missed the chance to participate this year, but my seeds arrived today! Enclosed were some instructions and a data sheet to keep up with how many bees … Continue reading →

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Goin' on a Treasure Hunt…

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Just Jackie

Tee Hee (Dora the Explorer is stuck in my head, sorry!) 😉 Anyway, that was my way to say we’re studying the United States!? These last few weeks of school will be an abbreviated version.? Just enough to whet the … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Next Year…

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Just Jackie

Well, it’s spring, and aside from thinking about gardens, birds, bugs, and warm weather, my thoughts start turning to preparing for the next school year. So far, I have my DS’ Classic Literature: Death on the Nile – Agatha Christie … Continue reading →

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History of the World – in Scripture!

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Just Jackie

All year, #1 Son has been studying World History, through the Prophecy of Daniel. A sweet sister sent us a larger than life poster of the Immense Image described in the Bible. From that, and several articles in the publications, … Continue reading →

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Drip IrriTation System!

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Just Jackie

So, this week was supposed to be the “We’ve installed it, it’s going well, and our plants are in the ground” post. *Sigh* Not quite!? First off, I’ve made FOUR trips to Lowe’s, trying to get all the needed materials … Continue reading →

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Revolutionary Dames!

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Just Jackie

Pardon the title.? Today, we read a book of that title.? It tells about the role of women during the American Revolution.? It was quite interesting, and we all learned something (The teen, too!) We are cooking our Revolutionary/Colonial style … Continue reading →

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