My elementary science series and my chemistry course were voted #1 by the readers of Practical Homeschooling magazine. This is the second year in a row for my chemistry course, and the third year in a row for my elementary series. In addition, my chemistry course was named Best Chemistry of 2019 by Teach Them Diligently. Click on the awards to learn more!
Category Archives: Answered Questions
The HEMS Homeschool Convention
My Canadian tour came to a close in Nova Scotia, which actually has a place in my family’s history. My father’s ancestors came from Germany and settled there, forming a small town called “Wileville.” As you can see, I got … Continue reading
Tides at the Bay of Fundy
As I mentioned in my previous post, my wife and I are in Canada, seeing some of the sights. Since I had read about them, I wanted to see the tides at the Bay of Fundy, which are the largest … Continue reading
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The HENB Conference in New Brunswick
This past weekend, I spoke at the Home Educators of New Brunswick convention in Sussex, New Brunswick (Canada). It was an intimate, well-organized conference with many wonderful people. I spoke a total of five times, once on Friday night and … Continue reading
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It’s Interesting, But It’s Probably Not a Footprint
A student sent me the video you see above. In it, a man highlights a South African geological curiosity. He says it is a giant footprint in rock that is somewhere between 200 million and 3 billion years old. He … Continue reading
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The FPEA Convention
Last Friday and Saturday, I spoke at the Florida Parent-Educators Association (FPEA) convention in Orlando, Florida. It is one of the largest homeschooling conventions in the United States, and it is held at an incredible venue (the Gaylord Palms Resort). … Continue reading
The Sioux Empire Christian Home Educators Convention
This past weekend, I spoke at the Sioux Empire Christian Home Educators (SECHE) convention. It was a small convention, but it was well-organized and full of enthusiasm. While I can understand the draw that large conventions have (lots of speakers, … Continue reading
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The SHEM Homeschool Convention (and some awesome questions)
This past weekend, I spoke at the Southwest Home Education Ministry Convention in Springfield, Missouri. It was a well-organized, well-attended convention with many excellent speakers. I had a total of seven sessions, including two with Diana Waring. One of the … Continue reading
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The 2013 Midwest Homeschool Convention (and abiotic oil)
I spent this past weekend speaking at the 2013 Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. The crowds were huge, and there was a lot of enthusiasm amongst both the attendees and the speakers. It seems to me that this convention … Continue reading
Another Study that Confirms Homeschool Graduates Outperform Their Peers in College
Last week, I spoke at the Great Homeschool Convention in Greenville, South Carolina. It was very well attended, and other than a fire alarm that interrupted one of my talks, it ran really smoothly. I gave two brand-new talks at … Continue reading
Hippopotamus “Sweat”
I am currently in Thailand, speaking at a family education conference. There are a lot of incredibly wonderful families here, and not surprisingly, some of them feel a bit overwhelmed at homeschooling their children in Asia. To all those homeschoolers … Continue reading