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Need a microscope?

Lab Essentials, Inc. has a monthly microscope giveaway!

This month’s giveaway is a “My First Lab Duo-Scope”, a combination compound & stereo microscope, valued at $110.

To enter the giveaway, send an email with your name, address, and phone number to: contest@LabEssentials.com. On the subject line, put "Contest Entry."

Only one entry per family.

The drawing for this month’s winner will be held on July 31, 2009.

Blessings,

Denese

Tags: giveaways, science

Here are some giveaways to enter:

Cakes Ebook

Head over to $5 Dinners and enter the giveaway for one of five “Pretty. Cool. Cakes” ebook. 3 ways to enter, deadline for entries is Wednesday, July 15th (tomorrow) at 5pm.

Set of 12 Homemaking Ebooks

Penny Raine is giving away one whole set of her Creatively Simple Ebooks. Deadline to enter the giveaway is Friday, July 17th at midnight. Several ways to enter –even a daily entry!

Seasons At Home Magazine Subscription

Enter to win a Seasons at Home magazine subscription at Joyous Notions. Enter up to 7 times, deadline for entries is the last day of July: giveaway rules.

Blessings,

Denese

Tags: giveaways, recipes

President Lincoln Audio

Young Mr. Lincoln & the Murder Trial –an old radio play about young Abraham Lincoln focusing on Lincoln’s famous defense of two brothers accused of murder, in which a certain little book provides a vital clue in the trial. Henry Fonda plays Lincoln in this episode of Great Scenes from Great Plays from the late 1940s. Mp3 format.

This program is available until Tuesday, July 21 from Homeschool Radio Shows.

Colonial Times Unit

History Scribe: Colonial Times –colonial history units for elementary and middle grades. Hands-on, writing, drawing, reproducibles. Pdf ebook format.

Monthly freebie for July from Westvon Publishing.

While you’re there, be sure and check out Westvon’s freebie page for a free clip art collection plus samplers and articles on: history, planning, unit study help, rocks and minerals, journaling and lapbooking.

All About Hot Dogs

Hot Diggity Dog Project Pack –learn all about the lowly hot dog with this complete hands-on unit. Pdf ebook format.

Semi-annual freebie from Hands Of A Child.

Neat Hot Dog Websites

• History and Legends of Hot Dogs -timeline
• National Hot Dog & Sausage Council’s Hot Dog City
• Vienna Beef Hot Dog Culture –history of the Chicago-style hot dog, how to build one, gallery of hot dog stands across America, kids corner
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New Freebies From Currclick

There are several new freebies at Currclick, including:

• Outlaw Words Spelling Assessment
• 4R Bible Study On Engineering
• Uncle Sam –bilingual  early elementary skills
• Poetry Forms You Can Use At Home

Related posts:

• Homeschool/Education Freebies

Blessings,

Denese

Tags: American history, education freebies, food history, free audio

This Week’s Freebies From Homeschool Freebie Of The Day

• Monday, July 13th: Getting Kids to Help by Jill Cooper (pdf ebook) -Jill Cooper of Living On A Dime shares advice and tips on how to get kids of all ages to do their share (and then some) of the household chores.
• Tuesday, July 14th: Brownie Phonograms (pdf ebook) -The classic Palmer Cox Brownie characters are featured in this simple and fun phonogram teaching guide for primary students.
• Wednesday, July 15th: Air! (pdf ebook)  -A classic introductory guide to the air of our atmosphere.
• Thursday, July 16th: Being a Boy (pdf ebook) -Charles Dudley Warner’s classic book of boyhood in early New England.
• Friday, July 17th: Speaking & Writing English (pdf ebook) -A classic course of study for first through eighth grades, with practical suggestions for teaching composition and a full set of composition standards.

Don’t forget –each freebie is available for one day only!

Note: A couple of freebies they had last week are still available at the publishers’ websites:

• Hot Rods and Hope Chests: Boys and Girls and History -MP3 Audio Seminar by Michelle Miller, from Truth Quest History.
• American History Resources From HomeschoolPatriot.com

Homeschool Radio Shows

You can still get last week’s free radio program, “Typhoid Mary” -the true story of Mary Mallon, better known as “Typhoid Mary”.  Mary was the first person in the United States to be identified as a healthy carrier of typhoid fever. Over the course of her career as a cook, she is known to have infected 53 people, three of whom died from the disease.

You can only get Typhoid Mary today -a new show will be available tomorrow.

Fortunately For You Books

There are three freebies this month from Fortunately For You Books:

• Pockets of Time for Junie B., First Grader: Aloha-ha-ha!
• Olympics Activity
• Fortunately For You Book’s Travel Journal –for your child.

Heart Of The Matter Online

Sign up for the free newsletter from Heart Of The Matter Online and receive their newest ebook, “Summer Fun 2009” -free!

Related Posts:

• More Homeschool/Education Freebies For This Week

Blessings,

Denese

Tags: education freebies, free audio, free e-books, summer

We’ve had a lot of storms over the last couple of weeks, so I haven’t been online much. I did manage to do a little research for someone interested in homeschooling.

Homeschooling In Tennessee

If you’re thinking about homeschooling, in Tennessee, the best place to go is Kay Brook’s site, TnHomeEd. She has information for:

•  just starting in homeschooling
• summary of  Tennessee homeschooling laws 
• support groups
• church-related “umbrella” schools
• homeschooling news
• more resources 

Need A Good Umbrella School?

Are you looking for a good umbrella school and don’t know which one to pick?

I highly recommend Homelife Academy:

• All grade levels
• Online registration and grade reporting
• 24 hour enrollment confirmation
• Instant access to school records
• Customize your own education plan
• Recommended reading and links
• Counseling

Blessings,

Denese

Tags: getting-started-homeschooling, Tennessee

“He’s (or she’s) got “triflinitis”.”

Tags: The Ol' Hermit

Fourth of July Old Time Radio Shows –4 free MP3 downloads of old time radio Fourth of July episodes, from OTRCat.com.

• You Are There: “July 4th, 1776 Philadelphia” from March 21, 1948
• Calling All Cars: “July Fourth in a Radio Car” from July 4, 1934
• Meet The Meeks: “Planning a Company Picnic ” from July 3, 1948
• Our Miss Brooks: “July 4th Trip to Eagle Springs” from July 3, 1949

Adventure Ahead:  “A Tooth For Paul Revere” -originally aired on September 9, 1944. Free MP3 download from Boxcars711 Old Time Radio Pod.

The Midnight Ride Of Paul Revere –free MP3 download from The Internet Archive (scroll down).

Journeys Into American History

Free MP3 downloads of four classic shows about events of 1776, from Journeys Into American History Podcasts.

• Journeys Into American History 27 1776: American Trail -Brave Flag
• Journeys Into American History 28 1776: American Trail -Dispatch to New York
• Journey’s Into American History 29 1776: Cavalcade of America -Gentleman From Paris
• Journey’s Into American History 30 1776:  Cavalcade of America -Declaration of Independence

Related Posts:

• More Fourth Of July Homeschooling/Educational Freebies
• Fourth Of July Freebies: Homeschooling/Educational, Recipes And Crafts
• Free Old Time Radio Shows

Happy listening,

Denese

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

Tags: American history, free audio, free mp3s, holidays, old-time-radio

You Are There: Philadelphia, July 4th, 1776 and The Great Gildersleeve’s Old Fashioned 4th of July –two classic radio show episodes, MP3 format, available through Monday, July 8. Homeschool Radio Shows

SqoolTube Videos: American Revolution –Schoolhouse Rock videos about the Revolutionary War and America’s Independence. SqoolTube

4th of July Montessori Unit Study –complete online unit study with links to articles, hands-on activities and other exercises. American Montessori Consulting

Memorial Day and 4th of July Holiday Craft Activity and History Lesson -”Waving Wands” craft activity and background information for a holiday lesson plan. FunLessonPlans.com

Fourth of July Ideas for Homeschoolers –The American Flag and The American Revolution mini-unit studies, coloring pages, worksheets, notebooking pages, activity links and library list. Homeschool Helper

Fourth Of July Lapbook –mini-books, printables and links to more resources. Lapbook Lessons

Fourth Of July Lapbook –free PDF ebook includes over 2 dozen printables about the Fourth Of July. Kingdom Kidz

Colonial Currency –history and examples of American colonial currency. University of Notre Dame Libraries: Department of Special Collections

The Betsy Ross Homepage –learn all about Betsy Ross and the American Flag. The story of Betsy’s life, virtual tour of Betsy’s house, gallery of the American Flag through history, facts, trivia, timeline, quotes and directions on how to cut a 5 pointed star in one snip. USHistory.org

Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents –includes timeline of events and scanned images of the original documents. Library Of Congress

The Price They Paid –learn what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence. American Heritage Library

Fourth Of July Celebrations Database -history of how the Fourth was designated a holiday, the first Fourth of July celebrations and Fourth of July celebrations that have occurred throughout our nation’s history, from 1776 to the present. James Heintze, Librarian at American University

The Charters Of Freedom –learn about and read The Declaration Of Independence, The Constitution Of The United States and The Bill Of Rights. National Archives

Independence Day –learn the history of the Fourth of July. Includes July Fourth video gallery and maps of early America. History.com

Independence Day Lesson Plans from National Parks Service: Teaching With Historic Places –9 lesson plans related to America’s battle for independence, the creation of our nation, and other lessons with related Independence Day themes. These lessons are based on sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

• The Battle of Bennington: An American Victory
• The Battle of Bunker Hill: Now We Are at War
• The Battle of Oriskany: “Blood Shed a Stream Running Down”
• Glen Echo Park: Center for Education and Recreation
• Guilford Courthouse: A Pivotal Battle in the War for Independence
• Independence Hall: International Symbol of Freedom
• The Liberty Bell: From Obscurity to Icon
• Saratoga: The Tide Turns on the Frontier
• The Washington Monument: Tribute in Stone

Related posts:

• Free Fourth Of July Old Time Radio Shows
• Fourth Of July Freebies: Homeschooling/Educational, Recipes And Crafts
• Free Fourth Of July Unit Studies (2010)

Denese

Tags: American history, education freebies, free audio, holidays, lapbooking, Unit Studies

Independence Day Fireworks Show

Join us in Townsend this July 4th for our annual Independence Day Fireworks Show. It will be held in the usual place -the field next to the Highland Manor Inn on 321 -with Patriotic music at 8:30pm and fireworks at 9:45pm.

Bring your lawn chairs and come an hour early to find a good spot to park, they fill up fast!

Update for 2010:

• Fourth Of July Fireworks In Townsend TN

Denese

Tags: Fourth-of-July, free-events, holidays, local events and activities, Townsend, Townsend TN

Homeschool Freebie Of The Day

Stories Of The War Of Independence –a collection of short stories and poems about the American Revolution, for younger readers and reading aloud. Free PDF ebook, available today only.

Heritage House Press

4th of July Mini Unit Study and Family Guide –free 41-page PDF ebook includes biographies of American patriots, Declaration of Independence, Patrick Henry’s famous speech, historic music and recipes. Available through the Fourth of July.

The Simple Homeschool

July Free For All: The Fourth Of July –free PDF ebook; coloring pages, learn the Star Spangled Banner and salute all the Great Americans that came before us. While you’re there, sign up for the free newsletter and get four free unit studies each month.

FaveCrafts

Fourth Of July Crafts And Recipes –free PDF ebook full of; sewing crafts, paper crafts, crafts for kids, a patriotic tote bag, a decorative wall hanging, BBQ recipes, grilling recipes, salads and desserts.

Dine Without Whine

Fourth Of July Foods For Kids –free PDF recipe ebook; more meal planning and recipe ebooks for other holidays are also available.

Related Posts:

• Free Fourth Of July Old Time Radio Shows
• More Fourth Of July Homeschooling/Educational Freebies

Blessings,

Denese

Tags: American history, crafts, education freebies, free e-books, holidays, recipes