Updates to DonnaYoung.org, March 2010 - July 2010 --In English-- While I had my English books spread out all over my desk, I decided to write a review for the writing curriculum Wordsmith. Read about Wordsmith and why I recommend it. The review is based on my 1992 edition book and while there is a newer edition out, it is changed very little from the first one. Review: Wordsmith, A creative writing course for young people, By Janie B. Cheaney https://donnayoung.org/english/books/wordsmith-review.htm --In Lesson Planners-- Unique row planners that have a 5-month calendar running all around the edge. https://donnayoung.org/forms/planners/row-homeschool-planner.htm --In Penmanship-- Practice Writing Words in Cursive Handwriting is a new page with new cursive handwriting worksheets. https://donnayoung.org/penmanship/cursive-words.htm --In Apologia Science-- Kathleen Duncan has shared her co-op schedule and flashcards for the book Exploring Creation with Marine Biology published by Apologia Educational Ministries. https://donnayoung.org/apologia/schedule.htm#bio3 --In Science-- While working in my vegetable garden, I accidentally disturbed a bumblebee colony. ... Video of bumblebee nest: https://donnayoung.org/science/summer/bumblebee-nest.htm During summer solstice or the first day of summer, the shadow cast by the sun is at its shortest. Now would be an ideal time to use the shadow chart and measure the lengthening shadow. https://donnayoung.org/science/natj/shadow-chart.htm --In the Cookbook-- Gluten-free recipes - a Lemon Sponge Cake and Hamburger Buns See the cookbook home page for the list of newest recipes https://homeschoolforms.com/cookbook/index.htm Thank you for reading. Happy Homeschooling, Donna Young This email may be redistributed/republished. Text file: https://donnayoung.org/new/update-2-2010-3-4-2010.txt