When I can I like to teach my boys about current events. This volcano that is in the news right now is a perfect example. I like that it can cover so many different subjects in our school day. Science, History, (could also lead into an archeology lesson) maybe even math if we talk about inches of lava, temp of lava, rate of speed of the lava, etc. It could make a perfect writing assignment too. Volcano's are the classic science fair go-to for many kids as well. So I think we might create ourselves a volcano as well in the spirit of education. I have also used this time to broaden their horizons somewhat about the elections we are coming upon. (Michelle Nunn I am still not a fan of yours by the way.) Living where we do, on the georgia, carolian border in an area called the CSRA we hear all of those georgia political commercials, EVER fin flappin; day. Its strange to me that we havent heard anything about south carolina politicians.  I guess we just do it different in south carolina, and by different I mean better.  Everything is finer is south caroliner...

What are you and your homeschoolers learning right now? DO you think it is a successful lesson plan?