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Homeschooling while traveling

Mary Nix — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:50:06 +0000

The mother of a homeschooling family from Sweden recently wrote that thanks to homeschooling, her family has been able to travel long term around the world. She also mentioned that they often visit other families while touring since there are only about 100 families in Sweden that homeschool.

You can read their page on children, travel and homeschooling here.

Then, be sure to visit the rest of their blog and read their advice, tips and tricks on traveling the world.

ExtendedWorldTravel.com

Crafts anyone?

Mary Nix — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:00:37 +0000

Craftster.org offers forums, craft ideas, blog posts on crafts and my favorite, videos that illustrate how to make a craft.

Craftster

Blood Typing

Mary Nix — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:00:08 +0000

Nobleprize.org presents blood typing. This is so much better than the blood typing I recall from high school biology. They offer information about the discovery of blood groups, AB0 blood grouping system,Rh factor blood grouping system, Blood typing, and more.

Their blood typing game looks like it will prove to be interesting as well.

Lego Awards

Mary Nix — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:00:29 +0000

After watching the following video, check out the Lego Click Awards 2009.

Time Lapse Lego Light Bulb from Beschizza on Vimeo.

Michael Pritchard’s Lifesaver Filter

Mary Nix — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:00:44 +0000

My son just sent along this amazing Ted Talk video with Engineer Michael Pritchard and his portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. Truly amazing.

Making Maiolica

Mary Nix — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:00:05 +0000

The Getty offers an awesome online video of a potter making a maiolica pot. Their description reads:

Today maiolica is still made in many of the same Italian towns and workshops in which it was created five hundred years ago during the Renaissance. Methods for making maiolica have changed little in the past five centuries.

Making Maiolica

Erwin E. Smith:Teaching Guide

Mary Nix — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:00:01 +0000

This guide from the Amon Carter Museum offers over 700 images from the Cowboy Photographer: Erwin E. Smith. The guide also offers discussion about the photographer, a look at gear, work , clothing and a timeline of the history of the west according to his photos. There are several other resources as well that you will want to check out at here.