Perplexing Pyramids
Travel/History/Geography (Ages 10 - Adult)
Located not only in Egypt, but around the world - even in the United States, these amazing structures built long ago are still intriguing to us today. Check these out before you travel so you can visit some near the area of your route. Learn the what, why, where, when and how answers about these and similar infamous archaeological sites.
Dates the course is offered.
Sept. 23 - Oct. 23, 2010
Oct. 26 - Nov. 25, 2010
Jan. 14 - Feb. 13, 2011
Feb. 15 - Mar. 17, 2011
Apr. 1 - 30, 2011
May 2 - June 1, 2011
June 3 - July 3, 2011
National Parks of America
Travel/History/Geography (Ages 12 - Adult)
Explore the National Parks in the U.S. The next best thing to traveling/camping at each one. If you are planning a trip to any of the National Parks, take this course before leaving. Includes National Monuments, Battlegrounds, Seashore, Preserves, Recreation Areas and more.
Dates the course is offered.
Aug. 3 - Sept. 2, 2010
Sept. 23 - Oct. 23, 2010
Nov. 11 - Dec. 11, 2010
Jan. 25 - Feb. 24, 2011
Feb. 28 - Mar. 30, 2011
American History
American History (Ages 12 - Adult)
An online introduction to American History through exploration amd investigation of American patriotism and the patriots who started it all. A review of American symbols and a look at historical documents and events in a time line format.
Dates the course is offered.
Sept. 14 - Oct. 14, 2010
Oct. 26 - Nov. 25, 2010
Jan. 13 - Feb. 12, 2011
Feb. 17 - Mar. 19, 2011
Mar. 25 - Apr. 24, 2011
Exploring the Civil War
American History(Ages 14 - Adult)
A wonderful online self-paced course for the Civil War enthusiast, and those who want to learn more about the War. Explore diaries, letters, newspapers. Reenact battles and follow up commentary. View photographs. Yankees or Rebel, you will enjoy this adventure!
Dates the course is offered.
Aug. 11 - Sept. 10, 2010
Sept. 14 - Oct. 14, 2010
Oct. 20 - Nov. 19, 2010
Jan. 24 - Feb. 23, 2011
Feb. 24 - Mar. 26, 2011
Apr. 1 - 30, 2011
Go West, Young Girl, Go West!
Social Studies (Ages 8-Adult)
We often hear and see movies about the lives of cowboys. What was pioneer life like for a cowgirl? We will look at many female pioneers and their lifestyles in the activities listed below. We will learn what motivated some of them to endure this way of life. We will learn what their travel was like and how life became once they reached their destination. We will explore books, videos, musicals, television shows, movies and the Internet for information. After you have worked your way through the self-paced course and visited all of the links, you will have a clearer understanding of that time in history known as The Western Expansion and the women who were a part of it. This course will be of interest to both sexes and to all ages!
Dates the course is offered.
Aug. 20 - Sept. 19, 2010
Sept. 29 - Oct. 29, 2010
Nov. 16 - Dec. 16, 2010
Jan. 18 - Feb. 17, 2011
Feb. 18 - Mar. 20, 2011
Mar. 22 - Apr. 21, 2011
Apr. 26 - May 26, 2011
Luck o' the Irish
World Geography(Ages 8-Adult)
A virtual online exploration of Ireland through the Internet. The next best thing to traveling the Emerald Isle. If you are planning a trip to Ireland, take this course before leaving. Learn about famous places, Irish Saints and Legends, Irish Tales, Ballads, Songs and Irish Recipes. Utilize the one-to-one personal instruction by a qualified instructor from the comfort of your own home.
Dates the course is offered.
Aug. 2 - Sept. 1, 2010
Sept. 11 - Oct. 11, 2010
Oct. 19 - Nov. 18, 2010
Nov. 19 - Dec. 19, 2010
Jan. 10 - Feb. 9, 2011
Feb. 14 - Mar. 16, 2011
As The Sundial Turns
American Geography(Ages 8-13)
Social studies turn the hands of time as you experiment with activities that help understand community, state, country, continent, and planetary relationships. Learn how to find your address on an Internet map, then broaden your map knowledge by playing games with states and capitals. Figure out what to do when aliens travel through the solar system. Have you ever heard of Pangaea? All of this online and more As the Sundial Turns....
Dates the course is offered.
Aug. 20 - Sept. 19, 2010
Sept. 20 - Oct. 29, 2010
Nov. 16 - Dec. 16, 2010
Jan. 10 - Feb. 9, 2011
Feb. 14 - Mar. 16, 2011
Mar. 17 - Apr. 16, 2011
Caves and Cave Art
World Geography(Ages 8-Adult)
Explore the wonderful underground world of caves. Gain a better understanding of how they form and learn about the strange formations as well as the creatures that live there. Learn about the beautiful cave art found in many caves from all over the world.
Dates the course is offered.
Sept. 8 - Oct. 8, 2010
Oct. 12 - Nov. 11, 2010
Nov. 16 - Dec. 16, 2010
Jan. 11 - Feb. 10, 2011
Feb. 15 - Mar. 17, 2011
Mar. 22 - Apr. 21, 2011