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Typically counted as 1 credit for high school students. Download sample pages from Building Thinking Skills Book 3 Verbal (PDF) Building Thinking Skills Verbal These thinking skills books are among our favorites because of their tremendous scope. In this edition, they develop four basic analytical skills (similarities/differences, sequences, classification, and analogies) through verbal problems only. In addition, there are problems dealing with How Alike and How Different?, Deductive Reasoning, Diagramming Classes, Mixed Analogies, and much more. Studies have shown that students using these books have significantly raised their national test scores in content and cognitive tests! What's more, these books are never dull! Considered to be a full credit if both Building Thinking Skills Book 3 Figural and Building Thinking Skills Book 3 Verbal are completed. This book alone is considered to be only 1/2 credit (1/2 year or 1 semester). Answers are located in the back of this book. Publisher's Information Authors: Sandra Parks, Howard Black Pages: 378 Activities: 350 Black & White: Yes Binding: Paperback Copyright: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-60144-159-1 Publisher: The Critical Thinking Co Printed In: USA Consumable: Yes Reproducible: Yes, for one home or classroom Typical High School Credits Earned: 1 credit critical thinking Faith-Based: No Awards and Endorsements: The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal for Excellence Parent Tested, Parent Approved Winner's Seal Mensa Recommended Materials for the Gifted iParenting Media Award Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval Cathy Duffy 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum Dr. Toy 10 Best Software Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Award Learning® Magazine Teacher's Choice Award iParenting Media Excellent Products Cathy Duffy Top 100 Award Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Learning® Magazine Recommended Resource for Successful Teaching The Well-Trained Mind Recommended Resource for Logic and Critical Thinking 2014 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards™ - 3rd Place, Logic Category Practical Homeschooling Magazine 2nd Place Reader AwardThe Old Schoolhouse Magazine 1st Place 2012 Excellence in Education Award review by My Life on a Taffy Pull "She’s been working through it now for a couple weeks and her honest opinion is that it’s 'a little boring.' When I was asking her why I realized that book is divided into sections with the same sorts of activities, so it wasn’t that it was boring per se, it was that she was doing the same type of thinking skill each day. To make things more interesting I suggested she move around a little in the book to keep things fresh and exciting. That did the trick!" Read the Full Review review by the Flanders Family "The books use both figural and verbal problems to develop four important analytical skills: recognizing similarities/differences, completing sequences, developing classification skills, and understanding analogies. The further you go in the series, the more detailed and complex the exercises become." Read the Full Review

Typically counted as 1 credit for high school students. Download sample pages from <a href="http://www.criticalthinking.com/media/blfa_files/05244.pdf" target="new">Building Thinking Skills Book 3 Verbal (PDF)</a> <meta content="uuidYM0kiqqvDTaS" name="uuid"><meta charset="utf-8">
Building Thinking Skills Verbal
These thinking skills books are among our favorites because of their tremendous scope. In this edition, they develop four basic analytical skills (similarities/differences, sequences, classification, and analogies) through verbal problems only.
 
In addition, there are problems dealing with How Alike and How Different?, Deductive Reasoning, Diagramming Classes, Mixed Analogies, and much more.
 
Studies have shown that students using these books have significantly raised their national test scores in content and cognitive tests! What's more, these books are never dull!
 
  
 
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 Considered to be a full credit if both <a href="http://www.timberdoodle.com/Building_Thinking_Skills_Book_3_Figural_p/410-301.htm">Building Thinking Skills Book 3 Figural</a> and <a href="http://www.timberdoodle.com/Building_Thinking_Skills_Book_3_Verbal_p/410-302.htm">Building Thinking Skills Book 3 Verbal</a> are completed. This book alone is considered to be only 1/2 credit (1/2 year or 1 semester). Answers are located in the back of this book. Publisher's Information Authors: Sandra Parks, Howard Black Pages: 378 Activities: 350 Black &amp; White: Yes Binding: Paperback Copyright: 2007 ISBN: 978-1-60144-159-1 Publisher: The Critical Thinking Co Printed In: USA Consumable: Yes Reproducible: Yes, for one home or classroom Typical High School Credits Earned: 1 credit critical thinking Faith-Based: No <img src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1994/4551/files/ribbon_large.gif?v=1500415094" alt="">Awards and Endorsements: The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal for Excellence Parent Tested, Parent Approved Winner's Seal Mensa Recommended Materials for the Gifted iParenting Media Award Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval Cathy Duffy 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum Dr. Toy 10 Best Software Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Award Learning® Magazine Teacher's Choice Award iParenting Media Excellent Products Cathy Duffy Top 100 Award Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Learning® Magazine Recommended Resource for Successful Teaching The Well-Trained Mind Recommended Resource for Logic and Critical Thinking 2014 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards™ - 3rd Place, Logic Category Practical Homeschooling Magazine 2nd Place Reader Award The Old Schoolhouse Magazine 1st Place 2012 Excellence in Education Award 
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"The books use both figural and verbal problems to develop four important analytical skills: recognizing similarities/differences, completing sequences, developing classification skills, and understanding analogies. The further you go in the series, the more detailed and complex the exercises become."
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Typically counted as 1 credit for high school students. Friendly Biology Any text that uses Lego figures to discuss genetics has earned the moniker "Friendly!" Friendly Biology, with its clear, colorful diagrams and abundant photos, introduces the world of biology to high-school students in a gentle, non-intimidating manner. Written by a homeschooling husband and wife team, Friendly Biology covers mitosis and meiosis, genetics, taxonomy, ecology, an overview of all human body systems, and much more. With meaningful lessons and spot-on lab activities, Friendly Biology will not merely teach your teen biological terms and processes, but it should also give him awe and respect for both the splendor and complexity of living things. We were especially pleased with their tasteful yet complete discussion of human reproduction. This program includes 28 lessons (10-25 pages in each lesson). A microscope is not required. This program will contain high-quality images from a high-powered microscope. The lab activities in the set use items that can be found already in your home or can be purchased at your local store. Many of the labs are consumable. Literally, you can eat them! Friendly Biology is available in both a religious and non-religious version. The difference is removing a few Christian worldview-based comments from the secular edition. Completing Friendly Biology and all the included labs provides your child with a year's high school credit in Biology. The Friendly Biology Set includes the Textbook, Student Workbook, and the Tests and Solutions Manual. The Lesson Tests and Answer Key also contains answers for the Student Workbook. If you are teaching more than one student, you will want an extra Workbook for each student. The Textbook and Tests and Solutions Manual are non-consumable. Features View Sample Pages: Table of Contents Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Preliminary Lab Supply List Biology Lab Report Template Labs found in Friendly Biology include:Growing a Pet Potato PlantIn Quest of Carbon: Marshmallow IncinerationTesting for the Presence of Amylose (starch)Behavior of Lipids (fats)Making ButterActions of Enzymes on ProteinsTesting pH using Red Cabbage or Blueberry JuiceMaking Homemade YogurtMaking CheeseOsmosis using Chicken EggsOsmosis using Fresh VeggiesCreating a (functional) Cell ModelUsing Homemade Playdough to create a Mitosis ModelBuilding a DNA “Ladder"Growing Edible Mushrooms on Toilet Paper (supplies purchased separately)Flower DissectionDissections of Fresh Specimens are presented by video (available separately) See Video Instruction tab for information. Publisher: Friendly Biology Authors: Joey and Lisa Hajda Typical High School Credits Earned: 1 credit biology Made In: USA Christian Worldview Edition Publish Date: June 8, 2019 ISBN: 9781544223681 Secular Version Publish Date: April 24, 2019 ISBN: 9781545277355 review by Family, Faith, and Fridays ”I am confident Friendly Biology will prepare my son for higher level sciences while allowing me to maintain my sanity! It's a win- win for all!” Read the Review

Typically counted as 1 credit for high school students.
 
Friendly Biology
Any text that uses Lego figures to discuss genetics has earned the moniker "Friendly!" Friendly Biology, with its clear, colorful diagrams and abundant photos, introduces the world of biology to high-school students in a gentle, non-intimidating manner.
 
Written by a homeschooling husband and wife team, Friendly Biology covers mitosis and meiosis, genetics, taxonomy, ecology, an overview of all human body systems, and much more. 
 
With meaningful lessons and spot-on lab activities, Friendly Biology will not merely teach your teen biological terms and processes, but it should also give him awe and respect for both the splendor and complexity of living things. 
 
We were especially pleased with their tasteful yet complete discussion of human reproduction. 
 
This program includes 28 lessons (10-25 pages in each lesson). A microscope is not required. This program will contain high-quality images from a high-powered microscope. The lab activities in the set use items that can be found already in your home or can be purchased at your local store. Many of the labs are consumable. Literally, you can eat them! 
 
Friendly Biology is available in both a religious and non-religious version. The difference is removing a few Christian worldview-based comments from the secular edition. Completing Friendly Biology and all the included labs provides your child with a year's high school credit in Biology.
 
The Friendly Biology Set includes the Textbook, Student Workbook, and the Tests and Solutions Manual. The Lesson Tests and Answer Key also contains answers for the Student Workbook. If you are teaching more than one student, you will want an extra Workbook for each student. The Textbook and Tests and Solutions Manual are non-consumable.
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<iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/443244732" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> View Sample Pages: <a href="http://www.friendlybiology.com/TOC.html" target="new">Table of Contents</a> <a href="http://www.friendlybiology.com/Lesson1pdf.html" target="new">Lesson 1</a> <a href="http://www.friendlybiology.com/Lesson2pdf.html" target="new">Lesson 2 </a> <a href="https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/timberdoodleco/pdf/Lab_Materials_for_Friendly_Biology.pdf" target="new">Preliminary Lab Supply List</a> <a href="http://friendlybiology.com/LAB%20REPORT%20BIOLOGY%20TEMPLATE.pdf" target="new">Biology Lab Report Template</a>
Labs found in Friendly Biology include: Growing a Pet Potato Plant In Quest of Carbon:  Marshmallow Incineration Testing for the Presence of Amylose (starch) Behavior of Lipids (fats) Making Butter Actions of Enzymes on Proteins Testing pH using Red Cabbage or Blueberry Juice Making Homemade Yogurt Making Cheese Osmosis using Chicken Eggs Osmosis using Fresh Veggies Creating a (functional) Cell Model Using Homemade Playdough to create a Mitosis Model Building a DNA “Ladder" Growing Edible Mushrooms on Toilet Paper (supplies purchased separately) Flower Dissection Dissections of Fresh Specimens are presented by video (available separately)  See Video Instruction tab for information.
 Publisher: Friendly Biology Authors: Joey and Lisa Hajda Typical High School Credits Earned: 1 credit biology Made In: USA Christian Worldview Edition Publish Date: June 8, 2019 ISBN: 9781544223681 Secular Version Publish Date: April 24, 2019 ISBN: 9781545277355
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”I am confident Friendly Biology will prepare my son for higher level sciences while allowing me to maintain my sanity! It's a win- win for all!”
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Typically counted as 1 credit for high school students.Math-U-See Geometry is typically a good fit for a student entering ninth grade; to find the Math-U-See level that best fits your child you can try the placement test here. Math-U-See Geometry Geometry has three main areas of emphasis: the vocabulary of geometry, practical applications of geometry, and traditional geometry, including proofs. Topics include lines, angles, area, perimeter, volume, Pythagorean theorem, axioms and postulates, congruency, and similarity. An introduction to trigonometric functions is included. This is to prepare students for testing they may face before taking a trigonometry course. About Math-U-See Curriculum For more than 20 years, Math-U-See's renowned mastery-based, multi-sensory, student-paced program has been the answer for countless families. Math-U-See is a comprehensive K-12 math curriculum that uses manipulatives to illustrate and teach the concepts. If you regularly experience tears from your child whenever new mathematical topics are introduced, you need Math-U-See's systematic, precept-upon-precept math program. This manipulative-based curriculum ensures your children will be able to fully understand each mathematical concept before moving on to another one. Math-U-See is mastery-oriented, clear, to the point, and compelling with simple, uncluttered pages. In Math-U-See, new ideas are introduced step by step logically. At the same time, concepts that have been mastered are reviewed periodically. The lessons are short, and there are many opportunities for multi-sensory experiences using videos and manipulatives. Math-U-See books are organized into levels, not grades, so students can proceed at their own pace as they master concepts. This is particularly helpful for the child that is not performing at grade level but would rather not have that be a daily reminder. Student workbooks are softcover, and the pages are perforated and punched so they can be removed, completed, and placed in binders if you choose. Occasional fun exercises, like dot-to-dots and crossword puzzles, have been incorporated into the student workbooks. Student workbook pages are consumable, so each child will need their own copy. Instruction manuals include complete answer keys with solutions for all problems. This is more a necessity at the upper levels than the lower ones. The Math-U-See Manipulatives are more than a supplement. They are an integral part of the curriculum. Used from the Primer through Algebra 1 levels, the manipulatives build each concept from place value through polynomials through Integer Blocks, Fraction Overlays, and Algebra/Decimal Inserts. Math-U-See does require a fair amount of parental involvement, especially in the younger grades. They have bent over backwards to make the lesson planning as painless as possible. But to get the most out of Math-U-See, parents should be prepared to plan and not start the lessons unprepared. Math-U-See's teacher guide and supplemental DVD will teach you, the parent, more than just how to solve a math problem. They also show why the problem is solved in this manner and when to apply the concept. Each lesson is demonstrated on the DVDs with such kind-hearted enthusiasm. I now understand why children line up at homeschool conferences to give the instructor, Steve Demme, a hug. DVDs can be played on a DVD player or computer; however, Windows 10 users will need to download a separate video player. Math-U-See is laid out with step-by-step procedures for introducing, practicing, mastering, and reviewing concepts. How do you know when your child has 'mastered' a math concept? Not just when he gets the answers right but when he can teach the concept back to you, especially if he can do so with a word problem. Math-U-See will show you how. So, if you want to give your child a rock-solid mathematical foundation, if your child is shaky on the basics, or just looking for a no-frills, common-sense program, you will be pleased with Math-U-See. Note: Math-U-See manipulative comes in a standard cardboard box with a lightweight plastic tray. These do not hold up well, either in shipment or daily life, so we'd suggest considering a different long-term storage option, such as a bin or bag. Our crew always does their best, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that the packaging will arrive in good condition. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Is Taught In The Geometry Level? Points, Lines, Rays and Line Segments Planes and Sets Angles Types of Angles Parallel and Perpendicular Lines with Midpoints and Bisectors Supplementary and Complementary Angles Transversals with Interior and Exterior Angles Perimeter of a Rectangle, Triangle, Parallelogram, and Trapezoid Area of a Rectangle, Triangle, Parallelogram, and Trapezoid Constructing and Identifying Triangles --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In What Order Do I Use the Math-U-See Levels? There are seven books for elementary grades which can be used in the following order: Primer, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, and Zeta. These first seven books are followed by Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, PreCalculus with Trigonometry, and Calculus. Placement tests for the different levels are available here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Do I Choose Which Curriculum Set I Need? Geometry Universal Set The Math-U-See Geometry Universal Set includes everything a new customer needs to be successful with Math-U-See Geometry. The Instruction Pack, Student Pack, and the Geometry Digital Pack are conveniently bundled so customers can be certain they have all of the items they need. Geometry Student Pack This is the right choice for families who have more than one student in the Geometry level and who need a second workbook, or for families who have previously used Geometry for one student and already own the Instruction Pack. The Student Pack includes solely the student workbook and the test booklet; the Digital Pack is not included. You must have the Instruction Pack to utilize Math-U-See effectively. If you do not already own the Instruction Pack, you should purchase the Universal Set not the Student Pack. Features Geometry Overview:Geometry Lesson 6 Sample: View Sample Lesson PDF Table of Contents Points, Lines, Rays and Line Segments Planes and Sets Angles Types of Angles Parallel and Perpendicular Lines with Midpoints and Bisectors Supplementary and Complementary Angles Transversals with Interior and Exterior Angles Perimeter of a Rectangle, Triangle, Parallelogram, and Trapezoid Area of a Rectangle, Triangle, Parallelogram, and Trapezoid Constructing and Identifying Triangles Regular Polygons Geometry of a Circle, Sphere and Ellipse Inscribed and Circumscribed Figures Area and Circumference of a Circle Area of an Ellipse Latitude and Longitude Volume of Rectangular Solid and Cylinder Volume of Pyramid, Cone, Prism, and Sphere Surface Area of Solids Radicals Pythagorean Theorem More on Radicals Special Triangles: (45°-45°-90°) Special Triangles: (30°-60°-90°) Axioms and Postulates Corresponding Parts of Triangles and Remote Interior Angles Proving Triangles Congruent with SSS and SAS Proving Triangles Congruent with ASA and AAS Proving Triangles Congruent with HL, LL, HA, and LA Proving Triangles Similar with AA and Proportion or Ratio Transformational Geometry Trigonometric Functions: Sine, Cosine and Tangent Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Secant, Cosecant, and Cotangent Sin² + Cos² = 1 Publisher: Demme Learning Series: Math-U-See Typical High School Credits Earned: 1 credit geometry Faith-Based: No

Typically counted as 1 credit for high school students. Math-U-See Geometry is typically a good fit for a student entering ninth grade; to find the Math-U-See level that best fits your child you can try the <a href="https://timberdoodle.mathusee.com/" target="new">placement test here</a>. <meta content="uuidtM0x5zZV7qlh" name="uuid"><meta charset="utf-8">
Math-U-See Geometry
Geometry has three main areas of emphasis: the vocabulary of geometry, practical applications of geometry, and traditional geometry, including proofs. Topics include lines, angles, area, perimeter, volume, Pythagorean theorem, axioms and postulates, congruency, and similarity. 
 
An introduction to trigonometric functions is included. This is to prepare students for testing they may face before taking a trigonometry course.
 
About Math-U-See Curriculum
For more than 20 years, Math-U-See's renowned mastery-based, multi-sensory, student-paced program has been the answer for countless families. 
 
Math-U-See is a comprehensive K-12 math curriculum that uses manipulatives to illustrate and teach the concepts. If you regularly experience tears from your child whenever new mathematical topics are introduced, you need Math-U-See's systematic, precept-upon-precept math program.
 
This manipulative-based curriculum ensures your children will be able to fully understand each mathematical concept before moving on to another one. 
 
Math-U-See is mastery-oriented, clear, to the point, and compelling with simple, uncluttered pages. In Math-U-See, new ideas are introduced step by step logically. At the same time, concepts that have been mastered are reviewed periodically. 
 
The lessons are short, and there are many opportunities for multi-sensory experiences using videos and manipulatives.
 
Math-U-See books are organized into levels, not grades, so students can proceed at their own pace as they master concepts. This is particularly helpful for the child that is not performing at grade level but would rather not have that be a daily reminder. 
 
Student workbooks are softcover, and the pages are perforated and punched so they can be removed, completed, and placed in binders if you choose. 
 
Occasional fun exercises, like dot-to-dots and crossword puzzles, have been incorporated into the student workbooks. Student workbook pages are consumable, so each child will need their own copy. 
 
Instruction manuals include complete answer keys with solutions for all problems. This is more a necessity at the upper levels than the lower ones.
 
The Math-U-See Manipulatives are more than a supplement. They are an integral part of the curriculum. Used from the Primer through Algebra 1 levels, the manipulatives build each concept from place value through polynomials through Integer Blocks, Fraction Overlays, and Algebra/Decimal Inserts.
 
Math-U-See does require a fair amount of parental involvement, especially in the younger grades. They have bent over backwards to make the lesson planning as painless as possible. But to get the most out of Math-U-See, parents should be prepared to plan and not start the lessons unprepared. 
 
Math-U-See's teacher guide and supplemental DVD will teach you, the parent, more than just how to solve a math problem. They also show why the problem is solved in this manner and when to apply the concept. 
 
Each lesson is demonstrated on the DVDs with such kind-hearted enthusiasm. I now understand why children line up at homeschool conferences to give the instructor, Steve Demme, a hug. DVDs can be played on a DVD player or computer; however, Windows 10 users will need to download a separate video player.
 
Math-U-See is laid out with step-by-step procedures for introducing, practicing, mastering, and reviewing concepts. How do you know when your child has 'mastered' a math concept? Not just when he gets the answers right but when he can teach the concept back to you, especially if he can do so with a word problem. 
 
Math-U-See will show you how. So, if you want to give your child a rock-solid mathematical foundation, if your child is shaky on the basics, or just looking for a no-frills, common-sense program, you will be pleased with Math-U-See.
 
Note: Math-U-See manipulative comes in a standard cardboard box with a lightweight plastic tray. These do not hold up well, either in shipment or daily life, so we'd suggest considering a different long-term storage option, such as a bin or bag. Our crew always does their best, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that the packaging will arrive in good condition.
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<li>Points, Lines, Rays and Line Segments</li>
<li>Planes and Sets</li>
<li>Angles</li>
<li>Types of Angles</li>
<li>Parallel and Perpendicular Lines with Midpoints and Bisectors</li>
<li>Supplementary and Complementary Angles</li>
<li>Transversals with Interior and Exterior Angles</li>
<li>Perimeter of a Rectangle, Triangle, Parallelogram, and Trapezoid</li>
<li>Area of a Rectangle, Triangle, Parallelogram, and Trapezoid</li>
<li>Constructing and Identifying Triangles</li>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In What Order Do I Use the Math-U-See Levels? There are seven books for elementary grades which can be used in the following order: Primer, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, and Zeta. These first seven books are followed by Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, PreCalculus with Trigonometry, and Calculus. Placement tests for the different levels are available <a href="https://timberdoodle.mathusee.com/" target="new">here</a>. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How Do I Choose Which Curriculum Set I Need? Geometry Universal Set The Math-U-See Geometry Universal Set includes everything a new customer needs to be successful with Math-U-See Geometry. The Instruction Pack, Student Pack, and the Geometry Digital Pack are conveniently bundled so customers can be certain they have all of the items they need. Geometry Student Pack This is the right choice for families who have more than one student in the Geometry level and who need a second workbook, or for families who have previously used Geometry for one student and already own the Instruction Pack. The Student Pack includes solely the student workbook and the test booklet; the Digital Pack is not included. You must have the Instruction Pack to utilize Math-U-See effectively. If you do not already own the Instruction Pack, you should purchase the Universal Set not the Student Pack. 
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Geometry Overview: <iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/Rkvo5u9C-yHP2sHfV.html" width="640" height="360" title="Geometry Overview" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> Geometry Lesson 6 Sample: <iframe src="https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/zITIRdZD-mg5a4jar.html" width="640" height="360" title="Geometry Lesson 06" frameborder="0" scrolling="auto" allowfullscreen=""></iframe> <a href="http://c8d06a5108a478991047-d2b8f846624deedeb4be8165ba46b5db.r23.cf1.rackcdn.com/geometry_sample_lesson.pdf" target="new">View Sample Lesson PDF</a> Table of Contents 
<li>Points, Lines, Rays and Line Segments</li>
<li>Planes and Sets</li>
<li>Angles</li>
<li>Types of Angles</li>
<li>Parallel and Perpendicular Lines with Midpoints and Bisectors</li>
<li>Supplementary and Complementary Angles</li>
<li>Transversals with Interior and Exterior Angles</li>
<li>Perimeter of a Rectangle, Triangle, Parallelogram, and Trapezoid</li>
<li>Area of a Rectangle, Triangle, Parallelogram, and Trapezoid</li>
<li>Constructing and Identifying Triangles</li>
<li>Regular Polygons</li>
<li>Geometry of a Circle, Sphere and Ellipse</li>
<li>Inscribed and Circumscribed Figures</li>
<li>Area and Circumference of a Circle</li>
<li>Area of an Ellipse</li>
<li>Latitude and Longitude</li>
<li>Volume of Rectangular Solid and Cylinder</li>
<li>Volume of Pyramid, Cone, Prism, and Sphere</li>
<li>Surface Area of Solids</li>
<li>Radicals</li>
<li>Pythagorean Theorem</li>
<li>More on Radicals</li>
<li>Special Triangles: (45°-45°-90°)</li>
<li>Special Triangles: (30°-60°-90°)</li>
<li>Axioms and Postulates</li>
<li>Corresponding Parts of Triangles and Remote Interior Angles</li>
<li>Proving Triangles Congruent with SSS and SAS</li>
<li>Proving Triangles Congruent with ASA and AAS</li>
<li>Proving Triangles Congruent with HL, LL, HA, and LA</li>
<li>Proving Triangles Similar with AA and Proportion or Ratio</li>
<li>Transformational Geometry</li>
<li>Trigonometric Functions: Sine, Cosine and Tangent</li>
<li>Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Secant, Cosecant, and Cotangent</li>
<li>Sin² + Cos² = 1</li>
 Publisher: Demme Learning Series: <a href="https://timberdoodle.com/collections/math-u-see" target="new">Math-U-See </a> Typical High School Credits Earned: 1 credit geometry Faith-Based: No

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Typically counted as 1/4 credit for high school students. According to national standards, students in grades four to twelve must now be able to demonstrate their knowledge of how to use common Greek and Latin roots for analyzing the meaning of complex words. Lovely! Isn't this just what we needed, one more requirement from the government that our children will be tested for yearly? Yet surprisingly enough, it makes sense. Children who have a solid grasp of word roots are bound to be children with better reading comprehension skills, primarily because they have learned to decode words. But regardless of the benefit, you're probably not looking for another task. In that case, you will appreciate the Word Roots series. It will teach your children the meanings of Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes of words commonly used in English. Because the pages are reproducible, the entire family can be prepared for any assessment tests their state throws at them. Word Roots teaches children the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in English. Learning word elements will dramatically improve spelling and the ability to decode unfamiliar words. Word Roots will add hundreds of words to your child's vocabulary and greater depth to their thinking and writing. Includes pretest/posttest, lesson reviews, teaching suggestions, and a dictionary of the prefixes, roots, suffixes, and vocabulary words derived from Latin and/or Greek word elements. Features View Sample Pages here Answers are located in the back of this book. Publisher's Information: Author: Cherie A. Plant ISBN: 9781601446732 Pages: 288, perforated Media: Paperback Book License: Reproducible Typical High School Credits Earned: 1/4 credit grammarFaith-Based: No Awards and Endorsements: 2014 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards™ - 3rd Place, Vocabulary Category Cathy Duffy 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum Creative Child Magazine 2011 Preferred Choice Award Creative Child Magazine 2015 Preferred Choice Award, Educational Books for Kids Category Informal Education Products Product of the Year Learning® Magazine Recommended Resource for Successful Teaching Mensa Recommended Materials for the Gifted Practical Homeschooling Magazine Reader Award review by Flanders Family Homelife ”It’s good for high schoolers who’re preparing to take their SATs, but it is equally good for older elementary students who are still working on decoding skills.” Read the Review

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According to national standards, students in grades four to twelve must now be able to demonstrate their knowledge of how to use common Greek and Latin roots for analyzing the meaning of complex words. Lovely! Isn't this just what we needed, one more requirement from the government that our children will be tested for yearly? Yet surprisingly enough, it makes sense. 
 
Children who have a solid grasp of word roots are bound to be children with better reading comprehension skills, primarily because they have learned to decode words. But regardless of the benefit, you're probably not looking for another task. In that case, you will appreciate the Word Roots series. 
 
It will teach your children the meanings of Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes of words commonly used in English. Because the pages are reproducible, the entire family can be prepared for any assessment tests their state throws at them.
 
Word Roots teaches children the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in English. Learning word elements will dramatically improve spelling and the ability to decode unfamiliar words. Word Roots will add hundreds of words to your child's vocabulary and greater depth to their thinking and writing.
 
Includes pretest/posttest, lesson reviews, teaching suggestions, and a dictionary of the prefixes, roots, suffixes, and vocabulary words derived from Latin and/or Greek word elements.
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<a href="http://www.criticalthinking.com/pdfcatalog/product/pdfview/id/1263">View Sample Pages here</a> Answers are located in the back of this book. Publisher's Information: Author: Cherie A. Plant ISBN: 9781601446732 Pages: 288, perforated Media: Paperback Book License: Reproducible Typical High School Credits Earned: 1/4 credit grammar Faith-Based: No <img src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1994/4551/files/ribbon_large.gif?v=1500415094" alt="">Awards and Endorsements: 2014 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards™ - 3rd Place, Vocabulary Category Cathy Duffy 101 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum Creative Child Magazine 2011 Preferred Choice Award Creative Child Magazine 2015 Preferred Choice Award, Educational Books for Kids Category Informal Education Products Product of the Year Learning® Magazine Recommended Resource for Successful Teaching Mensa Recommended Materials for the Gifted Practical Homeschooling Magazine Reader Award 
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”It’s good for high schoolers who’re preparing to take their SATs, but it is equally good for older elementary students who are still working on decoding skills.”
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99 Stories I Could Tell The elements of creative writing and doodling join forces to produce a book like no other, 99 Stories I Could Tell. By finishing doodles and answering questions, this journal will help your teen create a list of 99 stories worthy of being told. With that list, your teen can make a comic, write a song, or even write a memoir.At the beginning of 99 Stories I Could Tell there are oodles of doodles and prompts to curate and unearth buried childhood memories, but as the book progresses, your teen will find it easier and easier to conceive of stories with less support. 99 Stories I Could Tell comes with a removable silk-screened PVC jacket that protects an uncoated cover that your teen can customize. From the Publisher:From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strange Planet and NYC Basic Tips and Ettiquette and Strange Planet comes 99 Stories I Could Tell, a guided journal with 99 prompts plus a customizable cover. Nathan Pyle takes journalers for a creative ride through the pages of this product--each prompt comes with a mix of black lines (solid boundaries to color) and blue lines (to trace and use as a jumping-off point for further imagination. The prompts move from extremely supportive towards the start of the journal (giving the journaler lots of structure so as not to intimidate them) to more free-form, the idea being that the journaler's skills will increase the more they progress. The prompts themselves are a collection of inventive and humorous trips down memory lane, helping journalers curate and draw their most prized recollections, and also unearth memories they didn't know they had (a lie you were told as a child that you believed until recently or the first fictional death you experienced). With a well-honed sensibility for what shares well online and what people are searching for, each of the 99 stories has been chosen because it prompts emotional resonance and will be content people will be excited to share on their social media. The prompts can also be mixed and matched to create all-new narratives, the way musical notes can be lined up differently to make new tunes. Package-wise, this journal is a large square, big enough to satisfy doodlers, but light enough to easily fit in a backpack or tote bag. The book's jacket is a silk-screened PVC case which adds to the nostalgic feel (reminiscent of a toy); the jacket is also removable to reveal an uncoated cover where journalers can embellish the design in their own way, making each and every journal totally customizable. Features Author: Nathan W. Pyle Publisher: Morrow Gift/Harper Collins Publishers Publish Date: December 31, 2018 Pages: 112 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780062748355 Faith-Based: No review by Family, Faith, and Fridays ”What a fun idea to just have a reference point to jog your memory about a story you have to tell. It makes me think of a time when stories were passed from one person to another, and sometimes one generation to another just through word of mouth. What a great skill to develop!” Read the Review

99 Stories I Could Tell The elements of creative writing and doodling join forces to produce a book like no other, 99 Stories I Could Tell. By finishing doodles and answering questions, this journal will help your teen create a list of 99 stories worthy of being told. With that list, your teen can make a comic, write a song, or even write a memoir. At the beginning of 99 Stories I Could Tell there are oodles of doodles and prompts to curate and unearth buried childhood memories, but as the book progresses, your teen will find it easier and easier to conceive of stories with less support. 99 Stories I Could Tell comes with a removable silk-screened PVC jacket that protects an uncoated cover that your teen can customize.
From the Publisher: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strange Planet and NYC Basic Tips and Ettiquette and Strange Planet comes 99 Stories I Could Tell, a guided journal with 99 prompts plus a customizable cover. 
Nathan Pyle takes journalers for a creative ride through the pages of this product--each prompt comes with a mix of black lines (solid boundaries to color) and blue lines (to trace and use as a jumping-off point for further imagination. The prompts move from extremely supportive towards the start of the journal (giving the journaler lots of structure so as not to intimidate them) to more free-form, the idea being that the journaler's skills will increase the more they progress.
The prompts themselves are a collection of inventive and humorous trips down memory lane, helping journalers curate and draw their most prized recollections, and also unearth memories they didn't know they had (a lie you were told as a child that you believed until recently or the first fictional death you experienced). With a well-honed sensibility for what shares well online and what people are searching for, each of the 99 stories has been chosen because it prompts emotional resonance and will be content people will be excited to share on their social media. The prompts can also be mixed and matched to create all-new narratives, the way musical notes can be lined up differently to make new tunes.
Package-wise, this journal is a large square, big enough to satisfy doodlers, but light enough to easily fit in a backpack or tote bag. The book's jacket is a silk-screened PVC case which adds to the nostalgic feel (reminiscent of a toy); the jacket is also removable to reveal an uncoated cover where journalers can embellish the design in their own way, making each and every journal totally customizable.
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Author: Nathan W. Pyle Publisher: Morrow Gift/Harper Collins Publishers Publish Date: December 31, 2018 Pages: 112 Binding: Paperback ISBN: 9780062748355 Faith-Based: No
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”What a fun idea to just have a reference point to jog your memory about a story you have to tell. It makes me think of a time when stories were passed from one person to another, and sometimes one generation to another just through word of mouth. What a great skill to develop!”
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Mand Labs Premium Kit - Version 4 Targeted toward complete beginners, Mand Labs Premium Kit uses 165 industrial-grade electronic components and tools, two guidebooks, 9 hours of online discussions, and step-by-step, app-based instructions to encourage your teen to learn at his own pace. Mand Labs Premium Kit is both impressive and maybe a tad bit intimidating. Yet the 57 electronic project instructions are tested by 20,000 users to ensure that they are intuitive and easy to use. The Mand Labs Premium Kit's award-winning carrying case opens up vertically into a workstation lab with multiple drawers and compartments to house trays of components, tools, and manuals. The Mand Labs Premium Kit's case was designed to keep the footprint area to a minimum, with compartmentalized space within it for all the parts. Indeed, one of the most robust electronics courses on the homeschool market, Mand Labs Premium Kit includes switches, circuits, wires, sensors, motors, breadboards, probes, pliers, and a multimeter and does not require any soldering tools. For teens who find the science behind electronics overwhelming, we suggest that they merely watch videos for concepts, assembly, and reference. You will be amazed at how many electronics principles they will absorb by just assembling the projects. The guidebooks are useful for an in-depth understanding of electronics. Mand Labs Premium Kit's course topics cover 20 percent of IGCSE Cambridge Curriculum and 30 percent of AP Physics C, including electricity and magnetism. From the Manufacturer: The all-in-ones Mand Labs KIT-1: STEM Electronics Kit is your most comprehensive do-it-yourself (DIY) learning kit that takes you on a journey of 60+ hands-on projects from fundamentals of electricity to advanced concepts of transistors in electronics and robotics. And everything is step-by-step. No prior experience in electronics is required. As a beginner, you start with simple hands-on projects, learn to use a digital multimeter and grab the basic fundamentals of electricity, including charge, voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s law, and Kirchhoff laws. As you advance, you start learning about new components, make more complex projects and progress both in terms of knowledge and skill levels. At the start of book-2, you will be able to build interesting projects such as automatic night lamp, H-Bridge (motor driver circuit used in robotics) and many more. The kit is a great companion for parents who want to provide early practical exposure to their kids, teachers who want to demonstrate the concepts of electrical science & semiconductors, students who want to learn physics by doing, and hobbyists who want to brush up their basics. In the premium version, you get three extra projects including IR Security Alarm system, joule thief (drawing energy from a dead cell), and temperature sensor. Features Who Is it for: Middle and high school students STEM educators running maker spaces, physics labs, and robotics programs Homeschooling parents DIY enthusiasts and makers What's New in Version 4? Wire cutter and stripper is now made of Stainless Steel (SS) and has a new design with a thumb grip A more durable screwdriver is included which can unwind switch terminals and multimeter screws with ease A new 12 V Piezoelectric buzzer with 4.2 KZ frequency is replacing the older 12 Volt 2.4KHz magnetic buzzer in Version 3 The portable breadboard box now comes with magnetic locks instead of swap buttons A more tactile microswitch with a 120gF operating force on the lever is introduced Lead Free Solder (Sn96.5/Ag3.0/Cu0.5) is used for all soldering joints All LEDs are now professionally packaged in moisture free anti-static bags - four different colored bags for each color Learning videos in the USB Flash drive now come with subtitles (English) 24 Micron Polyolefin Shrink Film is used for sealing multimeter, books and KIT-1 box Mand Labs KIT-1 Box is re-engineered for durability, strength and usability. The box is made in 12 different parts and each part is produced with a very high level precision with right fits and tolerances. The box is assembled carefully by hand and undergoes multiple inspections to meet quality standards RoHS and Reach Standards are being strictly adhered to The TDK EPCOS Thermistor 10K 3950 3% with a faster response time is added to the Premium Edition A new Everlight Phototransistor alongside 840 nm Everlight Photodiode is added to the IR Security Alarm System project; Phototransistor gives a better range and high sensitivity Topics covered in KIT-1: Charge, Battery, Voltage, Current, Resistance, LED, Multimeter, Resistors, Ohm's law, Series and Parallel Combination, Variable Resistors: Potentiometer, Preset and LDR, Switches, Capacitors, Relay, Semiconductors, Diode and Its Types, Digital Logic Gates: NOT, OR, AND, NOT, NAND, Zener Diode, DC Motor, Transistors, IR (Infrared LED) and Photodiode, Inductors, Thermistor (Temperature sensor). Contents in the box: Includes 60 projects + 165 components including one mini breadboard + 2 guide books + 60 videos + step-by-step project guides + workstation + 1 breadboard carry case + 3 premium projects + 1 flash drive containing all learning materials Manufacturer: Mand Labs Manufacturer Age Recommendation: 8+ Prior Experience in Electronics Required?: No Faith-Based: No Awards and Endorsements: First Runner up i-Design Award 2015! Media Mentions: Forbes Mashable Tech Crunch Futurism TNW Celebrate Women Today Raising Lifelong Learners Learn Electronics Product Review: Watch video CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.Not suitable for industrial applications. review by So Every Day ”...well organized, tidy, clever design, thorough supply list, self-paced schedule, flexible as an add on or as a solid part of the curriculum. I’m so thankful for solid science options for a teacher like me, who fears the science at times... ” Read the Review

Mand Labs Premium Kit - Version 4
Targeted toward complete beginners, Mand Labs Premium Kit uses 165 industrial-grade electronic components and tools, two guidebooks, 9 hours of online discussions, and step-by-step, app-based instructions to encourage your teen to learn at his own pace. Mand Labs Premium Kit is both impressive and maybe a tad bit intimidating. Yet the 57 electronic project instructions are tested by 20,000 users to ensure that they are intuitive and easy to use. The Mand Labs Premium Kit's award-winning carrying case opens up vertically into a workstation lab with multiple drawers and compartments to house trays of components, tools, and manuals. The Mand Labs Premium Kit's case was designed to keep the footprint area to a minimum, with compartmentalized space within it for all the parts. Indeed, one of the most robust electronics courses on the homeschool market, Mand Labs Premium Kit includes switches, circuits, wires, sensors, motors, breadboards, probes, pliers, and a multimeter and does not require any soldering tools.
 
For teens who find the science behind electronics overwhelming, we suggest that they merely watch videos for concepts, assembly, and reference. You will be amazed at how many electronics principles they will absorb by just assembling the projects. The guidebooks are useful for an in-depth understanding of electronics.
 
Mand Labs Premium Kit's course topics cover 20 percent of IGCSE Cambridge Curriculum and 30 percent of AP Physics C, including electricity and magnetism.
From the Manufacturer: The all-in-ones Mand Labs KIT-1: STEM Electronics Kit is your most comprehensive do-it-yourself (DIY) learning kit that takes you on a journey of 60+ hands-on projects from fundamentals of electricity to advanced concepts of transistors in electronics and robotics. And everything is step-by-step. No prior experience in electronics is required. As a beginner, you start with simple hands-on projects, learn to use a digital multimeter and grab the basic fundamentals of electricity, including charge, voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s law, and Kirchhoff laws. As you advance, you start learning about new components, make more complex projects and progress both in terms of knowledge and skill levels. At the start of book-2, you will be able to build interesting projects such as automatic night lamp, H-Bridge (motor driver circuit used in robotics) and many more. The kit is a great companion for parents who want to provide early practical exposure to their kids, teachers who want to demonstrate the concepts of electrical science &amp; semiconductors, students who want to learn physics by doing, and hobbyists who want to brush up their basics. In the premium version, you get three extra projects including IR Security Alarm system, joule thief (drawing energy from a dead cell), and temperature sensor.
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Who Is it for: 
<li>Middle and high school students</li>
<li>STEM educators running maker spaces, physics labs, and robotics programs</li>
<li>Homeschooling parents</li>
<li>DIY enthusiasts and makers</li>
 What's New in Version 4? 
<li>Wire cutter and stripper is now made of Stainless Steel (SS) and has a new design with a thumb grip</li>
<li>A more durable screwdriver is included which can unwind switch terminals and multimeter screws with ease</li>
<li>A new 12 V Piezoelectric buzzer with 4.2 KZ frequency is replacing the older 12 Volt 2.4KHz magnetic buzzer in Version 3</li>
<li>The portable breadboard box now comes with magnetic locks instead of swap buttons</li>
<li>A more tactile microswitch with a 120gF operating force on the lever is introduced</li>
<li>Lead Free Solder (Sn96.5/Ag3.0/Cu0.5) is used for all soldering joints</li>
<li>All LEDs are now professionally packaged in moisture free anti-static bags - four different colored bags for each color</li>
<li>Learning videos in the USB Flash drive now come with subtitles (English)</li>
<li>24 Micron Polyolefin Shrink Film is used for sealing multimeter, books and KIT-1 box</li>
<li>Mand Labs KIT-1 Box is re-engineered for durability, strength and usability. The box is made in 12 different parts and each part is produced with a very high level precision with right fits and tolerances. The box is assembled carefully by hand and undergoes multiple inspections to meet quality standards</li>
<li>RoHS and Reach Standards are being strictly adhered to</li>
<li>The TDK EPCOS Thermistor 10K 3950 3% with a faster response time is added to the Premium Edition</li>
<li>A new Everlight Phototransistor alongside 840 nm Everlight Photodiode is added to the IR Security Alarm System project; Phototransistor gives a better range and high sensitivity</li>
 Topics covered in KIT-1: 
<li>Charge, Battery, Voltage, Current, Resistance, LED, Multimeter, Resistors, Ohm's law, Series and Parallel Combination, Variable Resistors: Potentiometer, Preset and LDR, Switches, Capacitors, Relay, Semiconductors, Diode and Its Types, Digital Logic Gates: NOT, OR, AND, NOT, NAND, Zener Diode, DC Motor, Transistors, IR (Infrared LED) and Photodiode, Inductors, Thermistor (Temperature sensor).</li>
 Contents in the box: 
<li>Includes 60 projects + 165 components including one mini breadboard + 2 guide books + 60 videos + step-by-step project guides + workstation + 1 breadboard carry case + 3 premium projects + 1 flash drive containing all learning materials</li>
 Manufacturer: Mand Labs Manufacturer Age Recommendation: 8+ Prior Experience in Electronics Required?: No Faith-Based: No <img src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1994/4551/files/ribbon_large.gif?v=1500415094" alt="">Awards and Endorsements: First Runner up i-Design Award 2015! Media Mentions: 
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/taliamilgromelcott/2021/11/24/all-the-best-stem-presents-for-all-the-best-kids-in-your-life/?sh=68f8b0613023">Forbes</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://mashable.com/deals/nov-3-mand-labs-electronic-series-diy-kit">Mashable</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/26/gift-guide-stem-toys-for-your-builders-in-training/">Tech Crunch</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://futurism.com/teach-kids-stem-with-a-mand-labs-kit">Futurism</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://thenextweb.com/news/valentines-day-boyfriend-girlfriend-husband-wife">TNW</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://celebratewomantoday.com/diy-stem-kits-kits-for-kids-to-understand-and-love-technology/">Celebrate Women Today</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/learn-electronics-at-home-with-mandlabs/">Raising Lifelong Learners</a></li>
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Stress Ball Angry Putty Like other putties, non-toxic, non-gooey Stress Ball Thinking Putty will bounce, stretch, tear, drip, snap, and even shatter. But this soothing slab of super-smooth blue putty also gets more resistant with each stretch. How many stretches can you do in 15 seconds? Stress Ball is a lovely way to reduce teenage tension, but it works equally well in a home office setting. Stress Ball Thinking Putty can also be used as a hand exercise for violin, ukulele, and guitar players. Each tin arrives with one-fifth of a pound of Stress Ball – that’s an impressive adult-sized handful of the highest quality moldable putty. Gluten-free, latex-free, and silicone-based, Stress Ball will never dry out & is easily removed from solid surfaces. Stress Ball is manufactured with the help of exceptional individuals challenged with disabilities. Features What is Thinking Putty? Where did it come from? Thinking Putty and many other silicone rubber products were developed during World War II as American industries searched for rubber substitutes that could be used in place of natural rubber tires, gaskets, and seals. During World War II, America's supplies of natural rubber was scarce. The Japanese had occupied many areas in the South Pacific where rubber trees are found. In 1936, at the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, Dr. Earl Warrick began experimenting with "organosilicon" chemistry - combining silicon (think: sand, glass, computer chips) with carbon (think: you and me, charcoal, and fossil fuels). In 1943, he left the institute to join the newly formed Dow Corning Corporation. His research was refocused to help the war effort by developing a synthetic rubber substitute. Although he failed to produce a suitable rubber before the end of the war, one result of his experiments was a Silicone Bouncing Putty (the primary ingredient in Thinking Putty). Although it had no industrial use, he kept some around - it made a nifty toy! Is Thinking Putty like Gak?, Floam?, Noise Putty?, Slime?, Mars Mud?, or Goo?? Absolutely not! Thinking Putty is in a class of its own - with its own unique physical properties. Thinking Putty is more similar to Silly Putty? than other "putty" products. Thinking Putty does not leave a sticky residue on your hands. You won't feel like you need to "wash up" after playing with it. Thinking Putty stretches like rubber, bounces like a ball, tears like paper, and can shatter like ceramic. Thinking Putty can also shift color. Unlike all other products, Thinking Putty comes in adult-sized handfuls and a rainbow of really awesome colors. Is Thinking Putty non-toxic? Thinking Putty is inert, non-toxic, and safe. Thinking Putty contains no latex or wheat compounds. It is safe for use by people with sensitivity to wheat or latex and will not promote the development of latex allergies. They even use Nitrile latex-free gloves during manufacture. Thinking Putty is a Made in the USA product. It is manufactured entirely in the USA from top shelf materials sourced from industry leading vendors. They take product purity and regulatory compliance very seriously. They are certified compliant with EU standards EN 71 Parts 1, 2 & 3 which cover tests for toy safety. Additional information is happily provided upon request. Although Thinking Putty is completely inert, non-toxic, and safe, it may present a choking hazard to children if placed in the mouth or if a child attempts to swallow the product, so please exercise extra caution around small children, especially children under three years of age. Does Thinking Putty dry out? No way! Thinking Putty is silicone based, not clay or earth based like other modeling compounds. Thinking Putty will never dry out or crumble. The only reason to keep it in a closed container is to offer protection from dirt, dust, and hair that may otherwise accumulate. Should I take my Thinking Putty to the office? Absolutely! Bring your Thinking Putty to work with you and leave it on your desk. You'll find yourself tearing off a handful and using it to relieve stress when you deal with difficult personnel or vendors. If yours is a creative job Thinking Putty will give your hands something to do while your brain ponders infinite innovative possibilities. Can I bring Thinking Putty through airport security or onto an airplane? Yes. Thinking Putty may appear superficially like the plastic explosives you see on TV but the similarities end there. Thinking Putty will not appear as an explosive to either color X-ray or sniffer machines. It is neither a liquid nor a gel and is not subject to the criteria governing those objects. That said, security screeners have absolute personal discretion in exercising their jobs. They can confiscate anything they like regardless of the posted rules. Note About Clean UpLike its cousin Silly Putty, Thinking Putty does stick to fabric, hair, and carpet, so keep an eye on where your little guy puts it! For a tidier option for your wiggler and fidgeter, check out Mad Mattr, which is part of our Preschool through 2nd Grade Kits. However, if you do find yourself in a predicament and need to remove stray Thinking Putty, try these tips from the manufacturer: There is Thinking Putty stuck in my hair/on my skin/on the fabric of my shirt/pants/sofa/rug/sheets. How can I remove it? Manufacturer: Crazy Aaron's PuttyworldAge Recommendation: 8+Made In: USAFaith-Based: NoMaterials: Non-toxic silicone Manufactured with the help of exceptional individuals challenged with disabilities. Awards and Endorsements:2016 Learning Express Best Product Innovation2016 Learning Express Best Toy Award in Science2014 Astra Manufacturer of the Year2014 Learning Express Best Toy Award in Product Innovation2014 TIillywig Toy Awards Top Fun seal Award for exceptional design, construction, and play2013 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval for child-rearing and developmentCHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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Like other putties, non-toxic, non-gooey Stress Ball Thinking Putty will bounce, stretch, tear, drip, snap, and even shatter. But this soothing slab of super-smooth blue putty also gets more resistant with each stretch. How many stretches can you do in 15 seconds? Stress Ball is a lovely way to reduce teenage tension, but it works equally well in a home office setting. Stress Ball Thinking Putty can also be used as a hand exercise for violin, ukulele, and guitar players.
 
Each tin arrives with one-fifth of a pound of Stress Ball – that’s an impressive adult-sized handful of the highest quality moldable putty. Gluten-free, latex-free, and silicone-based, Stress Ball will never dry out &amp; is easily removed from solid surfaces. Stress Ball is manufactured with the help of exceptional individuals challenged with disabilities.
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What is Thinking Putty? Where did it come from? Thinking Putty and many other silicone rubber products were developed during World War II as American industries searched for rubber substitutes that could be used in place of natural rubber tires, gaskets, and seals. During World War II, America's supplies of natural rubber was scarce. The Japanese had occupied many areas in the South Pacific where rubber trees are found. In 1936, at the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research, Dr. Earl Warrick began experimenting with "organosilicon" chemistry - combining silicon (think: sand, glass, computer chips) with carbon (think: you and me, charcoal, and fossil fuels). In 1943, he left the institute to join the newly formed Dow Corning Corporation. His research was refocused to help the war effort by developing a synthetic rubber substitute. Although he failed to produce a suitable rubber before the end of the war, one result of his experiments was a Silicone Bouncing Putty (the primary ingredient in Thinking Putty). Although it had no industrial use, he kept some around - it made a nifty toy! Is Thinking Putty like Gak?, Floam?, Noise Putty?, Slime?, Mars Mud?, or Goo?? Absolutely not! Thinking Putty is in a class of its own - with its own unique physical properties. Thinking Putty is more similar to Silly Putty? than other "putty" products. Thinking Putty does not leave a sticky residue on your hands. You won't feel like you need to "wash up" after playing with it. Thinking Putty stretches like rubber, bounces like a ball, tears like paper, and can shatter like ceramic. Thinking Putty can also shift color. Unlike all other products, Thinking Putty comes in adult-sized handfuls and a rainbow of really awesome colors. Is Thinking Putty non-toxic? Thinking Putty is inert, non-toxic, and safe. Thinking Putty contains no latex or wheat compounds. It is safe for use by people with sensitivity to wheat or latex and will not promote the development of latex allergies. They even use Nitrile latex-free gloves during manufacture. Thinking Putty is a Made in the USA product. It is manufactured entirely in the USA from top shelf materials sourced from industry leading vendors. They take product purity and regulatory compliance very seriously. They are certified compliant with EU standards EN 71 Parts 1, 2 &amp; 3 which cover tests for toy safety. Additional information is happily provided upon request. Although Thinking Putty is completely inert, non-toxic, and safe, it may present a choking hazard to children if placed in the mouth or if a child attempts to swallow the product, so please exercise extra caution around small children, especially children under three years of age. Does Thinking Putty dry out? No way! Thinking Putty is silicone based, not clay or earth based like other modeling compounds. Thinking Putty will never dry out or crumble. The only reason to keep it in a closed container is to offer protection from dirt, dust, and hair that may otherwise accumulate. Should I take my Thinking Putty to the office? Absolutely! Bring your Thinking Putty to work with you and leave it on your desk. You'll find yourself tearing off a handful and using it to relieve stress when you deal with difficult personnel or vendors. If yours is a creative job Thinking Putty will give your hands something to do while your brain ponders infinite innovative possibilities. Can I bring Thinking Putty through airport security or onto an airplane? Yes. Thinking Putty may appear superficially like the plastic explosives you see on TV but the similarities end there. Thinking Putty will not appear as an explosive to either color X-ray or sniffer machines. It is neither a liquid nor a gel and is not subject to the criteria governing those objects. That said, security screeners have absolute personal discretion in exercising their jobs. They can confiscate anything they like regardless of the posted rules. Note About Clean Up Like its cousin Silly Putty, Thinking Putty does stick to fabric, hair, and carpet, so keep an eye on where your little guy puts it! For a tidier option for your wiggler and fidgeter, check out <a href="https://timberdoodle.com/pages/search-results-page?q=782-+mad+mattr" data-mce-fragment="1" target="new" data-mce-href="https://timberdoodle.com/pages/search-results-page?q=782-+mad+mattr">Mad Mattr</a>, which is part of our Preschool through 2nd Grade Kits. However, if you do find yourself in a predicament and need to remove stray Thinking Putty, try these tips from the manufacturer: <a href="https://puttyworld.com/apps/help-center#%21there-is-thinking-putty-stuck-in-my-shirtpantsrugsofasheets-how-can-i-remove-it" target="new">There is Thinking Putty stuck in my hair/on my skin/on the fabric of my shirt/pants/sofa/rug/sheets. How can I remove it?</a> 
Manufacturer: Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld Age Recommendation: 8+ Made In: USA Faith-Based: No Materials: Non-toxic silicone 
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 <img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1994/4551/files/ribbon_large.gif?v=1500415094">Awards and Endorsements: 2016 Learning Express Best Product Innovation 2016 Learning Express Best Toy Award in Science 2014 Astra Manufacturer of the Year 2014 Learning Express Best Toy Award in Product Innovation 2014 TIillywig Toy Awards Top Fun seal Award for exceptional design, construction, and play 2013 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval for child-rearing and development <img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1994/4551/files/alert_red_large.jpg?v=1498264621">CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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TwoStick Shadows Paint Kit: Beaches WWhen your student wants more than a paint-by-number kit but is not ready for a blank canvas, it is time for a TwoStick Shadows Paint Kit. Referred to as the training wheels for the beginning painter, TwoStick Shadows Paint Kits allow your child to experiment with paint colors and techniques. At the same time, they provide just enough guidelines to inspire confidence.Every kit includes six canvases of various sizes, each comprising a grayscale image and six color guide images to use as a reference. As your child’s skills and confidence increase, he’ll become less dependent on the shadows. Perfect for beginners, TwoStick Shadows kits produce stunning, finished works!Each TwoStick Shadows Paint Kit includes six canvases, 18 tubes of acrylic paint, two synthetic paintbrushes, a simple two-stick oak frame, and instructions. From the Manufacturer: Painting by Shadows® is everything paint-by-numbers is...and everything paint-by-numbers isn't. It is relatively easy-yes. It gives as good or better results. But you are painting, not coloring with paint! Short, but high quality written instructions are included along with accompanying videos. When you finish, you will have your versions of beautiful licensed works of art from working artists! Multi-Canvas kits include everything you need to paint six paintings. Start with two 5x7" simple paintings, continue with three 8x10" paintings that are a bit more challenging. Finish with a large 13x19" work that will truly hone your skills. Paint something you'll actually hang on the wall! Features 50% of the manufacturer's profits are donated to the Bridge2Rwanda scholars program. Kit Includes: 6 canvases: (2) 5"x7", (3) 8"x10", and (1) 13"x19" 18 tubes of acrylic paint 2 synthetic paintbrushes A simple two-stick oak frame Instructions Manufacturer: Chirpwood LLC Frame: Made in East Alabama from Native Wood Faith-Based: No

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 WWhen your student wants more than a paint-by-number kit but is not ready for a blank canvas, it is time for a TwoStick Shadows Paint Kit. Referred to as the training wheels for the beginning painter, TwoStick Shadows Paint Kits allow your child to experiment with paint colors and techniques. At the same time, they provide just enough guidelines to inspire confidence. Every kit includes six canvases of various sizes, each comprising a grayscale image and six color guide images to use as a reference. As your child’s skills and confidence increase, he’ll become less dependent on the shadows. Perfect for beginners, TwoStick Shadows kits produce stunning, finished works! Each TwoStick Shadows Paint Kit includes six canvases, 18 tubes of acrylic paint, two synthetic paintbrushes, a simple two-stick oak frame, and instructions.
 From the Manufacturer: Painting by Shadows® is everything paint-by-numbers is...and everything paint-by-numbers isn't. It is relatively easy-yes. It gives as good or better results. But you are painting, not coloring with paint! Short, but high quality written instructions are included along with accompanying videos. When you finish, you will have your versions of beautiful licensed works of art from working artists! Multi-Canvas kits include everything you need to paint six paintings. Start with two 5x7" simple paintings, continue with three 8x10" paintings that are a bit more challenging. Finish with a large 13x19" work that will truly hone your skills. Paint something you'll actually hang on the wall!
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US History Detective 2 U.S. History Detective Book One and Two are complete U.S. history courses that have integrated critical thinking skills into the lesson content. Book One covers from the Colonial Era up through the Reconstruction Era. Book Two continues with U.S. history up through the Obama administration. Critical-thinking questions ask your student to answer a multiple-choice question and support his conclusion with evidence from the lesson. Using short essay questions, U.S. History Detective works to develop the writing skills needed in upper-level academic courses. Printed with black-and-white and full-color illustrations, U.S. History Detective includes photos, maps, political cartoons, and more. No parental involvement is required with this course, so students can work independently. Ease of use, suitability for independent study, and critical thinking questions make U.S. History Detective an excellent option for exploring U.S. history. The answer key at the back of the book includes key points to watch for in essay responses. Note: The regularly featured "Fun Facts" are insightful and often sad and perhaps would have been more aptly titled "Little-Known Facts." Features Answers are located in the back of this book. Publisher's Information:Authors: Steven Greif Pages: 320, color Binding: Paperback Reproducible: Yes ISBN: 978-1-60144-243-7 Publisher: The Critical Thinking Co Printed In: USA Publisher's Recommended Grade Range: 8th-12th+ Faith-Based: No Awards and Endorsements:

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U.S. History Detective Book One and Two are complete U.S. history courses that have integrated critical thinking skills into the lesson content. 
 
Book One covers from the Colonial Era up through the Reconstruction Era. Book Two continues with U.S. history up through the Obama administration. 
 
Critical-thinking questions ask your student to answer a multiple-choice question and support his conclusion with evidence from the lesson. Using short essay questions, U.S. History Detective works to develop the writing skills needed in upper-level academic courses. 
 
Printed with black-and-white and full-color illustrations, U.S. History Detective includes photos, maps, political cartoons, and more. No parental involvement is required with this course, so students can work independently.
 
Ease of use, suitability for independent study, and critical thinking questions make U.S. History Detective an excellent option for exploring U.S. history. The answer key at the back of the book includes key points to watch for in essay responses.
 
Note: The regularly featured "Fun Facts" are insightful and often sad and perhaps would have been more aptly titled "Little-Known Facts."
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Answers are located in the back of this book. Publisher's Information: Authors: Steven Greif Pages: 320, color Binding: Paperback Reproducible: Yes ISBN: 978-1-60144-243-7 Publisher: The Critical Thinking Co Printed In: USA Publisher's Recommended Grade Range: 8th-12th+ Faith-Based: No <img src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1994/4551/files/ribbon_1_1_large.gif?v=1520357339" alt="">Awards and Endorsements: