Happy June! Hope your summer vacation is off to a good start. We managed to get a pretty full issue this month even though many of our columnists graduated this year and will no longer be writing for us. So we’re sad to see them go, but we’re happy that a couple of them have decided to stay on at least for a while. In this issue you will find several articles related to music as well as computers, along with two book reviews and a movie review. Alifia answers a bunch of questions about homeschooling, Alesha wrote an interesting article about wildlife, and homeschool mom Angelica Laurio tells about some awesome contests that are open to teen homeschoolers. Looking for a place to go on a trip this summer? Check out “Field Trips USA” which lists a lot of great educational travel destinations around the country. Before you head out to the beach or park, be sure to review the “Sun Safety Tips for Teens.” There is also a helpful infographic about how to hunt for a job. Read all of these articles and more at HomeschoolingTeen.com!
Homeschooling Teen Profile
Zach, Luke, and Kaylee Payne make up three-fourths of UMW’s string quartet along with fellow homeschooler Juliette Guilloux, the fourth member.
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Homeschool Friendly College
The University of Mary Washington is one of Virginia’s outstanding public liberal arts universities.
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Guest Column
Why It’s Important to Get a College Education if You Want to Be an Artist or Musician
Here are a few reasons why it’s important for artists and musicians to obtain a college degree.
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Homeschooling High School
Tips on How to Produce Quality Writing Under Strict Time Constraints
Don’t struggle, run out of time, or give up on your assignment writing – simply follow these tips for success!
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Homeschool Electives
Learn and Master Piano: Homeschool Edition
Learning to play the piano is easy with the Legacy Learning System.
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College Life
Home Away from Home: How to Feel at Ease your Freshman Year
How to feel at home away from home in your first year of college.
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Careers
Passion for Politics? 4 Majors You Should Consider
Do you like politics? Here are four majors you should consider.
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The World Around Us
Social Studies – 5 Degrees for Extroverts
Are you an extrovert? Here are five of the best degrees for you!
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Readers Write
Contests for Teen Homeschoolers
Homeschool teens are able to participate in some AWESOME national contests.
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Marvelous Little Discovery
Q&A With Alifia: Homeschooling Stereotypes & Others Part 2
Alifia answers a bunch of questions about homeschooling.
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Life Through a Teen’s Eyes
I learned some interesting things about Eastern Deciduous forest and urban animals that I would like to share with you.
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Travel & Recreation
Fifteen of the best field trip destinations in the USA that have lots of educational value and would be memorable family vacations as well.
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Health Corner
Sunshine on your shoulders may make you happy, but it can also give you a sunburn.
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Need a Clue?
This book takes us on a lively journey through human history.
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Homeschool Characters in Literature and Film
The Applewhites at Wit’s End, by Stephanie Tolan
Jake Semple and E.D. Applewhite are back to save the day in this lighthearted summer camp-themed sequel to Surviving the Applewhites.
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Movie Reviews
Solomon Kane: The Puritan Warrior
A ruthless mercenary forsakes his violent past to become a man of peace but is then called to take up arms against the forces of darkness.
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Teen Tech Talk
Free HTML Tutorials: Learn How to Make a Website
Want to build your own web page or blog? These free online resources will teach you the language of the web.
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STEM Time
There are only 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don’t.
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Infographic
This infographic gives away the best tips on how to hunt for a job.