Welcome to the August 2024 Back-to-School issue of Homeschooling Teen, a free monthly online magazine for homeschool high schoolers ages 13-19 and their parents. This month’s articles are listed below, and you can read them all at HomeschoolingTeen.com.
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Editor’s Column
Letter from the Editor: August 2024
Welcome to the August 2024 Back-to-School issue of Homeschooling Teen!
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Homeschooling Teen Profile
Bridges to Science: Homeschooled Teens in STEM
Meet three teens who are pursuing their passions thanks to a Houston nonprofit.
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Homeschooling High School
Leadership Lessons for Teens: Parenting with Purpose
Encouraging these practices helps teens grow into capable and trustworthy leaders.
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Homeschooling Your Teen
The Financial Habits of Gen Z: What Homeschooling Parents Need to Know
Generation Z is more savvy about their finances, but they’re less confident about challenges like paying taxes and managing debt.
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Homeschool Friendly College
Colorado Christian University, aka Pro-Life U
Colorado Christian University is also known as “Pro-Life U.”
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Careers
The Difference Between a Machinist and a Mechanic
What’s the difference between a machinist and a mechanic?
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Movie Reviews
TRAP: A Concert and Thriller in One!
TRAP is an M. Night Shyamalan thriller that’s totally appropriate for teens!
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A Homeschooler’s Perspective
Some of the Best YA Books About Homeschooled Teens
Here are some entertaining stories with characters who are homeschooled for most or all of the action.
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Thriving with Trinity
Trinity is a homeschooler living in Uganda. She hopes to use her writing to serve God and help other people.
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Read the Bible
Give it to God and Go to Sleep in Peace
If there’s something on your mind that’s keeping you up at night, try giving it to God so you can sleep in peace.
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Right-Wing Teen
97% of Students Can’t Pass This Test – Can You?
Do you consider yourself to be a good student in American History and Civics? See if you can pass the U.S. citizenship test!
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Product Reviews
Make Back-to-School Fun with this Colorful Pen Set!
This colorful pen set is a great back-to-school accessory for kids, teens, and homeschool families!
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Teen Tech Talk
What are Mechanical Keyboards and Why are They Popular?
Are you considering getting a mechanical keyboard, or are you just curious about the technology? Check out this article on mechanical keyboards and Cherry switches!
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STEM Time
Here are some exciting end-of-summer STEM activities and projects that will make learning fun!
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The World Around Us
Top Strategies for Teaching Homeschooled Teens About Sustainability
Homeschooled teens have a wealth of opportunities to learn the importance of sustainability.
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Health Corner
Healthy Tips for Back-to-School
Here are some healthy tips on how to stay in good health as you start the school year.
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Scholarships
StudyCorgi Annual Video Scholarship Contest
StudyCorgi’s video scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and receive financial support for their education.
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Infographic
Infographic: Back to School Organizing
Check out this infographic for six ways to transition in an organized manner from summer vacation to back-to-school.
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Subscriber Freebie
I Have a Dream (PDF) – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave this famous speech on August 28, 1963. It’s the one in which he said, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Every student should have a copy of the “I Have a Dream” speech to read and study. What does MLK Jr. say about the American Dream? Circle any Biblical references. Underline the quotes from the Declaration of Independence. Find the patriotic song verse. Compare and contrast his ideology to that of the modern BLM movement. Choose your favorite part of the speech to memorize and recite.
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