Learning Tangent Homeschool Magazine | Fall 2015

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Contents Easy Ideas for a Fall Meal Reboot Falling into a Rhythm

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Herbalist Kids: Tackling the Science of Botany

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In Defense of non-STEMmers

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Seeing Freedom

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Amateur Radio: Bringing STEM to Life

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How we Learn and How we Teach

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So You Want to Write a Book ? (Part II)

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Science in Motion

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Common Core: Why Homeschool Families Should be Concerned

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The Homesteading Homeschooler

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Unplanned Homeschooler

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Recipe

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Puzzles 22 h Word Searc 24 Crossword


Learning Tangent Homeschool Magazine Editor in Chief Gail Nelson

Cover Photo & Design Gail Nelson

Photos in this issue are public domain via Pixabay.com unless otherwise specified with the image

Contributors Tavia Fuller Armstrong Madon Dailey Arie Farnam Tina Hollenbeck Jean Moree Ann Musico Candy Richey Lori Svensen Cristi Taijeron Carolyn Thinnes

From the Editor



~ Apples ~ In-season and a sweet treat! Try a little almond or peanut butter with apple wedges as a snack.

~ Brussels Sprouts ~ Love 'em or hate 'em, they're packed with nutrients. In one 3.5 oz serving they contain 3.38g of protein & 3.8g of fiber, along with a host of antioxidants and vitamin C.



~ Find your homeschool rhythm ~ It's essential to every homeschooling family's success, and every family has its own unique rhythm.



But some kids – mine, for example – aren’t wired for STEM.




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The common sense homeschool magazine




Some homeschoolers use a child-driven approach. Whatever the child wants to study, we do it. There are limitations with this.


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Plant identification is only possible if you have a source of information.






"Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on." Louis L'Amour



Procrastination is one of my daughter's hobbies. She has honed this ability to a sharp, gleaming blade of passive aggressive dallying...


The Unplanned Homeschooler



Pork's lighter flavor gets along well with the fabulous flavor of winter squash. There are dozens of varieties available, from acorn to pumpkin and turban, all with different flavors. Here, we've mixed cubed steamed butternut squash with black rice, and sauteed thin slices of sweet dumpling squash in a bit of olive oil.

Which squash? Take your pick! Winter squash have a variety of flavors, colors and textures. They're named because they are stored through the winter, and eaten during the coldest months of the year. They store well, for up to five months if stored properly, and are full of nutrition.


Peppered Pork with Black Rice and Winter Squash



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What's Your Favorite -ology? Crossword Answers and Wordsearch Words

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