Amanda Bennett interview....

About 5 years ago, my husband and I decided we wanted to homeschool.  We had been considering it for several months, since our son was 3. At the time I didn't know anyone who homeschooled, but was attracted to the idea for many reasons.  I began to search the internet and discovered I had a lot to learn!

There were so many styles of homeschooling, so many choices in curriculum.  It was overwhelming!  But one day, I came across an article, an interview between ChristianBook.com and Amanda Bennett.  Everything Amanda said in the article made sense to me, and I knew at that moment that I wanted to use unit studies with my son!  We veered off course a few times, but always came back to this style of living and learning.  What a blessing to have discovered this article, Amanda Bennett, and unit studies so early in our research of homeschooling.

Last night, while surfing around the web, I found the article again.  It was just as much of a blessing to read it now, 5 years into our journey.  I wanted to share it with you all in the hopes that it will bless you as well.  So here it is.

Interview with Amanda

Enjoy!

New Release: Terrific Tigers and a Giveaway!

Hunting down interesting facts and amusements found among God’s magnificent creatures is an exciting way to learn!

Did you realize that in the past 100 years the number of tigers has been reduced by 95%? When you lock eyes with that caged tiger, you are experiencing a rare treat!

There's no doubt that the tiger is a part of the astonishing work of our Creator and His ability to make this world a special place for all of His creations.

Day 1: What Is a Tiger?
Day 2: Getting to Know Tigers
Day 3: Where Are the Tigers?
Day 4: The Science of Tigers
Day 5: Cool Things About Tigers



Of all the animals seen around the world, none captures attention like the tigers. Have you seen a Siberian tiger run? A momma tiger’s interaction with her unusually adventurous 6-week-old cubs? The video clips in this study are mesmerizing!

In Terrific Tigers, you and your child will learn all about the different kinds of tigers of the world—what they eat, where they live, and the problems they face. You’ll watch tiger videos and webcams from around the world and see just how they move and run, as well as how they play.

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Hunting down interesting facts and amusements found among God’s magnificent creatures is an exciting way to learn!

Did you realize that in the past 100 years the number of tigers has been reduced by 95%? When you lock eyes with that caged tiger, you are experiencing a rare treat!

There's no doubt that the tiger is a part of the astonishing work of our Creator and His ability to make this world a special place for all of His creations.

Day 1: What Is a Tiger?
Day 2: Getting to Know Tigers
Day 3: Where Are the Tigers?
Day 4: The Science of Tigers
Day 5: Cool Things About Tigers



Of all the animals seen around the world, none captures attention like the tigers. Have you seen a Siberian tiger run? A momma tiger’s interaction with her unusually adventurous 6-week-old cubs? The video clips in this study are mesmerizing!

In Terrific Tigers, you and your child will learn all about the different kinds of tigers of the world—what they eat, where they live, and the problems they face. You’ll watch tiger videos and webcams from around the world and see just how they move and run, as well as how they play.

Order Terrific Tigers here! To celebrate this much anticipated DNG, we will be giving away a terrific Tiger mouse pad to every 10th Terrific Tigers purchaser!  How adorable are these?

We have limited numbers of the mouse pads, and this special giveaway will end at midnight on Tuesday, September 21, so don't wait too long to order!

Autumn Treasures Blog Tour!

Crisp, cool mornings, apples, changing leaves.  Fall is in the air in many parts of the world.  Our review team has been busy using the DNG, Autumn Treasures.  They will be posting their reviews of this fun and exciting title over the next few days, so be sure to check back often! .  Just scroll down and click on the "Linky Tool" at the bottom of this page to find them.



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New Release: Rocking Robots!

Can science really be this fun?

Let kids explore and learn about the extraordinary things they love . . . like robots!

There's an action-packed android adventure awaiting your family . . .

Day 1: What Is a Robot?
Day 2: The History of Robots
Day 3: People and Places of Robots
Day 4: Science Secrets of Robots
Day 5: Goodies and Gadgets of Robots

Did you know that robots build cars, defuse bombs, load dishwashers, cook omelets, vacuum, and even play in an orchestra? When was the term robot first used? Did Leonardo da Vinci really design the first humanoid robot? How are robots built? What will they be like years from now?

Most scientists and engineers believe that we have just begun to scratch the surface of all that we can do with robots and that the best is yet to come. The robot's fascinating history is an unforgettable study in itself, but there are so many neat science topics to investigate and exciting things to do!

AI . . . K9 . . .
AUV . . . ROV . . .
R2-D2 . . . C-3PO . . .
However you write it . . . robots rock!

Purchase Rocking Robots here!

Constitution Day Special!

September 17, 2010 is the 223rd anniversary of our nation's founding document. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we've put together an inspiring Patriotic Bundle.  For the low price of $17.76, you and your children can explore the Constitution with Constitution Celebration, and delve into the lives of 2 of our nation's founding fathers, George Washington and Ben Franklin.

Or, if you would prefer, you can purchase any of these titles individually for $6.50.

On sale now through midnight, September 18.

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As an added bonus, for the low price of $76, choose any Semester Bundle:  Fall, Spring, or Pick 19!

That's 19 DNG titles for just $4 each!

Hurry, this special will also end at midnight, Sep 18!

National Geographic Maps WINNERS!!

We have randomly drawn the names of 3 winners for the National Geographic maps contest!

Drum roll please......

The winners are:

--Kim R.

--Tana

--Edna Smith

Congratulations to all 3 of you.  I will be sending you all an email with details for how you will receive your awesome prizes.

Edna.....I don't have an email address for you, so if you could please email me at mcrabtree at thehomeschoolmagazine dot com.  Thanks!

And thanks to everyone for participating.  Keep watching for our next contest and giveaway!

Don't forget, the FREE shipping offer from National Geographic expires on 9/20/10. Those of you outside the U.S. can receive a 10% off discount.  Send an email to brdouthi@natgeomaps.com to receive your discount.

Labor Day Special!

For many, Labor Day signifies the official end to summer.  Here at Download N Go, we think it's a great time to remember summer.



For today only, purchase 4 of our favorite summer titles at 23% off the Pick 4 Bundle price of $30.  That's 4 wonderful weeks of unit studies for just $23.10!

Hurry! When Labor Day ends at midnight EST, so does this special!

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You can purchase this Labor Day special here!

Check out reviews of Roller Coasters by clicking  here!

Check out reviews of Summer Sensations by clicking here!

See how much this family enjoyed Sunny Seashells.  And how this family used Sunny Seashells on vacation!

To see what folks are saying about Simply Soccer, click here.

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New Release: Constitution Celebration!

We the People . . . establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Influential men in powdered wigs and hot woolen clothes—
free men, united in secret,
struggling to create the most significant document ever seen in this country . . .

The most important document written in the history of our country has to be the Constitution. In this study,your children will appreciate just how hard those now-famous men worked to create it!

From May 25 to September 17, 1787, they spent long, hot hours in the high heat of summer to accomplish a commendable task—save the Union and unite the 13 Colonies despite their differences. It’s an event worth commemorating, don’t you think?

Share your convictions regarding love of freedom and country with your children, and help them to understand a little more about American history, our country’s origins, and our republican form of government. Purchase Constitution Celebration today!

It's a $5 Pizza Party at Download N Go!

Come join the party!

September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day! Who doesn't love pizza?

All weekend, we'll have Pizza Party for $5! From pizza toppings to Galileo, Italy to Vivaldi, the Pizza Party DNG is packed with all the best ingredients for a week of tasty treats (no anchovies required)!

The party happens Saturday and Sunday, Sep. 4 and 5, only, so don't be left out of the fun!

Here's what the Download N Go website has to say about Pizza Party:

Birthday parties, sports celebrations, homemade for family night, or special delivery—pizza brings to mind fond memories and filled tummies!

Imagine being able to teach, expanding on all things pizza, and filling their minds as well.

Include the closing pizza party to wrap up a week of learning with filled minds and tummies!

Day 1: Pizza—What Is It?
Day 2: The Story of Pizza
Day 3: Types of Pizza
Day 4: The Science of Pizza
Day 5: Let’s Have a Pizza Party

Imagine . . . your study will start from the history of pizza and then expand learning to include: how yeast works, how mozzarella cheese is made, mapping activities for geography, types of pizza from across the globe, information about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, facts on Galileo’s experiment and other history, five historical figures, and so much more!

Many of us have been so busy enjoying actually eating pizza that the thought of learning about it has never crossed our minds!




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Check out the DNG Review Team's blog tour to find out just how delicious this unit study really is!

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Pizza Party Blog Tour and Giveaways!

Our reviewers have been busy making pizza!  Just in time for National Cheese Pizza Day (Sep 5), their reviews of Download N Go's Pizza Party are available for you to take a peak at.  The reviewers will be adding their reviews over the next couple of days, so check back often! Just scroll down and click on the "Linky Tool" at the bottom of this page to find them. For added fun, each reviewer will  be hosting a giveaway of Pizza Party! So be sure to look for instructions for how to enter those giveaways!

We'll also have a $5 Pizza Party at Download N Go, Sep 4-5 only!






Pizza Party can be purchased individually or as a part of the Spring Semester Bundle or Full School Year Bundle!  As always, you can choose Pizza Party in a Pick 4 or Pick 19 Bundle as well!

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