Resources
Resources for Effective Action
Right tools for the job
“The right tool for the right job” is a trusim that works. One of our goals at Home School Lifetime Learning is to share with our visitors the various Internet based tools and sites we have found to be very useful and make our daily lives easier and more productive.
This resource page is a dynamic situation, and will continue to expand as we discover more resources that can be of benefit to all of us.
Free Resources
This program is an outstanding system that comes very close to being an absolute clone of Microsoft Office. We have used it extensively and find it meets our needs with excellence.
We use this fine program for recording and editing audio files that can then be integrated into other presentation programs. It is easily installed and is simple to learn to use.
Screencasting is an effective method of creating instructional or presentation videos. The quality and flexibility of this program makes it an excellent addition to your Internet toolbox.
This little gem of an animated video producer is easy to use and fun to watch the results. Lots of flexibility and creativity put in a simple to use package.
If you are looking for a simple, yet high quality graphic design program, Canva is for you. An excellent resource for creating flyers, infographics and logos.
When you want to find the most efficient method to publish a short informational or promotional article, try out this excellent resource.
Using a photo that is copyrighted is something you should always avoid, especially if you are going to post it anywhere, either online or not. This site gives you a great source of totally free photos to use.
If you are serious about building a website or creating your own blog, this is the top-of-the-line FREE website building system. WordPress works especially well with Elementor, an addon which further simplifies the page-building process.
Photoshop is the standard graphics program… but it is expensive! Paint.net comes really close to the performance of Photoshop. We use Paint.net almost exclusively in any graphics needed for out sites or books.
Homeschool Science Lab Supplies
Earth Science
Whether you are a homeschooler or classroom teacher with your students at home, these resources can be an invaluable learning aid. We have made every attempt to compile the resources you need to produce clear and meaningful activities for your students.
Biology
Like all sciences, biology surrounds us in all our environments. The lab activities we present in the study of biology are intended to enhance observational and interpretive abilities.
Chemistry
Chemistry may seem to be the most difficult science to do significant lab activities at home, but such is not the case. With wise choices of which laboratory activities to attempt, good chemistry theory can be addressed while illustrating proper safety procedures.
Since physics is the most fundamental science it is only logical we are surrounded by an abundance of laboratory opportunities. A strength of our choices is gathering the appropriate data to reach meaningful conclusions about the concept we are observing.
Project Specific Material
Geocaching
From urban spots to wilderness treks, the hiding place of the cache ranges from easy to physically demanding. Your comfort, effectiveness and safety depends on your supplies and equipment. Checkk out our resource page sto determine what you need.
Creative Photography
Your smartphone can deliver amazingly creative photographs, yet there are additions you can make which expand the limit of creativity available. Depending on where and how you shoot, other accessories may be a useful enhancement.
Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared to survive an emergency is not a game. The consequences of not being ready can be severe. You may already have many of the required supplies and equipment on hand. Check out our supplies and equipment page to make sure you are ready to survive and thrive.
Amateur Radio
From pure enjoyment to survival necessity, amateur radio is an activity covering a broad spectrum of human activity. Whether you enjoy the social aspect, the technical component of “ham” radio, slow-scan TV or contacting the International Space Station, this activity is great!
Build a Solar Shed
A solar-powered shed can be used for emergency shelter, a workshop, artist studio, homeschool classroom, ham radio station… or just about anything you can imagine. Check out our resources to give even more ideas.
Create Income While You Homeschool
DIY from scratch
Step-by-step it is possible to create your own online website with the potential to become an income-producing venture. Building your online income in this way takes time, energy, persistance… but is also the lowest expense method.
Learn from the Experts
You do not need to spend tens of thousands of dollars for a college education to learn how to build an online business. We recommend either one of two high integrity systems to help you create an online system with excellent potential.
Help for Struggling or Troubled Teens
Integrated Interventions is a Holistic support team for troubled teens, young adults, and their families. With locations in northern Idaho and southern Texas, the skilled professionals provide hands on life and social skills with individualized mentoring and guidance. Working primarily with older adolescents and young adults, Integrated Interventions can help you find for any age adolescent. Check out their website and talk to a person who can help you find necessary help for your troubled teen.
Help for College and Career
To Gap or Not?
The “Gap Year” used to be what losers did if they couldn’t get into college or find a job. No longer seen as negative, taking a year to sort things out or experience unique events is now a widely accepted transition into life beyond high school.
The College Route
Where to go? What to major in? How to pay for it? The college route to finding that rewarding and fulfilling life requires confident assessment of many factors. We have compiled several resources to help you get started on finding some necessary answers.
The Career Starter
Sometimes the word “career” sound life-limiting and something lasting forever. With wide open options, starting and building a career can be an exciting and rewarding adventure. From entrepreneurship, to military, to marketing… a career can bring excitement and fulfillment.
Beyond the Text
One of the most amazing sites where you can find an abundance of information about NASA, including past, present and future. Watch live views from the International space shuttle and learn about future plans for sending men to Mars.
Located in Pasadena, California, JPL is the command center for many NASA projects. The Mars Rovers are all driven from this location, along with a significant amount of research regarding future places to explore.
NOVA frequently has science oriented videos or good documentaries about science related topics. You have to explore a bit or keep checkin on you TV to see what’s available.
Your best source for current happenings in science around the world. Not restricted to any one science, it is designed to highlighy interesting events in all areas. And the photography they show is excellent.
Financial Planning the Future
The future is really unknown to any of us. Nevertheless it’s important that we plan ahead just in case we live long enough to need some kind of financial stability. There are several types of things we can do to make our future reasonably secure.
In the realm of finances there are some things we can do.
- Annuity Programs
- Life insurance Programs
- Stock Market Programs
- Entrepreneurial Efforts
Annuity Programs
This particular annuity program offers some information directly focused on helping students learn about financial management. You can check them our and get a free download at these links.
How to Teach Kids About Money and Financial Literacy for Students
Here is a bit more information you will find on their site.
