Ron Paul Homeschooling Podcast

Learn about the reading programs of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Dr. Gary North interviews instructor Barbara Pickard. The videos do the heavy lifting. All the parent has to do is go to the daily lesson, click the video's PLAY button, and observe how the child does. Also, parents must print out the work sheets or answer sheets, and hand them to the child. Then grade them with the student's assistance.  For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/phonics

Learn about Science 5 of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Daniel Dignan. Action Science teaches 5th grade homeschoolers the lifeskill of taking action through hands-on projects and field trips. For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/science-5-daniel-dignan/

Learn about Science 4 of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Daniel Dignan. Discovery Science teaches 4th grade homeschooers the lifeskill of observation through hands-on projects and field trips. For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/science-4-daniel-dignan/

In this episode you'll listen to Lesson 1 of the Personal Finance course of the Ron Paul Curriculum taught by Dr. Timothy Terrell. This course helps teens gain confidence in handling their finances, avoid debt and achieve financial goals. For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/personal-finance-timothy-terrell/

In this episode you'll learn about the Western Civilization II from 1493 course of the Ron Paul Curriculum taught by Dr. Thomas Woods. This course continues the history of the West from the Reformation to the beginning of the 21st Century. For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/westernciv-2-tom-woods/

In this episode you'll learn about the Western Civilization I course of the Ron Paul Curriculum taught by Dr. Thomas Woods. This course covers the history of the West from the Hebrews to the Renaissance. For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/westernciv-1-tom-woods/

In this episode you'll learn about the 12th grade English course of the Ron Paul Curriculum taught by Dr. Gary North. This American Literature course begins with translations of Spanish literature of North America in the mid-16th century. The course moves to Jamestown and New England in the 17th century and ends in the early 21st century. For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/english-12-gary-north/

In this episode you'll listen to lesson 1 of the 11th grade English course of the Ron Paul Curriculum. Western Literature II is taught by Dr. Gary North and focuses on Western literature from the Reformation to modern times. It is designed to be complementary to the course on the history of Western civilization, also from the Reformation to modern times.  For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/english-11-gary-north/

In this episode you'll learn about the Business 1 course of the Ron Paul Curriculum taught by Dr. Gary North. Students learn the basics of business including salesmanship, goal setting, time management, direct response advertising and how to start a small business. This course is designed as a ninth-grade course. But any high school student can benefit from it.  For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/business-1-gary-north/

In this episode you'll listen to lesson 1 of the 10th grade English course of the Ron Paul Curriculum. Western Literature I is taught by Dr. Gary North and focuses on Western literature from the Hebrews to the Renaissance. It is designed to be complementary to the course on the history of Western civilization, also from the Hebrews to the Renaissance. Both courses end in 1492.  For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/english-10-gary-north/

In this episode you'll listen to lesson 1 of the 9th grade English course of the Ron Paul Curriculum. This course is taught by Dr. Gary North and focuses on Autobiographies of important people in history. Students write a weekly essay and learn to write their own autobiographies.  For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/english-9-gary-north/

In this episode you'll learn about the Government 1B course of the Ron Paul Curriculum taught by Dr. Thomas Woods. This course introduces students to the theory of modern government, problems with government actions, government systems such as constitutional republic, monarchy, communism, fascism, and social democracy, and much more. For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/government-1b-tom-woods/

In this episode you'll learn about the Government 1A course of the Ron Paul Curriculum taught by Dr. Gary North. The study of government introduces students to politics of plunder, Frederic Bastiat's The Law, and the cliches of socialism. This course is taught from the perspective of the freedom philosophy. For show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/government-1a-gary-north/

Learn about the Chemistry course of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Kevin Poff. 11th graders learn chemistry by watching lectures, solving problems and reading assignments. This high school chemistry courses covers the basics of chemistry including what is chemistry, measurement, the atom, naming compounds, stoichiometry, gases, and more. Next the course covers  atomic and molecular structure including quantum theory, electron configurations, periodicity, and bonding. After a few weeks of review the course then covers topics students would expect to encounter in a second semester college level chemistry course. Other topics covered include oil production, oil refining and nuclear power. This course prepares students to take the CLEP Chemistry test for college credit. For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/chemistry-kevin-poff/

Learn about the History 8 course of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Bradley Fish, Jr.  8th graders learn about the major events in Europe and America by studying geography, arts, sciences, political movements and culture. The cultural and historical developments covered in History 8 provide the context for literature studied in the 8th grade English course.  For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/history-8-bradley-fish/

Learn about the History 7 course of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Bradley Fish, Jr.  7th graders learn history by studying many exciting events from the Vikings in the middle ages to the colonization of America by the British. The cultural and historical developments covered in History 7 provide the context for literature studied in the 7th grade English course.  For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/history-7-bradley-fish/

Learn about the History 6 course of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Bradley Fish, Jr.  6th graders learn History by studying the major civilizations from Creation to 500 AD. For each civilization, students will study the culture, kings and other leaders, as well as the impact of key battles. The cultural and historical developments covered in History 6 provide the context for literature studied in the 6th grade English course.  For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/history-6-bradley-fish/

"Learn about the Mathematics 9: Algebra II course of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Dr. Benjamin Richards. Mathematics 9 teaches 9th graders advanced algebra and prepares them for success in collegel mathematics. After successfully completing 9th grade mathematics, your student be prepared to pass the CLEP™ College Algebra examination. However, the course covers more material than is covered on the CLEP™ exam.  For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/mathematics-9-algebra-2-benjamin-richards/"

Learn about the Biology course of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Jacob Bear. 10th graders learn biology by watching lectures and by reading research articles by scientists doing ground-breaking research in their fields. Students study ecology, cells, genetics, plant physiology, and human physiology. This course prepares students to take the CLEP Biology test for college credit.  For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/biology-jacob-bear/

"Learn about the English 8 course of the Ron Paul Curriculum as Richard Emmons interviews instructor Bradley Fish, Jr.  With the English 8 course, students will continue to have lessons in vocabulary along with literature. But the big emphasis for English 8 is writing. Students will be prepared to take the English Composition CLEP Exam after taking this course.  For the show notes on this episode go to http://www.ronpaulhomeschooling.com/english-8-bradley-fish/"