Apologia Curriculum Insights and Preferences

Abby, a homeschooling mom, introduces her channel and discusses the Apologia curriculum, which she has used for years. She shares her experiences, modifications, and the use of notebooking journals. Abby provides insights into the structure and features of Apologia textbooks, including reading and experiments. She reviews the benefits of notebooking journals and explains her family's transition to a more Charlotte Mason style of homeschooling.

What is the main focus of Abby's YouTube channel?

• Cooking tutorials

• Homeschooling resources

• Travel vlogs

• Fitness routines

Which Apologia subject did Abby find unsuitable for her children's ages?

• Botany

• Astronomy

• Chemistry and Physics

• Zoology

What is included at the beginning of each Apologia textbook?

• A glossary of terms

• A biography of the author

• A list of required materials for each lesson

• A timeline of scientific discoveries

How many chapters do most Apologia textbooks contain?

• 9 to 12

• 5 to 8

• 13 to 16

• 17 to 20

What is one feature of the notebooking journals?

• Live tutoring sessions

• Interactive videos

• Coloring pages

• Online quizzes

Why did Abby decide to move away from using notebooking journals?

• They were too expensive

• They slowed down the learning process

• They were not colorful enough

• They lacked online resources

What age range is the standard notebooking journal geared towards?

• Kindergarten to 2nd grade

• 3rd to 6th grade

• 7th to 9th grade

• 10th to 12th grade

What does Abby prefer over copy work and busy work in her homeschooling?

• Longer reading assignments

• Oral narrations and hands-on activities

• Group projects

• More tests and quizzes

What is one benefit of the Apologia curriculum mentioned by Abby?

• It offers a flexible schedule

• It is the cheapest curriculum available

• It provides a comprehensive understanding of each subject

• It includes free online courses

What does Abby use to supplement the reading from the Apologia textbooks?

• Audiobook CDs

• Flashcards

• Online games

• Video lectures