I got this from sarah-twin's sister's blog. I love homeschooling...
How does a homeschooler change a lightbulb?
First, mom checks three books on electricity out of the library, then
the kids make models of light bulbs, read a biography of Thomas Edison and
do a skit based on his life.
Next, everyone studies the history of lighting methods, wrapping up
with dipping their own candles.
Next, everyone takes a trip to the store where they compare types of
light bulbs as well as prices and figure out how much change they'll get if
they buy two bulbs for $1.99 and pay with a five dollar bill.
On the way home, a discussion develops over the history of money and
also Abraham Lincoln, as his picture is on the five dollar bill.
Finally, after building a homemade ladder out of branches dragged from
the woods, the light bulb is installed.
And there is light.
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Another version...
1 person to contact HSLDA to see if there is a legal loop hole to
change a lightbulb without first asking the local department of education.
1 person to contact the co-op to see if there is enough interest to
have a field day to watch the changing of the lightbulb.
1 person to form a committee to determine whether this is a
homeschooling or unschooling type activity.
2 people to actually go out to the store and purchase the lightbulb
(this should ideally be a 2nd grader and their parent so that the parent can
explain about the price per unit item as well as point out the
differences in wattage).
I think I'm going to be laughing about this for days! It's way too close to the truth!
Posted by: Joanna at 22.01.07 20:09Whereas in public school, you would be shown a "light bulb", the socket-thingy to which it belongs. You would be instructed how to install, but your eyes would gloss over and wait for the demonstration. After the instruction, a volunteer would be called upon. If nobody volunteers, then someone out of the middle of the classroom is dragged up to do the demonstration. They would change the light-bulb with maximum supervision and guidance. There would be a quiz about it the next day.
Posted by: Carrie at 22.01.07 22:31I found you through Mr. Howards links. I love this post. I laughed out loud while reading the first one. How true that is. I loved being home schooled.
Posted by: Faith at 28.01.07 23:11