Duke/TIP "Independent Learning" courses?

[Corraleno]

I just discovered these: http://www.tip.duke.edu/independent_learning/subjects.html

They are non-credit, but pretty cheap ($55-75 or so) and some of them look really interesting (e.g. Greek Mythology, Science Outdoors, King Arthur, etc). They are designed for gifted kids (generally grades 4-7 or 7-12) and apparently you don't need to be part of the TIP program to use them.

I was wondering if anyone here has tried them?

Jackie

[KAR120C]

I just discovered these: http://www.tip.duke.edu/independent_learning/subjects.html

They are non-credit, but pretty cheap ($55-75 or so) and some of them look really interesting (e.g. Greek Mythology, Science Outdoors, King Arthur, etc). They are designed for gifted kids (generally grades 4-7 or 7-12) and apparently you don't need to be part of the TIP program to use them.

I was wondering if anyone here has tried them?

Jackie
The King Arthur one looks pretty good -- I don't know that I'd end up using it exactly as written (I hardly ever do!), but it's a great start. I just got the Switched On Sound box about a week ago, and it really looks fabulous -- and much cheaper than most! :)

I've not actually USED any of them, so take my advice with a grain of salt, but just from looking, I'd say they're worth the money.

[KarenNC]

I'm interested in hearing about the energy one.

[LBS]

look really great! Even with the books added onto the cost of the course, I am very interested in these. Did anyone else explore to the intro of Learning Contracts? I like becoming a mentor rather than parent/mom/teacher, as my son evolves into a more self-motivated, self-directed learner.....and printable organizers always appeal to me, even if I may redesign them for my use. Has anyone used there? May I take this over to the other forums to find users? I'll search first, I reckon, but I really like these, want info now, hope it is out there.

Anybody?
LBS