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Novafan

01-25-2008, 10:45 AM

My boys seem to learn Science, History and even some math with the use of timelines and charts. My older son got this from a Montessori start and I find that he retains information and understands it better when it's presented in chart form. He LOVES to copy charts and make his own after he's had a lesson. Our favorite charts to study and use alongside our reading studies are timeline charts.

Do you guys have any favorite charts that have helped you with your history and science studies (to include music history, art history, history of innovation, etc.)? What are your resources? Do you make your own charts in your homeschool?

Most importantly, does anyone have a great, inexpensive resource for big rolls of paper? That seems to be critical component for making our own charts.

Snickerdoodle

01-25-2008, 10:53 AM

Big rolls of paper can be purchased cheaply at Ikea.

oliveview

01-25-2008, 11:03 AM

I don't know if this is thick enough for what you are wanting but our local newspaper sells the end rolls of newsprint. They are huge and last forever. I was there a couple of months ago and it was $1/inch. One inch is enough to last a REALLY long time.

dangermom

01-25-2008, 11:36 AM

I buy freezer paper, which is laminated on the back and lasts forever. It's about $3 for 75 ft, and I can use it in quilting too!

Cadam

01-25-2008, 12:37 PM

For Christmas my dh got me the hyperhistory timeline. It is so cool!

Tammyla

01-25-2008, 01:22 PM

I/we've loved my big fat Kingfisher here for years.

Snickerdoodle

01-25-2008, 01:41 PM

For Christmas my dh got me the hyperhistory timeline. It is so cool!

Oh my. I want one. http://easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-cool-smileys-262.gif (http://easyfreesmileys.com/)

Novafan

01-25-2008, 05:40 PM

For Christmas my dh got me the hyperhistory timeline. It is so cool!

That looks so cool!

And I forgot about Ikea and their big paper rolls. That will be perfect!

AudreyTN

01-26-2008, 02:19 AM

I did a snake timeline on two pieces of poster board. Here's some pics of it (http://opusdeiacademy.blogspot.com/2008/01/timeline-is-up.html).

Colleen in SEVA

01-27-2008, 01:17 AM

We have the paper version of HyperHistory (only 20 bucks!) and it includes SO MUCH info (though the print is way too small IMO) -- literature, science, world leaders, maps, and more.

World History Chart (http://www.amazon.com/World-History-Chart-International-Travel/dp/1553410165/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201410983&sr=8-2)