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Finish Well Finish Well Team
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Hear from teens, homeschooling parents, homeschool grads, and singles who are just like you. They love the Lord, resist temptation, sometimes blow it, struggle with relationships, and are pressing on to see Jesus face to face! Great discussions that will stretch you to live Christian lives.
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Teens Take Charge of Your Health! … for high school credit!
Teens Take Charge of Your Health! … for high school credit!
In “Teens Take Charge of Your Health! … for high school credit,” Episode, #167, Meredith Curtis shares practical things to include in your teen’s health class that will motivate healthy lifestyle changes. Teens can do health as an independent study if they want to start adding healthier habits to their lives. Or parents can create a health class that is practical and helpful. Healthy nutrition, exercise, hygiene, sleep, and relationship habits can start now and last a lifetime.
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Show Notes
I started 2 habits related to health in high school – 1 good and 1 bad
Nutrition
What nutrients does your body really need? What is the best way to get it?
Exercise
What are the 4 kinds of exercises teens need? What is the funnest way to do them?
Sleep & Fresh Air
Teens need more sleep – why? Why does fresh air matter?
Avoiding Sickness
Simple investments to avoid sickness –-> huge dividends
Personal Hygeine
Body odor, acne, shaving, and clothing all matter for teens.
Healthy Communication & Relationships
Communication and relational skills called soft skills – make a huge difference in the 21st century.
Sexual Purity
How on earth can teens stay pure in a seductive world?
Addictions
Common addictions among teens and how to find freedom.
How To Keep Growing in their Relationship with God
Silver, Kit Carson, Carson City, Virginia City
Silver and gold mining, mining towns, ghost towns, Kit Carson, mountain men, capital, capitol, desert
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Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip V: Pacific States & Territories
Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip V: Pacific States & Territories
In “Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip V: Pacific States & Territories,” Episode, #166, Meredith Curtis becomes your tour guide a final trip through the USA—this time it’s a cruise starting in Alaska and making our way down the west coast and out to Hawaii. From the island state, we’ll make our way to our five territories. You will see some breathtaking views, enjoy delicious seafood, and venture into the Ring of Fire. Grab your navigation chart, pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your swimsuit and life jacket—there’s lot of miles sailing over the ocean! This is the fifth in our series of USA road trips—traveling is a great way to learn geography the fun way!
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Show Notes
Hi! Today, I’m your tour guide. Ready for a whirlwind trip through the Pacific states and our 5 inhabited territoreis?
Pacific Ocean, extremes, Ring of Fire, seafood.
Alaska
Largest state, Mt. Denali, mountains, glaciers, moose, caribou, bears, bison, reindeer
Peninsula, Denali, fauna (animals), tundra, national parks & preserves, ports
Washington
Mount Saint Helens, Olympic National Park, Mount Olympus
Volcano eruption, “geological layers,” rainforest, waterfalls, mountains
Oregon
Crater Lake, Crater lake National Park
Extinct volcano, alpine lakes
California
Redwood National Forest, Sequoia National Park, Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree, Death Valley
Agriculture, volcanoes, islands, mountain ranges, deserts, valleys, fertile farmland, earthquakes
Hawaii
Missionaries, Coral Church
Archipelago, volcanoes, multicultural population, missionaries
American Samoa
Fiafia, Christian influence
Archipelago, natural harbor, coral reefs, volcanoes, mountains, rainforests, tropical flowers, tropical fruits
Northern Mariana Islands
Tinian, Diving for WWII weapons or artifacts
Mariana Trench, World War II, shipwrecks, diving
Guam
Pacific War Musuem, Capital Hagnatna
World War II, history of island, division between Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
US Virgin Islands
Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, Estate Whim Plantation, coral reef diving
Archipelago, Danish culture, archipelago, sugar mill, sugar plantation, coral reef, SCUBA diving, snorkeling
Puerto Rico
Fort Fortaleza, Castillo San felipe del Morro, Palacio de Santa Catalina
Tropical archipelago, mountains, hurricanes,
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Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip IV: Southwest & West States
Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip IV: Southwest & Western States
In “Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip IV: Southwest & West States,” Episode, #165, Meredith Curtis becomes your tour guide on a road trip through 10 states and two tribal nations in the Southwest and West region of the country. You will see some breathtaking views and meet some wild west heroes. Grab your road map, pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your camera and extra water—we’ll spend a lot of time driving—there’s a lot of miles to cover in this wide-open country! This is the fourth in our series of USA road trips—traveling is a great way to learn geography the fun way!
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Show Notes
Hi! Today, I’m your tour guide. Ready for a whirlwind trip through the the Southwest & West?
Spanish & Native American Influence.
Cherokee Nation
Trail of Tears—from NC to OK. Cherokee Heritage Center
Native lands, reservations, Trail of Tears, Native populations
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City: Underground, capital, National Cowboy Hall of Fame
Capital, capitol, city planning, oil refining, stockyards, cattle ranches
Texas
Culture of Texas, The Alamo
Spanish influence in Southwest, forts, missions, Texas indepence, wars, Texas statehood, landscape
New Mexico
Culture of New Mexico, Santa Fe, San Miguel Chapel, Pueblos
Native Americans, Pueblo homes, Spanish missions, oldest capital city in USA, landforms
Four Corners
Navajo Nation, Four Corners
Territories to states, boundary lines, desert, mountains, landmarks, Native tribes
Arizona
Desert, Grand Canyon
Desert, saguaro cactus, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, canyons, cliffs, rock formations, living in a desert
Colorado
Mountains, Ski Resorts
Colorado mountains, snow line, mountain safety, mountain recreation, valleys, mesas, forests, canyons, plateaus, lakes, rivers
Utah
Bonneville Salt Flats, National Parks
Red sandstone cliffs, arches, rock formations, mountains, desert, salt flats, salt lake, mining salt
Nevada
Silver, Kit Carson, Carson City, Virginia City
Silver and gold mining, mining towns, ghost towns, Kit Carson, mountain men, capital, capitol, desert
Wyoming
Cowboys, Rodeos, Native Americans, Yellowstone National Park
Cattle ranching, rodeos, Native Americans, tribal land, national parks, mountains, plains, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, geysers
Montana
Fourth largest state, mining, copper mining, Ringing Rocks
Forests, rivers, waterfalls, mountains, valleys, farming, cattle ranching, mining boom towns, ghost towns, ski resorts
Idaho
Potato farming, farming, ranching, gems, birthplace of TV, Lava Hot Springs
Hot springs, farming, ranching, gem mining, westward trails, rivers, white water rafting, resort towns
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Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip III: Midwest States
Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip III: Midwest States
In “Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip III: Midwest States,” Episode, #164, Meredith Curtis becomes your tour guide on a boat and road trip through all 12 states in the Midwest region of the country. You will visit natural wonders, landmarks, and the third largest city in the country. Grab your road map, pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your life jacket—we’ll spend a lot of time in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River! This is the third in our series of USA road trips—traveling is a great way to learn geography the fun way!
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Show Notes
Hi! Today, I’m your tour guide. Ready for a whirlwind trip through the the Midwest states?
Ohio
Great Lakes-Lake Huron, A Christmas Story Museum
Metropolis, urban, rural, museum, movie setting, 1900s history, Great Lakes, Port of Cleveland, Lake Huron
Michigan
Mackinac Island,
Ferry, straits, island, suspension bridge, Great Lakes, Lake Huron
Indiana
Indiana Dunes State Park
Great Lakes, Lake Michigan, sand dunes
Illinois
Chicago, Navy Pier
City planning, skyline, construction, skyscrapers, pier, Lake Michigan
Wisconsin
Apostle Islands
Archipelago, sandstone, sea caves, lighthouses, shipwrecks, winter freeze
Minnesota
Minneapolis, St. Paul
historic buildings, cathedrals, architecture, skyscrapers, restored buildings, Mississippi River
Iowa
Maquoketa Caves State Park
Natural Bridge, Balanced Rock, tributaries, limestone bluffs, caves, overlooks, rock formations, creek, stream, river
Missouri
St. Louis, Independence, Westward Trails
Westward Trails, St. Louis, St. Louis Arch, Independence, Lewis & Clark's Discovery Corps, Mississippi River
Kansas
Fort Leavenworth
US Army bases, westward expansion, forts, missionaries, soldiers, Native Americans, pioneers
Nebraska
Fort Kearny
Oregon Trail, Fort Kearny, Pony Express, Pawnee scouts, homesteading, archaeology, historical documents
South Dakota
Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood
boom towns, gold, mining, mines, carving stone, Mount Rushmore, Black Hills
North Dakota
Badlands, Cowboy Hall of Fame
Badlands, canyons, ravines, gullies, buttes, mesas, rocks, clay-rich soil, Petrified Forest
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Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip II: Mid-Atlantic States & New England
Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip II: Mid-Atlantic States & New England
In “Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip II: Mid-Atlantic States & New England,” Episode, #162, Meredith Curtis becomes your tour guide on a road trip through each state in the Mid-Atlantic and New England starting with Maryland and ending in Maine. You will visit natural wonders, landmarks, and visit some of the oldest cities in the country. Grab your road map, pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your jacket—it can get chilly in the northeast! This is the second in our series of USA road trips—traveling is a great way to learn geography the fun way!
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Show Notes
Hi! Today, I’m your tour guide. Ready for a whirlwind trip through the the Mid-Atlantic states and New England?
Maryland
Life on the Chesapeake Bay, Delmarva Penninsula
Bays, estuary, port cities, natural harbors, Delmarva peninsula, boating, fishing industry, catching blue crabs, natural resources
Delaware
Dover Air Force Base
Delaware Bay, Delaware River, military, capital, location of bases, military towns, bridges, canals
New Jersey
Cape May
Cape, peninsula, borders, boundary lines, natural disasters, history
Pennsylvania
Independence Hall & Historic Places
Ports, industry, waterways, history, landmarks, symbols, airports, flight
New York
Niagara Falls
Boundary lines, borders, waterfalls, rivers, Great Lakes, interstate highway system, hydroelectric power
Connecticut
Hartford
Capital, capitol, Constitution, landmarks, symbols, resourcefulness
Rhode Island
Newport-the Breakers
History, architecture, homes, scenic drives, islands, island towns
Massachusetts
Boston Freedom Trail
History, harbor, churches,
New Hampshire
Recreation in the White Mountains
Lake, mountains, scenery
Vermont
Stowe
Village, history, ski resort, resort towns
Maine
Puffin & Whale Watching
Fauna (animals), coastline, lobster fishing, ocean
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Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip I: Southern States
Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip I: Southern States
In “Ultimate Extravagant USA Road Trip I: Southern States,” Episode, #162, Meredith Curtis becomes your tour guide on a road trip through each state in the Deep South starting with Florida and ending in Arkansas. You will visit natural wonders, landmarks, and taste good ole Southern cooking. Grab your road map, pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your sunscreen—it’s hot in the South! This is the first in our series of USA road trips—traveling is a great way to learn geography the fun way!
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Show Notes
Hi! Today, I’m your tour guide. Ready for a whirlwind trip through the southern states?
Florida
Everglades, St. Augustine
Pennisula, estuary
Sonny’s, Publix, sugarcane, oranges, sweet corn
Georgia
Savannah
Mouth of a river, Intercoastal Waterway
Waffle House, Chick-Fil-A, peaches, pecans, boiled peanuts
South Carolina
Gullah, Charleston
Barrier islands
Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce
North Carolina
Kitty Hawk-Wright Brothers
Virginia
Jamestown, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Skyline Drive
5 Guys
West Virginia
New River Gorge Rafting
Southern Cooking
Kentucky
Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, Mammoth Cave
Tennessee
Nashville, Smokey Mountains
Alabama
Huntsville
Tuskagee
Mississippi
Gulf Shores National Seashore
Louisiana
New Orleans
Steamboat
Arkansas
Hot Springs
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