Homeschool Collection
Browse this growing set of materials selected for homeschooling families of all ages who are interested in supplementing their current curriculum. This collection includes a wide range of subjects and focuses on curriculum and textbooks. The collection is available for in-branch browsing at the following locations, but materials may be placed on hold at any branch, or from home.
Made possible by Zeff Weiss Memorial Fund through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Articles
Monument Circle
Did you know that five churches once were located around Monument Circle? Explore Monument Circle through the Last Century in this Encyclopedia of Indianapolis special feature that includes information about the origins and development of Monument Circle. The feature includes a video that shows what the buildings located around the Circle looked like in the 1920s and then shows what the same space looks like in the 2020s. Photos taken from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the early 20th century and then mid-20th century then follow.
To learn more about Monument Circle and its history, the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis also has full entries that provide more information about the Circle, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, and buildings surrounding it:
- Monument Circle
- Soldiers and Sailors Monument
- Hilbert Circle Theatre
- English Hotel and Opera House
- 120 Monument Circle
- Columbia Club
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Circle Tower
*Follow up with your own field trip of the Circle and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
Did you know that Indianapolis has more land dedicated to honoring veterans and fallen soldiers than any other city in the United States other than Washington, D.C.? Explore the development and history of the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza through this special feature which describes the origins of the Indiana World War Memorial beginning in 1919. It includes an interactive map showing what stood on the property before it was developed. Learn how the site was chosen for the national headquarters of the American Legion. It then describes the plans for the memorial building, the American Legion, and the landscaping of the mall that surrounds them. *Schedule a tour to visit the Indiana War Memorial.
Downtown Development
Did you know that Indianapolis is one of only a few planned state capitals in the United States? Explore the evolution of downtown development in Indianapolis from 1821 to the present in the EOI special feature.
Indiana Avenue
Did you know that Indiana Avenue was a major cultural center for jazz in the United States? Explore the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis special feature Indiana Avenue that describes the history and evolution of this important cultural hub for the African American community in Indianapolis.
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Homeschool Resources at Your Library
Hello! On this list, you will find some recent additions to our Homeschool Collection. (list is organized by publication year and then by title) At the end of the list, there is also a link to databases that are accessible through the library.
Fourth Grade Math With Confidence
Instructor Guide
We now have instructor guides and student workbooks for K-4th grade in our homeschool collection! Here is the publisher's description: This scripted, open-and-go program from math educator Kate Snow will give you the tools you need to teach math with confidence–even if you’ve never taught math before. Engaging, hands-on lessons will help your child develop a strong understanding of math, step by step.
Curiosity Chronicles
Snapshots of Modern History : Globally Minded History. Volume 1
"Join your trusty guides Mona, Ted, Arthur, and Lily as they journey through the turn of the twentieth century in this, the first of three volumes exploring modern history. In this volume you'll see global history from 1850 to the eve of World War I, including Meiji Japan, Cuba's war for independence, the independent Kingdom of Siam, the American Civil War, the Scramble for Africa, the creation of Germany and Italy, and more."--Page [4] of cover. The library also has books in this series about Ancient History, Medieval History, and Early Modern History.
Read for A Better World STEM
Student Action and Reflection Guide. Pre K-1
We have a few from this series, covering from PreK to 8th grade. From the publisher's website: This student activity guide introduces PreK–1 readers to social justice and inclusivity through engaging activities, all while building key literacy skills such as sequencing, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and more. Simple activities developed by educational experts encourage readers to reflect on their identity and community and to act for a better world.