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Core 5 2010

2010 Core 5 Packages:

Newcomer 5
- Windows (for boys) 5FWB
- Windows (for girls) 5FWG

NOTE: Since TT Math 5 is now both PC and Mac compatible, we will no longer be offering item #5FMB and 5FMG. (9.9.10)

Core 5
- Windows Version (5C5W and 5C4W)

NOTE: Binder and tabs no longer included with the Core 5 package. Must be purchased separately if desired.

Tabs and 3" Binder or Binder with tabs

NOTE: World Book 2010 is compatible with both Mac and PC. No need for individual Core packages based on World Book.

3-Week IG Sample:

Core 5 IG 3-Week Sample
URL: http://www.sonlight.com/uploads/3-week-samples/core/5TB-Core5-2010-3wksample.pdf

2010 Core 5 IG Errors:

Reader Study Guide for Henry Reed - For Tuesday, August 6th a question asks "What is a kibitzer?". This word is not used in this particular chapter. It should be in the Saturday, August 10th chapter. (9.14.10)

NOTE: Be sure to check 2009 IG errors as IGs were printed earlier this year.

Book defects, backorders, edition changes, etc.

100 Gateway Cities updated. Will have new content, page numbers and a new cover. IG schedule and notes will be updated.
Ancient China Treasure Chest (#5H48) has gone out of print. (see below) (7.29.10)

World Book Tech Issues (9.28.10)

After speaking with MacKiev (tech support), they have agreed to give Sonlight customers priority when contacting them about World Book issues.
Direct customers to http://www.mackiev.com
Tell them to follow the links to "support"
Choose the World Book icon ... click on the edition you need help with (Mac or Windows) and fill out the form that pops up.
MacKiev software team will get back to the customer within 24 hours

The main reason for many complaints that the World Book DVD doesn't work, is the problem with accessing the World Book downloads folder after downloading updates. The system did not allow access to several temporary files without all the necessary administrator permissions.
To solve this, the Downloads folder has to be removed. MacKiev has created a small application that looks for the appropriate folders and removes them: http://softwaremackiev.com/downloads/worldbook/WBWinUpdater.zip

Ancient China Treasure Chest (update 11.15.10)

Since the publisher no longer sells #5H48, we are replacing it with these items:

#5H55 - Ancient China Kit (created by Sonlight), includes:
- Container (box measuring 11" x 7" x 2") Picture of Kit
- Picture of Open Kit
- Picture of Kit Contents
- Booklet of games, with materials to play the games (Sonlight created - titled Ancient China Manual)
- Calligraphy Kit Picture of Calligraphy Kit
- Deck of Tui-U (domino) cards Picture of Tui-U Cards
- PiaJi Patterns - 10 pages of 2" diameter circles to cut out Picture of PiaJi Pattern Pages
- Rice paper - 8 sheets 13.5" x 10.25"
- Chopsticks - in a paper sleeve with instructions & illustrations on how to use on back of sleeve
- Reprint of the booklet that was in the Ancient China Treasure Chest (now titled Ancient China)
- Updated schedule page for for both 4- and 5-day schedules
- Cover letter
  - NOTE: We will create a letter telling customers how to replace the schedule, but we don't need a totally new Schedule and Notes. The updated schedule is available on the Curriculum Updates page.
Calligraphy Instructions - not included with kit. These instructions will be included in the 2011 Core 5 IG and we will put them in the next printing of the Ancient China Manual that goes in the kit. We have also included the instructions in the Ancient China pdf on the Curriculum Updates page.
NOTE: Please note that this small book, Ancient China was originally part of a kit called Ancient China Treasure chest. The whole kit is no longer manufactured, however we have reprinted this small book, which is full of information about Ancient China. Pages 2 and 3 of the small book describe what was included in the kit, please disregard that information.
We have compiled our own Ancient China Kit that includes this small book and some engaging activities to learn about the Chinese culture. As you follow the schedule for the small book, Ancient China, look at the Ancient China Manual to learn about the activities included in the kit. (This note will be included in the next print run of the Core 5 IG - Study Guide).

Timeline Figures 7.26.10

All updated in 2008

Older Edition EHE users (6.7.10)

If there is a customer who would like to use a pre-2008 Core 5 IG with the EHE, they need to:

purchase an updated EHE
request a schedule (put a message in the notes section letting CR know they want an EHE schedule for use with a pre 2008 IG)
CR will then include with their order a copy of the EHE schedule portion ONLY from the 2010 Core 5 IG.
NOTE: EHE is NOT an Instructor's Guide, and thus does not qualify for the repurchase discount.

HOW TO USE EHE

Research Issues (9.08.09) (Based on a phone conversation with a first-time homeschooler/Sonlight user) When I chat with folks about their frustrations in researching for the answers to EHE questions ... I try to help them see the "bigger picture". I remind them that they are used to a certain type of educational paradigm ... they began homeschooling with expectations based on their own experience. In my classroom experience, when my teacher handed me a workbook or set of worksheets, her goal was for me (and the rest of the class) to find the information and be able to fill in all the blanks. I would suggest that this is NOT the main goal for using EHE (or even for homeschooling in general). While the information learned via the EHE is certainly valuable, my greater goal for using this specific product would be to help my students become more proficient in finding answers (aka research). Yes, the World Book Encyclopedia DVD is our primary resource ... and a good one. But World Book regularly updates their product and re-writes their articles and re-formats their information. Thus, there is no way to assure that you will find every answer via this specific resource. So instead of giving up in frustration, help your student to find other ways to find the answers. Wikipedia is an option (though not a reliable one) ... other online encyclopedias such as Britannica or Americana are better options. Even a simple Google search (under a parent's watchful eye) can be helpful. Again ... the goal is to help the student become confident in finding answers. And if for some reason the student (and/or teacher) is unable to find a specific answer, then don't consider this a failure. Offer compliments to the student for the effort expended ... the various resources used ... creativity in using different search phrases ... and then give them the answer from the Answer Key and move on. ~Judy

EHE Practical Pointers Document (5.12.09)
- This sheet is included in the back of each 2009 EHE Answer Key. You may find it helpful in encouraging customers who are struggling with World Book and EHE. EHE Practical Pointers.pdf
Comments by SL on discussion of EHE: https://www.sonlight-forums.com/showthread.php?t=212824 5.15.09

Core IG, EHE, and WB schedule - edition issues (updated 9.09)

EHE was added in 2004
Potential problem - using an IG from prior to 2008 and an EHE from 2008 or later - then no schedule for EHE. No need for WB schedule, so that portion is irrelevant.

Pre-2008 EHE

EHE Required the same year's World Book
EHE assignments scheduled in the EHE product
World Book assignments scheduled in Core 5 IG

2008 and later EHE

EHE no longer requires a specific year's World Book
EHE assignments scheduled in the Core 5 IG
World Book no longer scheduled - research resource
EHE instructions give direction for finding materials in WB. Part of the goal is to encourage students to learn research skills. The internet is not necessary, but it could be a useful feature.

EHE_World Book Chart.xlsx - Chart version of above info, World Book and EHE changes

World Book Online/Updates (6.24.09)

You have to register your product and you receive one year of free updates (I�m guessing you can continue the feature after that for a price). While you have World Book open and you are connected to the Internet, it will download the updates in the following categories:

�What�s Online� Connect to World Book�s Updating Service to download articles and features that keep your encyclopedia current.
Articles Updates: Tap into vital updates to your World book: science advances; political, economic, & cultural events.
The Month in Brief: Review day-by-day news from around the globe to increase your awareness of trends in our dynamic world.
Websites: Use this Internet shortcut to visit World Wide Web sites that provide information related to World Book articles.
Back in Time: Travel back in time through World Book�s archives for a contemporary look at what was happening years ago.
Special Reports: Download in-depth Special Reports on a wide range of topics.
World Book on the Web: Find exciting supplementary features and publications to use for fun and learning, and helpful pointers for parents and teachers.

You do not need these features for the complete World Book or to use it for EHE, they are additional bonus features.

World Book Tech Issues (5.28.09)

A couple of customers reported the following "fixes" for difficulty they had with loading the 2009 DVD:

Our problem with Worldbook 2009 ended up being that everything installed except the encyclopedia. So the "this day in history" and other secondary functions did install, just not the encyclopedia itself. dh filled out the help form and got this reply:

Hi Jennifer,
Please try to install the VS Microsoft Libraries components manually. That's quite straightforward: just open the World Book DVD, and then find and open the Setup folder. You'll see the vcredist_x86 folder inside it � double-click the vcredist_x86.exe file it contains. After the installation is complete, eject and reinsert the World Book DVD, and then try to go through the usual installation procedure again.

The problem you are experiencing is most probably related to your computer�s graphics card and the special 3D effects that are used in World Book's Home Screen. Therefore, please download and install the latest drivers for your graphics card from the manufacturer's site and try launching World Book once more.

Alternatively, there is a more rapid way to solve the problem � by turning off World Book's Home Screen. If you do that, you will be able to use the entire encyclopedia except for this single area. To turn off the Home Screen, please download the file below and then double-click it to add the required key to your World Book preferences file.
http://softwaremackiev.com/downloads/worldbook/HS.zip
You should then be able to launch World Book's main window, bypassing the Home Screen.

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