[HPFGU-OTChatter] 1st year overview - wizarding homeschool (update)

ambiree at students.bradley.edu ambiree at students.bradley.edu
Thu Sep 11 17:40:21 UTC 2003


There is a book called "The Science of Harry Potter"  that is available at most 
libraries and your local book store that talked scientifically about how things 
can be and are done in the wizarding world.

Amber


Quoting mehndimama <mehndimama at hotmail.com>:

> Okay, I wrote down my ideas for a 1st year overview for The 
> Andromeda Academy for Self-Directed Sorcerers, Headmistress 
> Professor Stellaria (yours truly) presiding.
> "Classes" and areas to be explored for the year are as follows:
> 
> Wizarding Basics:
> *Making a Quill
>  -choosing the quill
>  -cutting the quill
>  -quill calligrapy
> *Robes
>  -Robes & Cloaks for Romantics and Scholars (or Why Hogwarts 
> Students Wore Them)
>  -Choosing your fabric & pattern
>  -Pattern layout & sewing
> *Wandcraft
>  -Meanings of woods / choosing your wood
>  -Trip to Northern Michigan Hardwoods OR Tree identification hike
>  -Design & make your wand
> *Brooms
>  -History of brooms
>  -How are traditional broom made?
>  -Can you really fly on a broom?
>  -Design & make your own broom
> *Knitting additions to your uniform
>  -striped scarf
>  -pointed hat - knit & felt
> 
> Astronomy / Astrology:
> *The Solar system
>  -Panetary symbols
> *Finding tonight's sky on the star chart
> *Planetary movements in the Ephemeris
> *Telescope Basics
> *Finding the constellations
> *Your Star Sign
> *Your Natal Chart
> 
> Herbology / Potions:
> *Modern Potion-making Equipment
>  -pans, jars, and bottles
> *Common healing herbs
>  -Wildcrafting
>  -windowsill herbs
>  -Plan & plant an herb garden
> *Teas
> *Tinctures and Glycerates
> *Syrups
> *ointments and Salves
> *Aromatherapy
> 
> Defense Against the Dark Arts:
> *The Dark Arts in our world
> *Where do you belong? 
>  -parents, address, phone numbers, emergency procedures
> *Stranger Awareness
> *Losing your way
> *Superstitions
> *Old protective magic
> *The name of Jesus
> *Personal protective magic
> 
> History of Magic:
> *Egypt
> *Greek Mythology
> *Tribal Magic
> *Alchemy
> *Arthur & Merlin
> *The Doctor & the Wise Woman
> *Inquisition & American Witch-hunts
> 
> Transfiguration:
> *The Transformation of a room
> *Dishsoap magic
> *Transfiguration of dirty laundry
> *Basic culinary transfiguration
> *The needle arts - a complete transformation
> *Modern advances in transfiguration
>  -appliances
>  -cosmetics
>  -substances
> 
> Charms:
> *Prayer
> *Songs
> *Gestures
> *Amulets
> *Manners, or How to Be Charming
> 
> I think that'll give us PLENTY to do for the first year!  I went by 
> what Hogwarts offered for First Year, as I didn't want to get too 
> deep into anything - No divination, or care of creatures, or 
> anything like that.  I figured this plan will touch on a lot of 
> interesting stuff AND everyday stuff - I'm hoping to show through 
> example that the everyday CAN be magical if you look at it in the 
> right way.
> 
> So, if anyone has book or website suggestions specific to the topics 
> above, I'd love to hear them!
> 
> Professor Stellaria
> mam to 4 devoted HP fans, proud supporter of Neville Longbottom, and 
> Headmistress of the Andromeda Academy for Self-Directed Sorcerers
> 
> 
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Amber

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