Thursday, February 24, 2022

2021-2022 Eureka #5 March 3

 Eureka #5

Opening:

  • Song: Tommy
  • Prayer: Emma
  • Scripture/ Thought: Eva
  • Treasurer: Garrett
  • Pledge: Hyrum
  • Show n Tell: Lauren
  • Knowledge Share: Marilee
  • Joke of the Day: Milo
  • Snack: Talmage (Please bring enough for 16 people)

Read at home: Read to page 105 of Adam of the Road

Learn about George Muller in Courageous Heroes starting on page 185

Hymn: Review the first and learn the second verse of hymn #246 Onward Christian Soldiers

Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, Going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, See His banners go!

Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, Going on before.

At the sign of triumph, Satan's host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory.
Hell's foundations quiver, At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise.

Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, Going on before.


Writing:  In "Write Your own Story" work on pages 00000.  We will be sharing our stories on Leadership week.

The Living Christ: Work on any paragraphs that need attention. What have you learned about Jesus Christ? What paragraph is your favorite?

Marine Biology: Study chapter 8 "Marine Reptiles." As you study the chapter and watch the following videos, take note of facts that you find interesting. 

Watch this video to learn more about saltwater crocodiles.

Watch this video about sea turtles.

Watch this video about marine iguana.

Watch this video about sea snakes.

For extra van bucks, do the extension on page 91 of Marine Biology and share your facts with us!


Thursday, February 17, 2022

2021-2022 History #5 February 24

History #5

Opening:

  • Song: Talmage
  • Prayer: Tommy
  • Scripture/ Thought: Emma
  • Treasurer: Eva
  • Pledge: Garrett
  • Show n Tell: Hyrum
  • Knowledge Share: Lauren
  • Joke of the Day: Marilee
  • Snack: Milo (Please bring enough for 16 people)

Read at home: Read through page 54 (chapter called "The Road") in Adam of the Road

Learn about the Little Rock Nine in pages 170-183 in Courageous Heroes.

Hymn: Learn the first verse and chorus of hymn #246 "Onward, Christian Soldiers"

Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, Going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, See His banners go!

Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus, Going on before.

History: Read about Knights and Samurai in Story of the World vol 2, chapters 16 and 17. What else can you learn about them?

Writing:  In "Write Your own Story" work on pages 00000.  We will be sharing our stories on Leadership week.

The Living Christ: Memorize week 12. Practice writing it in your best handwriting. 

Oceanography: Optional: if you would like to learn and earn more Vanbucks you can research something in the oceans.  Then draw a picture or write about what you learned.  Bring it to class to share.  There are so many interesting and amazing things to learn!

Thursday, February 10, 2022

2021-2022 Imaginative Arts #4 February 17

Imaginative Arts #4

Opening:

  • Song: Milo
  • Prayer: Talmage
  • Scripture/ Thought: Tommy
  • Treasurer: Emma
  • Pledge: Eva
  • Show n Tell: Garrett
  • Knowledge Share: Hyrum
  • Joke of the Day: Lauren
  • Snack: Marilee (Please bring enough for 16 people)

Read at home: Finish reading the Borrowers. (Next book is Adam of the Road)

Learn about Matthew Henson and Laura and Rose Wilder in Courageous Heroes, pages 148-169.

Hymn: Review the songs we've learned so far: I Will Walk with Jesus, Who's on the Lord's Side, Build an Ark. (I don't think we shared the favorite song you chose a couple weeks ago. Let's share them this week!)

Writing:  In "Write Your own Story" work on pages 00000.  We will be sharing our stories on Leadership week.

The Living Christ: Work on memorizing week 11. Do one or more writing assignments in your best handwriting. Practice reciting the document to this point. 

Imaginative Arts: Watch this video about the color wheel and this video about value. Practice doing the still life value shading exercises in the second video. Notice how light interacts with objects around your house. You might turn off the lights and use a flashlight to notice the way light changes color value. Bring your practice drawings to share. 

Multiplication: Review and practice multiplication. Which numbers are hard for you? 

>>>Continue with the kindness challenge<<<

***Please bring your art kit to class on February 17***

Thursday, February 3, 2022

2021-2022 Leadership #4 February 10

Leadership #4

Opening:

  • Song: Marille
  • Prayer: Milo
  • Scripture/ Thought: Talmage
  • Treasurer: Tommy
  • Pledge: Emma
  • Show n Tell: Eva
  • Knowledge Share: Garrett
  • Joke of the Day: Hyrum
  • Snack: Lauren (Please bring enough for 16 people)

Read at home: Read through chapter 13 (to page 113) of the Borrowers. 

Learn about Stephen Langton and Prudence Crandall in Courageous Heroes (pages 130-147)

Hymn: Practice Build an Ark. Learn the second verse. What are you doing to build your personal ark? 

Writing:  In "Write Your own Story" work on pages 00000.  We will be sharing our stories on Leadership week.

Multiplication: Practice your 0, 1, 2, 10, and 11 times tables. Work on the 5s and 9s.

The Living Christ: Work on memorizing week 10. Complete one of more of the writing assignments.

"Pal"entine's Party! Get creative and make a "pal"entine for each member of our class and a box to collect your "pal"entines in.  Write the name of the recipient and one thing you like about that person on your "pal"entine. Sign your name. (Names of class members: Emma, Eva, Garrett, Hyrum, Lauren, Marille, Milo, Talmage, Tommy, Joshua, Melody, Jayne, Joey, Sister Fontano, Sister Jessee, Sister Zabriskie) Make a valentine for each of your family members and leave it somewhere for them to find it. Which of your neighbors or extended family members would enjoy one?

Leadership: How is kindness an important attribute of leadership? Print off this kindness challenge. Share the quote on the second page with your family and brainstorm who could benefit from your kindness. See how many acts of kindness you can perform or catch others performing in the next two weeks. How can simple acts of kindness bless the lives of others? How does being kind bless you?