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Science:

Hi everyone!  We got a lot done on our ocean boxes today and they are looking so great!  I'm really excited about everyone getting to see the final product at the Expo.  

The only homework that is due next week, April 28th, is to finish your presentations and finish up any previous homework assignments that you have not completed.  I will be grading the presentations based on the following criteria.....

- Was the presentation at least 3 minutes long?  (it doesn't have to be exact but very close to 3 minutes)

- Did they bring a visual?

- Is it evident that they researched their material?  

They DO NOT have to turn in a copy of their report however I might ask them what resources they used in their research.

Lastly, the last day of class we will finish up our ocean boxes and will celebrate with snacks and drinks.  If anyone could volunteer to bring an ocean themed snack and/or drinks that day, May 5th, please message me and let me know.

Thanks,

Regina

DON'T FORGET TO DO MATH!!!

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Science

Homework Due 4-21:

Copywork for Lesson 13 - pg.186 or 187

NJ - pg. A61-A63 - Put matchbook together and glue onto page 190 (each student was given a sheet with information on it to add to the matchbooks - I've also attached a copy that you can print out if needed)

Keep working on your presentations due 4/28 

Bring in a painted blue box so that we can begin our ocean boxes next week

I made a few changes to the syllabus that I handed out at the beginning of the year.  Originally I had intended on spending 2 weeks in Lesson 13 .  However, after working on a few of the crafts for our ocean boxes I realized that we will need more time to complete them.  Due to this change, there will not be a test for Lesson 13!

Also, if possible I'd like for the students to bring in their blue painted ocean boxes next week.  A parent of one of my students has graciously saved several extra boxes in case anyone needs one.  So, if you are in need of a box, please let me know.

Lastly, keep having your students work on their presentations.  These will be counted as a test grade.  I had some students ask about how long the presentation needs to be for the 28th.  I'd really like for them to be at LEAST 3 minutes.  What I'm looking for the most is that they spent time in researching and putting their materials together.

Literature:

• Read Chapters 13-16 of The Bronze Bow
• Prepare to take a quiz on these chapters next week
• Complete the following: Answers may be typed.
• 1. Make a Venn Diagram: Compare Jesus the leader with Rosh. How were they alike? How did they differ? What were the goals of each leader?
  2. Research: Daniel mentions the month of Ab. What month of the year is this on our calendar? Four of the twelve Jewish months are mentioned in this book, (Nisan, Ab, Elul, and Tishri). Research the Jewish months and find out where the months mentioned in the book fall on the Jewish calendar.
  3. Prediction: What will Rosh do with the information Joel gets him?

History:

• Read MOH Lessons 95-98
  • The First Triumvirate
  • Julius Caesar
  • The Second Triumvirate
  • Cleopatra
• Complete:
  • The First Triumvirate NB page
  • Julius Caesar NB page
  • Cleopatra NB page
  • Mapping activity: See pages 422-423 for a complete list. Shade the provinces orange, the dependent kingdoms green, areas outside the Roman Republic pink, and bodies of water blue.
• Watch: the following videos:
  • Spartacus (45 min.): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1-xhoJQLHU&nohtml5=False
  • The Appian Way (4 min.): http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-rome/videos/ancient-roman-super-highway
  • Cleopatra (4 min.): http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/cleopatra
• No quiz! 
• 5th-6th Grade Students:
  • No additional assignment
• 7th-8th Grade Students:
• No additional assignment

DO YOUR MATH!  EVERY DAY!!!!

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Science:

Homework Due 4/14:

·       Read pages 201-208

·       NJ – pg. 174 & 175 crossword puzzle

·       NJ – pg. 168 WDYR

·       Lesson 12 Test – to be emailed by tomorrow night

·       I handed the students a sheet to map where some of the coral reefs of the world are located and told them to complete as homework.  Since there is a decent amount of homework due and they’re working on presentations, I’ve decided to make the sheet optional.  If they complete, they will receive 5 extra bonus points on their lesson 12 test.

·       Keep working on your presentations due 4/28

History:

• Read MOH Lessons 90-92
  • The Qin Dynasty
  • Hannibal, Elephants, & The Punic Wars
  • The Han Dynasty
• Complete:
  • The Qin Dynasty NB page
  • Hannibal, Elephants, & The Punic Wars NB page
  • The Han Dynasty NB page
  • Mapping activity: Use the answer key map to help you. Shade the land and bodies of water.
• Watch: the following videos: (Each video is only about 4 minutes long)
  • The Terra-cotta Warriors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP5p4QbvPtc & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsUE-ZtcUFg
  • The Great Wall of China: http://www.history.com/topics/great-wall-of-china/videos/deconstructing-history-great-wall-of-china
  • The Silk Road: http://www.history.com/shows/mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us/videos/mankind-the-story-of-all-of-us-the-silk-road & http://history.howstuffworks.com/7249-china-silk-road-video.htm
  • The Battle of Zama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unKuRvO12Sg
• Prepare for a quiz! It will cover lessons 88-92
• Pretend you are a soldier with Hannibal’s army. Write a one-page diary entry about what it was like to travel with the elephants. Although it was not a funny expedition, you could write your diary page in a humorous fashion. Use your imagination

Literature:

• Read Chapters 9-12 of The Bronze Bow
• Prepare to take a quiz on these chapters next week
• Define the following words: fetid, derisive, piqued, inveigled, whetting, contemptible
• Using complete sentences, answer the following questions. Answers may be typed.
1. What is a “character flaw”? What flaw does Rosh see in Daniel’s character?
2. How did Rosh look at a man? Contrast that with Jesus looking at a man. How did Rosh and Jesus differ? (p. 111)
3. How did Rosh’s law differ from the Law that Moses had handed down?
4. Prediction: Daniel feels uneasy about the meetings. What do you think could happen?

Do Your Math!

Copywork:

Monday:  Psalm 91:1-7

Tuesday:  Psalm 91:8-16

Wednesday: Psalm 27:1-7

Friday:  Psalm 27:8-14

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• History:
• All Students complete the following assignments:
• Read MOH Lessons 106-108
  • The Twelve Disciples of Christ
  • Jesus, His Death and Resurrection
  • Jesus, the Mystery of History
• Complete:
  • The Twelve Disciples of Christ NB page:
• Watch: the following movie:
• • Jesus of Nazareth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok6nAWjduOQ
• Summarize:
  • Write a summary for lessons 107 & 108
  • You will be turning in two summaries
  • Be ready to discuss what you have read and studied this week
• No Quiz next week!

Literature:

• Read Chapters 5-8 of The Bronze Bow
• Prepare to take a quiz on these chapters next week
• Define the following words: Pharisees, phylacteries, rash, contemptuous, impudent, pungent
• Using complete sentences, answer the following questions. Answers may be typed.
  1. How did Daniel react to the Romans? Do you think his action was reasonable? Dangerous? Provocative? Productive?
  2. Why was Daniel sent by Rosh to find Simon? Where does this errand lead Daniel?
  3. If you had witnessed Jesus healing people, what questions would you have had about the experience?
  4. Prediction: Will Daniel decide to listen to what Jesus says or will he continue to do Rosh’s bidding?
• Complete “Choices Chart” for the following situation:
  • Daniel tells Joel and Thacia he made a vow after his parents’ death. He promised he would pay back the Romans for what they had done to his family. “I would hate them and fight them and kill them” That is his life goal. What is wrong with his kind of thinking? What chance does a boy have against the power of the Romans? (p. 83) What other choices does Daniel have?

Science:

HOMEWORK DUE APRIL 7th:

Read pages 191-199

NJ pg. 172 or 173 copywork

NJ pg. A59-A60 Cut, fold, then glue onto page 176 (we will take notes in our next class)

****Start preparing for presentation due on April 28th (email with details to follow shortly)

It's time to begin preparing for your presentations that are due April 28th.  You will be expected to deliver a 2 to 3 minute presentation on one of three topics listed below.  Visuals are strongly recommended.  Information for your presentation may come from books, encyclopedias, websites, etc.  However, the sources that you use need to be listed at the end of your report.  As always, please use caution using the internet and make sure to follow the rules your parents have set at your homes for internet usage.  The presentation will count as a test grade so please make sure to have it completed on time.

*  Stinging Animals:  Research all the animals in God's Kingdom that use stinging as a defense.  Write a report and include images of all these creatures.

*  Dangerous Animals of Australia:  You have learned that some of the most dangerous animals in the animal kingdom reside in one area, Australia.  Research more about these creatures and write a report on the dangerous animals of Australia.

*  Favorite Sea Creature:  Choose one of the families of animals you have studied in class and research them further and write a report about why you like this animal group the most

Do Math!!

Copywork:

Monday - Copy Psalm 100

Tuesday - Psalm 8:1-4

Wednesday - Psalm 8:5-9

Friday - Colossians 3:12-17

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SCIENCE:

Please check Engrade for grades for the 3rd quarter.  I look forward to seeing everyone next week!

HOMEWORK DUE 3/25:

Read pages 185-191

NJ - page 162,163 crossword puzzle

NJ - page 154 WDYR

Lesson 11 test - will be emailed out to everyone this weekend

Ancient History:

• Prepare for a quiz that will cover this week’s lessons.
• Complete:
  1. Archimedes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria NB page
• Read MOH Lessons 86-87
  1. The Division of Alexander’s Empire
  2. Archimedes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria
• All Students complete the following assignments:
• Watch: This week’s video is about 45 min. long. It begins with the video about Philip II but the rest of it is different from last week’s video. It is worth watching.
  • Alexander the Great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdpYtF7V5Eg
• Research:
1. Each student has drawn the name of a person.
2. Research your person
3. Make a poster about your person. Your poster can have pictures and/or words that give details about your person.
4. Write/type a one – two page research paper about your person.
5. Be prepared to share your poster and research on March 24th

Ancient Literature:

• Read Chapters 1-4 of The Bronze Bow
• Prepare to take a quiz on these chapters next week
• Complete an “Attribute Web” worksheet for Daniel
• Define the following words: zealot, blasphemy, and Samaritan (You may type out the definitions)
• Using complete sentences, answer the following questions. Answers may be typed.
1. What do you think this quote found on page 23 means? “Joel’s eyes met his in a brief salute, and between the two boys something flashed, a wordless exchange that was both a farewell and a beginning.”
2. What is a mezuzah? What is importance to the Jewish people?
3. What is the “Shema”? Why is it important to the Jewish people? Do we have access to it? If so, where can it be found? Write/type it out.
4. Prediction: How do you think Daniel’s care for the slave will benefit him in the long run?

Please do your math lesson....check your work!

Copywork: Monday: The Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9-13

                 Tuesday:  Romans 12:1-8

                 Wednesday:  Romans 12:9-18

                 Friday:  Romans 12:19-21

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SCIENCE:

Please check Engrade for grades for the 3rd quarter.  I look forward to seeing everyone next week!

HOMEWORK DUE 3/25:

Read pages 185-191

NJ - page 162,163 crossword puzzle

NJ - page 154 WDYR

Lesson 11 test - will be emailed out to everyone this weekend

Ancient History:

• Prepare for a quiz that will cover this week’s lessons.
• Complete:
  1. Archimedes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria NB page
• Read MOH Lessons 86-87
  1. The Division of Alexander’s Empire
  2. Archimedes and the Lighthouse of Alexandria
• All Students complete the following assignments:
• Watch: This week’s video is about 45 min. long. It begins with the video about Philip II but the rest of it is different from last week’s video. It is worth watching.
  • Alexander the Great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdpYtF7V5Eg
• Research:
1. Each student has drawn the name of a person.
2. Research your person
3. Make a poster about your person. Your poster can have pictures and/or words that give details about your person.
4. Write/type a one – two page research paper about your person.
5. Be prepared to share your poster and research on March 24th

Ancient Literature:

• Read Chapters 1-4 of The Bronze Bow
• Prepare to take a quiz on these chapters next week
• Complete an “Attribute Web” worksheet for Daniel
• Define the following words: zealot, blasphemy, and Samaritan (You may type out the definitions)
• Using complete sentences, answer the following questions. Answers may be typed.
1. What do you think this quote found on page 23 means? “Joel’s eyes met his in a brief salute, and between the two boys something flashed, a wordless exchange that was both a farewell and a beginning.”
2. What is a mezuzah? What is importance to the Jewish people?
3. What is the “Shema”? Why is it important to the Jewish people? Do we have access to it? If so, where can it be found? Write/type it out.
4. Prediction: How do you think Daniel’s care for the slave will benefit him in the long run?

Please do your math lesson....check your work!

Copywork: Monday: The Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9-13

                 Tuesday:  Romans 12:1-8

                 Wednesday:  Romans 12:9-18

                 Friday:  Romans 12:19-21

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Science:

Homework due 3/17:

Read pages 177-183

Copy work page 160 or 161

A55-A58 Follow instructions and glue onto page 164

Ancient Literature:

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 MARCH 11, 2016

• Read Chapters 6-14 Archimedes and the Door of Science
• Prepare to take a quiz on these chapters next week
• Write/Type a summary of Chapters 13-14: Use the attached worksheet to help you organize your thoughts.
• Chapter Summary Worksheet

Ancient History:

• All Students complete the following assignments:
• Read MOH Lessons 82-85 (Malachi, Plato & Aristotle, Philip II of Macedonia & the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, and Alexander the Great)
• Complete pages:
  • 1. Philip II of Macedonia NB page
    2. Alexander the Great NB page
• Prepare for a quiz that will cover this week’s lessons.
• Watch:
  • Plato: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWZlx6XheD4
  • Aristotle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTfnAYZXUww
  • Philip II of Macedonia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n714eeVZCp8
  • Alexander the Great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQfBinQwPGs

• 5th-6th Grade Students:
  • Research the coinage of the Mediterranean World. Many coins were made with Alexander’s profile on them. Find out who made them and When. Write a few paragraphs about it and include a sketch or picture of various coins of the era.