Week 13: Nov 24-28

Religion & Bible

Reading

Writing 

make sentences from flash cards and then write them in journal.

MaTh

Subtraction: double digit word problems 

Science

Weather

-clouds

*cirrus

*cumulus

*stratus

Experiment: create a miniature cloud

1. fill a large clear plastic container about a third full with hot water

2. place some ice cubes on a baking tray and put this on top of the container.

As the air inside the container rises and is cooled by the ice, the water vapor it contains forms droplets, making a small cloud.

-the seasons

*southern/northern hemispheres 

Language/Spelling/Grammar

History & Geography

The Christian Church-Building a Cathedral

-stories in glass

-going on a pilgrimage

supplemental reading: Canterbury Tales

* Knight's tale

* Miller's tale

* Clerk's tale

* Wife of Bath's tale

Art & Music Appreciation

choir

Physical Education

Week 12: Nov 17-21

Religion & Bible

Reading

Writing

Genesis 1 and 2:1-4. Write 2-3 verses daily and illustrate.

MaTh

Subtracting double digit sums

Science

Weather

-the sun's effect

-air pressure

-hot and cold air

Language/Spelling/Grammar

History & Geography

The Christian Church 1000-1500

The power of the popes

enemies of the church

-persecuting Jews

-trying witches

-hounding heretics

-Crusaders and Cathars

Art & Music Appreciation

choir

Physical Education

Week 11: Nov 10-14

Religion & Bible

Reading

Writing

Genesis 1. Write 2-3 verses daily and illustrate.

MaTh

Subtracting double digit numbers

Science

Rivers

-a river's source

-stages of a river

*upper

*gradient

*middle

*lower

-erosion

-transportation

-deltas

Experiment: how water deposits materials in layers. Takes 2 days to complete.

1. cut two 1 inch slits in the bottom of a 2 liter plastic bottle.

2. cover each slit with tape

3. use a funnel to half fill the bottle with soil.

4. almost fill the bottle with water.

5. screw on the lid, shake vigorously and leave for 24 hours.

6. remove the lid and place one end of some plastic tubing in the water.

7. suck the water up, making sure not to swallow any, then put your thumb over the end.

8. bend the tube downward into the sink or a container, remove your thumb and the water will drain out.

9. pull the tape off the slits in the base and leave it to drain for 24 hours.

You should see that the soil has settled in layers

Language/Spelling/Grammar

History & Geography

Living in a town

-craftworkers

-merchants

-guilds

-holy days and mystery plays

Traders and Towns

-trade fairs

-merchant bankers

-city- states

-the Hanseatic League

Art & Music Appreciation

choir

Physical Education

Week 10: November 3-7

Religion & Bible

Reading

Writing

Psalm 3. Write two verses daily and illustrate.

MaTh

Subtraction

Fractions

Science

Seas and Oceans

- life in the oceans

- ocean feeding zones

*sunlit zone

*twilight zone

*sunless zone

*abyssal zone

*ocean trenches

a couple of fascinating links to watch : The Giant Pacific Octopus

creatures of the  Gallery of the Seas at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

an octopus  escaping through a small hole

Language/Spelling/Grammar

History & Geography

Village Life 

-farming

-homes

-food

-fairs

Art & Music Appreciation

choir

Physical Education