Monday, November 24, 2008

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

Monday, November 17, 2008

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

Monday, November 10, 2008

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

Monday, November 3, 2008

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

Language/Spelling/Grammar

History & Geography
Village Life 
-farming
-homes
-food
-fairs


Art & Music Appreciation
choir

Physical Education