Second Term, Week 15: Jan 5-9

Religion & Bible

Reading

Writing

MaTh

Review addition/subtraction

Begin pairs and sets: counting 4 sets of 2 mice, 2 sets of six cats, 2 sets of 2 sheep, 1 set of 2 dogs etc. . . 

Science

Earth's resources

-fossil fuels

-renewable energy

-nuclear power

-minerals

-mining

Experiment: Recycling

1. collect used paper like newspaper

2. tear into small pieces

3. soak in water at least 2 hours (the longer, the better).

4. fill a blender half way with water and add a handful of the soggy paper

5. blend until you have a thick soup mixture

6. fill a baking tray half way with water and add some of the pulpy mixture

7. submerge a screen and make sure the mixture evenly covers the top of it

8. lift and let water drain

9. blot extra water with paper towel and gently remove screen

10. press to expel extra water

11. allow paper to dry 24 hours

Language/Spelling/Grammar

History & Geography

European Art c.1000-1500

Art in the Middle Ages

-curious carvings

-pictures in churches

-art for the rich

-golden treasures

Art & Music Appreciation

Music: George Frideric Handel's Water Music

Art: "Saint George and the Dragon" c. 1470 by Paulo Uccello

Project: Handprint Dragon

1. make a row of prints with the front of your fist.

2. turn your paper. Paint the neck and head.

3. give him two legs and feet. Add a twisty tail.

4. for wings, add two overlapping handprints.

5. dot on white eyes and teeth . Let dry.

6. use a pen to finish the face and add claws.

Physical Education