BLOG KEY
General:
Act – Activity
Ch – Chapter
Ex – Exercise
L – Lesson
p – Page(s)
Math:
HIG – Home Instructor’s Guide
TB – Textbook
WB – Workbook
FP – Facts Practice (A, B, C, etc. denotes which sheet to use)
Science:
SG – Student Guide
USE – Usborne Encyclopedia of Science
COMING SOON:
Wednesday, February 28 - Pizza/Spirit Day
Wednesday, February 28 - Pizza/Spirit Day
DISCIPLESHIP:
This month, we'll focus our study on the virtue of honesty.
MATH:
MATH:
- Solve problems involving rate tables.
- Read and interpret line graphs.
- Solve problems using data represented in line graphs.
- Solve problems using data presented in a conversion graph.
- Review previously learned concepts.
READING:
- Learn about slavery in America through the reading of Amos Fortune.
- Learn about frontier America through the reading of Little Britches.
- Learn to read source texts to gather information.
- Engage in meaningful Socratic dialogue.
ORAL NARRATION: After each chapter (or after a few pages), students should retell the passage to parents. Parents should then ask questions about the meaning of the passage and engage in Socratic discussion with their student.
WRITING/VOCABULARY:
- Learn to make bibliography cards and know the importance and purpose of a bibliography.
- Know how to identify key facts in reading passages and make note cards.
- Learn the meaning of new vocabulary words and be able to properly use them in writing assignments.
- Know the components of a thank-you note.
VOCABULARY:
1. Study the definitions and the parts of speech for each word.
2. On the front of the card—especially if your child is a visual or kinesthetic learner— (s)he should color the picture that represents the word, if possible.
3. On the reverse side of the card, students should fill in the blank with the word and read the sentence. Then, (s)he should write an original sentence with the word that is significantly different from the sentence given. You might have to help your child with this part. If he or she struggles, use a dictionary to find a sample sentence.
4. If possible, students should write at least one synonym and one antonym for each word, using a thesaurus if necessary.
5. In a dictionary, look up the etymology for each word. If the word has Latin or Greek roots, write the root(s) on the back of the card. Then try to find 2-3 other words that are derived from the same root. Add these derivatives to your cards.
5. In a dictionary, look up the etymology for each word. If the word has Latin or Greek roots, write the root(s) on the back of the card. Then try to find 2-3 other words that are derived from the same root. Add these derivatives to your cards.
SPELLING:
- Assess /us/ words spelled in various ways.
- Learn to spell the /ibl/ sound spelled IBLE.
GRAMMAR:
- Classify mixed-pattern sentences
LATIN:
- Begin to memorize the accusative case prepositions.
- Memorize chapter vocab words and maxims.
- Understand the difficulties of the winter at Valley Forge.
- Understand the factors that led to the Revolution turning in the favor of the Americans.
- Know the basic components of the Treaty of Paris.
SCIENCE:
- Asses mastery of concepts in Unit 5.
- Know what comprises the integumentary system and how it operates.
- Begin to memorize the major bones.
- Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
- Know the names and locations of the nations of Central America.
MEMORY WORK:
Scripture: We'll spend the year working on our scripture memorization of Matthew 5:1-16 (KJV). Our intent with scripture memory is for students to hide God’s word deep in their hearts so that they can call upon it for comfort, reassurance, and strength in times of trouble. With that in mind, we will not be testing over the scripture this year, but we will be reciting it together as a school every morning during assembly time. Here is a link to an article that explains why we prefer to have our students memorize the King James Version.
Geography: We'll continue studying the map of Central America this week. A hard copy of the map will be placed behind the "memory" tab in your child's binder. Additional maps, as well as MP3s of the songs, are available at this link:
History: Continue memorizing the Timeline Song with Motions.
Science: Students have science memory work that corresponds to each unit in the book. Unit 6 is broken into two parts. Students will need to know the first five body systems and the bones for the first test, and the other information for the last test:
Science: Students have science memory work that corresponds to each unit in the book. Unit 6 is broken into two parts. Students will need to know the first five body systems and the bones for the first test, and the other information for the last test:
Body Systems:
1. Integumentary system - Covers and protects the body (skin).
2. Skeletal system - Supports the body, protects organs and permits movement (bones).
3. Muscular system - Moves the body and helps support it (muscles).
4. Nervous system - Controls the body; allows a person to think and feel (nerves).
5. Endocrine system - Releases hormones that control many of the body's processes.
6. Circulatory system - Carries materials to and from cells throughout the body (heart and blood).
7. Respiratory system - Delivers oxygen into the blood stream (nose, trachea, lungs).
8. Digestive system - Breaks down food so body can use its nutrients (mouth, stomach, intestines).
9. Urinary system - Removes waste materials from body (kidneys, bladder).
10. Immune system - Defends the body against disease (lymph nodes).
Major Bones and their locations:
1. Cranium
2. Mandible
3. Clavicle
4. Scapula
5. Humerus
6. Radius
7. Ulna
8. Rib cage
9. Sternum
10. Pelvis
11. Femur
12. Patella
13. Fibula
14. Tibia
Components of blood:
1. Red blood cells - Have hemoglobin to carry oxygen
2. White blood cells - Help body fight disease
3. Platelets - Tiny fragments of cells that help stop bleeding
4. Plasma - Liquid portion of the blood