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Math:
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TB – Textbook
WB – Workbook
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Science:
SG – Student Guide
USE – Usborne Encyclopedia of Science
COMING SOON:
Wednesday, March 28 - Pizza/Spirit Day
Wednesday, March 28 - Pizza/Spirit Day
DISCIPLESHIP:
This month, we'll focus our study on the virtue of honesty.
MATH:
MATH:
- Recognize that the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the opposite interior angles.
- Identify isosceles and equilateral triangles.
- Recognize that the base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal.
- Recognize that the angles of an equilateral triangle are all 60 degrees.
- Find an unknown angle of a triangle given the other two angles.
- Find an unknown angle in problems involving angle properties of triangles.
- Construct a triangle given the measurements of two angles and the included side.
- Construct a triangle, given the measurements of two sides and the included angle.
- Recognize parallelograms, rhombuses, rectangles, and trapezoids.
- Recognize that rhombuses, rectangles, and squares are parallelograms
- Find unknown angles in problems involving parallelograms.
READING:
- Learn about frontier America through the reading of Little Britches.
- 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 use note cards to organize information into an outline.
- Identify errors in passages and properly correct them using proofreading symbols.
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 /ibl/ words spelled ABLE.
- Analyze two ways to spell the /ibl/ sound.
GRAMMAR:
- Classify mixed-pattern sentences
LATIN:
- Assess mastery of accusative case prepositions.
- Memorize maxim and vocabulary words for Ch27.
- Begin to learn the irregular verb "eo, ire"
- Know that new states were soon added to the union.
- Know the key accomplishments of the presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe.
- Understand what the "Monroe Doctrine" was and how it impacted the growth of America.
SCIENCE:
- Learn about the muscular system and the roles it plays in the body.
- Continue memorizing the major bones of the body.
- Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
- Assess mastery of 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 assess the map of Central America this week. A hard copy of the map is located 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