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:
Monday, April 16 - Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL OR HOMEWORK!
Wednesday, April 18 - New Family Informational in the sanctuary, 10-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 25 - Pizza Day!
Monday, April 16 - Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL OR HOMEWORK!
Wednesday, April 18 - New Family Informational in the sanctuary, 10-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 25 - Pizza Day!
DISCIPLESHIP:
This month, we'll focus our study on the virtue of perseverence.
MATH:
MATH:
- Review concepts related to volume.
- Assess mastery of concepts related to volume.
- Assess mastery of multiplication facts.
- Review all previously taught Singapore 5 concepts.
READING:
- Learn about Texas history through the reading of Susanna of the Alamo.
- Engage in meaningful Socratic dialogue.
- Learn about the Gold Rush expedition and westward expansion through the reading of By the Great Horn Spoon.
ORAL NARRATION: After reading the book (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 the purpose and components of a book report.
- Properly use vocabulary words in writing.
- Apply grammar and usage rules to writing.
- Know how to write a bibliography.
SPELLING:
- Assess words ending in ATE.
- Learn to spell words with the sound /awt/ spelled AUGHT.
GRAMMAR:
- Apply grammar rules and use proper mechanics in writing assignments.
- Classify and diagram sentences with mixed patterns.
LATIN:
- Review for next week's quiz.
- Know what the Industrial Revolution was and how it impacted the world.
- Understand how the Industrial Revolution changed America from a primarily agrarian society to an urban one.
SCIENCE:
- Learn about the respiratory system, its components, and the roles it plays in the body.
- Memorize the major systems of the body and the components of blood.
- Develop a heart of compassion for the peoples of the world who don't yet know Christ.
- Continue learning the names and locations of the provinces of Canada and the location of Greenland.
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 begin working on the maps of Canada and Greenland this week. Hard copies of the maps are 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:
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).
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