Week 17

Thinking Valentine's Day... 💕💖 The kids did their Valentine exchange.  Javan and Julia, we miss you both.  Hope you had a wonderful time away, Julia and hope you are feeling better, Javan.

New Grammar & Review
English: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned to conjugate the verb "go".  The last of the the verb conjugations. We were able to review a lot of the verb conjugations focusing on the five principal parts using out fingers.

History: Song - CC CD
We learned about President Wilson and World War I.  I briefly talked to them about World War I and how the US wanted to remain neutral but ended up having to enter the war.  We had a good discussion about it.  If you want to learn more, check this site out.

Math: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We continued with Geometry and learned the area of the square.  The kids know the formula, so we did some application.  What is the area of the square if the side is __?  If the What is the side of the square if the area is __?  We reviewed our squares as well.

Science: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned the second four elements of the periodic table.  Check previous week's blog for further reading.  We were also able to review memory work on Chemistry.

Latin: Opening Ceremony Song
We learned John 1:4 in Latin and English. We were also able to review the Latin words and their English translation.

Timeline: Song - CC CD
We reviewed what was done during the Opening Ceremony and was able to play the game, what is before...

Geography: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned the Rivers (East).  I shared a trick with them... find the state and you'll find the rivers.  I ask the kids to work on the map tracing at home and use the extra week to catch up with the unfinished work.  I also lessen their tracing to two instead of three.  I sure hope it is helping at home.  Keep encouraging them...

Presentation Part 1 was exciting.  We saw art works from a famous artist and heard music from two great composers. Thank you very much for preparing well for the presentation. Next week, we will hear from the rest of the class.  A quick reminder for presenters, you have a maximum of four minutes to introduce the artist/composer and present their work.

Our artwork is inspired by the pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.  I wrote their names for them and gave them suggestions on how to make their own pop art names for their own room. The kids did an exceptional job. See the photo below.  Next week's art, please bring pencil and coloring materials.

Science Experiment
We learned about different food items that contain starch. We even learned about a non food item that contain starch.  Keep experimenting at home.  Have fun.

Enjoy the extra week off.  See you next week.

Sincerely,
Zabrina