Fine Arts
Our introduction to the Orchestra. We were introduced to the different periods of classical music and to the different instrument families. Thank you Mrs. Herson. If you want to learn more about the Orchestra, I like this site a lot.
Presentation was funny, and it delighted the audience. Next week's presentation - Demonstration:Demonstrate how to do something, fix something, or use something. Use visual aids. Allow your audience to participate if possible. The following kids volunteered for this coming week - Ruthie, Caroline, Julia and Dawn. Enjoy preparing.
New Grammar
English: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned the predicate as part of the sentence, and we were able to review the subject. The kids did really well.
Science: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We started learning the different theories. This week's memory work is Psalm 19:1. The heavens declare the glory of God! Someone asked, "Is that science?" Yes, it is!
The area of the circle. We discussed a little bit about the pi and the circle. I recommended a book by Cindy Neuschwander's Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi. It is a very exciting book and pi is explained very well there.
We briefly discussed NATO, of course with background on League of Nations and United Nations. This is a good summary of NATO if the kids want to read more.
Latin: Song - Opening Ceremony Song
We continued the John 1 passage, and we were also able to review some of the word translation.
Timeline: Song - CC CD
We reviewed what was done during the opening ceremony. The kids are doing well with the time markers. Keep on reviewing.
Geography: Song - CCC NoGreaterJoy5
We learned about the trails. In the map that we are using, the trails can be really confusing. Try to practice the trails with them using the trivium table. I will send you an email of the map with the trail highlighted. We are almost there... six more weeks of tracing. Keep encouraging your kids to do tracing of the maps. Finish strong!
We were able to review some of the materials from the last six weeks with the game Jeopardy. The kids really enjoy the game and I am very excited that they knew most of the answer. I reminded the kids, after today we only have five more weeks before Memory Masters. They should know their memory work from Week 1-18 by now with no coaching. Please encourage them to practice at home. One subject a day would be perfect!
Science Experiment
We were introduced to data and probability by Mr. Herson. It was fun and the kids enjoyed the game of chance... somehow the red chips is showing off that day.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Sincerely,
Zabrina
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