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10.18.22
Hello 5th/6th Grade BHA Families,
The Students arrived to class full of energy and excitement! This was fitting as our day was filled with games and group projects. One of our projects even took us outside for some running. I hope everyone enjoyed our time learning about speed & velocity as well as the quiz games to review our knowledge in American History and IEW Vocabulary words. I will share, there were times when the class was getting a little loud and not as respectful as I'm so used to them being, but thankfully by IEW everyone had calmed down a bit and we were able to have a fun and productive class.
Please see below for more detail on what we did in each class period as well as Branches Homeschool Academy announcements.
Also, don't forget to scroll to the bottom for your Printable Homework link!
Have an amazing week, Families. I am so grateful to spend my Tuesday mornings with each of your kiddos!
Blessings,
Mrs. Ayala
Announcements
Announcements
Calendar Announcements
MyBHA is the private school to parent portal for access to the school calendar, field trip details, ASB and Yearbook information, class webpages and anything else happening at BHA. Password is harvest.
Next week Chapel, parent prayer & coffee, spirit rally (costume) @10:45am.
10/20, ASB Boo Grams Sales End
Wreath Fundraiser: ASB distributing treasure box prizes for students who are participating in the fundraiser
10/19, Teen Beach Dance ticket price increase, $30
Calico Camping Trip extended 10/21 (3 full-hook up & 4 non hook up)
10/29, 5-8pm, FVC Harvest Festival
Field trip deadlines are set by the venue. Field trip purchases must be done by the RSVP date. See Field trip details for information and click HERE to register and pay.
Tues, 11/1 @9am and Thur. 11/3 @10am, Introduction to IEW Workshop
Fall Fundraiser Links
Field Trips:
Field trips sign-ups and/or payment, click HERE.
Sale ends 10/21, Calico, 11/4-11/6
**Please help keep the Campus clean by picking up any trash you see in the parking lots, courtyard, playground, etc. This is an important part of keeping a healthy and thriving relationship with the church! Thank you in advance.**
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Recap
Recap
Today's devotion was Galatians 6:7-10 with our highlight verse being, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up," Galatians 6:9. We talked about sometimes we want to give up when things get hard but the Lord wants us to keep leaning into Him for strength. We also talked about how His words assures us a reward for doing good. I encouraged them to write in their bible journal and share with the Lord what has been challenging for them lately, what is going on that makes the want to give up. How can they press into Him so they do not become weary but in proper time will reap a harvest? Please discuss this bible verse with them and ask them their thoughts!
Bea joyfully opened the class in prayer.
We started our lesson with a quick review of Lesson 17, which we missed last week, and then the Students sat in table groups to complete a Quiz Game on Unit 2. I will announce the winners next week!
I walked around and credited everyone who did this week's vocabulary homework.
Introduced our new Unit Goals and then we went right into a review of Lessons 17 & 18, which included a video on Kinematics and an outside project to calculate Speed & Velocity. This was a fun time outside where Students had to run 10m, 25m, and 50m. We then discussed the calculation for Speed. We also discussed the Frame of Reference Worksheet they did for homework. Some kept the worksheet to take home so that you could review the Answer Key with them and discuss.
We gave a birthday cheer to Jackson, whose birthday was a few weeks back! Happy Birthday, Jacks!
Collected last week's homework and reviewed this week's homework. Dismissed class for our 10min recess.
Science Homework
Science Homework
Recommended
Recommended
(note: all vocabulary words can be found in the glossary located on page 121)
Read Lesson 19 Acceleration, pp. 67-68
Write vocabulary words in your notebook:
Acceleration
Deceleration
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 68 Bring to class next week for credit
If you have one at home, bring a stopwatch to class for next week’s experiment.
Read Lesson 20 Theory of Relativity, pp. 70-71
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 71. Bring to class next week for credit
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “Taking it Further” p. 68. Bring to class next week for credit
Create a “Relativity Poster.” Instructions can be found on p. 71. Bring to class next week and be prepared to share with the class for credit.
As a reminder, homework is not mandatory. These homework assignments are provided for those families who wish to use these Branches classes as COMPLETE curriculum. The "Recommended" assignments are also very helpful for understanding and participation during class time. The "Additional Assignments for Further Understanding" are for anyone who wants to explore the subjects further.
AMERICAN History
AMERICAN History
Recap
Recap
We started class with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a recap of today's devotion on Galatians 6:9. ASB also stopped in to share some news including an encouragement to sell some Wreaths for our school wide Fundraiser which ends next week!
Jackson graciously opened the class in prayer.
Jumped right into a Quiz Game to review chapters 5-6. We had a three way tie! Each time won popsicle sticks and dum dums!
Review Chapter 7, spending some time discussing the story of Captain Wadsworth and the charter oak tree!
We talked about Election Day, November 8th, approaching and that we would be having our own classroom elections that day as well. More info to come next week!
Reviewed this week's homework, including the Fall Final Project research workshees. Also collected last week's homework.
Dismissed for recess after Addison beautifully closed the classs in prayer.
American History Homework
American History Homework
Recommended
Recommended
Read Chapter 8, pp. 49-54
In complete sentences, answer Chapter 8 Review Questions, p. 54. Bring to class next week for credit.
Complete the Fall Final Project Research Worksheet. Bring to class next week for credit.
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
None
As a reminder, homework is not mandatory. These homework assignments are provided for those families who wish to use these Branches classes as COMPLETE curriculum. The "Recommended" assignments are also very helpful for understanding and participation during class time. The "Additional Assignments for Further Understanding" are for anyone who wants to explore the subjects further.
IEW
IEW
Recap
Recap
I shared School Announcements; we highlighted our devotional for today, and then we jumped right into today's lesson.
Began class with a fun Vocabulary Word that challenged their drawing skills as well as their knowledge of our vocabulary words. The Students really seemed to enjoy this game!
I read Natalie's "The Mule & The Buyer" as an example of good use of dress-ups and vocabulary and following instructions.
Did a quick review of lesson 6; Jordyn read her 1st paragraph of "Theseus and the Minotaur" while classmates listened for checklist items.
We began Lesson 7. Discussed the jobs of paragraphs 2 + 3, and then introduced the newest style: Strong Verb, as well as the banned words say/said.
Students worked in table groups to complete the first two sections of Style Practice on p. 54.
I did NOT collect homework since they will need to add paragraphs 2 + 3 to paragraph 1.
Reviewed this week's vocabulary words, gushed and followed, as well as the homework for this week.
Bea lovingly closed the class in prayer.
Dismissed the class for the week!
IEW Homework
IEW Homework
Recommended
Recommended
PLEASE bring back the IEW homework I passed back today in class. I forgot to collect them at the end of class. I need them to add to your IEW Portfolios.
If you didn’t finish in class, complete Style Practice on p. 54
Cut out the vocabulary words for Lesson 7: gushed and followed. Discuss their meanings and complete Vocabulary Practice on p. 55.
Complete Day 3, pp. 52
Finish writing the second and third paragraphs of your myth. Remember to underline the -ly adverb, strong verb, and the first word of the who/which clause (the word who or which) in BOTH your paragraphs. Remember to use a vocabulary word and label (voc) in left margin or after sentence.
Check for banned words: say / said. Replace them with strong verbs. Underline the strong verbs.
Use one to three key words from the final sentence of the third paragraph to create a catchy title. You can change your last sentence if you need better key words. Follow the title rule.
Check off each item on the checklist as you complete it.
Turn in your rough draft to your editor (ie parent / homeschool teacher) with the completed checklist attached
Complete Day 4, p. 46
When your editor hands back your rough draft, make the needed changes. If you have not already done so, place the first paragraph that you wrote in Lesson 6 in front of the second and third paragraphs that you wrote for this lesson. The title should be placed before the first paragraph.
Paperclip the checklists from Lesson 6 & 7, final draft, rough draft, and KWO together
3-hole punch your packet of work and bring to class next week for credit
Additional Credit for Further Understanding
Additional Credit for Further Understanding
None
As a reminder, homework is not mandatory. These homework assignments are provided for those families who wish to use these Branches classes as COMPLETE curriculum. The "Recommended" assignments are also very helpful for understanding and participation during class time. The "Additional Assignments for Further Understanding" are for anyone who wants to explore the subjects further.
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