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1.10.23
Hello 5th/6th Grade BHA Families,
It was so nice to be back, despite the rainy weather.... which we all know was so necessary!
In Science we spent a good amount of time discussing Psalm 19:1-14 and how that relates to our trust in God for both physical and spiritual laws, and then we opened up our new section of the book, Inventions & Technology. The Students enjoyed experimenting with potatoes and paint to create their own "printing press." In American History the Students got to practice their debate skills as they argued whether or not they would've joined the cause of the Amerian Revolution, and IEW entailed a cool converssation about Aesop, the author of fables.
Later tonight I will come back to update this page with photos and more detail of what we did today, but I wanted to get this published so you all had access to the homework for this week.
Please check back in later tonight or tomorrow!
Blessings,
Mrs. AyalaHA FYI
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Recap
Recap
Began class with a concluding discussion on our first Science sections, Machines & Motion. We turned to page 120 and read Psalms 19:1-14 to guide our discussion and devotional for today. We talked about how the same God who created all these amazing physical laws we studied in the first half of the year, yes the same God who keeps us from flying off a giant ball spinning on its axis called Earth, is the same God we an trust with spritual laws, such as our salvation. I then asked the Students to mediate on these verses and draw whatever they felt God was placing on their heart. Played this song as inspiration.
Jax graciously led the class in an opening prayer. Thank you, Jax.
I checked & credited vocabulary homework.
I introduced the new section of the book, Inventions & Technology. We talked about which of the upcoming 6 units the were most excited about. Most said Miltary Inventions or Medical Inventions.
Highlighted that Spring Science projects will be due in May. More info to come. Or take a look at the Final Projects tab on this page.
Kicked off the Communications Unit with a review of Lesson 1, Printing Press. We reviewed the homework questions and then the Students followed through on the experiment on p. 249, going to 2 different stations where they created their own "printing press" with a raw potato and paint. There was also a station with rubber stamps and ink.
I also had the Answer Key for the Machines & Motions Final Exam on the screen so the Students could self-correct.
We ran out of time to review Lesson 2, Telegraph. I passed out a fun Morse Code worksheet that they are to complete for homework.
Dismissed class for our 10min recess, which today was held in our room classroom due to the weather!
Science Homework
Science Homework
Recommended
Recommended
Finalize your Science Project. Be prepared to submit and present next week!
Recommended (Due 1.24.23)
Recommended (Due 1.24.23)
(note: all vocabulary words can be found in the glossary located on pages 388 - 390)
Complete the Morse Code worksheet passed out in class. Bring to class for credit.
Read Lesson 3 Telephone, pp. 257 - 259
Write vocabulary words in your notebook
Telegram
Microphone
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 259. Bring to class for credit
Read “Taking It Further” questions on p. 259 and give them some thought. We may discuss them in class.
Read Lesson 4 Radio, pp. 261 - 263
Write vocabulary words in your notebook
Modulation
Amplitude modulated
Frequency modulated
Amplifier
Tuner
Analog
Digital
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 263. Bring to class for credit.
Read “Taking It Further” questions on p. 263 and give them some thought. We may discuss them in class.
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding (Due 1.24.23)
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding (Due 1.24.23)
If you have the supplies, complete the Transmitting Radio Signals experiment on p. 263. Email me photos by 1.24.23 and be prepared to discuss in class. I will award 5 Bank Book points for completing.
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 began class with the Pledge of Allegiance as well a a recap of our devotion time from the morning.
We experienced 3 rounds of debates on the topic, "Would you have joined the American Revolution?" The Students did a great job. We will do more debates later in the year.
We did a refresher of all that we have learned before the break by watching this video. The Class Delegates also met to continue working on the Class Constitution.
We reviewed Chapter 15.
I passed out the Midwest Region Quiz but we were unable to finish. We will continue this next week at the start of class.
I passed out 2 Constitution worksheets for homework
We celebrated Miah G.'s birthday with the Birthday Cheer! She also got to pick a gift from the Birthday Box and I gave her a birthday card and chocolate. I hope you felt blessed today, Miah!
Dismissed class for a 10min Recess, which today was held in our classroom due to the weather!
American History Homework
American History Homework
Recommended
Recommended
Read Chapter 16, The Voyage of our Grand Republic, pp. 99 - 104,
Answer in complete sentences, Chapter 16 Review Questions on p. 104. Bring to class for credit.
Finish the 2 Constitution worksheets that were handed out in class. Bring to class for credit.
Study the Trivia Questions on pages 14-17 of this Constitution Printables packet in preparation for a quiz game next week.
It was some time in 1776 or 1777 that the first flag representing the new American republic was designed. Watch the following documentary to learn more about this important national symbol.
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
Memorize the Preamble to the Constitution on p. 103. Use pages 9-11 of this packet to help you learn verbatim. Be prepared to recite from memory next week for 5 Bank Book points.
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
Miah G. lovingly opened the class in prayer. Thank you, Miah!
I shared school announcements.
Did a quick review of what we had learned prior to the break and then went into this weeks study of Lesson 13, Aesop, Author of Fables. Kicked it off with this insightful video.
We discussed this lesson's reading, went through some rounds of reciting back from KWO, and completed the exercises on p. 99 together, including practicing Quality Adjectives and using this week's vocabulary words.
Reviewed the checklist on p. 100 to ensure everyone understood expectations.
Gathered in a circle as I prayed over today's prayer requests prior to dismissing for the week.
IEW Homework
IEW Homework
Recommended
Recommended
Complete the Style Practice exercises on pp. 98
Using your KWO and your style practice work, begin writing one paragraph about Aesop. Follow the checklist on p. 100. When you reach the end of your KWO, create a clincher sentence that repeats or reflects the key words placed on the topic line beside the Roman numeral.
Complete Day 3, p. 96
Finish writing your 1-paragraph report
Check off each item on the checklist as you complete it. Underline the dress-ups that are required on the checklist. Highlight or bold 2 or 3 key words that repeat or reflect in the topic and clincher sentences. Create a catchy title.
Turn in your rough draft to your editor (ie parent / homeschool teacher) with the completed checklist attached
Complete Day 4, p. 96
When your editor hands back your rough draft, make the needed changes.
Paperclip or staple the checklist, 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
Prepare for next week’s Lesson by reading pp 101, 102, and 104.
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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