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Hello 5th/6th Grade BHA Families,
What a fabulous Valentine's Day we shared today. I hope your Students all agree! We had an amazing discussion on the future of automobiles, discussed Abraham Lincoln's favorite poem, made nostalgic Civil War Dolls, and then listened to the beautiful hymn, "My Jesus, I Love Thee" while making our own unique Valentine's Conversation Hearts, focusing on who the Lord is to each of us. We ended the day with a lovely celebration, sharing snacks and Valentine's. I think today may have been one of my most favorite days this year, especially with the Teamwork that took place at the end resulting in an on-time dismissal (a very rare occurence after having a holiday party!) I'm so thankful for everyone's willingness to pitch in with the clean-up duties!
I am also very thankful for your generousity. I was showered with sweet Valentine's Gifts today. You all have made me feel truly blessed & loved. I hope you all know how much your thoughtful gestures mean to me!
Lastly, next week is CAREER DAY! Please make sure your Student comes dressed in their career of choice!!! It's going to be a fun day filled with inspiring Guest Speakers. That being said, I'm not sure how much time we'll spend in the classroom, honestly, it looks like we'll have very little time to tackle the syllabus, but I hope you agree that it'll be worth missing a day of lessons to glean words of wisdom from various Christ-centered individuals ranging from Law Enforcement to innovative Entrepreneurs to Legal Professionals.
Oh, and let's not forget that next week we also kick off our annual Read-A-Thon. This year's theme is "Keep The Doors Open." We are raising funds for the 2023-2024 Rent. As you know, everything is more expensive. The funds raised will be a huge help to keep our amazing homeschool academy alive and thriving!
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. And please scroll to the very bottom to peruse all of the fun photos from today! Happy Valentine's Day!
Blessings,
Mrs. AyalaHA FYI
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Recap
Recap
Jordyn lovingly opened the class in prayer. Thank you, Jordyn!
I announced the Table Winners from last week's quiz. Sebastion, Lily, and Miah won the Unit 1 Quiz; Jordyn, Jackson, and Jacks won the Computer Architecture Quiz. Way to go, Students!
Reviewed Lesson 10 on Internal Combustion Engines. We also watched 2 videos as the Students worked on a table project where they "built" an Internal Combustion Engine with valves, the piston, and the cylinder.
Reviewed Lesson 11 on Automobiles. Listened to some extremely innovative ideas improving safety features, speed, and fuel efficiencey (solar powered car!). Very impressive! We then watched a video and had an amazing discussion on self-driving cars. Please ask your Student their thoughts on this! Such thought-provoking questions they had!
Collected homework and dismissed for a short recess.
Science Homework
Science Homework
Recommended
Recommended
(note: all vocabulary words can be found in the glossary located on pages 388 - 390)
Read Lesson 12 Jet Engine, p. 293-295
Write vocabulary words in your notebook
Thrust
Turbine
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 296. Bring to class for credit.
Complete the Jet Engine Worksheet. Bring to class for credit.
Read Lesson 13 Airplane, p. 296-300
Write vocabulary words in your notebook
Bernouli’s principle
Airfoil
Lift
Weight
Thrust
Drag
Pitch
Roll
Yaw
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 298. Bring to class for credit.
Read “Paper Airplanes” on p. 298. Research, design, and experiment with different paper airplane patterns. Be prepared to share and create your paper airplane to the class as well as demonstrate how it flies. Feel free to experiment with different weights of paper. You will earn 1 bank book point for EACH (different) paper airplane you create and share.
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
Complete Airplane Movements Worksheet . Bring to class for credit.
Read “Taking It Further” questions on pages 296 and 298. Give these questions some thought. We may discuss them in class.
Read about your two options for the SPRING FINAL PROJECT by visiting the class webpage (be sure to scroll to the bottom). Discuss with your parents and EMAIL me any questions you may have: magda.ayala.branches@gmail.com.
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
Opened class with the Pledge of Allegience as well as this week's devotion. We continued our study on the Armor of God, reading Ephesians 6:10-20 and then focusing on the Sandals of Peace. We read and discussed Isaiah 52:7, "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation." I challenged the Students to step out in boldness this week and share the Good News with at least one person!
Passed out grades for the Fall Project. Maximum score was 20. Scores ranged from 17-20. Well done, Students!
We reviewed Chapter 21, The War Between States, before doing a study on Abraham Lincoln which included reading his favortite poem by William Knox, "Mortality." We discussed it's meaning by having Students share which verse spoke to them and why. For homework Students are to write a brief summary of this on the back of the Abraham Lincoln picture and color it as well. Please return back to class. I will have them on display at Open House.
We then created Civil War Dolls using vintage handkerchiefs, string, and cotton stuffing. During the Civil War, there was little money to be found for food, let alone toys, so women made dolls for the children out of handkerchiefs. If the handkerchief had belonged to a loved one who had gone off to war, the doll helped to ease the pain of separation. Also known as church dolls, they provided a quiet toy for a child's amusement, and were silent if dropped. Ask your Student to show you the sweet Church / Civil War Handkerchief Dolls they made today!
Sang the Birthday Cheer to two Students both celebrating this week, Andrew and Jordyn! I also gave them a birthday card and treat, and they picked out a gift from the Birthday Box! Happy Birthday, Andrew and Jordyn!
I reviewed homework as well as collected this week's homework.
American History Homework
American History Homework
Recommended
Recommended
If you didn't finish in class, complete the study on Abraham Lincoln which included reading his favortite poem by William Knox, "Mortality." Write a brief summary of the verses that stood out to you and why on the back of the Abraham Lincoln picture . Color this picture as well. Bring to class next week. I will collect them to display at Open House. Don't forget to write your name!
Read Chapter 22, War on Sea and Land, pp. 139-44
In complete sentences answer review questions on p. 144. Bring to class next week to submit for credit.
Read “Christ in the Camps” on p. 143 and summarize in 1-2 paragraphs what you found most interesting. Bring to class next week for credit.
Watch this video on the SOUTHWEST STATES. We will be having a QUIZ on their location and capitals soon. Study!
Additional Assignment
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
Jumped right into this week's lesson, which included a review of the Writing From Pictures structural model.
We discussed our newest vocabulary words, yowl and tame, and completed the vocabulary practice on p. 131. Please be sure to cut out these words from the back of the book and place in your vocabulary baggie!
We looked at our newest set of pictures on p. 129 and discussed the central fact of each one.
I explained this homework. This week they will be completing the KWO on p. 129, the Style Practice on pp. 130-131, and writing a 3 paragraph composition, per the checklist on p. 132.
I passed out the Conversation Hearts template as well as the My Jesus, I Love Thee lyrics as we listened to this beautiful hymn. If your Student did not finish in class they are to finish for homework. I will collect to display at Open House.
Collected homework prior to kicking off our Valentine's Party the last 30 minutes of class!
After teaming up to clean up the classroom, we gathered in a prayer circle where I prayed over the individual prayers that were placed in our prayer request jar. God bless every one of your amazing Students! They are so loved.
See you next week!
IEW Homework
IEW Homework
Recommended
Recommended
If you didn’t finish the “My Jesus, I Love Thee” Conversation Hearts project in class, please finish at home and bring to class next week for credit.
Follow steps 2-4 of Day 1 instructions found on p. 127
Complete Style Practice on pages 130-131
Review the Checklist on p. 132. Remember, each paragraph will contain 6 dress-ups.
Follow steps 1-4 of Day 3 instructions found on p. 127
Follow steps 1-2 of Day 4 instructions found on p. 127. 3-Hole punch and bring to class next week for credit.
Additional Credit for Further Understanding
Additional Credit for Further Understanding
Prepare for next week’s lesson, Peter Pan
Look at the pictures on p. 135. Think about the pictures by answering some of the Brain-Helping questions on the right.
Read about our new style of writing, Sentence Opener, on p. 136
Read about our first sentence opener, the #2 prepositional opener, on p. 137. You do not need to do the Practice.
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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