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3.7.23
Hello 5th/6th Grade BHA Families,
We had a full day of learning which included blasting legos from a catapult, touring the top 10 National Parks in the US, competing in a friendly US History quiz game, and accumulating 30 additional minutes for this year's Read-A-Thon. The day flew by and ended on a pizza high, thanks to the Bauzon-Bush family!
I sure hope everyone walked away with full bellies and inspired hearts!
Blessings,
Mrs. AyalaHA FYI
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2/21 - 3/23, Read-A-Thon, KEEP THE DOORS OPEN: Proceeds go to pay for 2023-2024 rent and other operating costs. DONATE LINK
3/7 & 3/9, Read-A-Thon minutes due. Parents must tally and record total minutes read and submit to the student's teacher a copy of the minutes tracking sheet(s). Students should come prepared with a book to read during the last 30 minutes of class, 11:30am-12pm. If a student forgot to bring their tracker today, they may email it to: office@brancheshomeschoolacademy.com
3/7 & 3/9, Chick-Fil-A, Glendora Fundraiser 6:00am - 9:00pm
3/14 & 3/16, ASB Hosted Chili Lunch. First come first serve, $3.
3/14 & 16, ASB hosting donut with a senior. “Come meet our graduation class of 2023”
3/21 & 3/23 Read-A-Thon Ice Cream Celebration (classes that meet their reading goal)
3/31, Branches Talent Show at 6:00pm, Ticket donations welcome, HERE.
4/4 & 4/6 Seder Meal
4/11-4/20 Easter Break, NO SCHOOL
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Recap
Recap
Opened class with this Lent Devotional after reading Luke 21:1-4 and discussing the widow's sacrifical giving. Our highlight verse today was, "Give, and it will be given to you," (Luke 6:38). I challenged the Students to think about ways that they could give sacrifically this week, whether that's money or time, to worthy causes within their church or community. Jackson P. gratefully opened the class in prayer.
Students studied Unit 2 for 5min prior to breaking up into table groups for a table quiz.
We then quickly reviewed chapters 15 + 16 , since we didn't get a chance to do that last week. Addison shared her write-up on her spacecraft of the future.
Started Unit 3, Military Inventions which included Chapter 17 + 18. We did a super fun experiment on Catapults where the Students fired a small lego piece to a bullseye. Ask them about it! We also watched a video on the rifle barrel and discussed it's accuracy, relating it to throwing a football or base/softball. The Students found this quite interesting as well!
Reviewed the Spring Science Project options.
Dismissed class for recess.
Science Homework
Science Homework
Recommended
Recommended
(note: all vocabulary words can be found in the glossary located on pages 388 - 390)
Read Lesson 19 Tank, pp. 319-322
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 321. Bring to class for credit.
Read Lesson 20 Submarine, pp. 323-327, including “Submersibles” on p. 328.
Write vocabulary words in your notebook
Submarine
Buoyancy
Ballast
Screw
Rudder
Dive Plane
Hull
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 327. Bring to class for credit.
Read Lesson 21 Radar & Sonar, pp. 328-331
Write vocabulary words in your notebook
Radar
Sonar
Passive Sonar
Active Sonar
Acoustic Communication
On a loose sheet of paper that you can turn in, answer in complete sentences, “What Did We Learn?” p. 331. Bring to class for credit.
Study UNIT 3, pp. 312-331. In class QUIZ next week!
Bring 2 spools of thread and modeling clay to class if you would like to participate in “The Advantage of the Tracks” experiment on p. 320.
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
With parental supervision, do the “Testing Buoyancy” experiment on p. 326. Write a one paragraph summary of your observations. Be prepared to share in class to receive 1 bank book point. If you also email me pictures by 3/14 you’ll receive a total of 5 bank book points!
Read “Taking It Further” questions on pages 321, 327, and 331. 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
We started class with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Armor of God, and recapped our Lent Devotional from the morning. Jordyn graciously opened the class in prayer.
Passed back the Southwest Quiz. Many Students scored 100%, but only one scored 100% AND had perfect spelling. Way to go, Addison!
Reviewed Chapter 24 in detail.
Watched this exciting video on the Top 10 National Parks as the Students completed a cooresponding worksheet. For those that were unable to complete in class, they took it home for homework.
Students engaged in an exciting Quiz Game, covering chapters 23 + 24. Congratulations Yellowstones for getting that W!
Celebrated Bea's upcoming birthday with a Birthday Cheer. She also picked out a gift from the birthday box and received a birthday card and treat from me. Happy Birthday, Bea!
Dismissed class for recess.
American History Homework
American History Homework
Recommended
Recommended
If you didn't complete the National Park worksheet in class, rewatch this video on the Top 10 National Parks and finish the worksheet for homework.
Read Chapter 25, The Wars for World Freedom, pp. 161-172
In complete sentences answer review questions on p. 172. Bring to class next week to submit for credit.
Recreate by hand (do not photocopy or print from the internet) the AXIS map on p. 167, including a Map Key. Note on your map the number of AXIS countries in Europe in 1939.
Learn about the WEST Region with MAP LABELING & TRACING as well as MEMORIZATION of STATE CAPITALS. You will be quizzed on 3/21.
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
Opened class with school announcements!
Shared an excellent example of the Tiger Tamer. Well done, Jackson C!
Natalie shared her Ugly Duckling composition.
Addison and Bea both shared their Peter Pan compositions as Jordyn and Jedi took note of the various dress-ups.
I shared this week's homework and then we spent the final 30min of class reading and accumulating minutes for the Read-A-Thon!
Jedi willingly opened the closing prayer, and I finished with the many prayer requests the Students shared with me today. I'm grateful that they feel comfortable enough to share them. God bless each of them!
On the way out the door the Students were blessed with a slice of pizze from the Bauzon-Bush family in celebration of Bea's upcoming birthday. Thank you, Bauzon-Bush family!
See you next week!
IEW Homework
IEW Homework
Recommended
Recommended
Complete the KWO on p. 143
Complete Style Practice on pp. 144-145
Review the Checklist on p. 146. Remember, each paragraph will contain 7 dress-ups.
Follow steps 4-5 of Day 2 instructions found on p. 142.
Follow steps 1-4 of Day 3 instructions found on p. 143,
Follow steps 1-2 of Day 4 instructions found on p. 143. 3-Hole punch your documents and bring to class next week for credit.
Prepare for next week’s lesson, Lesson 21: Mount Olympus
Read Source A & B texts on pp. 150-151
Additional Credit for Further Understanding
Additional Credit for Further Understanding
Continue preparing for next week’s lesson, Lesson 21: Mount Olympus
Read about our New Structure, Summarizing Multiple References, on pp. 149.
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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