ANCIENTS
SL Core G
Week 9 "B"
March 16-20, 2015
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| Dd has been pulling branches to the stream to make herself a bridge this week. She has had a lot of fun doing that. She did run into a snake on the other side of the creek, and that totally surprised her! Who would think we'd have snakes out when it is March and barely 40 degrees! |
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| We have seen LOTS of birds this week, red-bellied woodpecker, robins, sparrows, LOTS of Red-Winged Blackbirds.... |
Spring has arrived, or visited, a few days this week. I didn't see any new snow this week! We were suppose to be above 40 degrees, but we had a lot of 30 degree days, and below that at night...but, we were glad to see the snow melting!!! By Friday we could see some sprouts coming through the ground while out on our nature hikes.
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| Look how small the piles of snow are now! |
Our surprise this week: Dd and I butted heads a few more times than usual this week, and I realized that since the roads are perfectly clear from ice I should go find the "Homeschool Building" and see if I can figure out some way to meet homeschoolers around here. So, on Friday, Dd and I drove the 40-45 minute drive across town and went in to ask around. We talked to two representatives from "Grace" homeschool group, and they directed us to the office for more help. While explaining to the office personnel our situation (new to the area, haven't met ANY homeschoolers yet, and looking for ways to do that...) a woman beside me, filling out paperwork, spoke up and invited us to an event she was going to that night (Friday night). She gave me her phone number and email and said to call her if I was interested. So, then when we got home, Dd was pushing me to CALL! and ASAP! So, I did and she told us where to meet her later for a movie and bible study with a group of young ladies in middle and high school age ranges. The movie the girls had pre-chosen was The Giver and then one of the ladies lead a really thorough bible study afterwards; weaving concepts from the movie and bible together. We didn't leave until after 10 pm! We usually go to bed at 9pm! We did get home before 11, so that was something. Dd met the daughter of the woman that invited us, and her daughter-"Lexy" was a really good match for Dd. Lexy is a Star Wars mega-fan, and had other unique interests that Dd also has...so they hit it off very well! What a wonderful, surprise blessing from God that really surprised me! Just when you think things aren't going well, then something like this happens and it helps you to see that He does have a plan and we need to be patient.
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See the babies? |
Mini-updates:
Snails---
I've lost count at how many babies are crawling around the tank now. A second egg case arrived early this week. The first one didn't do anything but get super hard like a seashell; and I don't think many or any babies came from it?! I don't know!
I've lost count at how many babies are crawling around the tank now. A second egg case arrived early this week. The first one didn't do anything but get super hard like a seashell; and I don't think many or any babies came from it?! I don't know!
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| The snails had a second EGG CASE this week |
Dh's job--
He had to work all last weekend, but thankfully got this weekend back off again. He has a great attitude about his job and seems very improved.
Our Indiana House---STILL no buyer
We didn't have any views this week. Our realtor has emailed repeatedly to tell us to lower our price, but we are trying to wait for April when we know the market will be good before we give in. Prayers appreciated that our house will sell and that we won't have to keep dropping the cost.
We didn't have any views this week. Our realtor has emailed repeatedly to tell us to lower our price, but we are trying to wait for April when we know the market will be good before we give in. Prayers appreciated that our house will sell and that we won't have to keep dropping the cost.
Our Studies this week:
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| My schedule page |
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| Dd's page--forgot to write on it that she made a pizza from scratch. |
Bible:
We incorporated a lot of bible study into our lessons this week. Our materials, Mystery of History, Veritas Press and BiblioPlan, all combined history with bible study.
As a family, we are studying JOB. Dh is reading aloud Job by Charles Swindoll. We read Job, Chapter 3 with Bible and Believer's Bible Commentary.
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As a family, we are studying JOB. Dh is reading aloud Job by Charles Swindoll. We read Job, Chapter 3 with Bible and Believer's Bible Commentary.
*Plus, we had a surprise bible study with a group of homeschool girls on Friday (3-20-15) night after watching a movie (The Giver) with them. It was really a good bible study.
Veritas
Press (VP) Chronicles through Malachi
Card:81: COMPLETED
Jeremiah Laments Jerusalem (586 BC)
Survey of the Bible: 300-301
Max Lucado's Lamentations & Life Lessons
Believer's Bible Commentary's Introduction on Lamentations.
Bible & Believer's Bible Commentary:
The book of Lamentations,
Chapters 1-5
(We read the chapter from the bible, then read what the chapter from the Believer's Bible Commentary. By reading both, I really am given more information and can understand more layers.)
Card 82: In Process
Ezekiel's Vision (586 BC)
Bible & Believer's Bible Commentary Ch. 1
History:
Beyond the Desert Gate: COMPLETED
by Mary Ray
by Mary Ray
*This book was really well done. I've passed it off to my husband, as I know he will really enjoy it too. Easy to read, hard to put down, very descriptive...
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| Dd did a lot of maps this week, I've posted a few. |
BiblioPlan Ancients Mapping:
Dividing the Land
Life in the Americas
Mighty Assyria
India's Rivers
The Babylonians
**I am really liking BP's Maps! and I think Dd likes doing them too!**
Story of the World (SOTW) Maps:
Rome v. Carthage
The America's
SOTW Tests:
Ch. 26
SOTW Activity Pages/Questions:
Ch. 26, 27, 28, 29
BiblioPlan (BP) Ancients Companion:
Ch. 22: Athens, Sparta, and Esther
Ch. 23: Greek Gods and Greek Wars
Ch. 24: Alexander the Great's Reign
Ch. 25: China
SL Mapping and Timeline highlights:
- Persia attacked Greece
- Battle of Marathon
- Battle of the Bay Salamis
- Athens BUilds Parthenon
- Peloponnesian Wars
- Socrates
- Archimedes
- Philip of Macedonia Conquers Greece
- Olmec's Rule
Khan Academy:
**Khan Academy is a great resource for studying the Ancients!**
**Khan Academy is a great resource for studying the Ancients!**
- Ancient Rome
- Royal Tombs at Ur
- Afghanistan: The Ancient Thebes with it's
Necropolis - Olmec Mask
- Lasting Legacy of Alexander the Great
Reader:
Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff
(was a "reader" for Dd to read, but she was struggling with it a little, so I am going to switch it to a Read Aloud next week)
Reader:
Mystery of the Roman Ransom
*Dd is really enjoying this book. She said it is very easy to read, as well as enjoyable.
by Dorothy Mills/Memoria Press:
The Persians, The Phoenicians, pg. 167-203
Mystery of History: (Audio)
Tools of the Ancient Romans by Rachel Dickenson
pg. 1-7
1.)PBS ROMAN CITY hosted by David Macaulay (1994)
*This was a really good DVD. David drew and explained how they built arches and aqua ducts, and as well as other things. I'd recommend this one. There was one scene with druids that was a bit weird, but it was just a minute of that.
2.)National Geographic Alexander the Great, the Man Behind the Legend (2004) *I'd recommend this one too.
3.)Secret's of the Dead: China's Terracotta Warriors
*Another really informative and interesting to watch DVD.
YouTube:
"Hoplite Spartan Phalanx: historical real tactics" (this video had great original GREEK MUSIC in the background...very cool!)
Logic:
Review and Ch. 10
Ch. 6 (review over Lessons Ch. 1-5)
Geography:
Maps from BP & SOTW & Seterra
Maps from BP & SOTW & Seterra
Typing:
Nitro Type
Nitro Type
Current Events:
CNN Student News- Mon through Fri
CNN Student News- Mon through Fri
Science:
Archimedes and The Door Of Science
Archimedes and The Door Of Science
Ch. 6-10
*Definitely recommend this easy and informative book, we have read of few of Jeanne Bendick's books, and recommend them all.
Apologia Exploring Creation Anatomy and Physiology:
pg 61-73
Write NOTES for the Apologia pages read each week.
Language Arts:
Writing With Skill
Week 8: Completed
IEW's Fix-It Frog Prince
Week 28: Completed
All About Spelling 6:
Step 29: Completed
Easy Grammar, Plus
pg. 93 completed, but Dd didn't understand the new lessons and I'll have to help her next week to move forward.
SL's LA for week 9:
I read and discussed this, and did it verbally. She already has a writing program, but I like to go over what SL is teaching each week so we can get all the help available to us. She really liked this week's LA and was actually bummed she wasn't going to be writing; as it was about the Greek Gods!
She writes in her journal each night, and has been specifically writing about our old home in Indiana (with remorse).
Sewing:
Dd took an old pair of jeans and turned them into long shorts. She measured, cut, folded, sewed fold, and ironed. She did it very well and accurately.
Cooking/Baking:
She made a pizza from scratch
She made a "Dutch Baby"
Wow, is this a tasty treat!!!
Library:
Twice this week, plus the Homeschool Building had a library and Resource Center (store) that we went to.
Math: Math U See: Pre-Algebra
24 A-E
Busy Hands:
LEGO's and Keyboarding this week
by Conrad Pope
Fun DVD:
Tim's Vermeer; An Inventor's Thoughts On How Vermeer Painted His Paintings
*This was recommended by friend Heather L, and it was very interesting. Thanks for the recommendation!!!
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| Dd has made this form to help her plan her day to be more healthy. |
Friday we went to a small homeschool "Girls Get Together" and watched:
**Definitely recommend this thought provoking movie, which lead to a lot of good discussion. There were scenes not for youngers, kissing and violence.**
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