SL Core D -Week 13 "A" June 20-24, 2011

SL Week 13--We've spent 26 weeks on Core 3/D so far.
  Monday June 20, 2011

This is a "LOW" left-over week; and just in time too!

 We were so busy last week with all our activities (and me not feeling well) that we didn't finish up our weeks worth of IG.  We will fit in last week's work that was left undone with this weeks work.  It is very hard trying to keep up our schedule with all the extra's going on.  From gardening, planting, library classes, church activities and our many fun books that we add-in.

 Monday after our lessons, we went to the library for our Travel Club: Germany.  The class was very good; but so far India was my favorite.  We had music, food, pictures, crafts, and a book.

We rec'd our Math U See: Gamma set today from UPS.  Dd is doing TT (Teaching Textbooks 4) already; but I felt we weren't getting enough practice with our basic multiplication drill.  We have used MUS for a few years now; and I have found I appreciate the repetition built into this system.  I am glad we are trying TT; and it is especially enjoyed by Dd.  Dd would be perfectly happy to stick with TT only; but I am not convinced at it's solidness yet.  I think it is going to fast for dd and there is no way to slow it down or repeat items that are more complicated and need further review.  So, I have added MUS back into our school.

 We are still reading Johnny Tremain.  We are getting close to finishing Artemis Fowl; and really enjoying this book tremendously.  We have already had one book club meeting about his book; and will have another in a few weeks.

History ADD-IN's:Dd is finishing up reading (it has taken longer than usual) :
Love Thy Neighbor: the Tory Diary of Prudence Emerson by Ann Warren Turner


The Diary of Remember Patience Whipple, Mayflower, 1620 (Dear America: A Journey to the New World) by Kathryn Lasky


Monday we watched:

Scholastic Presents Dear America A Journey to the New World The Story of Remember Patience Whipple (VHS Tape - 1999)

Last week we started this series, and it is AMAZING: America: The Story of Us Starring Liev Schreiber (Sep 14, 2010)

We are scheduled to watch this next week, from the History Channel:  

Founding Fathers Starring Keith Arbour, Carol Berkin, Beau Bridges, et al. (2001)


Fun Add-In's:
Warriors: Warrior's Refuge by Erin Hunter, Dan Jolley and James Barry   (for fun)

The Adventure of Abbey Grange (The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) - Library Binding (Jan. 2010) by Vincent Goodwin, Arthur Conan Doyle and Ben Dunn

Sherlock Holmes-The Adventure of the Dancing Men;
Sherlock Holmes-The Adventure of the Red-Headed League;
Sherlock Holmes-of the Norwood Builder;
Officer Buckle and Gloria-Peggy Rathmann
The Care and Keeping of You-American Girl-The Body Book for Girls
Artemis Fowl: Book One (for Library Book Club)
Audio:Lamplighter: "The Unexpected Return"

Save the White Whale! (Geronimo Stilton, No. 45) by Geronimo Stilton

I am reading (and enjoying):    
The Relationship Principles of Jesus by Tom Holladay

*a special thank you to my friend for mailing this to me!*

June 16-19, 2011

Jamestown Homecoming Parade and Father's Day at Ted's Montana Grill

June 16th

 We had a lovely time at our friend Mattie's house for a girl's bible study.  Dd also made her father and grandfather "Father's Day" cards that look like a buttoned-up shirt and tie.  We finished up listening to this disc set in the van:

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum (Audio CD - Dec 13, 2011) - Audiobook

Dd read:
The Adventure of the Dancing Men (The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) by Vincent Goodwin, Arthur Conan Doyle and Ben Dunn

The Adventure of the Red-Headed League (The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) by Vincent Goodwin, Arthur Conan Doyle and Ben Dunn

*Dd LOVES the Graphic novels/Graphic books! 

The Adventure of Abbey Grange (The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes)

The Adventure of the Speckled Band (The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes) by Vincent Goodwin


 June 17th Giz and Grampy arrive to visit.  Giz took Dd to the neighborhood pool.  Grampy helps Dh to put up our storm door that we bought back in December!

 June 18th Dd was IN her first parade; atop the float for the Jamestown Christian Church; throwing out candy for the children.  Dd had a fantastic time!!  She was so excited.  After the parade; we drove back to home and picked up a pizza for dinner.  Giz and Grampy had to head back home (with Kate, their black lab dog).

 June 19th Father's Day!  We had a lovely time at church.  We took DH out for lunch at Ted's Montana Grill.  It was a nice day.

June 14, 2011 Stereo Microscope arrives

Dual Power Stereo Microscope, 20/40X

		Item# MI-447TB10

This National Optical stereo microscope provides you with either 20x or 40x magnification by simply rotating the 2x/4x objective turret. Use it to look at tiny water protozoa, mineral crystals, insects, and more. Everything takes on a new, fascinating aspect when viewed up-close with a stereo microscope. This dual power stereo microscope is designed specifically for educational use. It has all of the features and versatility of larger stereo model in a more compact, student-friendly size. The key features of this scope include a stereo binocular head for 3D unreversed specimen viewing, 360° rotating head for convenient viewing, post-mount frame for maximum specimen flexibility, and top and bottom tungsten lighting to give you the best view. It stands 12" tall. National Optical model 447TBL-10 with a lifetime warranty.

www.hometrainingtools.com/dual-power-stereo-microscope-20-40x/p/MI-447TB10/


Dd was very excited for this to finally arrive.  I tried to post a picture of it; but haven't managed...yet.  I will add a few pictures of her using her new microscope soon.