MFW: 1850 to MT and ECC Week 18

 MFW:  1850 to MT and ECC Week 18

This week we will learn about Kenya, Riffi Berbers, Mary Slessor, Africa, grasslands, plants, animals, and David Livingstone.  Also read about Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, the Balkan Wars Adulhamid the Red, William Howard, New Mexico, van Gogh, and all about energy.

BOOKS

Few of the books we used this week.

BIBLE

Memory Verse: Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Matthew 6:19

Matthew 6:20-21

1 Corinthians 15:58

Matthew 5:7

Romans 14:19

Matthew 13:47-52

Observing a mustard seed.

LANGUAGE ARTS 

Lots of reading, spelling, writing, and learning the structure of a report and poem.

MATH

Fractions, subtractions, multiplications, division, adding double and triple digits, money value, and word problems.

TIMELINE

HISTORY

Read about New Mexico, William Taft, the sick man of Europe, Mary Slessor, Riffi Berbers, Africa, Kenya, the Balkan Mess, revolution in the Americas war in the world, and the Mexican Revolution.

SCIENCE

Discussed everything about the grasslands: animals, plants, and biomes.  Also read about countless coal, nature's natural gas, creation confirmation, nuclear energy, and renewable energy.

ART

Attended a painting class and learned about picture perspective, they did an amazing job with their painting, and can't wait for the next class. 

Snow Globes 

Christmas Tree decorating.

Decorative Necklace

MUSIC/VIDEO

Listened to Wee Sing: Tue Tue and some Sousa to Satchmo.

Also watched Disney the Lion King to go with our studies of Africa and the grasslands.

FIELD TRIP

K got her braces off after a year and half of having them on, she was suppose to get them off after two and half years.  But like the day she was born everything has happened pretty fast.  She has such a beautiful smile and now is more confident then ever.  Blessed to have such an amazing team of people that has worked with her and will continue to work with her in this process, it has been a wonderful experience.  

CONCLUSION

Read about New Mexico, William Taft, the sick man of Europe, Mary Slessor, Riffi Berbers, Africa, Kenya, the Balkan Mess, revolution in the Americas war in the world, and the Mexican Revolution.  Discussed everything about the grasslands: animals, plants, and biomes.  Also read about countless coal, nature's natural gas, creation confirmation, nuclear energy, and renewable energy.  K finished the week with getting her braces off, an exciting moment for her, this process has helped not only her teeth but her confidence.  We've been blessed with an amazing team and doctor and a great experience.  Not unto next week to see what adventures are in store for us.

GOD BLESS!

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Field Trip: Luray Caverns

FIELD TRIP: LURAY CAVERNS 

So much to see and enjoy with the family, not only the caverns but several museums, garden maze, and rope climbing.  One of our favorite places to go with the family.