Thursday, April 6, 2023

MFW: 1850 to MT and ECC Week 33 and 34

MFW:  1850 to MT and ECC Week 33 and 34

This week we are combining week 33 and 34, can't believe this is our last week of school, this school year went by so fast.  We will read about the end of the cold war, democracy in China, communism crumbles, Antarctica, the first Persian Gulf, Africa, and Iceland.  Also read more about simple machines, polar regions, and glaciers.  

BOOKS

Some of the books we used this week.

BIBLE

Memory Verse: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, "

Matthew 28:18-19

Matthew 28:20

Matthew 27:62-66

Matthew 28:11-15

Matthew 28:16-20

2 Corinthians 5:11-15

2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2

2 Corinthians 6:3-11

Joshua 1:1-9

Joshua 6:1-5

Joshua 6:20

LANGUAGE ARTS 

Lots of reading, writing, spelling, and memorization.



MATH

Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, tessellation, and conversions.



TIMELINE

HISTORY

Read about Samoa, Antarctica, Arctic, Health craze, the end of the cold war, America abroad, changing times, go-go years, communism crumbles, democracy in China, the first Persian gulf war, Africa-independent, the people's republic, the Clinton Era, iron curtain falls, civil wars, Richard Wurmbrand, and Presidents: Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden.  









SCIENCE

Learned about wedging in, levers, first class lever, second class lever, third class lever, pulling pulleys, wheels and axles, belting belts, gears, animals and plants of Antarctica and Arctic.  






ART


Lesson #257: Geometric Designs


Crystal Watercolor Snowflake 



Discussed how penguins (birds in general) have an oil on their feathers that make them water proof.  Colored in their pictures with crayons so the wax of it can represent the feathers then sprayed it with water, watched how the water just dropped down instead of soaking the paper.

MUSIC/VIDEO

Listened to "Wee Sing: Nani Wale Na Hala " and the kids continued on practicing their guitar and drum.

FIELD TRIP


Have a finch nest in one of our bushes, 5 little babies.  


K has been asking us to take her to Mochinut for the longest time, we finally went, boy was it worth the drive.  The doughnuts were so good, definitely will be returning soon. 

CONCLUSION

Had a very busy week since we combined two weeks of studies into one, our last week of school.  Kids will relax for a bit till their testing kits arrive.  We read about Samoa, Antarctica, Arctic, Health craze, the end of the cold war, America abroad, changing times, go-go years, communism crumbles, democracy in China, the first Persian gulf war, Africa-independent, the people's republic, the Clinton Era, iron curtain falls, civil wars, Richard Wurmbrand, and Presidents: Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden.   Learned about wedging in, levers, first class lever, second class lever, third class lever, pulling pulleys, wheels and axles, belting belts, gears, animals and plants of Antarctica and Arctic.  Been a fun, busy week of lots of learning and activities.  Now to relax while we wait for their testing kits to arrive and completely be done for this school year.  

GOD BLESS!

PREVIOUS CURRICULUM POST 


WEEKLY POST 





 MFW: 1850 to MT and ECC Week 12

MFW: 1850 to MT and ECC Week 13




MFW: 1850 to MT and ECC Week 32

 MFW:  1850 to MT and ECC Week 32

This week we will learn about New Zealand, farming and industry, and simple machines. Also discuss India after partition, Iran and Iraq, Chernobyl, nuclear power, and President Reagan.

BOOKS

Few books we used this week. 

BIBLE

Memory Verse: Then the King will say to those on his right, "Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.

Matthew 25:34

Matthew 25:35

Matthew 25:36

Matthew 25:40

Matthew 28:5-10

Matthew 28:16-20

Acts 1:1-11

Daniel 4:23-37

Acts 12:1-24

Isaiah 40:21-24

LANGUAGE ARTS 

Lot of reading, spelling, writing, and comprehension.





MATH

Worked on addition, subtraction, fraction, division, multiplication, skip counting, and conversion.





TIMELINE

HISTORY

Read about President Reagan, Australia, Iran and Iraq, India after partition, Chernobyl and nuclear power, Indira Gandhi, the global age, and the lopsided prosperity.  








SCIENCE

Read all about island life, ancient plants and animals, flightless birds, Australian animals, simple machines, twisting planes, inclined planes, and Archimedes.


ART


Lesson #256: Bouquets of Flowers 


Koala treats 

MUSIC/VIDEO

Listened to "Wee Sing: #43 Epo I Tai Tai" and then the kids practiced their guitar and drum.

FIELD TRIP

Went to Deliteful Dairy with our co-op group. 




CONCLUSION

This week we read about President Reagan, Australia, Iran and Iraq, India after partition, Chernobyl and nuclear power, Indira Gandhi, the global age, and the lopsided prosperity.  Also learned about island life, ancient plants and animals, flightless birds, Australian animals, simple machines, twisting planes, inclined planes, and Archimedes.  Ended the week going to Deliteful Dairy with our co-op group and learned all about how milk get processed.  Now unto next week to see what adventures are in store for us.

GOD BLESS!

PREVIOUS CURRICULUM POST 


WEEKLY POST 





 MFW: 1850 to MT and ECC Week 12

MFW: 1850 to MT and ECC Week 13