Sunday, August 23, 2026

MFW: 1850 to Modern Times and Mia Prep Week 11

MFW:  1850 to Modern Times and Mia Prep Week 11

This week we will learn about the Commodore Perry in Japan, Japan's Meiji, the Dutch East Indies, Krakatoa, a home for Virginia, the messenger, Holomon Hunt, and Nature studies.

BOOKS


Few of the books we used this week.


Working hard

BIBLE

Memory Verse: Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God will is-his good, pleasing, and perfect will.

Colossians 3:6-4

John 14:19

Colossians 3:3

2 Corinthians 3:18

Romans 8:1-11

Romans 8:29



LANGUAGE ARTS

Kids worked on reading, spelling, handwriting, Spanish, the Gothic Literature, reading comprehension, and poetry.






MATH 

Worked on triangle inequality theorem, hinge theorem,triangle properties, circumcenter, geometric series, interpret changes in exponential models, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, ratios, fractions, time, distance, and km/h.






HISTORY

Read about introduction to labor, business, and government.  Also learned about West against East, Japan, Japan reopens, Japan's Meiji restoration, Charles Spurgeon, two more empires, two rebellions, and the Dutch East Indies.






SCIENCE

Learned about the properties of ionic compounds, accelerating action, David and Goliath, final matters, grasping gravity, gravity, law of universal gravitation, distance dynamics, free falling, diving from the sky, centripetal force, and did several experiments.






ARTS

Did classes in College Prep, Theater, Computer Skills, Art, and Music lesson.






Lesson #76: Nature Studies-Green, Green, Green!


Lesson #75: Holmon Hunt

FIELD TRIPS


Taekwondo Class



Surprised the kids with Pokemon Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!

CONCLUSION

This week the kids worked on reading, spelling, handwriting, Spanish, the Gothic Literature, reading comprehension, and poetry.  Worked on triangle inequality theorem, hinge theorem,triangle properties, circumcenter, geometric series, interpret changes in exponential models, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, ratios, fractions, time, distance, and km/h.  Read about introduction to labor, business, and government.  Also learned about West against East, Japan, Japan reopens, Japan's Meiji restoration, Charles Spurgeon, two more empires, two rebellions, and the Dutch East Indies.  Learned about the properties of ionic compounds, accelerating action, David and Goliath, final matters, grasping gravity, gravity, law of universal gravitation, distance dynamics, free falling, diving from the sky, centripetal force, and did several experiments.  Did classes in College Prep, Theater, Computer Skills, Art, and Music lesson.  Ended the week surprising the kids with a trip to Krispy Kreme for their Pokemon doughnuts.  Now unto next week to see what adventures are in store for us.









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Sunday, August 16, 2026

MFW: 1850 to Modern Times and Mia Prep Week 10

MFW:  1850 to Modern Times and Mia Prep Week 10

This week we will learn about empires, republics, Kingdom France, the Second Reich, Germany, transcontinental railroad, time zones, Thomas Edison, Colorado, and Rutherford B. Hayes.  K also starts theater and we are all super excited for her new adventure.

BOOKS


Few of the books we used this week.


Working hard on her school work.

BIBLE

Memory Verse: Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Luke 15

Psalm 51:7-10

John 14:15-23

Psalm 139:23, 24

John 14:16

Revelation 3:20

2 Corinthians 5:14-21


LANGUAGE ARTS

Kids worked on Spanish, dark romantics, vocabulary, spelling, handwriting, reading, and comprehension. 







MATH 

Worked on addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, conversation units, decimals, percentages, rations, kilograms, angle side, triangles, and radical expressions.





HISTORY

Learned about migration, Rutherford Birchard Hayes, two empires, three republics, one kingdom, the Second Reich, first transcontinental railroad, train travel, building the railroads, wild west, cowboys, cattle drives, Otto von Bismark, the Pacific Railroad, and Thomas Edison.













SCIENCE

Read about electron geometry, dynamics of motion, lubricant, feeling the friction, increasing friction, traction, cohesion, drag, air and water friction, aerodynamic, and did several experiments.






ARTS

Theatre Arts: Intro to Shakespeare, Financial Literacy: time value of money, Computer Skills: Introduction to Internet research, College Prep: winning with work study, Art: Paint Card IV bold colors and outlines, Craft class: caterpillar, and music lessons in drums and guitar.




FIELD TRIPS


Taekwondo Class 



K started theater at Apollo, she will be doing her first play in "How to train your Dragon the Musical Jr. She is super excited she got the part she wanted as Ruffnut, her audition went great, and she had an amazing experience.  

CONCLUSION

This week the kids worked on Spanish, dark romantics, vocabulary, spelling, handwriting, reading, and comprehension. Worked on addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, conversation units, decimals, percentages, rations, kilograms, angle side, triangles, and radical expressions.  Learned about migration, Rutherford Birchard Hayes, two empires, three republics, one kingdom, the Second Reich, first transcontinental railroad, train travel, building the railroads, wild west, cowboys, cattle drives, Otto von Bismark, the Pacific Railroad, and Thomas Edison.  Read about electron geometry, dynamics of motion, lubricant, feeling the friction, increasing friction, traction, cohesion, drag, air and water friction, aerodynamic, and did several experiments.  In Theatre Arts: Intro to Shakespeare, Financial Literacy: time value of money, Computer Skills: Introduction to Internet research, College Prep: winning with work study, Art: Paint Card IV bold colors and outlines, Craft class: caterpillar, and music lesson: drum and guitar.  Finished the week at Taekwondo class, and getting the best news that K got the part she wanted in her first play.  Now to see what adventures are in store for us next week.  












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