MFW: Exploration to 1850 and Adventures in U.S. History Week 19
This week we will be learning more about Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, John Adams, the O'Neil Family, Benjamin Franklin in France, Lafayette, Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, and the old fox retreats. Also learn about the state of Ohio, misadventures of 1771, Benjamin Rush, Spain, and Holland. Learn more on pollination, bees, creation, animal homes, flowers, nectar, and started our herbs garden. We are in for a very busy week with lots of fun learning.
Books
Some of the books we used this week.
Bible
". . . the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!"
John 1:29
James 3:1-4
James 2:14-17
Psalm 119:23-24
John 3:16-17
Isaiah 53:7-8
1 Peter 1:18-19
1 John 1:5-9
Revelation 5:7-14
Language Arts
Did some oral composition, spelling, writing, reading, imperative sentences, proof reading crossword puzzle, filling in the blank, and forming complete sentences.
Math
Adding, subtracting, division, multiplication, conversions, fractions, skip counting, and graphs.
Timeline
K added Declaration of Independence 1776 to her timeline.
History
We discussed a lot of information this week, Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration of Independence, John Adams, Benjamin Rush, George Rogers Clark, Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, and the state of Ohio just to name a few.
Science
Read about Animals, pollination, bees, flowers, creation, nectar, and animal homes. Also was finally able to start our herbs garden this week, finally found all the seeds locally.
Drew a butterfly flower
Matching Card Game
Found this greenhouse kit at Wal-Mart we just needed to add the seeds, great starter kit.
Art
Lesson #210: Sky Studies
Lesson #211: Painting Skies
Drew some bunnies and a mantis to go along with his animal studies.
D drew two of his favorite animals: a goat and a German Shepherd.
Music/Video
Listened to various music from Chopin and #5 There are many Flags in the Patriotic Songs of the U.S.A.
Field trip
This week we got some snow, about 3", which called for lots of time outside playing. Also made sure to fill the birds feeders so they could have some food during the winter.
Conclusion
We started the week getting some snow and of course had to make some time to go outside and enjoy it as much as possible. We learned more about Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence, John Adams, the O'Neil Family, Benjamin Franklin in France, Lafayette, Marie Antoinette, Louis XVI, and the old fox retreats. Also learned about the state of Ohio, misadventures of 1771, Benjamin Rush, Spain, and Holland. Read more on pollination, bees, creation, animal homes, flowers, nectar, and started our herbs garden. It has been a very fun week and now we are looking to see what adventures are in store for us next week.
GOD BLESS!
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