ELA ~ Ms. Kirk ~ November 2 - 6

 

ELA ~ November 2 - 6

 

This week we will be discussing the four level analysis and the important punctuation rules for sentences.  The rest of the week, we will be reviewing over clauses and the four sentence structures: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.

Keeping In Touch ~ Bible ~ November 2 - 6

 

Persecuted Church Project

        1.  Research Paper - Due Monday, November 2, 2015

        2.  Class Presentation - Presentations November 3-6, 201

•   Review grading rubric for class presentation

       Thoughtfully,

        Ms. Kirk

Physics October 26-30, 2015

It's  Catapult Week! This week each team will launch the catapult that you have researched, designed, and redesigned!  We need to come up with a launch plan that everyone agrees on.  You have all done a fantastic job, and we will celebrate your creativity and problem-solving skills.  The next step to this project is a written report that will explain the use of Newton's Three Laws of Motion.  We will decide together the expectations for the written report, which will be due on Friday, November 7.

Math for Week of October 26- 30, 2015

In Math this week we will complete a study guide for a test over Chapter 2.  Friday will be Canterbury Faire and we will have an early release.

Theoretical Probabilty

Bible ~ Keeping Touch ~ October 26-30, 2015

October 26-30, 2015

Persecuted Church Project

     This week is the final week (Oct. 26-29) for research and writing draft paper, during class time, on the country you selected for the Persecuted Church research project.  

       Week of Oct. 26-29

        

        1.  Research Paper

              Reminder - Due Monday, November 2, 2015

• Finalizing research in class
• Begin writing draft research paper in class
• Teacher checking Bibliography Log and draft Fact Finding Synopsis
• Review grading rubric for research paper

        2.     Class Presentation

                 Reminder:  Presentations November 3-6, 2015

•   Student select and signup for class presentation date
•    Discuss required components for class presentation
•    Review grading rubric for class presentation

       Thoughtfully,

        Ms. Kirk

ELA ~ Ms. Kirk ~ October 26-30, 2015

ELA ~ October 26-30, 2015

This week we will be reviewing over the four sentence structures:  simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.  We will have a quiz on Wednesday, October 28, over clauses and punctuation.  The rest of the week, we will be working on grammar errors.  We will then go over each sentence, identify the grammar error(s),  and discuss.

Lingua Latina: Oct. 26-30

Scholars
Tuesday: We will check your work on page 103 for completion and make corrections and you will then play the card game or study in preparation for your quiz on Thursday.
Thursday: Chapter 14 Quiz

Math for Week of October 19-23, 2015

This week in Math we will use commutative and associative properties to simplify algebraic expressions.  By Wednesday we will begin Theoretical and Experimental Probability.  This has been a difficult concept in the past.  I hope this year it will be easier for the guys.

Keeping In Touch - October 19-23, 2015

October 19-23, 2015

 Persecuted Church Project

    The overarching study, in our Bible class, this year, is the beginning and development of the early church, primarily based on the books of Acts.  In our class discussions, we learned that one of the factors, the early church experienced was persecution, for their faith.  The 21st century church is not exempt.  Around the world, Christians are still being persecuted for their belief in Christ.  

To better understand, the persecution of the church, each student, will be writing a research paper and giving an oral presentation in class.  I will be sending home a letter that will provide more details about this important project.

This will be a meaningful unit of study to increase our knowledge and awareness of those who suffer, in the name of Christ.  As the Apostle Paul said, in 1 Corinthians 12:26, 'We are one body. . . if one part suffers, every part suffers with it.'

Thoughtfully,

Ms. Kirk

Physics October 19-23, 2015

This week we will complete the  Metric Identity project: calculate the area of each hand and foot (using graph paper), the volume of each fist (using displacement) and measure mass (using a kg scale).  This data will be compiled individually then used to create a class comparison.

We will study the physics of a catapult then design and test various models made from simple materials.

On Friday, October 23, you will have a test on metric measurement.  You should know the terms, symbol, and unit of measure.

Fluid Volume. (milliliter, liter,)
Solid Volume (cubic centimeter)

Mass (milligrams,grams, kilograms, tonnes)

Length (millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer)

Temperature (degrees Celsius)

Physics October 12 - 16, 2015

This week we will take a Vocabulary Test on Thursday, October 15:
Force
Unbalanced Force
Centripetal Force
Momentum
Work
Newton
Inertia
Acceleration
Net Force
Action Force
Speed
Weight
Velocity
Joule
Friction
Gravity
Balanced Force
Reaction Force
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy

Math for Week of October 12- 16, 2015

This week we are working on Distributive Property and Properties of Numbers.  This feels like a review for the boys.  They are picking it up quickly.  We are simply simplifying algebraic expressions using the distributive property, the commutative, and associative properties of numbers.

Keeping In Touch - October 12 -16, 2015

October 12 - 16, 2015

6th, 7th & 8th Grade

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This week's Bible class schedule:

UNIT 3 - The Expanding Church: To The Uttermost Parts
                (3rd Part of 'The Great Commission')

1.  Memory Verse-Acts 13:2

     (Student is responsible to type/write verse & have in your notebook to study

     & memorize for Unit 3-A Test)

2. Lecture - Paul's stay in Corinth & finds much-needed encouragement

                   

Discussion Topics:  Priscilla & Aquila - tentmakers

                                Acts 18:1-23 - People & places that Paul encountered:

                                                        Crispus, Justus, Silas, Timothy, Gallio, 

                                                        Sosthenes, Pontus, Ephesus,

                                                 

3. Scripture reading, class discussions, & classroom worksheets

 4. Unit 3-A Test - Friday, October 16

a.  Memory Verse-Acts 13:2

b.  17 Fill in short answer statements

c.  Geographical map:

                   Trace Paul's 1st & 2nd missionary journey 

                   

d.  Extra Credit: Acts 16:15 - What was Lydia known for?

Prepare for test:   Class notes

                              Memory Verse - Acts13:2

                              Geographical maps

                              Special topic worksheets

      

October - Upcoming Events

•  Monday, October 12              Holiday/Columbus Day - Building Closed

• Wednesday, October 14         Individual school photos

• Friday, October 16                  End of first quarter grading period                               

Let's keep in touch~

Ms. Kirk

MUSIC: Rossini's Ghost

Due Wednesday

Write a 2 paragraph summary of what happened in this short movie about the composer Rossini. Remember to indent, and a paragraph has a minimum of 5 sentences: intro sentence, 3 detail sentences, and a closing sentence.

Lingua Latina: Oct. 13-16

SCHOLARS
Tuesday: Checking Ch. 13 Review work for completion and making corrections
Thursday: Watch Ch. 14 Video, read pages 99 -100 and complete page 101 for homework.

Physics October 5 - 9, 2015

This week we will complete our introduction to Force and Motion - we have certainly learned a lot and have built the foundation to explore the different forms of energy.  Throughout the week, we will bring our Interactive Science Notebooks and Vocabulary up to date.  They will be turned in for grading next Tuesday, October 13.  You will have a vocabulary test on Thursday, October 15.

Keeping In Touch - October 5 - 9, 2015

October 5 - 9, 2015

6th, 7th & 8th Grade

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This week's Bible class schedule:

UNIT 3 - The Expanding Church: To The Uttermost Parts
                (3rd Part of 'The Great Commission')

1. Lecture - 3 session study:  Impact of Paul's message & teaching

                    Part 1:  Paul teaching in the synagogue

                    Part 2:  Paul preached to unbelievers with no background in Scripture

                    Part 3: Paul's challenge to search the Scriptures to confirm the trust of his 

                               message

Discussion Topics:  Paul travels to Athens 

                                Silas & Timothy remain at Berea

                                Paul's visit to Thessalonica

                                Personal Witnessing About Salvation

                                                 

2. Scripture reading, class discussions, & classroom worksheets for special topics

3.  Unit 3-A Test - Friday, October 16

      

October - Upcoming Events

•  Monday, October 12              Holiday/Columbus Day - Building Closed

• Wednesday, October 14         Individual school photos

• Friday, October 16                  End of first quarter grading period                               

Let's keep in touch~

Ms. Kirk

Math for Week of October 5-9, 2015

In Math we will

Monday- Lesson 2-3 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers- Examples 1-7 and Exercises 1-57

Tuesday- Lesson 2-3 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers- Examples 1-7 and Exercises 1-57

Wednesday- Lesson 2-3 Activity Lab- Exercises 1-15

Thursday- Lesson 2-4 The Distributive Property- Examples 1-6 and Exercises 1-46

Friday- Lesson 2-4 The Distributive Property- Examples 1-6 and Exercises 1-46

Lingua Latina: Oct. 5-9

SCHOLARS:
Tuesday - Begin work on Chapter 13 Review, work at your own pace.
Thursday - Finish Chapter 13 Review pages 94-98, if you finish, I will have translations for you with Ms. Winegar.