Hello Masters families,
Week 8 was really great! We missed you Hannah and look forward to seeing you and your whole family back next week healthy and well rested. Jonathan and Harrison we hope your mom is doing well after her surgery. Please continue to remember both of these families in your prayers this week.
Thank you for some amazing and entertaining presentations. Addie stumped us with a great card trick and story to go along with it. You shared with us excellent timing and a fascinating presentation. Carlyssa, we enjoyed learning about your recorder experience in chorus and you dazzled us with your tunes. Elizabeth, you did an amazing job with your family presentation and with your presentation in class. We all enjoyed meeting your new pet and hearing about how to care for it. I continue to enjoy watching all of your confidence grow as we are progressing this semester.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 8:
History Timeline: This week we focused on using motions to help you learn the timeline. Be sure to drill all 8 weeks as you review to strengthen your grasp of the timeline. I will follow up this week by posting the list of songs to help with memorizing the timeline.
History Sentence: Tell me about the Age of Imperialism- We used motions to help remember the following key words in the history sentence: Imperialism-use your hands to make a crown on your head British- stand at attention like a British soldier or pretend to drink a spot of tea 1858- hold up 8 fingers Queen Victoria- make a crown with your hands and then hold up a V with 2 fingers Empress- hold a scepter 1877- hold up 7 fingers Assassinated- shoot your left hand with your your right hand Ghandi- fold your arms in front of you at shoulder height passive resistance- peace sign India's independence- hands on hips showing you can stand alone
Geography- China's Huang He River(Yellow) Chang Jiang River(Long)-ironically the shorter river and An Yang- nestled in the first dip of the Yellow River*** Practice drawing these rivers at home, pay close attention to the point where they begin and their basic shape.*****
English- of(finger on chin), off(turn switch off), on(turn switch on), onto(put both hands flat on your lap), out(baseball motion- you're out)
Math- 14's Learn the skip counting song and use your chart in your take home folder to test your knowledge. Practice writing out your 14's multiplication facts.
Latin- 3rd declension noun endings to the tune of BINGO- practice on your chart in your take home folder.
Science- What are some types of seed plants? monocot(hold up 1 finger to represent one food source) dicot(hold up two fingers to represent two food sources) conifer (make a cone shape with your hands for pine cones)
Bonus Activities for Extra Classical Cash!!!
Tin Whistle Ten- Each time during the week you practice for 10 minutes have your parent write it down on your Learning Log and your will earn extra CASH!
Week Ten we will be opening the Classical Cash store. Be sure to keep up with your log so you can earn the most cash possible! How do you earn cash each week?????
DRILL YOUR GRAMMAR, DRAW AND LABEL YOUR MAPS, PREPARE AND PRACTICE YOUR PRESENTATIONS, AND PRACTICE YOUR TIN WHISTLE.
Carlyssa, excellent job on your crayfish poster/diagram, I left it for Mrs. Varnell to display for all of the CC classes to enjoy. Your hard work was very apparent, it was a blessing to see your hard work and dedication.
All of the students are shining God's glory by the hard work that is being displayed during our review time. Every one of you are blessed by God in very special ways and he is glorified through your diligent work and dedication to learning. As a result, the class successfully filled the Memory Marble Jar!!!! After some courageous tin whistle playing and a lot of students standing after each round in the "Around the World" review game we reached our goal! So next week, moms no need to pack lunch, be prepared for a phenomenal pizza party!!!! I will send a reminder for you all on Monday.
Many blessings for a great week,
Mrs. Gaines
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Week Seven-Enjoy your Fall Break!
Hello Masters families,
I hope you are already enjoying your fall break. The weather is certainly making it feel like fall has arrived. Thank you all for another incredible week. It was fascinating to delve into the history and geography of Ancient India, introduce the tin whistle, and discover the internal and external features of creepy crayfish. Each week at CC I am amazed at the mass of material we get to explore in 3 very short hours.
Presentations continue to amaze me as I witness how God is building such strong communicators for his glory. Harrison, tremendous job sharing with us the parable of the good Samaritan. You showed strong confidence and articulation. Ross, the parable of the sower was a wonderful lesson to us all. You exhibited great volume and use of time. Thank you for blessing us with a gift of seeds to remind us to be ready to grow in God's plan for us. Jonathan, we enjoyed hearing of God's miracle in the feeding of the 5,000. You showed great articulation and organization in your presentation. Mollie, your presentation on "True Lies" was thought provoking. You involved the audience well and had good volume. Hannah, your book presentation left us all wanting to know the characters better. You displayed clear organization and effective articulation during your presentation. Maddie, thank you for sharing your biography on Annie Oakley with us. It is wonderful to learn about fascinating individuals in history. You displayed clear organization and effective articulation. After the break we will look forward to hearing from Carlyssa, Kody, Elizabeth and Addie again!
*****Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 7 *****
History Sentence: Do motions on key words of the sentence-
Brahman is the "one great spirit" - Hold up #1
castes - use hands to make levels
Buddhism- sit with legs crossed
enlightened one - form arc with hands to represent light
Timeline - DRILL DRILL DRILL
Look for patterns of alliteration in your timeline cards to lock them into your memory.
Geography - Practice labeling your maps at home for all locations weeks 1-7. Also, practice finding locations on alternate maps (globe) to solidify their understanding of the geographic locations.
Math - 13's Practice your 13's using the skip counting chart in your take home folder with the song on the CD until mastered. Then advance to practicing your 13's multiplication tables. This method will really help if the 13's are new ground for your student.
Latin - 3rd Declension To remember the tune recall that there are 3 consonants in the word BINGO, BINGO is the tune for the 3rd declension noun endings.
Science - How do animals reproduce? Animals reproduce by live birth, eggs and fragmentation.
English - In (dive hands together) Inside(Dive deeper) Into(break hands apart) Like(smile) Near(motion to come closer
Optional Classical Cash Opportunities:
Art - Tin Whistle Ten Challenge Each time you practice your tin whistle for 10 minutes have your parents initial your Learning Log and earn extra cash.
Science - Complete your Scientific Method Lab Sheet for your crayfish dissection. Color and label the external features on the crayfish diagram and earn extra cash!
Geography - Practice drawing any of the 6 continent drawings you have taken home. When you return on Week Eight you will receive instructions on drawing all 7 continents on a world map.
Have a restful and relaxing fall break.
Blessings,
Mrs. Gaines
I hope you are already enjoying your fall break. The weather is certainly making it feel like fall has arrived. Thank you all for another incredible week. It was fascinating to delve into the history and geography of Ancient India, introduce the tin whistle, and discover the internal and external features of creepy crayfish. Each week at CC I am amazed at the mass of material we get to explore in 3 very short hours.
Presentations continue to amaze me as I witness how God is building such strong communicators for his glory. Harrison, tremendous job sharing with us the parable of the good Samaritan. You showed strong confidence and articulation. Ross, the parable of the sower was a wonderful lesson to us all. You exhibited great volume and use of time. Thank you for blessing us with a gift of seeds to remind us to be ready to grow in God's plan for us. Jonathan, we enjoyed hearing of God's miracle in the feeding of the 5,000. You showed great articulation and organization in your presentation. Mollie, your presentation on "True Lies" was thought provoking. You involved the audience well and had good volume. Hannah, your book presentation left us all wanting to know the characters better. You displayed clear organization and effective articulation during your presentation. Maddie, thank you for sharing your biography on Annie Oakley with us. It is wonderful to learn about fascinating individuals in history. You displayed clear organization and effective articulation. After the break we will look forward to hearing from Carlyssa, Kody, Elizabeth and Addie again!
*****Memory Tips and Techniques for Week 7 *****
History Sentence: Do motions on key words of the sentence-
Brahman is the "one great spirit" - Hold up #1
castes - use hands to make levels
Buddhism- sit with legs crossed
enlightened one - form arc with hands to represent light
Timeline - DRILL DRILL DRILL
Look for patterns of alliteration in your timeline cards to lock them into your memory.
Geography - Practice labeling your maps at home for all locations weeks 1-7. Also, practice finding locations on alternate maps (globe) to solidify their understanding of the geographic locations.
Math - 13's Practice your 13's using the skip counting chart in your take home folder with the song on the CD until mastered. Then advance to practicing your 13's multiplication tables. This method will really help if the 13's are new ground for your student.
Latin - 3rd Declension To remember the tune recall that there are 3 consonants in the word BINGO, BINGO is the tune for the 3rd declension noun endings.
Science - How do animals reproduce? Animals reproduce by live birth, eggs and fragmentation.
English - In (dive hands together) Inside(Dive deeper) Into(break hands apart) Like(smile) Near(motion to come closer
Optional Classical Cash Opportunities:
Art - Tin Whistle Ten Challenge Each time you practice your tin whistle for 10 minutes have your parents initial your Learning Log and earn extra cash.
Science - Complete your Scientific Method Lab Sheet for your crayfish dissection. Color and label the external features on the crayfish diagram and earn extra cash!
Geography - Practice drawing any of the 6 continent drawings you have taken home. When you return on Week Eight you will receive instructions on drawing all 7 continents on a world map.
Have a restful and relaxing fall break.
Blessings,
Mrs. Gaines
Sunday, October 11, 2009
TOOT! TOOT!
Don't forget to bring your tin whistles on Tuesday morning!
This week we will focus on an introduction to the tin whistle and on music symbols.
I look forward to learning with you over the next six weeks with the tin whistle.
Psalm 98:4 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.
This week we will focus on an introduction to the tin whistle and on music symbols.
I look forward to learning with you over the next six weeks with the tin whistle.
Psalm 98:4 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; Break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Whooo Had Fun on Week Six?
Hello Masters!
What a great week, it was wonderfully packed with review and as one Masters student said,"It was the best science all year!" Thank you moms and students for all of the hard work you are doing at home, the studying is really showing in large amounts of Memory Marbles and great teamwork during review. Keep working on that Memory Work! I see a lot of Memory Masters in the making! Next week we will do a concentrated review on geography and science. Practice CLEARLY and NEATLY labeling the locations Weeks 1-6 on your map this week, we will "Show What You Know" next week in class to earn MASSIVE MEMORY MARBLES!
Thank you for the amazing presentations this week. We continue to be blessed as we learn more about one another through our presentations this year. Carlyssa, your visual aid featuring fascinating facts about your family captivated us. Great work on eye contact and volume. Addie, it was awesome learning about your talent and enthusiasm for swimming. You displayed excellent planning and organization. Your visual aids helped to explain your topic and taught us about the equipment and rewards of the sport. Elizabeth, your summer adventures were amazing. Thank you for your diligent work on your visual aid, it displayed great planning. Good use of eye contact and clear pronunciation. All presenters did a superior job answering the audience's questions.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week Six:
History Timeline: Look for patterns to help you link your cards together, 48 cards and counting. Prophets of God, Roman Republic Developed, Persian Wars, Pericles and the Peloponnesian War, Greek Philosophers, Alexander the Great, Alexander the Great Conquers Egypt
History Sentence: Fall down to the ground as you sing and drill to explain the Four Facts about the Fall of Rome.
Geography: Sing it and label your map to the tune of "London Bridge is Falling Down."
Roman Empire London Bridge is
Spain, Gaul/France falling down
Germania falling down
Germany falling down
Alexandria/Carthage London Bridge is
Roman Empire my fair lady.
Science: What are the 5 groups of vertebrates? Sing to the Old Mac Donald tune by following the song sheet sent home with your student on Week 5.
With a fish fish here, and amphibian there, reptiles, mammals, birds are the vertebrates...
vertebrates have backbones, invertebrates do not, there are two types of animals.
Math: 11's and 12's DRILL, DRILL, DRILL We will have two more timed drills next week for MASSIVE MEMORY MARBLES!!!
English: sing to the ABC song
down (point down) during(point to watch) except(X with forearms)
for(give a gift) from(receive a gift)
Latin: Sing, write and drill 2nd Declension Noun Endings to the tune of "Dashing Through the Snow" ***Hold up 2 fingers for 2 bells on the sleigh to remember the tune.***
Fine Arts: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR TIN WHISTLE FOR CLASS NEXT TUESDAY!!!
Bonus Cash for Week 6:
Art- I Can Draw Art Exercise Sheet
Geography- Practice map drawing North America, South America, and Australia
Thank you for another amazing week Masters students and Masters moms, you are a blessing to me.
Mrs. Gaines
What a great week, it was wonderfully packed with review and as one Masters student said,"It was the best science all year!" Thank you moms and students for all of the hard work you are doing at home, the studying is really showing in large amounts of Memory Marbles and great teamwork during review. Keep working on that Memory Work! I see a lot of Memory Masters in the making! Next week we will do a concentrated review on geography and science. Practice CLEARLY and NEATLY labeling the locations Weeks 1-6 on your map this week, we will "Show What You Know" next week in class to earn MASSIVE MEMORY MARBLES!
Thank you for the amazing presentations this week. We continue to be blessed as we learn more about one another through our presentations this year. Carlyssa, your visual aid featuring fascinating facts about your family captivated us. Great work on eye contact and volume. Addie, it was awesome learning about your talent and enthusiasm for swimming. You displayed excellent planning and organization. Your visual aids helped to explain your topic and taught us about the equipment and rewards of the sport. Elizabeth, your summer adventures were amazing. Thank you for your diligent work on your visual aid, it displayed great planning. Good use of eye contact and clear pronunciation. All presenters did a superior job answering the audience's questions.
Memory Tips and Techniques for Week Six:
History Timeline: Look for patterns to help you link your cards together, 48 cards and counting. Prophets of God, Roman Republic Developed, Persian Wars, Pericles and the Peloponnesian War, Greek Philosophers, Alexander the Great, Alexander the Great Conquers Egypt
History Sentence: Fall down to the ground as you sing and drill to explain the Four Facts about the Fall of Rome.
Geography: Sing it and label your map to the tune of "London Bridge is Falling Down."
Roman Empire London Bridge is
Spain, Gaul/France falling down
Germania falling down
Germany falling down
Alexandria/Carthage London Bridge is
Roman Empire my fair lady.
Science: What are the 5 groups of vertebrates? Sing to the Old Mac Donald tune by following the song sheet sent home with your student on Week 5.
With a fish fish here, and amphibian there, reptiles, mammals, birds are the vertebrates...
vertebrates have backbones, invertebrates do not, there are two types of animals.
Math: 11's and 12's DRILL, DRILL, DRILL We will have two more timed drills next week for MASSIVE MEMORY MARBLES!!!
English: sing to the ABC song
down (point down) during(point to watch) except(X with forearms)
for(give a gift) from(receive a gift)
Latin: Sing, write and drill 2nd Declension Noun Endings to the tune of "Dashing Through the Snow" ***Hold up 2 fingers for 2 bells on the sleigh to remember the tune.***
Fine Arts: REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR TIN WHISTLE FOR CLASS NEXT TUESDAY!!!
Bonus Cash for Week 6:
Art- I Can Draw Art Exercise Sheet
Geography- Practice map drawing North America, South America, and Australia
Thank you for another amazing week Masters students and Masters moms, you are a blessing to me.
Mrs. Gaines
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