The focus for this week was story telling. After a name review game and practicing our classroom rules we talked about the elements of a story. I gave them a pathetic example of a story and we came up with ways to make it better.
Details that help make a story great...
A character/s and knowing things about them
Animals
Action
Place or location
Emotions
Objects
Time Period/Time of day
We then split into 2 groups and each child received a card with one of the above titles. Each child drew a picture on the card that gave a clue to create a story. We traded cards with the other group and began our story making process. The children were doing such great job using their imaginations and creativity that we will complete the stories next week and share them in class.
Next week - story telling part 2!
Manchester, NH based fine arts program for homeschool students
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Exploring the New World - Level 1&2 History Summary 9/17/13
Exploring the New World
Of course, these lands were not being discovered, but re-discovered. The land already belonged to the Aztecs, Mayans, Inuit, and Native Americans who lived there. At the time, the Europeans believed it was not only their duty to bring the native “savages” the message of Christ, but also to take home riches for their king.
These explorers did not bring families, because they did not intend to stay in the New World for long. They traveled about to see what the land was like, claimed it for their king, and then returned home with their riches.
In Class Activities 9/17/13:
- Discussed the terms explorer and conquistador
- Reviewed the explorations of Spanish Explorers: Cortes, de Soto, de Leon, and Coronado
- Looked at the work of Northeast Explorers: Cartier, Champlain and Cabot
- Built our own wooden boats and designed our own country's flag to sail for
- Collected golden chocolate coins and discussed the history of both gold and chocolate
Optional Lesson Extension Activities:- PBS has a great online learning adventure focused on the conquistadors. It is designed for students a bit older, but my crew enjoyed it. There are also some wonderful lesson plans in the teaching guide.
- Build an Aztec pyramid out of empty boxes.
- Read a series of biographies such as: Explorers who Got Lost
Assignment: In preparation for our next class please have your child read History Cards #6 & 7, covering the settlement of Virginia.
FAITH Timeline - Tues. 9/17/2013
FAITH Timeline - ALL elements through 9/17/2013:
New Timeline Elements - 9/17/2013:
New Timeline Elements - 9/17/2013:
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Art Class 9/10/2013
The older classes in art looked at early maps and
navigation. We learned how to make a compass rose using rulers and
compasses. Everyone completed a practice compass rose in class. For
homework please have them make a compass rose on a new sheet of paper, unless
their first one is well done. Use colored pencils to color in the rose,
erase lines inside the triangles to more clearly see the shapes. Label N,
NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW in the proper locations. Please bring the
finished copy to class and we will save it in a protected folder.
History Summary- Navigators Level 4 for 9/10/2013
We discussed the Definition of History and why History is
important. We talked about the power of ideas.
We viewed a power point presentation “Causes of the Reformation” that
introduced the students to Martin Luther and the role he played in the
Reformation as well as John Calvin. We
briefly touched on how it led to shaping our nation.
For
all students and parents
Please provide me a copy of all the sources you use to find answers for all homework this year. Thank you!
Week of September 17
Group # 1 Suzie A, Jacob M, Rachel K, Curtis C, Oren F
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Henry the Navigator, Columbus, Magellan
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how would your life be different?)
Group # 2 Eden L, Zoe M, Ellie P, Mitchell Y
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Cortes, de Soto, de Leon and Coronado,
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how might your life be different?)
Week of September 24th
Group # 1 (same students as last week)
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Cartier, Champlain, Cabot
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how would your life be different?)
Group # 2 (Same students as last week)
Who was Sir Walter Raleigh? What was the Roanoke, Virginia, settlement? Why was it established?
What are the most important facts about the Jamestown , Virginia, settlement? Why?
Please provide me a copy of all the sources you use to find answers for all homework this year. Thank you!
Week of September 17
Group # 1 Suzie A, Jacob M, Rachel K, Curtis C, Oren F
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Henry the Navigator, Columbus, Magellan
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how would your life be different?)
Group # 2 Eden L, Zoe M, Ellie P, Mitchell Y
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Cortes, de Soto, de Leon and Coronado,
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how might your life be different?)
Week of September 24th
Group # 1 (same students as last week)
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Cartier, Champlain, Cabot
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how would your life be different?)
Group # 2 (Same students as last week)
Who was Sir Walter Raleigh? What was the Roanoke, Virginia, settlement? Why was it established?
What are the most important facts about the Jamestown , Virginia, settlement? Why?
History Summary - Pathfinders Level 3 for 9/10/2013
We discussed the Definition of History and why History is
important. We talked about the power of ideas.
We viewed a power point presentation “Causes of the Reformation” that
introduced the students to Martin Luther and the role he played in the
Reformation as well as John Calvin. We
briefly touched on how it led to shaping our nation.
For
all students and parents
Please provide me a copy of all the sources you use to find answers for all homework this year. Thank you!
Week of September 17
Group # 1- Rachel G, Kylie A, Sofia Y, Adalie K, Mahayla Q, Lauren H, Acacia L
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Henry the Navigator, Columbus, and Magellan
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how would your life be different?)
Group # 2- Asa F, Elise L, Luke L, Caroline B, Abigail M, Ana H, Cassia G
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Cortes, de Soto, de Leon and Coronado,
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how might your life be different?)
Week of September 24th
Group # 1 (Same as last week)
Answer
the following questions about each of these explorers, Cartier, Champlain,
CabotPlease provide me a copy of all the sources you use to find answers for all homework this year. Thank you!
Week of September 17
Group # 1- Rachel G, Kylie A, Sofia Y, Adalie K, Mahayla Q, Lauren H, Acacia L
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Henry the Navigator, Columbus, and Magellan
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how would your life be different?)
Group # 2- Asa F, Elise L, Luke L, Caroline B, Abigail M, Ana H, Cassia G
Answer the following questions about each of these explorers, Cortes, de Soto, de Leon and Coronado,
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how might your life be different?)
Week of September 24th
Group # 1 (Same as last week)
Why did he take the ocean voyage(s)?
What did he discover?
What did he accomplish?
How did he change the world in which we live? (If he hadn't gone, how would your life be different?)
Group # 2 (same as last week)
Who was Sir Walter Raleigh? What was the Roanoke, Virginia, settlement? Why was it established?
What was the Jamestown settlement and why was it established?
Art Summary For Explorer And Trailblazer Class, Week 1
What a great first day! I'm looking forward to what we are going to learn this year as we go through the early modern period. I have a few new hands in the classroom this year, Gregg Ford aka my husband and Crystal Gonsalves, the amazing Faith photographer. The lesson incorporated Prince Henry's navigation tools: the circular astrolabe, which measured the angle of stars above the horizon; the triangular quadrant, measured the heights of the sun or stars above the horizon; and the compass, which was used to set a course in any direction - north, south, east, or west. This was also the most effective tool since in enabled mariners to navigate out of sight of land without the fear of becoming lost.
For a fun and messy start, we made our own painting tools from twigs and pine needles like the early explorers would have done. We used our brushes to design the cover of our own sketchbooks in which we'll be expressing a daily emotion. These books will go home in January before we start in on the 2nd half of the the year with electives. I've been working on some fun ideas for creative, practical art projects to coincide with what the children will be learning in their other classes to make this an enjoyable and educational year in art class!
In preparation for our next class, please have your student select and bring to class a picture of a Native American Indian. Try and locate head to toe shots if possible. I will have extras in class if you are having a difficult time finding the proper angle.
It's so great having new names to learn and old faces to see weekly. See you Tuesday :)
* A quick side note.....please save your children's art projects as we will display the favorite pieces at the end of the year presentation. I find that a large piece of posterboard, bent in half and stapled along the edges keeps our projects safe and secure. Thanks, Leah
For a fun and messy start, we made our own painting tools from twigs and pine needles like the early explorers would have done. We used our brushes to design the cover of our own sketchbooks in which we'll be expressing a daily emotion. These books will go home in January before we start in on the 2nd half of the the year with electives. I've been working on some fun ideas for creative, practical art projects to coincide with what the children will be learning in their other classes to make this an enjoyable and educational year in art class!
In preparation for our next class, please have your student select and bring to class a picture of a Native American Indian. Try and locate head to toe shots if possible. I will have extras in class if you are having a difficult time finding the proper angle.
It's so great having new names to learn and old faces to see weekly. See you Tuesday :)
* A quick side note.....please save your children's art projects as we will display the favorite pieces at the end of the year presentation. I find that a large piece of posterboard, bent in half and stapled along the edges keeps our projects safe and secure. Thanks, Leah
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