Treasure Hunters 10/27/15

Focus:  Greek Mythology

Discovery:  Worked together in pairs to put together several puzzles depicting stories that were known to be believed by the Greek civilization.  

Literature:  Usborne Greek Myths

Music:  Practiced the Fruit of the Spirit song and used instruments while reading music from the Blue-Jello cards.

Art:  Egg Shell Mosaic of the first and last letter of the Greek alphabet (Alpha and Omega)
Mosaic is the art of creating images with the assemblage of small pieces of glass, stone, or other materials.  In ancient Greece, mosaics were most likely to be seen in pathways and on floors.

Question to Ask:  Do we worship/believe in different Gods for different things like the Greeks did?

Explorers and Trailblazers Art Summaries and request

Week 6: We began a "Joseph's Coat" batik project. We talked about how in the scriptures we see that Joseph's coat was beautifully adorned. I could not find any information on exactly what that meant. But, I did discover that the Art of Batik seems to have originated in the Middle East. So we tried our hands at glue batiking. This gave us an opportunity to explore shapes and design. I asked them to remember that we have been talking about shapes and line in art and asked them to make a design on their fabric. Each of them came up with some beautiful designs! We also looked at a piece of  artwork that depicted Joseph with his coat. It was very cheerful and full of shapes and line. So the children made their own copy of this piece.

Week 7: We reviewed Joseph's Coat; looking at two very different pieces of artwork depicting the same story. The children made great observations, comparing the two. Then the children painted over their shirts, using several colors of Acrylic paint.

Please try to have them bring their own sharpened pencils and maybe an old shirt to cover clothing when we do messy stuff. I still have cover-up shirts. But, not as many. Some kids just keep a pencil and smock or t-shirt in their bag. That seems like a good plan, unless it gets wet. Then we would air dry. Which brings me to another request: We have had some big challenges drying artwork. We had to take over a whole room for drying these past two weeks. Does anyone have any great ideas for a drying rack for artwork?

Art: Pathfinders & Navigators
Tuesday, October 27

Project
We began our class by starting our project right away so we had time to finish it! We once again took the more simpler route to gain a brief understanding of metal art. Using simple supplies of leaves, aluminum foil, cardboard, paint, and steel wool, students created beautiful metal art that looks like we spent hours of time engraving it! (Parents, these pieces will look amazing in your home if you frame them)

Overview
Different types of metal art and metal work is apparent throughout the Bible. Today we focused in on a metal artisan who we know by name: Huram. Huram was skilled in bronze work, and was hired by Solomon for the building of the extravagant Temple. The detail of his work, as told in 1 Kings 7, gave us an appreciation of all the time and work he put into his skill.

Homework
-Read Psalms 139
-Find and bring in one verse anywhere from Psalms that references Art, Creating, Handiwork, Beauty
-Begin a list (whether literal or mental) about YOU! Here are some thoughts to get you thinking:
      -Name (and Nicknames), Birthdate, Birthplace
      -What is your Favorite..... food, color, books, music, animal, hobbies, etc
      -What makes you... angry? happy? scared? bored?
      -I am.... clean or messy? shy or outgoing? serious or goofy?
      -My goals and dreams are.....

First Kings of Israel - History 1&2, Explorers & Trailblazers

After escaping from Egypt, the Hebrews settled in Canaan, the land promised to Abraham, around 1250 BCE.  The Phoenicians, ship-builders and traders, also settled in the land of Canaan along with the Philistines and many other peoples.  These many different groups both traded and fought continually.   

The Israelites begged for a king, and they were given Saul.  David followed, and defeated the Philistines. His son Solomon was  king after him. 

The nation of Israel divided into Israel in the north and Judah in the south in 931 BCE after Solomon was punished for building temples for his pagan wives.

In class activities:

• Made medusa hats and discussed the difference between Greek gods and the God of the Hebrews
• Played olympic games
• Learned about the consequences Israel faced for disobedience
• Learned about the first 3 kings of Israel
• Threw "stones" at Goliath

Optional lesson extension activities:

• Play in the ancient olympics in this online game
• Explore the daily life of Canaanites through archaeology
• Learn about the Phoenician alphabet

Assignment:

• Read history cards NT 9-11

• Practice your timeline

FAITH History Timeline @ 10/27/2015

Remember to keep practicing your timeline!

Gift card orders due Tues. 11/17 for Scrip Fundraising Program

Tues. 11/17 is the deadline for our first round of 2015/2016 FAITH scrip orders! The gift cards you purchase and use for groceries, gas, food, home improvement, and more directly benefit the FAITH Fine Arts Program - thank you! (Remember - there's no additional or hidden cost for you - if you order a $100 gift card to Old Navy, you'll pay $100 for the $100 gift card - but Old Navy gives 14% of your purchase price, or $14, to FAITH. Percentage donations vary by company + are subject to change.)

Holiday gift giving is coming; order your gift cards today! Feel free to share ordering information with your friends + family!

(2) options for placing your order:

1. Complete and print this form (click for link) + give to Kim Murdoch by Tues. 11/17 with a check for your total order amount, made payable to “FAITH Fine Arts Program.”

2. Order online at shopwithscrip.com by 11:59 PM on Tues. 11/17
- Click "Register"
- Join your group's program
- Enrollment code: 3C9129F74L695

Questions? Contact Kim Murdoch at 603.369.7889 (call or text), murdoch.kim@gmail.com, or in person at FAITH (usually stationed in the kitchen, but will be in drama for last 2 periods of 11/3 + 11/10).

Here's just a small sampling of gift card options - thank you in advance for blessing FAITH with your regular shopping + gift giving! 

Groceries/Restaurants
99 Restaurant
Dunkin' Donuts
Panera
Pizza Hut
Shaw's
Starbucks
Whole Foods

Gas/Auto
Chevron
Exxon
Gulf Oil
Jiffy Lube
Mobil
Shell
Sunoco
Texaco

Household 
CVS
Walgreens
Walmart

Home Improvement/Decor
Ace Hardware
Lowe's
Pottery Barn
Target
The Home Depot
West Elm

Technology
Amazon.com
Best Buy
iTunes
Staples

Recreation
Cabela's
Dick's Sporting Goods
L.L. Bean
REI

Clothing
Gap
Gymboree
J. Crew
Lands' End
Old Navy

General/Gifts
American Girl
Barnes & Noble
Build-a-Bear
Disney
Hallmark
Jo-Ann Fabric
Kmart
Kohl's
Michaels
Oriental Trading
Williams Sonoma

Travel
Avis Car Rental
Budget Car Rental
Choice Hotels
Clarion Hotels
Hyatt Hotels

Treasure Hunters 10/20/2015

Focus: The Phoenicians and the Alphabet

Discovery:  Used stamps and inkpads to stamp our names. Used beet juice and dyed string and fabric that we used later for our sail on our Phoenician war ship.

Literature: The Usborne Book of World History - Phoenicians

Art:  Created Phoenician War Ships.  Used a overlay technique with tissue paper to create depth and interest to the water.

Music:  Practiced Fruit of the Spirit song and divided the class into two groups to practice echo.  Also added to the blue-jello Cards and reading music.

Question to ask: Where did our alphabet originate from?
                            A. The Phoenician alphabet
                            Did the Phoenicians use money to buy items they needed?
                            A. No, they traded items such as oil, gold, ivory, stones, and such.