Journeymen, Cycle 2 Week 14

Hello CC-ers!
We had a fabulous time today! The kiddos were "all in" after being away for two weeks!

They had so much fun again today with science - getting "cold feet" and watching "pepper run"! Thanks again -the fabulous and captivating Mr. Herson!

Today we studied Lennaeus in our Great Artists series and we spent some time drawing magnified pictures of flowers - just like the artist himself...it was all in the details! They did a really great job and were really engaged in the process. They really understood the idea that in this case "Less was More". I especially loved hearing them complimenting and encouraging one another's work - they were such true model's of Christ.

For our great artist's study, next we will be studying Gainsborough!
Presentations are continuing to improve. We are really working on the "figit factor" when we are in front of the group. Everyone is keeping their sense of humor about it too :-D

Week 15's presentation suggestion: Tell us about your favorite game and how to play it! 

OK - so on to the new grammar that was presented today - as ever, if you need a map, worksheet or mp3 - just email me and I'll send it on over.

New Grammar:

Timeline:
Columbus Sails to the Caribbean through Baroque Period of the Arts .


History:

Week 14: Tell me about World War I leaders (Timeline Card 136) Clemenceau of France, Lloyd George of England, Nicholas II of Russia, Wilhelm II of Germany, and Wilson of the U.S. were leaders during World War I, which started in 1914 and ended in 1918.
Clemenceau of France (Put flag pictures on board)	C Hand then “Draw” the three stripes of the French flag. OR Near the ear, the F-hand begins with palm inward and is twisted outward.
Lloyd George of England	G-hand. Right hand clasps little finger side of left palm-down A-hand and shakes as if shaking a hand.
Nicholas II of Russia	N Hand Palm-down 5-hands swing repeatedly in toward the hips contacting at the midpoints between thumbs and index fingers (reminiscent of the Cossack dance).
Wilhelm of Germany	W-hand Right and left palm-in five hands cross at wrists and fingers wiggle (as in old German empire flag before unification).
Wilson of the US	Palms-facing Gs held in front of eyes move outward and close as if tracing (or W then hand over heart) the outline of glasses.
World War I	ASL “w”, ASL “w”, flash 1 finger
1914	4 fingers
1918	8 fingers (4 on each hand)

English:    

This week we began Adverbs. We used the an original tune from C3 by Txmap and held up a finger as we named each of the 8 questions (email me if you'd like the mp3).

Latin:

Latin Verbs: 1st Conjugation Present Tense

This is week 2 for this conjugation.  (But the second time through)        

Sang along with song from C3 - also on  CC Audio Cd for Cycle 2

To the tune of "Frere Jacques"

1st Conjugation Ending Present Tense      .
Person	Singular	Plural
1st	____ō  (I ____)	____mus (we ____)
2nd	____s  (you ____)	____tis (you ____)
3rd	____t  (he/she/it ____)	____nt (they ____)

Math:
Linear Equivalents
Sang along with song from Txmap on C3 – tune of Supercalifragilistic.

Science:

Sang a song from Natalie Townsend from C3 and did some hand motions.

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Week 14: What is the difference between an acid and a base?  An acid donates a hydrogen atom and a base accepts a hydrogen atom.
Acid donates	Sign an “a” starting at your chest.  Move the “a” away from your body, then
Base accepts	Sign a “b” and bring your hand back to your chest.

Geography:

Used a song from C3 -tune: Oh Do You Know the Muffin Man by Mbgehr

And also gave them a story to use.

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Week 14        Use Rabbits Picture

Option 1: Roger and Rita Rabbit took a long hop around BALTIC EUROPE.  First, they hopped through ESTONIA and down to LATVIA.  Then, they hopped through LITHUANIA to get to POLAND.  Last, they heard there were some great carrots in former EAST PRUSSIA so they made one last trip.

Journeymen, Cycle 2 Week 13

Hi Everyone!

What fun we had today! We got to start off with more FABULOUS Science experiments - and this time we played around with sound waves! Thank you Mr. Herson - they remain in awe of your lessons (as do I!).

As promised, we started our new 6 weeks study of some of the great Artists - and leading the way....Rembrandt! The kiddos were really into not only into the doing the actual "art" in the style of this giant, but hey were extremely interested in the history behind the man and his methods of painting, sketching and etching. Some of them requested to take their drawings (shadowy faces) home to complete - so parents - PLEASE, make sure I get them back so that we have them to display at the end of the year program.

Remember we will not be meeting next Monday, but here is the line up for the following Monday (27th).

For our great artist's study, next we will be studying Linnaeus!

Week 14's presentation suggestion: Tell us about your favorite meal and how to make it! Yumm-o!

OK - so on to the new grammar that was presented today - as ever, if you need a map, worksheet or mp3 - just email me and I'll send it on over.

Praying you will all have two weeks just FULL of His grace and blessings!


New Grammar:

Timeline:
Age of Exploration through The Spanish Inquisition.

History:

Week 13: Tell me about the Industrial Revolution (Timeline Card 106) Watt's steam engine, Cartwright's power loom, and Whitney's cotton gin spurred the Industrial Revolution that began in the 1760s.

Watt’s steam engine	W hands then Alternate moving your  fists up &  down in front of you like pistons in an engine
Cartwright’s power loom	C Hand Left 5-hand. Right hand palm down weaves up and down between the fingers (ASL sign for weave).
Whitney’s cotton gin	W Hand. Left hand rests on the side of an imaginary cotton gin.  Right hand cranks.
Industrial Revolution	Palm-in curved 5-hands, fingers interlock and bounce twice, representing the gears in an engine.
1760s	Flash 7 fingers and then take one away for 6

English:    

This week we completed the Indefinite Pronouns. We used the tune from C3 by Mary K Bryant -so catchy its sure to get stuck in those heads! (email me if you'd like the mp3).

Latin:

Latin Verbs: 1st Conjugation Present Tense

This is week 1 for this conjugation.  (But the second time through)        

Sang along with song from C3 - also on  CC Audio Cd for Cycle 2

To the tune of "Frere Jacques"

1st Conjugation Ending Present Tense      .
Person	Singular	Plural
1st	____ō  (I ____)	____mus (we ____)
2nd	____s  (you ____)	____tis (you ____)
3rd	____t  (he/she/it ____)	____nt (they ____)

Math:

Liquid Equivalents

Sang along with song from

C3 – tune Old MacDonald 

Science:

Sang a song from Mary K Bryant from C3 and did some hand motions.

Email for MP3

Week 13: What are the states of matter?
Solid	Make hands into a fist so it looks like a rock (like in “rock, paper, scissors”)
Liquid	“Drink” from a cup.
Gas	Fan hand in front of nose as if you are smelling something stinky.
Plasma	Open hand and raise it while wiggling fingers very fast.

Geography:

Used a song from C3 -tune: Be Careful Little Hands

And also gave them a story to use.

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Week 13           Use Green Viking Picture

Vinny the Viking lost his way in the NORTHERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES.  He looked for sweets in SWEDEN and played in a band in FINLAND.  He left his mark on DENMARK before heading to NORWAY.  

And that's it! Have a wonderful break!

Journeymen Cycle 2 Week 12

Hi Everyone!
Wow - so sorry to be sliding in here soooo late in the week - but honestly, I thought I had set this to post before the break - and then with the weather wreaking havoc on our schedules....it got past me!!

It was so very good to see you all this week! How I missed your smiling faces! I trust that you had a very blessed Christmas break and are now ready to get back at it :-)


Next week we start back into more awesome Science Projects with the FABULOUS Mark Herson at the helm - ever thankful for you Mr. Herson!

Presentations this coming week will be: "Tell us about your favorite holiday."

Aaaaand - Week 13 we will also start our study of Great Artists - up first....Rembrandt!


So without further delay - here we go......

New Grammar:


Timeline: Genghis Khan Rules the Mongols through China’s Ming Dynasty.

History:

Week 12: Tell me about the Battle of Waterloo. (Timeline Card 113) Napoleon Bonaparte of the French Empire was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo by British General Wellington soon after the War of 1812 in the United States.
Napoleon Bonaparte	Right N.
French Empire	Near the ear, the F-hand begins with palm inward and is twisted outward.
Defeated	Left arm with a fist held horizontally at shoulder height, right arm with a fist is at a 90 degree angle, right elbow on the left hand. Right arm swings down ending parallel to the left arm. (ASL for defeat)
Battle of Waterloo	“Wield” a sword for battle,  take a “drink” of water for the 2 “oo”s in Waterloo
British General  Wellington	Right hand clasps little finger side of left palm-down A-hand and shakes as if shaking a hand. W-hand
War of 1812	Palm-in curved 5-hands move from side to side
United States	The fingers of both hands are interlocked and move in a semicircle from left to right in front of the body.

English:    

This week we introduced the Indefinite Pronouns. We used the tune from C3 by Mary K Bryant -so catchy its sure to get stuck in those heads! (email me if you'd like the mp3).

Latin Verbs: 1st Conjugation Future Perfect Tense

This is week 2 for this conjugation.            

Sang along with song from C3 - also on  CC Audio Cd for Cycle 2

To the tune of "Happy Birthday"

1st Conjugation Ending Future Perfect Tense      .
Person		Singular	Plural
1st	____erō (I shall have __ed)		____erimus (we will have __ed)
2nd	____eris  (you will have __ed)		____eritis (you will have __ed)
3rd	____erit  (he/she/it will have __ed)		____erint (they will have __ed)

Math:
Teaspoons and Tablespoons
Sang along with song from Mary K Bryant – C3 
Let me know if you need the MP3

Science:

Sang a song from Mary K Bryant from C3 and did some handmotions

Email for MP3

Week 12: What are some names of U.S. Space Missions?
Mercury	Let your fingers act as a space shuttle and orbit you, since you are on earth.
Gemini	Start with hands together. Pull them apart (representing a long time), then begin to use arms to “fly.”
Apollo	“Walk” on the moon (like Staypuff mascot)
Shuttle	“Hammer” something way above your head.

Geography:

Used a song from C3 by jen8611

And also gave them a story to use.

Email me for MP3

Week 12           Use Prince Caspian Picture

Prince Caspian set out on a great sea battle in the EASTERN EUROPEAN SEAS. The first battle was in the BARENTS SEA, then off to fight the White Witch in the WHITE SEA. After winning, he traveled down to fight the Black Knight in the BLACK SEA. A quick stop at home in the CASPIAN SEA, then off to shoot arrows in the battle of the ARAL SEA.