Mapping: Introduced use of scale measurements, global hemispheres, and equator. Ben was shown how to measure distance from one location on the map to another location using the scale. He was shown how the Earth is divided into hemispheres and where the equator is. He explained to me why some parts of the Earth is cooler or warmer related to the equator. Great job, Ben.
We continued to gather material for the board game. We have progressed through 11 weeks of Studies Weekly and have learned about the Native peoples and the colonizers from Spain, France, and Britain and their battles for dominance.
We were delayed by tornado drill. We discussed future project regarding Carl Hiassen, a Florida Author. She and Charlie both have his book, Chomp. We will wait until she is finished the reading book with Ms. Evie. We reviewed Florida symbols from last class and moved on to Week 10 lesson and learned about Castillo de San Marcos and St. Augustine.
Assignment
weekly current event, news article
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
delay because of tornado drill, really 40 minutes of class time
Charlie and I met for the first time today, so we took some time to get to know each other, review where he finished with Ms. Courtney, and plan future course. We discussed project on Carl Hiassen, a Florida Author. We looked at Week 10 lesson on eStudies Weekly and learned about Castillo San Marco and St. Augustine. Charlie would like to make a fort from cardboard and paint like Castillo San Marco. He practiced great note-taking and made a list of key vocabulary words for a future Quiz.
World Continents:Today Ben was introduced to the continents of the world. From a world map he was shown where they are and the name of each continent. We will study them and the oceans of the world. Great job, Ben.
Today, we made further progress on the questions for the board game and covered 2 new chapters of Studies Weekly in our quest for questions that are logical and important to know about FL history
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Sam wasn't feeling well today and said she felt better outside, so we mostly worked outside. Sam is able to concentrate while in motion, so she listened to the lesson and was able to generate questions and produce answers --even from earlier classes and earlier in this class-- while on the jungle gym. Her kinesthetic learning style was well served by being outside and active.
Getting to know each other, review, vocabulary, eStudies Weekly on Character Education, specifically integrity, respect, responsibility, with examples - Abraham Lincoln, Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, Gallileo, Marco Polo, future areas of study to reflect Ethan's interest in history.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We reviewed previous lessons with Ms. Courtney and made a plan for future study based on interests. We will plan on a study of The Civil War next.
Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Antarctica
Lesson Outline
Getting to know each other, review of previous lessons and independent projects with Ms. Courtney, Unit 10 in text, page 666, Australia was of interest to Jackson, next will be unit on Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Antarctica. We worked with the globe and online for illustrations of deadly creatures in the great barrier reef. We also discovered Guam! Vocabulary
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We reviewed previous lessons with Ms. Courtney and made a plan to start studying Australia, which is of particular interest to Jackson.
