I love the way Aaron is learning to study his Bible. Here are my notes for this week’s study. Please let me know if you use this because it’s tremendously encouraging to know. Thanks! James 2 Week 3 Do three things each day as you read the chapter at least once each day: Using a [...]
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Inductive Bible Study – James 2
Posted in Schooling, tagged Bible Study for Older Children, Youth on May 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Inductive Bible Study for Older Children or Youth, Part 1
Posted in Christian Life, Schooling, tagged Book of James for older children/youth on April 6, 2008 | 1 Comment »
James Supplies needed: copy of James double spaced, with 1 to 1.5 inch margins ink pen(s) with black, red, green, blue colors colored pencils or a pale highlighter Week 1: Read the entire book Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Observe how James introduces a subject then follows it up with more information. Week 2: Read Chapter [...]
Asteroid Lapbook
Posted in Schooling, tagged Exploring Creation with Aplogia Science, Space Rocks Lapbook on March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here is a picture of today’s lapbook page, with the instructions for my Astronomy students: Starting at the top left Matchbook: Define “hypothesis” Underneath: Famous Asteroids. If you cut off the name of an asteroid prematurely you may not remember its name. You can google “asteroids,” then click on “images” at the top. You have [...]
Meteorite Lapbook Page
Posted in Schooling, tagged Exploring Creation with Aplogia Science, Space Rocks on March 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There is a great Venn Diagram comparing comets, meteoroids, and asteroids at http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/educators/resources/astronomy/module5/lesson2.asp. Number 2 can be rephrased by adding “Many ‘Old Earth’ scientists believe…”Once again I need to say that without Dana C.’s ideas, this page would still be an idea in my head. Many thanks to her! Beginning on the left write “asteroids” [...]
Edgar Degas and 5th Graders
Posted in Schooling, tagged Meet the Masters on March 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In Art this week we learned about Edgar Degas and discussed his paintings of ballet dancers and horses. I asked if everyone knew what jockey is. The quick answer from our “peanut gallery” was, “Underwear!”
Comet Lapbook
Posted in Schooling, tagged Apologia Science, Exploring Creation, Space Rocks on March 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Below is a picture of my first attempt at creating a Lapbook from scratch. My dear friend Dana C. gave me some excellent ideas. Our 5th grade Astronomy students started this project today and it went very well. Here is the email prayer from Peter B. that made a difference to me: “Lord Jesus, please [...]
