Weekend Update

Photos from our November/December student birthday party, courtesy of Mrs. Boyle. 

I. Here's what our scholars will be studying throughout the rest of Quarter 2: 

History: We have begun a unit on the geography, history, and culture of our home state, Arizona.  Students will look at the state's rivers and waterways and regions, learn how Arizona became a state, discuss the "5 C's" (copper, cotton, cattle, climate, and citrus) and explore Spanish and Native American influences.

The big European Country Project is due on December 14^th. Students will present their projects on Thursday, December 14 and Friday, December 15.

Science:  Students will finish up the meteorology unit. Students will look at the role of meteorologist and the difference between weather and climate. We'll conclude the quarter by reviewing prior units and reviewing topics specifically covered on the AIMS test.

Language Arts: In Literature, we'll finish reading Robin Hood and conduct Socratic discussions to explore the question of whether Robin Hood is a hero. This is the precursor to a larger discussion at the end of the book. The quarter will conclude with a reading of the first few chapters of Pollyanna. In grammar, students will write a personal narrative essay. In Spalding, we'll have more words with markings to copy and learn.

Math: Students will continue working on fractions. There will be nightly homework. The quarter will end with a review of the topics covered thus far.

II. "Resources" Section

I have updated and reorganized the "Resources" section of the blog. This includes links to helpful Arete sites as well as handy academic sites pertaining to aspects of our curriculum. You can check it out in the sidebar, or here. If you have any helpful academic links that you'd like to share, please send them over and I'll add them to the list.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful weekend!

-Miss Kelly