Bible
Reading Morning Devotions by Charles Spurgeon as a family and reading through Mark
-Online church as a family
-Individual devotions
-Our church has received permission to run a 4 week kids program in February. Alex is attending. The program topic is the Lords Prayer. Includes songs, lesson, games.
-working on memorizing the Lord’s Prayer
-our church is having a countdown to spring. 1 scripture a day for the month of February
-the boys are learning to serve through dog walking for a neighbour and being on the look out for ways to serve, such as shoveling a driveway for a neighbour that wasn't able to (not part of the business)
Alex has been attending Sunday school since the beginning of February as our church has permission to run kids programs.
Our church put on an Easter walk at Davison orchards. There were 7 stations and videos or scriptures to watch as you learned about the Easter story.
Math
Test 13 17/20
Science
Solutions
Read Apologia-solutions
Learned difference between homogenous and heterogeneous mixtures. Difference between solute and solvent. Dissolving to form solutions.
Made heterogeneous cookies
Learned about saturation and concentration
Learned about methods of separating mixtures eg
-evaporation, filtration, sifting, crystallization (see crystal experiment) magnetism and chromatography
Discussed PH-familiar with this from pool/hot tub maintenance.
Experiments using litmus solution to show acids or based. Conducted several different experiments testing vinegar, lemon juice, soap etc.
Watched brain pop videos
Discovery education-solutions
Boys used a crystal kit
The Body
Books/Videos
-Apologia Chapter 4-Digestive System
-Complete Canadian Curriculum
-Usborne First Enncyclopedia of the Human Body
-Lifepac Science
The Human Body-Evan Moor
The Human Body-25 Experiments
-Your Circulatory System by Conrad Storad
Brain Pop-Digestive System, Respiratory System, circulatory system, Skeletal system, muscular system
Discovery Education-Digestive System
Learn 360-sketal and muscular system
Activities
-Putting tooth in Coke experiment
-worksheets on digestive system
-measuring the length of each part of the digestive system
-finding pulse to measure heart rate and determine level of effort
Worksheets on musculoskeletal
Worksheets on cardiovascular system
-worksheets on muscular/skeletal system
-ball in sock to demonstrate peristalsis
-food in a ziploc bag to demonstrate stomach actions
-making a model of the heart using foods
-dissecting a chicken bone and dissolving it in vinegar
-making fake blood
-Creating a video of learning
Social Studies
Lego BC history class
Each week through reading stories, watching videos there will be a lego challenge and sharing time. The class runs twice a week through April
Week 1-Alex and Jordan worked together to create a scene between Captain James Cook and Chirf Maquinna. They write a paragraph to go along with the learning.
Virtual Barkerville field trip from Aboriginal perspective.
We are additionally reading through “though time immemorial”. We will be comparing traditional aboriginal life with residential schools.
Reading “Fatty Legs” about a girls experience in residential schools.
Reading “Stranger at Home” about one young girls experience with residential schools and the impact of returning home.
Read I’m not a number about residential schools.
Reading about Traditional Ecological Knowledge and answering questions on worksheets.
-completed a report on Canada in English
Develop a plan of action to address a selected problem or issue.
The boys and I brainstormed issues and problems within our community. They came up with ideas like drug problems, lonely people from Covid, homeless individuals etc. We then discussed if there was something we could do to help with the solution. The boys decided to use the pop bottle money to create packages for the homeless. This along with some food will be delivered to the food bank. The boys received the sweetest thank you notes after bringing their donation to the food bank. We have been handing out packages for the homeless as we see needs.
Human Rights
-Read Every Human Has rights by Mary Robinson
-Discussion on our different rights as citizens. What does God say our rights are? Discussed the "mask" Vs. "Anti-mask" dilemma regarding how we see our rights.
Watched Civil Rights and Student Rights by Brain Pop
Alex sketched out an idea for a poster and then experimented with Paint 3-D and made a poster about human rights.
Learning about the 3 levels of government
Health/Career
Long Term Goal- Last March the boys expressed a desire to have a Nintendo Switch. I told them if they saved up the money then they could get one. They saved all money that they received over the next 10 months. They shoveled driveways did chores and worked hard at this long term goal. They finally had enough to buy it and are now the proud owners of a Nintendo Switch.
-finding pulse to measure heart rate and determine level of effort
-large group games played at church group
-reviewing FITT principle
-much discussion on communicable diseases through Covid-handwashing, social distancing, etc
-weekly shoveling to earn money (earned $300 to date)
-focusing on eating a variety of foods for good nutrition
Bike riding daily with Alex’s new bike!
Friday hikes!
Internet safety
Alex attended a workshop on internet safety through heritage. He also learned about internet safety through his English class.
Spanish
-Daily duolingo practice
-Alex researched a Spanish holiday and created a poster.
ADST
Alex is working on becoming a good baker. He made a double batch of banana bread and was able to use his math skills to add 1 3/4+ 13/4 and then simplify:)
Dutch oven bread
Alex drew a plan of a mine craft castle he wanted to build and has been working on developing it.
Art
Card making with a kit
Art camp with Di
Author visit with Mike Lowry. Learning random facts and cartooning.
We tried 2 methods of egg dyeing. Silk ties and food colouring.
Alex played the violin at the seniors home for his great grandma. Covid is going through the home but so far his great Grandma is ok.
-Weekly lessons and practice
Bible
Reading Morning Devotions by Charles Spurgeon as a family and reading through Mark
-Online church as a family
-Individual devotions
-the boys are learning to serve through dog walking for a neighbour and being on the look out for ways to serve, such as shoveling a driveway for a neighbour that wasn't able to (not part of the business)
-Our church has received permission to run a 4 week kids program in February. Alex is attending. The program topic is the Lords Prayer. Includes songs, lesson, games.
Jordan has been attending weekly Sunday school since February.
Jordan has been attending Jr Youth each week. They play games, listen to a lesson and engage in small groups.
Our church put on an Easter walk. It told the Easter story.
Math
Test 13 18/20
Test 14 18/21
Test 15 16/20
Test 16 17/20
Test 17 23/24
Test 18 17/21
Test 19 19/21
Test 21 18/21
Test
Science
The Body
Books/Videos
-Apologia Chapter 4-Digestive System
-Complete Canadian Curriculum
-Usborne First Enncyclopedia of the Human Body
-Lifepac Science
The Human Body-Evan Moor
The Human Body-25 Experiments
-Your Circulatory System by Conrad Storad
Brain Pop-Digestive System, Respiratory System, circulatory system,
Discovery Education-Digestive System
Learn 360-skeletal/muscular system
Activities
-Putting tooth in Coke experiment
-worksheets on digestive system, circulatory system, musuclar skeletal system
-ball in sock to demonstrate peristalsis
-finding pulse to measure heart rate and determine level of effort
-making fake blood
-dissecting chicken bone and putting bone in vinegar to watch the effects
-food in a ziploc bag to demonstrate stomach actions
-making a model of the heart using food
-Creating a comic strip to show learning
Solutions
Read Apologia-solutions
Learned difference between homogenous and heterogeneous mixtures. Difference between solute and solvent. Dissolving to form solutions.
Made heterogeneous cookies
Learned about saturation and concentration
Learned about methods of separating mixtures eg
-evaporation, filtration, sifting, crystallization (see crystal experiment) magnetism and chromatography
Discussed PH-familiar with this from pool/hot tub maintenance.
Experiments using litmus solution to show acids or based. Conducted several different experiments testing vinegar, lemon juice, soap etc.
Watched brain pop videos
Discovery education-solutions
Social Studies
Lego BC history class-8 classes in April
Creating Lego scenes each week after watching videos, reading materials and listening in class. Writing a paragraph to go with each Lego build.
Completed a report on Canada in English
Virtual Barkerville field trip from Aboriginal perspective.
Develop a plan of action to address a selected problem or issue.
The boys and I brainstormed issues and problems within our community. They came up with ideas like drug problems, lonely people from Covid, homeless individuals etc. We then discussed if there was something we could do to help with the solution. The boys decided to use the pop bottle money to create packages for the homeless. This along with some food will be delivered to the food bank.
Human Rights
-Read Every Human Has rights by Mary Robinson
-Discussion on our different rights as citizens. What does God say our rights are? Discussed the "mask" Vs. "Anti-mask" dilemma regarding how we see our rights.
Watched Civil Rights and Student Rights by Brain Pop
Jordan experimented with Paint 3-D and made a poster about human rights.
Learning about the 3 levels of government
Health/Career
Long Term Goal- Last March the boys expressed a desire to have a Nintendo Switch. I told them if they saved up the money then they could get one. They saved all money that they received over the next 10 months. They shoveled driveways did chores and worked hard at this long term goal. They finally had enough to buy it and are now the proud owners of a Nintendo Switch.
-finding pulse to measure heart rate and determine level of effort
-large group games played at church program
-daily dog walking, our own as well as a neighbours
-reviewing FITT principle
-much discussion on communicable diseases through Covid-handwashing, social distancing, etc
-weekly shoveling to earn money. (Earned $300 to date)
-working on eating a variety of good foods to ensure good nutrition-discussing choices
Jordan got a new bike and has been riding daily to get in his daily fitness time. He loves riding!
Friday hikes!
Internet safety
Jordan attended a workshop on internet safety through heritage. He also learned about internet safety through his English class
Spanish
daily duolingo lessons
-powerpoint on spanish speaking holiday
ADST
Bc history Lego class-showing learning with lego
Jordan drew out a plan of an idea he had to create a bunker on minecraft. He has been working to develop this on minecraft
Jordan embroidered a project for Alex
Art
Jordan keeps a sketch book and is always adding to it.
-Jordan is taking Cartooning class #2 with Brad Gibson. Weekly classes for 6 weeks.
Jordan drew a picture for the church art contest
We received a card making kit and the boys have been working on making Valentine's Day cards.
-Author visit with Mike Lowry. Learning random facts and cartooning.
-Zoom lesson with an artist, Di.
Piano lessons and weekly practice. Theory homework each week.
Jordan is practicing for a recital in June.
Jordan has been composing a song. His teacher is helping him write it down.
Jordan has been taking weekly private drum lessons through the Pipeband since November. He is learning to play the snare drum. Starting at the end of April he is attending a group drum lesson where he is able to listen and participate when able.
Mikayla
Bible
-Reading through devotions by Charles Spurgeon as a family and reading the book of Mark.
-Attending LIT meetings at the church bi-monthly-through this Mikayla helped out on 2 separate occasions at outdoor church events. She painted props for the Easter walk, handed out lunches, supervised kids and did whatever tasks were needed.
Mikayla helped clean the church.
-Attending Jr Youth at the church weekly.
-Our church has received permission to run a 4 week kids program in February. Mikayla is helping in the preschool class. I am teaching the class and she will be assisting me in going through the curriculum to choose appropriate lessons, craft, games etc. She will help execute the plan and work directly with the preschool kids.
Sunday school has continued so Mikayla helps out each week. She either helps me in the preschool room or in the late group. Last week she led a small group discussion/prayer with some kids.
Math
Social Studies
-Working on a Heritage learning kit on early man. Preparing a project
Mikayla works through the learning kits and then prepares little projects along the way that show her learning.
Spanish
-Daily Duolingo practice
Spanish cultural project
ADST
-Taking a Blender class through Heritage for January/February
A snowman Mikayla created using Blender
-Taking a 3-D printing class through Heritage using TinkerCard
For Mikayla's first project she uploaded a design that someone else created onto TinkerCard. She was then able to paint it and will be adding a magnet to it.
She created two other projects.
Art
-Taking an art class by a BC artist on Zoom
Mil entered an art contest at our church
Health
Caileigh and Mikayla have been making it a goal to get out for long walks several times a week. They walk to the library and back with a wagon full of books.
Mikayla enjoys bike riding for exercise
-Discussions and focus on a variety of eating to ensure good nutrition-trying to put more thought into variety of nutrition.....not just carbs:)
Plays and organizes large group games at church events.
Friday hikes
The girls and I ran/biked from Vernon to Wood Lake. It was a gorgeous 16.5 km trek
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