HISTORY 2 - learned about Robin Hood. He was actually the Earl of Nottingdon but had his land and title taken illegally by King John while King Richard was fighting the crusades. He became Robin Hood and took over Sherwood Forest and charged the rich coming through a toll (or he just took their money for safe passage) and gave it to the poor. Maid Marion joined him there after the Sheriff of Nottingham threatened to have her married to a his cruel friend Sir Guy. Robin Hood and Marion were married by King Richard when he returned and lived peacefully for 5 years until Richard died. Robin Hood was soon after mortally wounded by Sir Guy and was buried in Sherwood Forest. This was a good lead-in to the next lesson on King John and the Magna Carta. King John was such a dishonest and selfish king - people had no right to a trial or to protect their land and money from seizure by the king - that the nobles finally captured him and forced him to sign the Magna Carta. It was the "great charter" which ensured that the king still has to follow the rule of law and that people have a right to a trial. It was signed in 1215 and became a model of justice for most democracies. The boys were concerned about Robin Hood being killed and also that he stole (was it ok since he gave the money away?) Makes for a good discussion on vigilante justice, I think. We talked about other important dates in history 476, 1492 and they included the end of the each world war. I'll pass around the Robin Hood book - it's very interesting.
SCIENCE 2 - Learned about erosion and how it can be prevented by planting. Plants roots help hold the soil together. We did an experiment outside where we poured water on soil with plants and without to see which had more run-off. We also measured the leaves and stems of 2 different plants to compare them and talked about the difference between plants growing in desert soil and richer loam. They did very well on the unit assessment. Had fun talking about the sun absorbing the earth in 27 billion years. Be prepared to hear about that! Next unit is on plants, I'll be having them start a potato to root and we'll be doing the bean experiment again.
SCIENCE K- Began the next unit. Talked about why we need trees, what we use them for and how we can conserve them (only take what we need, replant when we do chop them down, use sustainable wood like bamboo). Explored the house to find wood products and made a drawing of a tree and how they like to use them (Quinn's whole family, including grandparents and me, are climbing his apple tree, Nadia had herself on a tree fort picking apples and Ella's tree has apples and animals). They are so cute! We talked about how we use and conserve water, also.
WE NEED THE NEXT UNIT HANDOUTS FOR SCIENCE 2 NEXT WEEK
Rachelle
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Tues. Classes
OK--so I am seriously late posting this! I hope Cindy and family and Holden are doing better!
Here is what we did on Tues.
K History- We learned about Lewis and Clark and read the Sacagawea book. They enjoyed the pictures and had questions about her adventures. It was very quiet without Ella there :-).
K Music- We reviewed dynamics and learned about the crescendo-going from soft to loud. We sang "John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmidt" with dynamics. We played the 6 elephant game, did more notation with our staff and note chips, and galloped like horses to different styles of music.
Drama- We played some drama games (all review since we were missing so many people). We worked on tapping the rhythm of "Rumpus in the Rainforsest" and saying the words so we could stay with the music. We learned our places on stage in the first scene, I worked with the explorers on their song, the sloths on their song, and David on his song. If you have any explorer things (binoculars, back packs, compass, etc. ) start sending those in. We need to start practicing with our props. I think it is going really well.
Recorder. We worked on their challenge song. David was able to do it and will get a candy bar--go David!
Hope everyone is better for This next week!
Here is what we did on Tues.
K History- We learned about Lewis and Clark and read the Sacagawea book. They enjoyed the pictures and had questions about her adventures. It was very quiet without Ella there :-).
K Music- We reviewed dynamics and learned about the crescendo-going from soft to loud. We sang "John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmidt" with dynamics. We played the 6 elephant game, did more notation with our staff and note chips, and galloped like horses to different styles of music.
Drama- We played some drama games (all review since we were missing so many people). We worked on tapping the rhythm of "Rumpus in the Rainforsest" and saying the words so we could stay with the music. We learned our places on stage in the first scene, I worked with the explorers on their song, the sloths on their song, and David on his song. If you have any explorer things (binoculars, back packs, compass, etc. ) start sending those in. We need to start practicing with our props. I think it is going really well.
Recorder. We worked on their challenge song. David was able to do it and will get a candy bar--go David!
Hope everyone is better for This next week!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
TUES. AND WED. FEB. 19-20
SCIENCE 2 - we learned about weathering (the wearing down of rocks by wind, water, earthquakes, plants) and erosion (when wind or water moves the particles of rocks and soil caused by weathering). did an experiment using plaster of paris to show how water expands and creates cracks in rocks and one where beans are soaked in water and they expand and break a cup open. did an experiment placing soil on a clay "mountain" and blowing it off to simulate wind, then pouring water over the soil to demonstrate how wind and water move soil/rock particles. they had fun with these and they want to paint the plaster of paris!
SCIENCE K - learned about the different types of water on earth - rivers, streams, lakes, oceans, and ponds. talked about how streams and rivers can flow together and flow into lakes or oceans. finished the models of land and water by adding rivers, ponds and waterfalls. reviewed land shapes and continents. they had fun and were excited about their models.
HISTORY 2 - learned about the fairs that took place when people made pilgramages to cathedrals. the fairs had merchants from all over Europe, jugglers, jousting tournaments, musicians and acrobats. there where processions to the cathedral where a Mass would be held. they wrote good summaries for me about this. we also learned about Eleanor of Aquitaine who became queen of France, got divorced and became queen of England. she was feisty and fought in wars and also ruled England while King Henry was away at war. she had 8 children and many grandchildren and so many of them became kings and queens in Europe (by her doing) that she became known as the Grandmother of Europe. she lived to be 88, extremely old for medieval times. the boys aced the unit assessment. they are very upset that this unit if over :(
We need the next unit handouts for History 2.
Rachelle
SCIENCE K - learned about the different types of water on earth - rivers, streams, lakes, oceans, and ponds. talked about how streams and rivers can flow together and flow into lakes or oceans. finished the models of land and water by adding rivers, ponds and waterfalls. reviewed land shapes and continents. they had fun and were excited about their models.
HISTORY 2 - learned about the fairs that took place when people made pilgramages to cathedrals. the fairs had merchants from all over Europe, jugglers, jousting tournaments, musicians and acrobats. there where processions to the cathedral where a Mass would be held. they wrote good summaries for me about this. we also learned about Eleanor of Aquitaine who became queen of France, got divorced and became queen of England. she was feisty and fought in wars and also ruled England while King Henry was away at war. she had 8 children and many grandchildren and so many of them became kings and queens in Europe (by her doing) that she became known as the Grandmother of Europe. she lived to be 88, extremely old for medieval times. the boys aced the unit assessment. they are very upset that this unit if over :(
We need the next unit handouts for History 2.
Rachelle
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tues. Feb. 19 Art
2nd grade Art Unit 6: lessons 8 and 9 complete
We drew a still life set up in color pencil. We looked at Paul Cezanne's still life paintings. Under resources in the art lessons you can pull up artists work if you have some time. We view them often. I think the kids relate to Paul Cezanne's work. Its colorful, simple and homey.
We will start Landscapes lesson 1 next week - Hopefully we can work outside. Get well every one!
K Art lesson 3 still life
We drew a still life set up the kids put together. We looked at Paul Cezanne's still life paintings in a book and online. We talked about his life as a painter. They always ask how the artists become so good. I tell them that some artists choose to do art a s a profession. They find this fascinating.
Suzy
We drew a still life set up in color pencil. We looked at Paul Cezanne's still life paintings. Under resources in the art lessons you can pull up artists work if you have some time. We view them often. I think the kids relate to Paul Cezanne's work. Its colorful, simple and homey.
We will start Landscapes lesson 1 next week - Hopefully we can work outside. Get well every one!
K Art lesson 3 still life
We drew a still life set up the kids put together. We looked at Paul Cezanne's still life paintings in a book and online. We talked about his life as a painter. They always ask how the artists become so good. I tell them that some artists choose to do art a s a profession. They find this fascinating.
Suzy
Thursday, February 14, 2008
THURSDAY, FEB.14
SCIENCE 2 - Learned about the differences between clay soil, sandy soil and loam. Clay has smaller particles than sand and loam has more humus than both clay and sandy soil. The types of minerals and the amounts of water and humus affect the color and texture of soil. We did an experiment pouring water into sandy soil and loam and comparing the amount of water each holds. We planted seeds to be used in future lessons. They need to keep the plants moist. They had fun with the experiment even though David for some reason got the wrong results - I must not have given him enough loam in his cup!
SCIENCE K - We learned about land shapes - mountains, valleys, plains, hills and islands. Cindy will do her continents lesson on Wed. because they didn't need to have that lesson first. They had fun making the clay model of the land shapes. Next Thursday we'll add rivers, streams and waterfalls and I'll be sure to take pictures. It was a good lesson.Publish Post
Get better Harrimans, we'll miss you at the Estrella War tomorrow!
Rachelle
SCIENCE K - We learned about land shapes - mountains, valleys, plains, hills and islands. Cindy will do her continents lesson on Wed. because they didn't need to have that lesson first. They had fun making the clay model of the land shapes. Next Thursday we'll add rivers, streams and waterfalls and I'll be sure to take pictures. It was a good lesson.Publish Post
Get better Harrimans, we'll miss you at the Estrella War tomorrow!
Rachelle
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Art Thursday Feb. 7th
K-Art Unit 7: lessons 1 and 2 Still Life
We had a great lesson. It started with a drawing of an apple, and they were able to add the background with a shadow. If it keeps going this well we may stay her a little longer they did awesome. I did not send home an assessment because they could not pick out the still life painting. Next week I will have a lot of samples for them to look at. In lesson 3 they will be introduce to the artist Paul Cezanne and his still life drawings.
On Friday the 29th Cindy and I will be taking the K's and Harrison to Ollie's Story Time. Rachelle, Ella is signed up.
The Touch a Truck event is going to be at Glendale Community College Saturday, Feb. 23rd from 10a.m. to 1 p.m.
Prospectors Day is Feb. 23rd at 10a.m. 1052 W. Washington St. 602-771-1600
I need everyone to sign to forms for the art show.
2nd Grade Art
We made a sample Triptych and tried to finish the rock art pictures. I thought of one more way to do the hand prints - use a sponge and dab around their hands. I will give it a try on Tuesday. I want to hand them in next week.
Suzy
We had a great lesson. It started with a drawing of an apple, and they were able to add the background with a shadow. If it keeps going this well we may stay her a little longer they did awesome. I did not send home an assessment because they could not pick out the still life painting. Next week I will have a lot of samples for them to look at. In lesson 3 they will be introduce to the artist Paul Cezanne and his still life drawings.
On Friday the 29th Cindy and I will be taking the K's and Harrison to Ollie's Story Time. Rachelle, Ella is signed up.
The Touch a Truck event is going to be at Glendale Community College Saturday, Feb. 23rd from 10a.m. to 1 p.m.
Prospectors Day is Feb. 23rd at 10a.m. 1052 W. Washington St. 602-771-1600
I need everyone to sign to forms for the art show.
2nd Grade Art
We made a sample Triptych and tried to finish the rock art pictures. I thought of one more way to do the hand prints - use a sponge and dab around their hands. I will give it a try on Tuesday. I want to hand them in next week.
Suzy
Friday, February 8, 2008
THURSDAY FEB. 7
SCIENCE 2 - learned about types of soil - clay, silt and sand. clay has the smallest particles and sand has the largest. we looked at the jars of soil we had added water to so that they could separate out elements and types of soil. they found humus, silt and sand. they remembered silt from the history lessons about the Nile River and the Yangtze River. we watched a story about Arctic Terns who travel to different locations and experience the different types of soil. they really liked that, it was silly.
SCIENCE K- began the new unit on the earth. we talked about the difference between using a map and a globe. they understood that you can see all the continents at once when you look at a flat map but not when you look at a globe. discussed the difference between a circle and a sphere. made a model of the earth using a tennis ball (it's in their backpacks if they want it.) we talked about where the earth is in the solar system and how we have day and night because the earth spins on it's axis (not in the lesson, but they seemed interested.) when we were looking at my model of the solar system, Nadia pointed out that Pluto was not a planet anymore, just a dwarf planet - go Nadia! they had fun with the lesson and I think Shaylene actually got some work done, too!
Publish Post
Rachelle
SCIENCE K- began the new unit on the earth. we talked about the difference between using a map and a globe. they understood that you can see all the continents at once when you look at a flat map but not when you look at a globe. discussed the difference between a circle and a sphere. made a model of the earth using a tennis ball (it's in their backpacks if they want it.) we talked about where the earth is in the solar system and how we have day and night because the earth spins on it's axis (not in the lesson, but they seemed interested.) when we were looking at my model of the solar system, Nadia pointed out that Pluto was not a planet anymore, just a dwarf planet - go Nadia! they had fun with the lesson and I think Shaylene actually got some work done, too!
Publish Post
Rachelle
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
WEDNESDAY FEB. 6
SCIENCE 2 - began the new unit on soil. learned about the 4 elements found in soil: mineral particles, water, air and humus (decaying organic matter). we looked at soil samples and found examples of mineral particles and humus, and did experiments to show that there is water and air in the soil. I have the jars of soil mixed with water that I'll send home tomorrow. we went outside and dug in the soil to find the elements. they found great examples - Suzy, look in David's folder for leaf samples that show the stages of decay. of course, they found evidence of past civilizations and buried palm tree forests. it was fun and they kept at it for a long time.
HISTORY 2 - read the book St. George and the Dragon - it was great, lovely illustrations and detailed and creative descriptions of the dragon. they really enjoyed the story and we talked about how legends help reinforce the Code of Chivalry by giving examples of knights following the Code. they remembered a lot from yesterday's lesson. we made a die showing the Code, also. we learned about lives of serfs during the feudal time and how they were attached to the land and could be bought and sold with the land. they worked from sunrise to sunset everyday except Sunday and holidays, when they would do whatever work they had to for their own sustenance. they could gain freedom if they left the master's land for 1 year and 1 day, but most didn't out of fear of starvation or attack. we made a serf hovel out of mud, sand, sticks and dry grass. they did very well writing their summaries by including details - check them out. it was a very good day.
See my comment under the Valentine Party blog for the new plan for the party.
Rachelle
HISTORY 2 - read the book St. George and the Dragon - it was great, lovely illustrations and detailed and creative descriptions of the dragon. they really enjoyed the story and we talked about how legends help reinforce the Code of Chivalry by giving examples of knights following the Code. they remembered a lot from yesterday's lesson. we made a die showing the Code, also. we learned about lives of serfs during the feudal time and how they were attached to the land and could be bought and sold with the land. they worked from sunrise to sunset everyday except Sunday and holidays, when they would do whatever work they had to for their own sustenance. they could gain freedom if they left the master's land for 1 year and 1 day, but most didn't out of fear of starvation or attack. we made a serf hovel out of mud, sand, sticks and dry grass. they did very well writing their summaries by including details - check them out. it was a very good day.
See my comment under the Valentine Party blog for the new plan for the party.
Rachelle
Tues. Classes
Here is what we did yesterday. It was a fairly good day, and I think we got a lot done!
K History- the part of the lesson on Betsy Ross took only about 15 minutes to present, but the star cutting activity got them so excited that we spent 25 minutes on that. Quinn cut out one start and spent the rest of the time coloring it. Ella cut out one for each member of the family, even Dailey, and Nadia and Shaylene got into it. Too cute.
K Music- I gave them a paper staff and they used note chips to write melodies I sang to them using 3 notes "C, D, and A". They did really well with this. We learned the rhythm to "Lucy Locket" and how to play the first 2 measures on the Glock. We also learned a hand jive to help them remember the notes in the song. We learned a fun elephant song and danced to it.
Drama- Did our projection warm-up. Everyone did really well with being loud. We practiced isolations for our warm-up to get them focused and then played another focus game called "Zip, Zap, Zot", you'll have to ask them how to play. We worked as a group on "Rumpus in the Rainforest". I worked with the explorers on their song and added Ella as an explorer to help with the song. Ella and Holden did awesome on their cat song and it is almost ready to add the stage part too. Listen to the CD. The more they know the music, the more comfortable they will be. Suzy worked on art and helped Shaylene start her mask and got the Shaman's table started.
K History- the part of the lesson on Betsy Ross took only about 15 minutes to present, but the star cutting activity got them so excited that we spent 25 minutes on that. Quinn cut out one start and spent the rest of the time coloring it. Ella cut out one for each member of the family, even Dailey, and Nadia and Shaylene got into it. Too cute.
K Music- I gave them a paper staff and they used note chips to write melodies I sang to them using 3 notes "C, D, and A". They did really well with this. We learned the rhythm to "Lucy Locket" and how to play the first 2 measures on the Glock. We also learned a hand jive to help them remember the notes in the song. We learned a fun elephant song and danced to it.
Drama- Did our projection warm-up. Everyone did really well with being loud. We practiced isolations for our warm-up to get them focused and then played another focus game called "Zip, Zap, Zot", you'll have to ask them how to play. We worked as a group on "Rumpus in the Rainforest". I worked with the explorers on their song and added Ella as an explorer to help with the song. Ella and Holden did awesome on their cat song and it is almost ready to add the stage part too. Listen to the CD. The more they know the music, the more comfortable they will be. Suzy worked on art and helped Shaylene start her mask and got the Shaman's table started.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Art January 31
I will try again. I guess when you change the font you need to save it before you publish it. Oh well.
K Art Unit 6: lessons 5 and 6 assessment
They learned about the art of the Plains and Northwest Coast Indians. The point of the lesson was to look at the things Indians made shields, arrows, pots, blankets, masks, tepees, ect. and come to the understanding that they use their art work for daily survival and ceremonies.
2nd grade Art Unit 8: lessons 9 and 10 assessment
They learned about triptychs and that they are located in the alter of cathedrals and churches.
They looked at many triptychs on the web gallery of art. Next week they will make a model of a triptych and start unit 6 - Landscapes.
For history next week the boys will need - St. George And The Dragon and Knights in Shining Armor.
K Art Unit 6: lessons 5 and 6 assessment
They learned about the art of the Plains and Northwest Coast Indians. The point of the lesson was to look at the things Indians made shields, arrows, pots, blankets, masks, tepees, ect. and come to the understanding that they use their art work for daily survival and ceremonies.
2nd grade Art Unit 8: lessons 9 and 10 assessment
They learned about triptychs and that they are located in the alter of cathedrals and churches.
They looked at many triptychs on the web gallery of art. Next week they will make a model of a triptych and start unit 6 - Landscapes.
For history next week the boys will need - St. George And The Dragon and Knights in Shining Armor.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Art January 31
K -Art Unit 6: Lessons 5 and 6, unit assesment
We learned about the Plains and the Northcoast Indians art. I let them choose between making a Indian blanket design or a clay pot. The clay pot won. We did look at blanket designs and masks online. The main idea of the lesson was that American Indians often used their artworks for something - masks, shields, tepees, pottery, clothing ect.....
We had a great desscusion agout the prints on pages 8, 10 and 12. Durer had some surprises they had to look for.
Unit 7 is on still life drawing.
We learned about the Plains and the Northcoast Indians art. I let them choose between making a Indian blanket design or a clay pot. The clay pot won. We did look at blanket designs and masks online. The main idea of the lesson was that American Indians often used their artworks for something - masks, shields, tepees, pottery, clothing ect.....
We had a great desscusion agout the prints on pages 8, 10 and 12. Durer had some surprises they had to look for.
Unit 7 is on still life drawing.
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