WEEKLY HOMEWORK

2. PERSONAL STUDY

Make your personal study of your Core Book (scripture) & Math a priority at home – there is a lot of truth to be found in scripture, and math is based on logic!

Work with a parent on a weekly agreement of what personal study looks like for you each week. Share what you’re learning on your Homework Checklist.

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3. READING

• Carry On, Mr. Bowditch – finish reading it this week for our book discussion in class!
  • If you prefer listening, consider these two YouTube playlists:
    • Male Narrator
    • Female Narrator
  • Answer these discussion questions in your notebook:
    • What does “sailing by ash breeze” mean?
    • How is sailing through the fog “a simple matter of mathematics?”
    • From which characters did you learn the most – about yourself or others and the world around you?
    • What do you think is the theme of this book or the moral of the story?

• Science: “Materials”
  • We will be focusing on Atoms, Molecules, and The Periodic Table in class
    • If you have the Usborne Encyclopedia of Science, the “Materials” section is pgs 10-55
    • If you have a different Science reference book, look for a similar section covering the topics mentioned above
  • Pick at least 2 videos to watch on any of the topics from this section of pages on the Usborne Quicklinks site: Science

• Philosophy for Kids: Questions #13 and #14 (pgs 45-50) – be ready to discuss these in class, so bring your book or write down your thoughts and favorite parts in your notebook!

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4. SCIENCE PROJECT PROGRESS

If you haven’t yet, read through the Science Fair Project packet with a parent (found in the last section of your binder.)

Start thinking about possible Science Project ideas – these will be due at the end of September. Try out the Topic Selection Wizard from Science Buddies, but create an account if you want to save the list of results to refer to later.

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5. ELECTIVE RESOURCE LIST

In addition to required reading, students will get to choose at least 2 additional options each semester from a list of inspiring books, movies, etc. This list is continuously being added to and updated – please share your recommendations! Make sure you review each suggestion with your parents to make sure it is appropriate for you.

To view the Electives Resource List, click here OR use the tab in the upper right corner of this website.

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**Remember, have a parent review & sign the Homework Checklist – this helps you, your parents, and US all stay on the same page!**

2. PERSONAL STUDY

In class we’ll focus on the scientific method, philosophy and logic. At home we encourage you to make your personal study of scripture and math a priority! Work with a parent on an agreement of what that looks like for you each week.

3. READING

• Carry On, Mr. Bowditch – finish reading by Sep 22nd
  • If you prefer listening, consider these two YouTube playlists:
    • Male Narrator
    • Female Narrator

• Philosophy for Kids – Questions #11 and #12 (pgs 38-44)

• Science – we’ll start our readings next week. Watch these 2 videos to get more familiar with the Scientific Method and we’ll focus on the second half of the steps for next week’s class activity.
  • Science Buddies
  • Khan Academy

4. SCIENCE PROJECT PROGRESS

With a parent, read through the Science Fair Project packet found in the last section of your binder.

Try out the Topic Selection Wizard from Science Buddies to help you find some project ideas.

5. ELECTIVE RESOURCE LIST

In addition to required reading, students will get to choose from a list of inspiring books, movies, etc. to complete each semester. This list is continuously being added to and updated – please share your recommendations! Make sure you review each suggestion with your parents to make sure it is appropriate for you.

To view the Electives Resource List, click here OR use the tab in the upper right corner of this website.

*Have a parent review & sign your HW Checklist!*