The Enlightenment
We studied the Enlightenment this week and amidst a whirlwind of philosophers read snippets from John Locke. We also took time to brush up on Roman Numerals and celebrate Black History Month by reading Langston Hughes and listening to jazz.
Miss Schutz
Explorers
This week we have started studying European explorers and their effect on the globe. We charted the routes of Dias, Da Gama, Coumbus, Balboa, and Magellan. We read a letter that Columbus sent to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to see first hand what it would be like to discover a new land. Next we will study the conquistadors and the negative ramifications of exploration and expansion.
Miss Schutz
Don Quijote
Last month was filled with catching-up and study-time for midterm finals. Behold, all things are new -including a whole new quarter. As Don Quijote continues to make arrangements for his long and adventurous journey ahead, we continue to baffle at his innocence, incoherencies, and determination to become a knight. Continue to journey with us, as we visit and learn about the geography, history, and cultures of Central American countries. Don’t forget – speaking and practicing the language at home on a regular basis will help you increase learning and perfecting of Spanish.
Here to journey with you,
Mrs. J-P
Yummy Vocabulary
Last month was filled with catching-up and study-time for midterm finals. Behold, all things are new -including a whole new quarter. Though we have yet to experiment with recipes, we have been learning vocabulary that both cause our mouths to water (such as BBQ chicken, seafood, and rice) and cause us to grimace with foods like carrots, lima beans, and mussels. We’re also finding differences in what to cut, slice, peel, carve, grate, boil, fry, and eat! This month we learn formalities and manners as we demonstrate kindness while telling people what to do, and compare the informal and formal ways in doing so within context. Don’t forget – labeling items will help you increase in learning and remembering the vocabulary words.
Let us continue learning together,
Mrs. Jean-Pierre
Vocabulary
Last month was filled with catching-up and study-time for midterm finals. Behold, all things are new – including a whole new quarter. While we all know how to use the telephone to make a phone call, some don’t know we used quarters to make a phone call from the near-ancient public telephone. Many smile at knowing that the computer mouse is also called the ratón in Spanish – or that computer screen is also called monitor in Spanish, in addition to pantalla – pan-tahl’-lyah.
An increase in oral communication will also be encouraged this month, as we re-visit the perfectly imperfect past tense as it will be an ongoing practice throughout the Spanish learning.
Don’t forget – labeling items will help you increase in learning, and remembering, the vocabulary words.
Let us continue learning together,
Mrs. Jean-Pierre
More Vocabulary
We started the new year sharing our new year’s resolutions in the classroom. Many students shared that they wanted to improve their English and learn more vocabulary. So we started a vocabulary log and made a list of different topics students wanted to talk/read about throughout the semester. This month, our topic was the difference in education between Asia and America. The students had a heated discussion as they have experienced both school systems and came to the conclusion that a balance of discipline and freedom was both important for successful learning.
Sara Park
Helping those in need…
We are always looking for opportunities to instill in our the importance of ministering to those in need. An opportunilty arose through the contact of a parent who led us to “Project Angel Hugs.” Project Angel Hugs is a Christ-centered organization ministering to the emotional eeds of children with cancer and their families. To youth touched by cancer and their families, they offer encouragement through prayer, words, gifts, and festivities; harnessing the adundant energy from healthy youth to accomplish work generated by this project while instilling in them a pssion for volunteering.
Evangel students were able to touch a child with cancer by making home-made Valentine’s Cards that will be distributed o Valentine’s Day. We collected 170 Valentine’s cards from our students to send to Project Angel Hugs. The students really enjoyed being able to “reach out and touch someone” in need with card.
See “Galleries” for pics.
Momentum and Impulse………..Energy
Students are exploring momentum and impulse. They learned the importance of safety equipment and the idea of follow through in the area of sports. Students alsoexplored work and energy. They learned the difference between potential and kinetic energy and were able to apply this information to calculate the speed of a roller coaster.
Atoms……………Formulas
Students explored moles and percent composition. In lab they were able to compare the number of atoms in a spoonful of sugar, salt and water. Students learned how to write the name for chemical formulas and how to write the formula given the name. They practiced with ionic and molecular compounds. They completed their study by naming and writing the formulas for acids and bases.
Limits
In January students began their study of limits. They are now able to estimate a limit numerically, graphically, and analytically.
Mrs. Wong