Subject Update: Geography

Some things have changed in the past couple weeks since our last geography update.  After our time off from the snow, we have decided to forego our Latin America unit test and move on.  This means that this week, we began our study of Europe!

This week, we started our study of the map of Europe.  Our map quiz on the Europe map will be Thursday, January 26th.  To help study, students can take the Lizard Point quiz on the map at http://lizardpoint.com/geography/europe-quiz.php.

Through our study of Europe, we will be exploring several aspects of European life.  We will be looking at the benefits and drawbacks of a partnership like the European Union.  We will also study population charts and see population growth trends in several European countries.  Another study will be the differences between several nation-states that were once a part of the Soviet Union.

When we reach the end of these chapters, we will prepare for a Europe Unit Test.

Memory Work

Memory for Tuesday, January 24

Galatians 2:20 

1 Corinthians 1:30 

IF you did not finish the verse due on Jan. 17 you will have until Tuesday, Jan. 24 to have them completed.  Those verses are:

Acts 10:34-35

2 Chronicles 20:15

Language Arts

New Novel Study Revealed

We will be reading the novel "A Long Walk to Water" and doing activities based on this book.  Linda Sue Park wrote this book in a unique style.  Part of each chapter is based on the true story of Salva a "lost boy" refugee from Sudan and the other part, a fictional story of Nya who is a part of the Nuer tribe.  Their worlds come together as both strive to better the futures of all people in Sudan.

If you are interested in purchasing your own copy of this wonderful book the cost is $7.99 or you can purchase it from your favorite book store.

Subject Update: Geography

In geography, we have been touring our way through Latin America, finishing up our tour this week.

We looked at over-population and spatial inequality in Mexico City.

We looked at the Caribbean Islands and the extreme weather that affects the area.  We learned how hurricanes form and why they are so devastating.  We even built a human hurricane in class!

Next, we explored the Amazon Rain Forest and how different interest groups believe the land should be used in different ways.  We discussed why each point of view is justified and also flawed.

Last, we looked at what it was like to live at very high elevation, such as the Andes Mountains of South America.

Next week, we will begin reviewing our study of Latin America preparing for a unit test before we move on to Europe.

Memory Work

Memory Work for Tuesday, January 10

* Galatians 5:22-23

When writing what this verse means to you include what fruit you believe God has blessed you with and how you can use it in your everyday life.

* John 21:17

80% - Memorize the verses and have your parents sign off.

100% - Memorize the verses and write a paragraph about what this means to you.