Learning Log #39 (May 11th - 15th)

TOGETHER
Science - This week we had a science lesson on the Scientific Method.  To put it to use we did an experiment to answer the question, "How many drops of water will fit on a penny?" and filled out a worksheet to go through the scientific method.






KEIRA
Math - For our last week of Math, we mixed it up with games and lessons.  Keira did a chapter of Life of Fred, and on other days she played games such as The Allowance Game, and Code Names.
ELA - Keira did a page of handwriting, listened to a workshop on creative writing, practiced a little writing of her own, and read from Harry Potter, book 5, and The Real Thomas Jefferson.
Tech - She spent time building houses and gardens in Minecraft this week.  The house had interesting rooms built underneath the house, and unique gardens.
Music - This was our last week having digital lessons.  Next week we'll have our teacher back in person.  Keira's working on about 6 different songs on the piano; all of which are fairly difficult.

GARRETT
Math - For our last week of Math, we mixed it up with games and lessons.  Garrett did a few chapters of Life of Fred, and on other days he played games such as The Allowance Game, and Code Names.
ELA - Garrett did a few grammar lessons from The Good & The Beautiful this week, and listened to a workshop on creative writing.  He also read from Tuttle Twins books, and Harry Potter, book 1.
Tech - He spent some time trying to do some programming lessons from Tynker.com.  He kept getting stuck, so this week was a bit frustrating.
Music - This was our last week having digital lessons.  Next week we'll have our teacher back in person. Garrett passed off his Dr Who song, and started a new song of the Jurrasic Park theme song.

LIBBY
Math - For our last week of Math, we mixed it up with games and lessons.  Libby did a chapter of Life of Fred, and on other days she played games such as The Allowance Game, and Code Names.
ELA - Libby practiced her handwriting, and listened to a creative writing workshop.  She also read from Reading Rainbow, and Mayan Legends.
Social Studies - Libby and William spent nearly every evening reading from a Mayan Legends book, that has stories that are traditional to the Mayan people.
Tech - Libby explored Minecraft this week, and created a house in the world they created. She got creative with her house and made it cylindrical! 
Music - This was our last week having digital lessons.  Next week we'll have our teacher back in person. Libby started a new song this week by ear; Part of Your World.

WILLIAM
Math - For our last week of Math, we mixed it up with games and lessons.  William did a lesson in multi-digit addition, and on other days he played games such as The Allowance Game, and Code Names.
ELA - Will did a few typing lessons this week, and read many different books.  He read Little Critter books, and Dr Seuss books most of the week.
Social Studies - Libby and William spent nearly every evening reading from a Mayan Legends book, that has stories that are traditional to the Mayan people.
Tech - Will was inspired by a show we were watching, called Lego Masters, and spent some time trying to rebuild some of his LEGO structures.
Portuguese - We learned a few more phrases that are common to use around the kitchen and mixed them into a flashcard review.  We mixed up the flashcards and matched them up to their English words one day, and reviewed them orally another day.