Week #3

Learning Log for Week of September 14th - 18th 

My favorite thing we did this week was learning about Geography. We learned about the atmosphere of the Earth. We learned that we wouldn't be able to survive without water, air, and protection. We also watched a video that was made by NASA who sent out the spaceship, Gemini, that sent back amazing footage of the Earth. 

Homeroom:

This week for Homeroom, I went onto BrainPop and watched a couple of videos on Ancient Egypt, because I'm doing a report on Ancient Egypt for History. I watched a video on Cleopatra, Pharaohs, and mummy making (mummification). I learned a few more things about Cleopatra that I didn't know. I also learned about the Pyramid of Power and that the meaning of Pharaoh means "great house."

Math:

This week for math, I learned how to find the area of a trapezoid. It is base 1 plus base 2 divided by 2 then times Height. I like math because learning the different facts and formulas help you in your daily life, including a grocery store.  An example would be if you want 4 jugs of milk and they each coast $2.00 you would times 2 and 4 and get 8. So you would need to spend $8.00. 

English/Language Arts:

This week for my, "Thorough the Wardrobe Class," with Leadership Education Academy. My homework was too read The Magicians Nephew chapters 1-10, and to answer a research question on "What time period did the book take place and what was significant about this?" So I typed up a little report on why I thought it was significant. Something that was in my report that i didn't know about before,was that it took place in the summer of 1900 in London. The book is significant because it is like a map that guides us when we're lost. Without "The Magicians Nephew" we would be lost.   

Science:

This week for science I learned about the Earth's Atmosphere.  The Earth's Atmosphere gives us air, water, and protection.  The air allows us, animals, and plants to breath, which means we can live.  We talked about the water cycle and how it works: first water it goes from evaporation, to condensation, and then to precipitation. The atmosphere protects us from the sun burning us up during the day and keeps us from freezing at night. 

Tech:

Fine Arts:

This week I started dance.  I am in a ballet class with two teachers.  My Tuesday class teaches my dance routines and my Thursday class teaches me technique.  This year a class is 90 minutes long instead of 60 minutes and I like this because it gives me longer time to practice.  I started running daily to help strengthen my muscles for dance. 

Fine Arts:

This week for choir I learned two new songs.  The first one was "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" and "Silver Bells."  I really like Silver Bells and I want to try out for a solo for this one.