Science Saturday - How to Make Slime - What is a Polymer

How to Make Slime






http://youtu.be/osqMkwbfa6c
 with thanks to the Idea Room

http://youtu.be/tID3yxYivyQ

with thanks to the Idea Room 







BRIEF SCIENCE of POLYMERS



What is a Polymer ?


WEBSITE FOR KIDS on Polymer Basics 
http://www.pslc.ws/macrog/kidsmac/wiap.htm

NATURE STUDY - How to Indentify British Newts - Pondlife Nature Study

NATURE STUDY - How to Indentify British Newts - Pondlife Nature Study




Video showing the main differences between the three species of native newts in the UK:
The Palmate Newt (Lissotriton [formerly Triturus] helveticus), the Smooth or Common Newt (Lissotriton [formerly Triturus] vulgaris) and the Great Crested or Warty Newt (Triturus cristatus).
Also described is pond conditions suitable for newts, ideal plants for spawning and viewing tips.
with thanks to pondguru



NEWT IDENTIFICATION SHEET
~ Identify 3 main types of British Newts
http://www.somersetarg.org.uk/idnewts.html

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Our Curriculum Timeline - Year 6 ish

Our Curriculum Timeline  - a chronological history timeline

YEAR 6 ish 
~~~~~~~~~

~ History Spine
SOTW Book 1
Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World

Support Literature for Book 1

• Chapter 1 SOTW - Earliest People
  LIVING BOOKS for LiteratureLIVING BOOKS for extra History Factual Books for added enjoyment
  AUDIOBOOKS
  
  
  

• Chapter 2 SOTW - Egyptians Lived on the Nile River
  >>> LIVING BOOKS for Literature>>> LIVING BOOKS for extra History
  >>> FACTUAL BOOKS for added enjoyment>>> AUDIOBOOKS - for supplementary listening>>> Other RESOURCES
  
  
• Chapter 3 SOTW - The First Writing
  >>> LIVING BOOKS for Literature>>> LIVING BOOKS for extra History
  >>> FACTUAL BOOKS for added enjoyment>>> AUDIOBOOKS - for supplementary listening>>> Other RESOURCES
• Chapter 4 SOTW - The Old Kingdom of Egypt
  >>> LIVING BOOKS for Literature>>> LIVING BOOKS for extra History
  >>> FACTUAL BOOKS for added enjoyment>>> AUDIOBOOKS - for supplementary listening>>> Other RESOURCES
  
  4/1 Egyptian Gods and Goddesses - EXTRA added for deeper study
  
  >>> LIVING BOOKS for Literature>>> LIVING BOOKS for extra History
  >>> FACTUAL BOOKS for added enjoyment>>> AUDIOBOOKS - for supplementary listening>>> Other RESOURCES 
  4/2 The Book of the Dead - EXTRA added for deeper study
  
• 
  >>> LIVING BOOKS for Literature>>> LIVING BOOKS for extra History
  >>> Tales of the Dead - Ancient Egypt by Stewart Ross . D
  >>>
  
  >>> FACTUAL BOOKS for added enjoyment>>> AUDIOBOOKS - for supplementary listening>>> Other RESOURCES

• 4/3 Egyptian Animals
  
  >>> LIVING BOOKS for Literature>>> LIVING BOOKS for extra History
  >>> FACTUAL BOOKS for added enjoyment>>> AUDIOBOOKS - for supplementary listening>>> Other RESOURCES
  
  
• Chapter 5 SOTW - The First Sumerian Dictator
  
  
  >>> LIVING BOOKS for Literature>>> LIVING BOOKS for extra History
  >>> FACTUAL BOOKS for added enjoyment>>> AUDIOBOOKS - for supplementary listening>>> Other RESOURCES
• Chapter 6 SOTW
  
• Chapter 7 SOTW
  
• Chapter 8 SOTW
  
• Chapter 9 SOTW

Ammit - The Devourer - The Egyptian Book of the Dead - EXTRA STUDY ART to SOTW Chapter 4

Ammit - The Devourer - The Egyptian Book of the Dead - EXTRA STUDY ART to SOTW Chapter 4 Story of the World History 


Charlotte Mason Homeschooling inspired by Living Books Curriculum 




ASSIGNMENT: 

• Design /Draw/Paint your own version of Ammit the Devourer 
• part of SOTW Chapter 4 Ancient Egypt Studies 

AMMIT the Devourer - Artist Examples




The Devourer, a monster which was believed to eat the hearts of those who failed to satisfy the gods that they had lived a good life. It is a composite of crocodile, lion and hippopotamus. Book of the Dead papyrus of Ani, c. 1275 BC. EA 10470/3

Ammit Devourer of Hearts with thanks to BloodMoon Equinox Deviant Art








Ammit Linocut with thanks to Elin

Devourer Pencil Illustration with thanks to Jenny Parks

Ammit The Devourer with thanks to CaptainNinja Deviant Art













Devourer of Souls with thanks to the Nightmare Dragon

















Ammut the Devourer with thanks to MorRokko Deviant Art

Ammi the Decourer with thanks to lonergrape

Day 7 - Chapter 4 Story 2 SOTW - The Old Kingdom - EXTRA STUDY Egyptian Book of the Dead

Day 7 - Chapter 4 Story 2 SOTW - The Old Kingdom - 
EXTRA STUDY --following on from Mummies yesterday ...
Deeper Study of The Book of the Dead 
Story of the World History Charlotte Mason Homeschooling inspired by Living Books Curriculum 



TODAYS RESOURCES


Day 6 - Chapter 4 Story 1 SOTW - The Old Kingdom of Egypt - Making Mummies




*** MUSIC
introducing a new composer
Pjotr Tschaikovsky
listen to Tschaikovsky  ( see our Grooveshark) 

*** MATH
 20 minutes 
~ continue next lesson in Conquer Math

*** HISTORY 

20 minutes

- begin watching The Egyptian Book of the Dead Series 
http://lifelearningwithlivingbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/egypt-egyptian-book-of-dead-sotw.html

*** Art / HISTORY 
20 minutes

~ Design an Egyptian Devourer


Examples of other Artists Impressions of Ammit the  Devourer

Devourer of Souls by the Nightmare Dragon Deviant Art

*** SCIENCE 
20 minutes
~ see study sheet


*** LANGUAGE ARTS10 minutes
~ egyptian crossword

BREAK FOR LUNCH

*** LITERATURE
20 minutes

~ finish narration of The Taming of the Shrew from yesterday 

*** HANDWRITING

15 minutes

~ using handwriting history story sheet

*** MATH 
20 minutes
 ~ continue next lesson in Conquer Math

*** GERMAN
20 minutes
~ watch " Die Sendung mit der Maus" EPISODE 01
http://lifelearningwithlivingbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/learn-german-sendung-mit-der-maus.html
~ talk about new vocabulary and start a German Journal

EVENING

*** LITERATURE
20 minutes
~ the Cat of Bubastes - AUDIO BOOK

EGYPT - Egyptian Book of the Dead - SOTW Chapter 4 Extra History Study

EGYPT - Book of the Dead - SOTW Chapter 4 Extra History Study Resource
Our Life Learning inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling and Living Books Curriculum Ideas




*** HISTORY - EXTRA STUDYComparative Religion/SpiritualityPhilosophy, Life and the Afterlife




EGYPTIAN BOOK OF THE DEAD - 


THE SCROLL OF ANI
The Story of ANI's Scroll 1250 BCE

NOTE - Check for some mild Gore content before giving access  to younger/sensitive children 
Book of the Dead PART 1



Book of the Dead PART 2

Book of the Dead PART 3





Egyptian Book of the Dead PART 4

Egyptian Book of the Dead PART 5




Egyptian Book of the Dead PART 6 




Egyptian Book of the Dead PART 7




Egyptian Book of the Dead PART 8




Egyptian Book of the Dead PART 9





Egyptian Book of the Dead PART 10

Science Saturday - Simple Machines - Gears

Science Saturday - Simple Machines - Gears




GEARS 
Grade 4 Ideas for Experiments on Gears

Science Saturday - Simple Machines - Pulleys

Science Saturday - Simple Machines - Pulleys 




PULLEYS
Simple Machines Science Homeschooling





TYPES OF PULLEYSSimple Machines Science Homeschooling



Grade 4 Experiment Ideas for PULLEYS
Single, Fixed, Compound PulleysSimple Machines Science Homeschooling

Science Saturday - Simple Machines - Inclined Plane, Levers, Wheels & Pulleys

Science Saturday - Simple Machines - Levers, Wheels & Pulleys


Bill Nye the Science Guy Levers, Wheels & Pulleys PART 1
Simple Machines Science Homeschooling







Bill Nye the Science Guy Levers, Wheels & Pulleys PART 2
Simple Machines Science Homeschooling












INCLINED PLANE AND SCREW 
Simple Machines Science Homeschooling

Science Saturday - Simple Machines - Levers

Science Saturday - Simple Machines - Levers




LEVER  -- VIDEO 1
Introduction to Levers
Simple Machines Science Homeschooling

LEVERS VIDEO 3
3 Types of Levers 
Simple Machines Science Homeschooling

LEVERS VIDEO 3
Everyday Example of 3 Types of Levers 
Simple Machines Science Homeschooling

BOOKS - Inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Summer / Autumn Fall 2012 
Current Book Resources

Life Learning inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling and a Living Books Curriculum

• 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne (Joined Read - Mapwork, Science Study, Language Arts)
  our Teacher Resources 
  http://lifelearningwithlivingbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/20000-leagues-under-sea-jules-verne_14.html
  
• Island of the Blue Dolphin - Scott O'Dell ( Joined Read - Mapwork, Science )
  our Teacher Resources
  http://lifelearningwithlivingbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/island-of-blue-dolphin-scott-o-teacher.html
  
• The Ocean World of Jacques Cousteau - Angus and Robertson ( Self Read - Discuss )
  our Teacher Resources
  http://lifelearningwithlivingbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/the-undersea-world-of-jacques-cousteau.html
  
• Our Island Story ( Audio Book) ( Listen - Written Narration) 
• Gone Away Lake ( Self Read - Copywork) ) 
• The Princess and the Goblin ( Self Read - Oral Narration ) 
• White Fang ( Joined Read - Oral Narration ) 
• (finished)   Adventures at the Tigris, A Tale of Mesopotamia ,  ( Joined Read - Map Work)  

Our History Spine

• The Story of the World:  SOTW 1  History for the Classical Child: Volume 

Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, Revised Edition

•  The Story of the World, SOTW Activity Book 1

Ancient Times - From the Earliest Nomad to the Last Roman Emperor

~ this History spine is perhaps aimed at slightly younger kids ( at present our daughter is 11) but I find the format of the book helpful in starting a chronological history approach , keeping a historical timeline the will be filled with complementary living booksand I aim to supplement with interest led deeper study materials as we go along .

Day 5 Chapter 3 Story 2 SOTW - Hieroglyphs and Cuneiform

TODAYS RESOURCES


Day 5 - Chapter 3 Story 2 SOTW - Hieroglyphs and Cuneiform




*** MUSIC
introducing a new composer
Pjotr Tschaikovsky
listen to Tschaikovsky  ( see our Grooveshark) 

*** MATH
 20 minutes 
~ continue next lesson in Conquer Math




*** GERMAN
20 minutes
~ watch " Die Sendung mit der Maus" EPISODE 01
http://lifelearningwithlivingbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/learn-german-sendung-mit-der-maus.html
~ talk about new vocabulary and start a German Journal

*** HISTORY 

30 minutes

- read the " Ancient Egyptian Jobs"  and study the egyptian job of the Scribe

~ make a Book of Centuries Page about Hieroglyphs
*** HISTORY5 minutes
How to Make Papyrus

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9el1VJqIgw

5 minutes
Scribes at Work
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoqavHDlKZ0





10 minutes
Life of a Scribe - Papyrus - Documentary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuzoE0qod9g

*** SCIENCE 
20 minutes
~ see study sheet

*** HISTORY - DEEPER STUDY

20 minutes
~ choose 2 more Gods/Goddess  to start Study
~ start your sheet

OSIRIS

SET

HORUS

ISIS

ANUBIS

THOTH

SEKHMET

GEB

NUT

RA
HATHOR
NEPHTYS

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/gods/explore/main.html

BREAK FOR LUNCH

*** LITERATURE
20 minutes

~ Mama read the Taming of the Shrew from Lambs Tales
~ written narration

*** HANDICRAFT
~ make 2 clay cuneiform tablets

~ use code of Cuneiform 

~ use a screw as a stamp for marking and pressing  letter shapes~ one for a " longevity" experiment tomorrow, this one is likely to get battered 
~ write  a personal name or message 

*** HANDWRITING

15 minutes

~ using handwriting history story sheet

*** MATH 
20 minutes
 ~ continue next lesson in Conquer Math

EVENING

*** LITERATURE
20 minutes
~ the Cat of Bubastes - AUDIO BOOK

Learn German - Sendung mit der Maus- Learning German for Kids Homeschooling

GERMAN - Die Sendung mit der Maus - Foreign Language Homeschooling

Learn German - Sendung mit der Maus- Learning German for Kids Homeschooling

A little animated series called " Die Sendung mit der Maus" a german Kids Program.
Hier in this series the mouse learns English ...but it is easily helpful for english speaking kids who want to practice a little german vocabulary with cute little animations too :-)

Here  I list the episodes that are useful for learning german ..as opposed to learning english :-) 






EPISODE 01
Die Maus lernt English 01  - Learning English with the Mouse

Ein bischen Vokabular




EPISODE 03
Die Maus lernt English 03 - Counting backwards from 9 - 1
Neun Schreckliche Piraten


Zahlen von Neun bis Eins






EPISODE 4
Die Maus lernt English 04 - The Alphabet from A-Z

Buchstaben - Das Alphabet von A - Z 





EPISODE 5
Die Maus lernt English 05 - A Clown on his Hands - some new german Vocabulary

Ein paar neue Vokabeln





EPISODE 6
Alle Farben dieser Welt - All the Colours of the World Song

Lernen vond den Farben

LEARN GERMAN - Die Sendung mit der Maus -Learn German for Kids Homeschooling

GERMAN - Die Sendung mit der Maus - Foreign Language Homeschooling

A little animated series called " Die Sendung mit der Maus" a german Kids Program.
Hier in this series the mouse learns English ...but it is easily helpful for english speaking kids who want to practice a little german vocabulary with cute little animations too :-)

Here  I list the episodes that are useful for learning german ..as opposed to learning english :-) 






EPISODE 01
Die Maus lernt English 01  - Learning English with the Mouse

Ein bischen Vokabular




EPISODE 03
Die Maus lernt English 03 - Counting backwards from 9 - 1
Neun Schreckliche Piraten


Zahlen von Neun bis Eins






EPISODE 4
Die Maus lernt English 04 - The Alphabet from A-Z

Buchstaben - Das Alphabet von A - Z 





EPISODE 5
Die Maus lernt English 05 - A Clown on his Hands - some new german Vocabulary

Ein paar neue Vokabeln





EPISODE 6
Alle Farben dieser Welt - All the Colours of the World Song

Lernen vond den Farben