Life Learning with Living Books Curriculum - inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Take your Pick -- Lifelong Learning Adventures for Curious Hearts
" It is almost impossible to go through a whole day without learning something .. " so go ahead, take your pick and start your journey .. Lifelong Learning Adventures inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with a Living Books Curriculum
"Chances are you've seen an illustration of DNA's double-helix structure and even pictures of the chromosomes that comprise the human genome. But where and how does the famous double helix fit into chromosomes, and how do chromosomes relate to the human body?
This exploration allows you to travel to the tiny world of DNA. Beginning with the body and ending with the atoms that make up a single DNA base, you'll be able to zoom in to 15 different levels to see DNA's relationship to us as a whole. Along the way you'll also see the intricate bending and winding that takes place within a chromosome, which allows more than five feet of DNA to fit within the nucleus of a tiny cell."
DNA and RNA - Part 1
Paul Andersen continues his description of DNA and RNA. He begins with the structure of DNA and RNA and moves into the process of DNA Replication. He also describes the central dogma of biology explaining how DNA is transcribed to mRNA and is finally translated into proteins. He also introduces genetic engineering and explains how transformation is used to create insulin.
Paul Andersen describes the molecular structure of DNA. He describes the major parts of a nucleotide and explains how they are assembled into a nucleic acid. The nitrogenous base, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group make up a single nucleotide. The 5' and 3' end of DNA is described. The importance of hydrogen bonds in the 3-dimensional shape is also included.
with thanks to bozemanbiology
DNA and RNA - Part 2
Paul Andersen continues his description of DNA and RNA. He begins with the structure of DNA and RNA and moves into the process of DNA Replication. He also describes the central dogma of biology explaining how DNA is transcribed to mRNA and is finally translated into proteins. He also introduces genetic engineering and explains how transformation is used to create insulin
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DNA and RNA - Part 1 - Paul Andersen introduces the nucleic acids of life; RNA and DNA. He details the history of DNA from Griffith, to Avery, to Hershey and finally to Watson and Crick. He also details the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic chromosomes.
What is DNA ? This animation shows how the digital information encoded in DNA directs protein synthesis inside the cell and provides a unique look at the evidence for intelligent design as described in Dr. Stephen C. Meyers book Signature in the Cell
What is DNA _ What is encoded in our DNA
How dies the information get storied ? What are Enzymes? What is a Double Helix Structure ? What are Amino Acids? with thanks to Khan Academy
CHAPTER 2- Book of Marvels - Richard Halliburton- Teacher Resources for Charlotte Mason inspired Living Books Curriculum
Richard Halliburton's Complete Book of Marvels Study Guide
CHAPTER 2 - The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate Bridge is in San Francisco, California USA
The Golden gate is a suspension bridge hung on cables
This Bridge has only one roadway for cars , automobiles and trucks but no trains
it has a 4000ft span with red towers 750feet high
it is found at the opening of the Pacific Ocean
The road that runs over the Golden Gate Bridge is called US Route 101 and California Sate Route 1
The Golden Gate Bridge links the city of San Francisco with the northern tip of the San Francisco Penisula to Marin County
as a tourist attraction and state symbol of San Francisco i its very famous
The Golden Gate Bridge has been awarded to be one of the " Wonders of the World"
It is thought to be one of the most beautiful and most photographed bridges of the world
It is remarkable the San Francisco holds claim to not only 1 but 2 of the largest bridges in the World , here the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay Bridge covered in chapter 1 of the Book of Marvels
CHAPTER 1- Book of Marvels - Richard Halliburton- Teacher Resources for Living Books Curriculum
Richard Halliburton's Complete Book of Marvels Study Guide
Chapter 1
The San Francisco Bridge - Video The San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge is the direct road route between San Francisco and Oakland and it has one of the longest spans in the world. The eastern main cantilever span is being replaced by a new more earthquake resistant bridge.
Sunrise Video - The San Francisco Bridge Video
CHAPTER 1- Book of Marvels - Richard Halliburton- Teacher Resources for Living Books Curriculum
Richard Halliburton's Complete Book of Marvels Study Guide
Homer- Odyssey - VIDEO SPARKNOTES - Teacher Resources for Living Books Curriculum
Teacher Resources and Educator Lessonplan Ideas to support our Living Books Curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
PART 1
Homer - The Odyssey Video SparkNote Part 1
Check out Homer's The Odyssey Video SparkNote: Quick and easy Odyssey synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the epic poem. For more Odyssey resources, go to www.sparknotes.com/lit/odyssey.
Part 2
Homer - The Odyssey Video SparkNote Part 2
Part 3
Homer - The Odyssey Video SparkNote Part 3
Homer- Odyssey - VIDEO SPARKNOTES - Teacher Resources for Living Books Curriculum
Teacher Resources and Educator Lessonplan Ideas to support our Living Books Curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Homer - Odyssey - Teacher Resources for Living Books Curriculum
to support or Living Books Curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling -
Teacher Resources and General Educator Resources we like
Check out Homer's The Odyssey Video SparkNote: Quick and easy Odyssey synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the epic poem. For more Odyssey resources, http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/odyssey/section1.rhtml
C.P.Cavafy's poem 'Ithaca', recited by Sir Sean Connery and with music specially composed by Vangelis.
ITHACA [1910, 1911]
As you set out for Ithaca
hope that your journey is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery.
Laestrygonians and Cyclops,
angry Poseidon-don’t be afraid of them:
you’ll never find things like that on your way
as long as you keep your thoughts raised high,
as long as a rare sensation
touches your spirit and your body.
Laestrygonians and Cyclops,
wild Poseidon-you won’t encounter them
unless you bring them along inside your soul,
unless your soul sets them up in front of you.
Hope that your journey is a long one.
May there be many summer mornings when,
with what pleasure, what joy,
you come into harbors you’re seeing for the first time;
may you stop at Phoenician trading stations
to buy fine things,
mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony,
sensual perfume of every kind-
as many sensual perfumes as you can;
and may you visit many Egyptian cities
to learn and learn again from those who know.
Keep Ithaca always in your mind.
Arriving there is what you’re destined for.
But don’t hurry the journey at all.
Better if it lasts for years,
so that you’re old by the time you reach the island,
wealthy with all you’ve gained on the way,
not expecting Ithaca to make you rich.
Ithaca gave you the marvelous journey.
Without her you would have not set out.
She has nothing left to give you now.
And if you find her poor, Ithaca won’t have fooled you.
Wise as you will have become, so full of experience,
you’ll have understood by then what these Ithacas mean.
CHAPTER 3 - 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne - Teacher Resources for Homeschooling
our Teacher Resources - inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with a Living Books Curriculum suitable for Lesson plan Supplements, Unit Study and High School Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Curriculum Support
fatiquing brief visit, short stay, travel, stopover, rest, linger 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 3
" Oh, I know! I had just returned from a most fatiquing journey."
amiable
20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 3 " And besides, the unicorn may be amiable enough to lead chase towards the coast of France.
Parts of a Sailing Frigate Ship - 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources for our Living Books Curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Overall Profile of a sailing frigate - Parts of a Sailing Ship Labelled
As the Abraham Lincoln sails off from New Yorjk in the third chapter of Jules Verne " 20000 leagues under the Sea" a lot of nautical terms and sailing terms are mentioned that lead us to investigate what a sailing frigate might have looked like, and what particular parts of a ship are found where ...
Whilst there is no direct evidence of what kind of sailing frigate was referred to a few references might help to simultate our imagination ...
This is a typical Sailing Frigate
images courtesy of Ron Wanttaja ( copyright 1996) ..with thanks
Parts of a Sailing Frigate Ship - 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources for our Living Books Curriculum inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling
Overall Profile of a sailing frigate - Parts of a Sailing Ship Labelled
Abalone - Teacher Resources Nature Study Marine Animals
Inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with a Living Books Curriculum
We are currently reading the Living Book " Island of the Blue Dolphin" by Scott O'Dell and many marine animals feature in it . Here I assemble teacher resources we used to complement the reading and narration of this book .
Animals
Animals encountered in Island of the Blue Dolphin ( Scott O'Dell )
Animals encountered in Island of the Blue Dolphin ( Scott O'Dell )
***** Abalone Abalone Teacher Resources - Diving for Abalone Video
- Shucking Abalone Shells / Discover Pearl Video Part 1 - Shucking Abalone Shells / Discover Pearl Video Part 2
- Cooking Abalone Video Part 3 - Abalone Biology
sojourn brief visit, short stay, travel, stopover, rest, linger20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 2" Now, after a half-year's sojourn in Nebraska, I had to come back to New York at the end of March ... "
interim temporary, stopgap, period of time, time in between , interval, duration
20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 2" In the interim I was occupying myself most busily in classifying my mineralogical, botanical, and zoological riches, when the puzzling accident happened to the Scotia. "
20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 2" There remained, then, but two possible solutions of the enigma, and the adherents of them constituted 2 distinct parties. "
hypothesis theory , belief, deduction, interpretation, sugesstion
20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 2" But the hypothesis of a war machine had to be abandoned because of the declarations made by various governments. "
assertions declaration, positive statement ,insistence, confirmation20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 2 "And, as the public interest was so vitally involved and would not suffer any lasting interruption to transatlantic communications, the truth of governmental assertions could not be doubted."
**Contains images of whale hunting some may find offensive** From the
wonderful BBC documentary, A Boy Among Polar Bears, this video clip
shows the Inuits hunting narwhals.
Narwhal Myth
The Inuit tribe has their own legend about just how the narwhal grew its tusk:
"A wicked woman lived with her daughter and her son, who was born
blind. As the son got older, his sight improved, even though the mother
tried to convince him of his helpless state. One day a polar bear came
near the house and the mother told the son to aim a bow and arrow at the
bear through the window covered with seal skin and strike him down. The
boy pulled back the arrow and the mother took aim from him.
The arrow
struck the heart of the bear and although the boy could hear the groans
of the dying bear, the mother laughed scornfully at him, saying that he
had missed the bear. That night the mother and the daughter had fresh
polar bear meat while the mother cooked dog meat for the son. Later the
boy's sister told her brother that his shot was successful and secretly
gave him meat.
Time passed and an old man came to the house for a visit. Before he
left, he told the young girl how she could help her brother regain his
sight. In the spring, he told them to watch for a red throated loon who
would swim trustingly toward them. Once the loon was close enough, the
blind brother should wrap his arms around the loon's neck and the loon
would take him to the bottom of the lake. Once they came up, his sight
would return. The loon told the young man not to tell about his regained
sight until later in the summer when he would send a pod of belugas to
their campsite.
When summer came and the ice began to break, the belugas began to move.
On one occasion, a pod was closer to land than usual. The young man
grabbed his harpoon and told his sister to accompany him to help him
aim. They went to the shoreline and the mother, seeing the son with a
harpoon, became concerned and followed them. Once she was close to them,
the son gave the end of the line from the harpoon to his mother, asking
her to tie it around her waist to hold the harpooned animal. The
concerned mother told her daughter to make sure he was after a small
animal as she was tied to the harpoon. The son instead aimed for the
largest whale and harpooned him. The mother was cast into the sea. As
she submerged she spiraled around the line, with her long hair twisting
into a long lance. This is how the narwhal came to be."
CHAPTER 1 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne - Teacher Resources for Homeschooling our Teacher Resources - inspired by Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with a Living Books Curriculum CHAPTER 1 - " A Shifting Reef"
archipelago (island group or island chain, a cluster of islands. The word archipelago is derived from the Greekἄρχι- – arkhi- ("chief") and πέλαγος – pélagos ("sea") acc to wikipedia
20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 1 The human mind is ever hungry to believe in new and marvellous phenomena, and so it is easy for us to understand the vast excitement produced throughout the whole world by this supernaturalapparition.
afoulamiss,defectively,wrongly ( Youngsterscouldstayupallnight,everynightinthesummer,withoutrunningafoulofthelaw.) 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 1 " Now either the sand reef had been submitted to the intermittent eruption of a geyser or theGovernor Higginson had fallen afoul of some aquatic mammal, until then unknown, which could spout from its blowholes pillars of water mixed with air and vapour. ..."
brusquelyin a lively manner, enthusiastically, briskly, lively, energetically
20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 1" The public demanded brusquely that at any cost the seas must be relieved of the presence of this formidable cetacean.
impugnchallenge, criticize, attack, call into question, cast doubt upon,dispute toimpugnistodisputethetruth,validity,orhonestyof;to
20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 1" The last-named gentleman, whose good faith no one could impugn, stoutly affirmed that in the year 1857, from the ship Castillan, he had seen this enormous serpent, which until that time
phenomenon rare occurence, wonder, marvel, rarity, anomaly , peculiarity20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 1" To be sure, light- minded people everywhere jested about the phenomenon, but grave and practical nations, such as England, America, and Germany, were inclined to treat the affair more seriously. ... "
phosphorescence 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne Quote Jules Verne - Chapter 1" For some time prior to the opening of our story ships at sea had been met by an enourmous object, a long thing shaped like a spindle and infinitely larger and more rapid in its movement than a whale. At times it was phosphorescent. .. "
