The Story of English - Episode 4

The Story of English - Episode 4





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The Story of English - Episode 2

The Story of English - Episode 2




Surveys the history of the English language from the Anglo-Saxon invasion and its impact on the language to the Norman French influence on Chaucer and the English language as a whole. The impact of Old Norse and Scandinavian place names is discussed. The impact of William Caxton's first printing press in England is discussed, especially with respect to standardization of spelling. The following notables are mentioned: Sir William Jones. [Corresponds to chapter 2 of the book]

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The Story of English - Episode 1

The Story of English - Episode 1 

 

An English Speaking World is said to explore the development of modern English, and it illustrates English as the language of choice for technology, diplomacy, business and popular culture for many nations. Brief piece on a conference of French speaking countries to create French words for invading English words. At the end of the video, they promote the idea of English bubbling up from below.


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What is DNA Online Games and Interactives

What is DNA Online Games and Interactives

PBS Site

• Journey into DNA

"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."

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/genome/dna.html#

• Journey into DNA PROSE VERSION

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/genome/dna_flash_verse.html

What is the Difference between DNA and RNA ?

What is the Difference between DNA and RNA ?




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 ?

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

Homer - Odyssey - Teacher Resources for Living Books Curriculum

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

• VERSIONS OF THE ODYSSEY

ONLINE TRANSLATIONS

Home-  Odyssey translated by Robert Fagles
http://www.scribd.com/doc/52280051/Homer-The-Odyssey-Fagles#page=116

Audio Version
http://archive.org/details/HomersOdyssey

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• PEOPLE And PLACES in the Odyssee

Places mentioned in the Odyssey 

• Odyssey Journey 
• http://www.lucylearns.com/odysseus-journey.html

List of People and Places mentioned in the Odyssee

• Penelope  - Pictures and Odyssey Characters
• Odysseus  Pictures and Character Study
• http://library.thinkquest.org/19300/data/Odyssey/odyssey_people_places.htm

Character Map of People in Relation to Odysseus

• http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/literature/the-odyssey/character-map.html

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• MAPWORK

Odysseus Travel Map

http://www.lucylearns.com/Odysseus-Travel-Map.html

Map of Odysseus Journey and interesting points on its validity


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SUPPLEMENTARY RESOURCES

Odyssey Movie Online


Odyssey Film Adaptions

• Watch Odyssey Movie Online
• http://www.lucylearns.com/odyssey-movie.html

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• SPARKNOTES

MORE

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

http://www.bookrags.com/notes/od/

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• INTERACTIVE - ANCIENT GREECE

some overview of Gods and Goddesses encountered in Homers Odyssey

http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html

• GREEK MYTHOLOGY

ITUNES U - university lectures - greek mythology

These lectures discuss various theories that address the origin, structure, and meaning of mythology. The theories of Frazer, Harrison, Malinowski, Eliade, Freud, Jung, Levi-°©‐Strauss, Campbell, and others are explored and applied through an intensive study of Greek mythology. Other mythologies in close geographic proximity with Greece, such as Mesopotamia, Babylon, Syria, Egypt, and Rome are investigated. In addition other mythologies, such as Norse, Japanese, Mayan, Aztec, Hindu, sections of Africa, and Navajo and other southwestern Pueblo cultures are visited. Through analysis of the divine narratives and legends of these cultures, the following archetypes are addressed: Creation, Flood/Cosmic Disaster, Origin of Humans, Mother Goddess, Dying & Resurrection, Afterlife, Trickster, and Hero. The Archetype Lectures were adapted from Georgia Nugent's lectures in Mythology for the Teaching Company.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/mythology/id497995501

Second Delphic Hymn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bydqNRYgbuc&feature=youtu.be


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• COMPARATIVE POETRY

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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.

Frida Kahlo - Artist Study - Homeschooling Teacher Resources

Frida Kahlo - Artist Study - Homeschooling Teacher Resources

***ARTIST STUDY - FRIDA KAHLO

• Frida Kahlo Bio

~ watch Frida Kahlo's Bio on Youtube ( very strong emotional content)

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2F7DEC2BB40996F4&feature=plcp

• Frida's World Iphone App

~ check out Frida's World App on Iphone ( Fun)


in progress

Phosphorescence versus Fluorescence - Teacher Resources for Homeschooling

Phosphorescence versus Fluorescence - Teacher Resources for Homeschooling


our Teacher Resources - inspired by  Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with a Living Books Curriculum 


Difference Fluorescence and Phosphorescence 

• Fluorescence is light energy produced by a process where high-energy radiation (such as ultraviolet or X-ray) is absorbed by electrons surrounding an atom and is re-emitted as light energy.

examples of fluorescence - clothing for clubs,fluorescent rocks, gemstones, crystals

What is Fluorescence?

Some materials absorb invisible, high-energy "black" (ultraviolet) light, use part of the energy, then emit nanoseconds later bright visible light, but only while the ultraviolet light shines on it

• Phosphoresence is light energy produced by a particular type of chemical reaction where the excess chemical energy of the reactants is given off as light energy. acc to wikipedia

examples of phosphorescence in daily life - " Glow in the Dark toys

What is Phosphorescence?

• Phosphorescence is similar to fluorescence. Both involve absorption of energy. "Glow-in-the-dark" light (phosphorescence) is not as bright as fluorescence but lasts much longer.  acc to ehow

 

( 20000 Leagues under the Sea - Jules Verne - Chapter Teacher Resources for Homeschooling ) 

Quote Jules Verne

" 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. .. " 

Bird Topography - Bird Nature Study Teacher Resources

Bird Topography - Bird Nature Study Teacher Resources
as part of our Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with Living Books Curriculum

NATURE STUDY - BIRDS

• Bird Anatomy

Eggs - Bird Anatomy info and worksheet
http://www.kidwings.com/eggs/index.htm

Feathers - Bird Anatomy info , quiz and Worksheet
http://www.kidwings.com/bodyparts/feathers/index.htm

Beaks - Bird Anatomy info , quiz and Worksheet
http://www.kidwings.com/bodyparts/beaks/index.htm

Feet - Bird Anatomy info
http://www.kidwings.com/bodyparts/feet/index.htm

Skulls - Bird Anatomy info , Interactive Skull Parts Label
http://www.kidwings.com/skulls/index.htm

• Bird Topography 

Printables and Activity Sheets on Bird Topography
http://www.birdday.org/2011materials/BirdTopoActivity.pdf

• Bird Migration

Bird Migration Dice game
http://www.birdday.org/pdf/migrationgame.pdf

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau - Marine Life Nature Study

The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau - Marine Life Nature Study 

  part of our Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with Living Books Curriculum

Marine Biology, Ocean Life, Deep Sea - My Teacher Resources 

I grew up with this series of " The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau " and still have very warm memories of the sheer awe I felt when watching these glimpses of marine life and the deep sea ocean ...all from the wonderous and magical " Calypso"
Looking forward to introducing it to my daughter remembering that this series was sjot in the 60's and may not always be " politically correct" in todays light of understanding, nevertheless I see value in studying a man's life and passion and translating that to our own experiences along the watery shores..

We will be watching this series alongside studying the Biography of Jacques Cousteau


Episode 1 - 

Sharks



 

Episode 2

Savage World of the Coral Jungle
 


Episode 3

Search in the Deep


   


Episode 4

 Whales


   


Episode 5

Unexpected Voyage of Pepito and Cristoba

 


Episode 6

Sunken Treasure

 



 Episode 7

 Legend of Lake Titicaca






 Episode 8

The Desert Whales





The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau - Marine Life Nature Study 

  part of our Charlotte Mason Homeschooling with Living Books Curriculum
Marine Biology, Ocean Life, Deep Sea - Teacher Resources

Thomas Hardy - Poetry Study with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling

Thomas Hardy Poems- Poetry Study with Charlotte Mason Homeschooling 


Thomas Hardy Poems
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• " Wagtail and Baby"

~ our printable Poem Notebooking Page
~ notes to the poem
~ Free Download of our Notebooking Page Worksheet
WAGTAIL AND BABY - Thomas Hardy Poem


Thomas Hardy Poem

• " The Shadow on the Stone" 

~ our printable Poem Notebooking Page
~ notes to the poem
~ Free Download of our Notebooking Page Worksheet
THE SHADOW AND THE STONE - Thomas Hardy Poem



Thomas Hardy Bio
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• Video Series and Short Bio of Thomas Hardy
  
  http://lifelearningwithlivingbooks.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/thomas-hardy-biography-poetry-study-for.html

Thomas Hardy Poem The Shadow on the Stone - Printable Poems for Kids - Poet Study

Thomas Hardy Poem The Shadow on the Stone - Printable Poems for Kids - Poet Study


" The Shadow on the Stone"
by Thomas Hardy

I went by the Druid stone

That broods in the garden white and lone,   

And I stopped and looked at the shifting shadows   

That at some moments fall thereon

From the tree hard by with a rhythmic swing,   

And they shaped in my imagining

To the shade that a well-known head and shoulders   

Threw there when she was gardening.

I thought her behind my back,

Yea, her I long had learned to lack,

And I said: ‘I am sure you are standing behind me,   

Though how do you get into this old track?’   

And there was no sound but the fall of a leaf   

As a sad response; and to keep down grief

I would not turn my head to discover

That there was nothing in my belief.

Yet I wanted to look and see

That nobody stood at the back of me;

But I thought once more: ‘Nay, I’ll not unvision   

A shape which, somehow, there may be.’   

So I went on softly from the glade,

And left her behind me throwing her shade,   

As she were indeed an apparition—

My head unturned lest my dream should fade.

Printable Poems for Kids
Thomas Hardy - The Shadow and the Stone
Free Notebooking Pages - click on image to enlarge and free download to print

AUDIO READING of " The Shadow on the Stone " Poem
~ the Poetry Foundaton has and Audio Recording of a reading of the Poem
" The Shadow on the Stone by Thomas Hardy"
~ Hear the Audio Recording
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/features/audioitem/2730


~ see the rest of our Thomas Hardy Poem Collection for Homeschooling Poetry Study


Thomas Hardy Poem The Shadow on the Stone - Printable Poems for Kids - Poet Study