Week 33: Making Mangoes, Monkeys and Memories
We had the pleasure of once again hosting our Spring Arts Academy Drama Showcases this last week. Our three Drama Clubs all presented and did amazing work! Also, the Lego Club finished their semester, while the SEEDS students held their Science presentations with Mrs. Vivi.
The Garden
This week during worship time, we were able to honor both Kai and Emmanuel who have summer birthdays. They received their birthday books and we read them together at the end of the day.
We also heard two more stories about some of Jesus' followers who had received power from the Holy Spirit to do what God called them to do. Philip went to teach in Samaria and baptized new believers. Peter and John joined Philp in Samaria to pray for the new believers so that they might receive the Holy Spirit. A man named Simon asked if he could buy the Holy Spirit and Peter reprimanded him and taught him that the Holy Spirit cannot be bought, it is a gift from God. In Judea, Peter prayed for a woman named Dorcas who showed God’s love by taking care of the poor and widows. She got very sick and died but Peter prayed for her and she came back to life. Surely God was doing amazing things through his disciples!
At Circle Time, we practiced for our final presentation by reviewing everybody's part and working on a new memory verse from Psalm 139 together: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
During activity time, we used the pieces of tissue paper that we made in the style of Eric Carle to finish our special project. Each student received their first letter initial made out of cardboard. They used a paintbrush to apply glue to the cardboard and then proceeded to use pieces of tissue paper to cover their letter. The students were also able to help paint a special costume that we will use for the final presentation. We will not share these pictures so that it can be a surprise for those who attend. The children are doing a great job with them and we cannot wait for you to see them!
Stories: Jasper and Joop and Ollie’s Hug
The Seeds Program
BIBLE
Our time this week focused mainly on reviewing our skits that we developed from 1 Corinthians 13. The students have really been able to remember the teachings of Paul by creating these short dramas that teach us what love is and what it is not. We also honored Eli who turned 11 this month.
SCIENCE
This week we learned more about planet Earth and got ready for our presentations on Friday. The students were very brave and supportive of each other. Both groups were together when they presented and they had great questions for each other. Due to time constraints, however, the kids were not able to ask all their questions. This week, we will give them more time to ask questions and look at each other’s posters.
HISTORY
Students simulated painting the Sistine Chapel by taping paper under desks and using crayons to design a scene from the Bible. They had to try to lie on their backs, creating a hands-on experience of Michelangelo’s physical challenges. This activity continued to touch on the history of the Renaissance. While many students had noticed how uncomfortable the challenge was, they were amazed to find out that it took Michaelangelo 4 years to complete the chapel! Don’t forget to update your timeline this week. Below is the final video for the year.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Ancient History from Ancient to Modern Times
P. 190-191 Artists of Italy
Seeds Memory Verse
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,”
The Oaks Program
SCIENCE
In Chemistry, the students completed their last chapter in their textbooks, which is about Organic Chemistry--the branch of chemistry that deals with the study of carbon-containing compounds. The chapter opens with the interesting story of how the incredibly strong and light material called Kevlar was developed. Through a short video, the students learned how the chemical makeup of the fiber makes it tear and cut resistant, lightweight, and amazingly strong, which is why it is used in bulletproof vests, tires, ropes, and tennis rackets. In addition, the students learned the brief overview of the three different types of organic compounds--functional groups, hydrocarbons and biomolecules. And the class also played its final review game of Verdad o Falso in preparation for the final test next week.
It was a busy week in Marine Science! The students performed their last dissection on a sea star. It was so neat learning about the mechanism behind the many tube feet that help sea stars travel to hunt their unsuspecting prey. Through a water sieve disc on the top of their body, water is drawn into a system of canals that powers the tube feet to move down and up to help move the creature along the seafloor. And on Thursday, the students did a wonderful job presenting their final projects on a marine animal of their choice, which included the walrus, gulper eel, lion's mane jellyfish, dwarf seahorse, and the great white shark. All of the presentations were well done and full of interesting facts about the respective marine animal. The students should be very proud!
HISTORY
The Oaks students also tried the Sistine Chapel experiment, with a little more of a challenge. They had to copy an image from the actual chapel ceiling and then use watercolors to paint the image on their backs. Despite the challenge, these students did a great job of creating very cool works of art.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Ancient History from Ancient to Modern Times
P. 190-191 Artists of Italy
The Story of the World
P. 305 Cortes and Montezuma
P. 301 The Slave Trade
P. 318 A New Way of Thinking
Streams of Civilization
p. 395-396
P. 397-399 Secularism
P. 396 Box - The Renaissance Man
P. 399-400 Influence of Secularism
Arts Academy Drama Presentations
The Monkeys and the Mango, The Aqualand Prankster and the Performer’s showcase.
