Fall Semester
Foundations: 12 weeks
Challenge A: 15 weeks
Challenge Students: Exposition & Rhetoric & Cycle 1
Lunch Discussion: 12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Tin Whistle
Enrichment Activities: 1 – 3:00 p.m. Zoology, Grammar & SOTW
Zoo2: Exploring Creation with Zoology 2- Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day (Apologia)
SOTW: Story of the World, by Susan Wise Bauer, Focus on Ancients (Vol. 1), all 4 volumes used.
Oral Reports: Prepare a 2-3 minute report.
IEW: Institute for Excellence in Writing, Bible Based Workbook
It Couldn't Just Happen, by Lawrence Richards
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and Workbook, by Sean Covey
*OMT: Our Mother Tongue (* Indicates 3rd grade and up)
Story of the World Chapters and CC Weeks- Cycle 1
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Quarter 1
Sept: 6, 13, 20, 27
Quarter End Get Together Sept. 27, 2012. Curriculum review games.
Break: Oct 4 (Possible Field trip)
Pre-Week 1- Aug 15
Challenge A:
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson introduction, Ch. 1& 2. Have Ch 3 completed by next week.
Week 1- Aug 23
Foundations:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.Zoo2: Have Lesson 1 read for class discussion. Aquatic Animals.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: My Favorite
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 1, Subject/Predicate, Lesson 10-12, 26
Punctuation rule 1
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 1 read for class discussion. Aquatic Animals.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Have Ch 4 completed by next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 1, Subject/Predicate, Lesson 10-12, 26
Punctuation rule 1
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Introduction
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Get in the Habit for class discussion.
Week 2- Aug 30
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 2 read for class discussion. Whales.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: History (biography, event in time) or Geography
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 2, Verb Overview, Lesson 2, 38-43
Punctuation rule 2
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 2 read for class discussion. Whales.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Have lessons 5 & 6 completed by next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 1, Subject/Predicate, Lesson 10-12, 26
Punctuation rule 2
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 1 read for class discussion.
Journal: Write down thoughts on question 4 on page 16 in "It Couldn't Just Happen."
Which do you think is the best evidence for God's existence: the universe or God's
effect in your life? Why?
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk Get in the Habit completed
Week 3- Sept. 6
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 3 read for class discussion. Seals and Sea Cows.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Art or music (biography, instrument, style, epoch)
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 3, Nouns/Pronouns, Lesson 1, 28-33
Punctuation rule 3
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 3 read for class discussion. Seals and Sea Cows.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Have lesson 7 & 8 prepared for next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 3, Nouns/Pronouns, Lesson 1, 28-33
Punctuation rule 3
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 2 read for class discussion.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Paradigms and Principles.
** Talk with parent for this chapter.
Week 4- Sept. 13
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 4 read for class discussion. Aquatic Herps.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Science or Collections
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 4, Interjections, Lesson 8
Punctuation rule 4
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 4 read for class discussion. Aquatic Herps.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson 9, 10 prepared for next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 4, Interjections, Lesson 8
Punctuation rule 4
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 3 read for class discussion.
Answer question 1 and why.
Answer question 1 and why.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Workbook pgs. 13-20.
Paradigms and Principles completed.
** Talk with parent for this chapter.
Paradigms and Principles completed.
** Talk with parent for this chapter.
Week 5- Sept. 20
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 5 read for class discussion. Primeval Reptiles.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Book Report or Poetry Selection
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 5, Review
Punctuation rule 5
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 5 read for class discussion. Primeval Reptiles.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lessons 11, 12 prepared for next week
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 5, Review
Punctuation rule 5
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 4 read for class discussion.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Personal Bank Account
Workbook pgs. 21-25.
Workbook pgs. 21-25.
Week 6- Sept. 27
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 6 read for class discussion. Fish.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Impromptu topics or My Favorite
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 6, Conjunctions, Lesson 7, 21
Punctuation rule 6
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 6 read for class discussion. Fish.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Qtr 1: Exodus Ch 20: 3–17 Ten Commandments abbreviated.
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson 13 prepared for next week. Review.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 6, Conjunctions, Lesson 7, 21
Punctuation rule 6
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 4 Read. Choose one question to write answer to.
Scripture Mastery checkoff.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read pgs. 35-37 (Small Acts of Kindness),
Workbook pgs. 25-26.
Focus on small acts of kindness so you can share with the younger kids.
Workbook pgs. 25-26.
Focus on small acts of kindness so you can share with the younger kids.
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Quarter 2
Oct: 11, 18, 25
Nov: 1, 8, 15
Quarter End Get Together Nov 15, 2012. Curriculum review games.
Semester End Parent Night. (Nov. 16 or 17)
Break: Class resumes in January
Week 7- Oct. 11
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 7 read for class discussion. Sharks and Rays.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: My Favorite
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 7, Adverbs, Lesson 7, 21
Punctuation rule 7
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 7 read for class discussion. Sharks and Rays.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lessons 14 & 15 prepared for next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 7, Adverbs, Lesson 7, 21
Punctuation rule 7
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 5 read for class discussion. Choose one question
to write answer to.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Habit 1
Pg. 51, write down the Proactive Language chart and post them somewhere you can
see them.
Pg. 51, write down the Proactive Language chart and post them somewhere you can
see them.
Week 8- Oct. 18
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 8 read for class discussion. Crustaceans.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: History (biography, event in time) or Geography
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 8, Prepositions, Lesson 6, 16, 19, 21
Punctuation rule 8
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 8 read for class discussion. Crustaceans.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lessons 16 & 17 prepared for next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 8, Prepositions, Lesson 6, 16, 19, 21
Punctuation rule 8
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 6 read for class discussion.
Choose one question to write answer to.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk Habit 1 completed
Week 9- Oct. 25
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 9 read for class discussion. Mollusks.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Art or music (biography, instrument, style, epoch)
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 9, Linking Verbs, Lesson 2, 23
Punctuation rule 9
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 9 read for class discussion. Mollusks.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson 18 only prepared for next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 9, Linking Verbs, Lesson 2, 23
Punctuation rule 9
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 7 read for class discussion. Choose one question
to write answer to.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Habit 2
Week 10- Nov. 1
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 10 read for class discussion. Cephalopods.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Science or Collections
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 10, Adjectives, Lesson 3, 13-17, 24
Punctuation rule 10
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 10 read for class discussion. Cephalopods.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson 19 only prepared for next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 10, Adjectives, Lesson 3, 13-17, 24
Punctuation rule 10
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 8 read for class discussion. Choose one question
to write answer to.
to write answer to.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk Habit 2 completed
Week 11- Nov. 8
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 11 read for class discussion. Echinoderms.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Book Report or Poetry Selection
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
*OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 11, Review, Lesson 23-24
Punctuation rule 11
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 11 read for class discussion. Echinoderms.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson 25. (Also 26?) Saving lessons 21-24 for end of semester.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 11, Review, Lesson 23-24
Punctuation rule 11
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 9 read for class discussion. Choose one question
to write answer to.
to write answer to.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Read Habit 3
Week 12- Nov. 15
Foundations:
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
CC Memory: Review memory work from previous weeks.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 12 read for class discussion. Cindarians.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Semester End Family Night Practice Speech
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 11, Review, Lesson 23-24
Punctuation rule 12
Challenge A:
CC Memory: New Information will be presented today.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 12 read for class discussion. Cindarians.
SOTW: See images above.
Oral Reports: Share IEW assignment, or notes from readings, or weekly topic.
Scripture: Exodus Ch 20, and Qtr 2: Joshua 1:8, This book of the law
Research: Notes from Zoology reading
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson 29 only for next week.
OMT: Introduce: Student Mastery Week 11, Review, Lesson 23-24
Punctuation rule 12
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", No Assignment this week. Scripture Mastery Pass Off.
"Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens", Wk Bk Habit 3 completed
Week- Nov. 29- 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Candi's House
Challenge A:
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson Lesson 21 and 22 for next week. (2:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
Zoo2: Have Lesson 13 read for class discussion. (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.)
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson Lesson 21 and 22 for next week. (2:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
Rhetoric: "It Couldn't Just Happen", Have Ch. 10 read for class discussion.
Zoo2: Have Lesson 13 read for class discussion. (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.)
Week- Dec. 6- 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Candi's House
Challenge A:
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson. Special Christmas Gift Assignment.
Exposition: "IEW- Bible", Lesson. Special Christmas Gift Assignment.
Parent's Night: 7:00 p.m. Tonight!
"Under the Sea" Christmas Party!
Prepare your best Oral Report of the Semester- 3-5 minutes. Include visual aides- or dress up like your report.
Bring:
*Your parents, grand parents, anyone you want for an audience.
* Dessert or Appetizer from the theme "Under the Sea"
* Your Tin Whistle "Jingle Bells"
* Bring a wrapped White Elephant Gift. (Siblings can also participate. Bring one white elephant gift (inexpensive new or used in good condition gift for each person wanting to participate in the gift exchange. Kids only.)
"Under the Sea" Christmas Party!
Prepare your best Oral Report of the Semester- 3-5 minutes. Include visual aides- or dress up like your report.
Bring:
*Your parents, grand parents, anyone you want for an audience.
* Dessert or Appetizer from the theme "Under the Sea"
* Your Tin Whistle "Jingle Bells"
* Bring a wrapped White Elephant Gift. (Siblings can also participate. Bring one white elephant gift (inexpensive new or used in good condition gift for each person wanting to participate in the gift exchange. Kids only.)
End of Fall Semester
Class resumes Jan. 10, 2013, at Candi's House.
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Semester Review: 1/11/2013
We found it a bit challenging to combine Challenge A during Foundations time (9 a.m. - 12). The older kids missed the review, and it was too short of a time to teach IEW effectively. We chose to use a different art curriculum than the one suggested by CC. No one was really interested in learning the tin whistle during lunch time. In the future, I think it would be nice to have an "Art Break", and do the CC curriculum of music.
It Couldn't Just Happen and 7 Habits did not get enough time to discuss properly during this semester. We're trying it during lunch time next semester. All are reading the science book "It Couldn't Just Happen", as the subjects discussed are good ones. Only Challenge is reading 7 Habits, but all are invited to participate in the discussion if wanted.
Next semester, we've decided to not do zoology (land animals) in the afternoon enrichment time, and do the Literature/IEW class instead, as well as 15 minutes of grammar (from Essentials, or Our Mother Tongue.) We're having all the kids do the literature/writing assignments- on varied levels.
Parent's Night went great! We are able to rent the Community Center for Free, which allows us a space to have official oral report time, and a place to display the kid's art projects. They also have show off time, where they can show their favorite sentences that we've learned for the year so far. Helps with memorization to have a performance at the end. We also have a table displaying the curriculum we used for the year- as an invitation to other homeschoolers, or prospective homeschoolers to look through.
My goal is to have about 10 families doing this in small groups of 3 to 4 families per house. We would then get together for Quarter End games, and for Parent's Night for Semester End. So far we've had consistently 4 families for 2 years, although the families have changed due to family circumstances. Our first year we only had 2 families, and that didn't work out well. Too easy to not do it. With 4 families, we were able to survive family challenges, sickness, etc. and still get class done. We also rotated homes this semester. Next semester, we're just doing it at my home to make it easier while I'm expecting- not so many things to carry to another location.
All in all, it was a great Semester, and I'm excited to get together with our other CC families for support!
Candi
Class resumes Jan. 10, 2013, at Candi's House.
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Semester Review: 1/11/2013
We found it a bit challenging to combine Challenge A during Foundations time (9 a.m. - 12). The older kids missed the review, and it was too short of a time to teach IEW effectively. We chose to use a different art curriculum than the one suggested by CC. No one was really interested in learning the tin whistle during lunch time. In the future, I think it would be nice to have an "Art Break", and do the CC curriculum of music.
It Couldn't Just Happen and 7 Habits did not get enough time to discuss properly during this semester. We're trying it during lunch time next semester. All are reading the science book "It Couldn't Just Happen", as the subjects discussed are good ones. Only Challenge is reading 7 Habits, but all are invited to participate in the discussion if wanted.
Next semester, we've decided to not do zoology (land animals) in the afternoon enrichment time, and do the Literature/IEW class instead, as well as 15 minutes of grammar (from Essentials, or Our Mother Tongue.) We're having all the kids do the literature/writing assignments- on varied levels.
Parent's Night went great! We are able to rent the Community Center for Free, which allows us a space to have official oral report time, and a place to display the kid's art projects. They also have show off time, where they can show their favorite sentences that we've learned for the year so far. Helps with memorization to have a performance at the end. We also have a table displaying the curriculum we used for the year- as an invitation to other homeschoolers, or prospective homeschoolers to look through.
My goal is to have about 10 families doing this in small groups of 3 to 4 families per house. We would then get together for Quarter End games, and for Parent's Night for Semester End. So far we've had consistently 4 families for 2 years, although the families have changed due to family circumstances. Our first year we only had 2 families, and that didn't work out well. Too easy to not do it. With 4 families, we were able to survive family challenges, sickness, etc. and still get class done. We also rotated homes this semester. Next semester, we're just doing it at my home to make it easier while I'm expecting- not so many things to carry to another location.
All in all, it was a great Semester, and I'm excited to get together with our other CC families for support!
Candi
