This week in Eureka master's class we are going to discuss Don't Tell Me I Can't: An Ambitious Homeschooler's Journey by Cole Summers.
It's a short read and it is not available on Audible, but you can get the e-book.
Cole wrote this book when he was 14-years old and after he had accomplished more than most adults. He had started two businesses, purchased a 350-acre farm, bought and renovated a house, and purchased a tractor. He had also developed a plan to save the desert water table.
Cole grew up in the Great Basin Desert Region of Utah. Tragically, Cole passed away this past summer when he drowned in the local reservoir.
Thankfully, Cole published his book before he passed away so he was able to share his journey and the lessons he learned along the way with all of us.
Come prepared to discuss the book - including your favorite story or quote, and something you learned (or something you want to learn more about).
In our last class we learned about Newtons laws of motion. Who remembers what they are?
Know/Understand:
1. Define the words WORK, ENERGY, FORCE and POWER in terms of physics. The videos below will help with that. Don't worry if all of this sounds confusing, just see what you can learn from it. Write down your definitions in your notebook. Also, take some notes from the videos. There will be a short kahoot quiz.
4. Choose an experiment to do about Work, Energy, Force or Power. You can click on the links below and do one of these experiments, or find one of your own. Make a video of your experiment to show us. Upload it to You-Tube. You can use your own You-Tube or the Vanguard one. The instructions for that are in the tool box on the main vanguard page.
4. Come prepared to teach us about what you learned. You can do this with siblings if you wish. I want to give you more time than last time. You will have 3-5 minutes to show us what you learned, so dig in.
Each section has a person or 2 that influenced the thing you are learning about. Be sure to include some interesting facts about that person. More importantly though, help us understand what you learned in a fun and interesting way. Here are a few ideas. Your presentation is not limited to these ideas.
BE CREATIVE.
Make a video
Do an experiment that has to do with your topic
Draw a picture about what you learned
Make a song about what you learned
Do a demonstration
BECOME/SERVE:
I found this lesson on the Church Website. I loved it! When it says to choose 2 activities, you only have to choose 1.
HERE is a link if you want to go directly to the lesson and be able to click on all the scripture links.
What do you think of people who say they believe in Jesus Christ and the gospel but do not act like they do? James taught that “faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). As Saints, we must show our faith by living the gospel. As you read James 1–2, look for teachings that give encouragement and help you live the gospel.
Studying the Scriptures
Do two of the following activities (A–C) as you study James 1–2.
Joseph Smith was only fourteen years old and confused about religion when he read from the book of James.
Read James 1:5–8 and write the words or phrases that encourage you to look for direction from God.
Read about Joseph Smith’s experience in Joseph Smith—History 1:10–13. Describe a situation in which you could receive help by exercising faith and asking God for wisdom.
Write a Talk for Sacrament Meeting
Imagine you have been asked to speak in a sacrament meeting. Using what you learn from James 1:12–16, 22–27, outline a five-minute talk about how young people can better live the gospel.
Some religions teach that faith is all that is needed in order to be saved and that good works are not necessary. James taught differently. Read the letter below and write a response using the information found in James 2:14–26.
Dear Friend,
I am afraid you are not Christian because you do not accept Jesus as your Savior. You believe that you need to do righteous works along with having faith to be accepted by God. You are deceived! Works are not necessary if you have faith and believe. The grace of Christ makes works nice, but unnecessary. Please turn from your errors, accept Christ, and do not rely on your works to save you. Only then can you have peace.
and prepare a 5-minute "presentation" about the topic. You can choose a partner to present with.
You can do any type of presentation, such as a standard presentation, or you can bake something, do a dance, paint something, make a model of something - really whatever you want as long as you teach about the topic!
Part III: Play CA$HFLOW the game
Play CA$HFLOW at home! Each time you play the game with your family you can get 5 VanBucks (up to 30 total).
I would prefer you play the physical game, but if your parents approve you can play the online game here. If you play the online game, make sure you take time in between turns to study your Financial Statements. You can actually set up a room with a password and play with others from Vanguard.
The game is made to teach you about financial statements, so if you skip that part you won't be learning what you need to learn (which is why I prefer you play the physical game.
