September 2016 Eureka

Welcome to a new year of EUREKA!

Let the Discovery Begin

Apprentice:

Study/Learn

What does Eureka even mean, and where did it come from?

 I have a couple short videos that will help:

 If you like legos, watch this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEvtahSn_ms"


If you don't care about legos, watch this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijj58xD5fDI


From The Story of Science peruse through the first 2 chapters.

 Come prepared to share how you believe the world came into existence.

 Read chapter 3, which is full of fascinating information.

 Come prepared to share the single most interesting fact in your opinion from that chapter.

 On another note.... We are going to learn how to use an abacus this year, an ancient counting tool, which is still used today in many parts of the world. If you get really good at using it, your math skills can become SUPER fast! So please Bring your Abacus!

 If you'd like a head start on how to use it, check this little video out


From the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, please make these notecards:

Archimedes

Stonehenge

Mesopotamia

Know/Understand

 What Eureka moments have you had in your life? Come prepared to share a eureka moment. (This doesn't have to be a brand new discovery, just your personal discovery. Anything!

 How do you believe the world came into existence? (Mentioned above) This would be a good question to discuss with your parents.

 What is the single most fascinating fact in chapter 3? (Mentioned above)

 Become

Watch this video:  How can you relate this to Vanguard?




Journeyman:

Read Lesson Two in Apologia

Bring a magnifying glass to class if you have one!

Listen to this song by Jason Mraz and answer these questions:

How far is earth from the sun (about)?

How far is earth from the sun? (exactly…from chapter 2 in Apologia)

How far is earth from the moon?

Look through some pictures here: 

And find a cool picture of the sun with an interesting fact that you are prepared to share.

Master:

Read in “The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat”

*The first 8 stories….on pages 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, and 22.

Which concept interests you the most?

*Be prepared to TEACH one of these mathematical principles to the rest of the class.  Find a way to make it interesting and HANDS ON!

*If you are interested in teaching a certain topic, but don’t know how to make it interesting or hands on, please contact me, and I will help you figure it out!

Jennah Martin: 719-494-7522, or  jendave24@gmail.com

I'm excited that you are joining me on this AMAZING journey of discovery.