Monday, September 17, 2018

September Eureka Masters!


Welcome to Masters!
I'm super excited to be your new student mentor for this year, and to learn about all of the secrets that God has hidden in the beauty around us. Which is exactly what we're going to be studying this year in Masters--Earth's beauty and her secrets!

Last year those of us who went to Eureka Masters were given the option of reading from either the UM (Universal Model) or a different book that was chosen each month. But this year is going to be a little different...

Image result for different doesn't mean wrong Instead of learning about the Universal Model and whatever other book we choose, we're going to be learning about the Universal Model and Modern Science!

We're going to be comparing and contrasting the differences between the theories presented in both of them.

The differences are huge in some areas and little in others, but they're both important to learn so that we can decide for ourselves what we believe is the truth.

Throughout the year there is going to be a lot of reading involved. We're going to be focusing on the last three chapters of the UM.
Related imageBut not to worry! You can  should still come even if you didn't read the first part of the UM last year!

The first half of the book basically just went over how we need to have an open mind when learning, so that we can be more open to more possibilities, and see what we're taught from different viewpoints.
That's all that I'm going to say on that for now, however, since we'll be going over it a bit in class. :)

For our first class you aren't going to be required to read any of the UM.
All you need to do is watch these videos about the Universal Model:

                                         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYgSNt-K80I


"What IS the liquid inside of the Earth? The concept that the Earth is a Hydroplanet instead of a magmaplanet is one of the key components of the UM.  
Evidences of a Hydroplanet Earth include the Crystallization Process which demonstrates that rocks are made out of water, Celestial Water and the abundance of water in the Universe and other planets,  and  Hydrospheres—spherically shaped celestial bodies with 
large amounts of water and iceThese, along with a host of other evidences will confirm the new scientific discovery of the Hydroplanet."

~The Universal Model

And read this article about what Modern Science believes is in the earth:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/earth/surface-of-the-earth/earths-interior/

Which one do you believe is in the earth?

And the last thing you need to do is prepare to have a ton of fun! We'll be playing games, eating treats, and having a discussion on what you think is truth, and why you think it is.
And if you'd like to bring a treat, please do! The more the merrier! And if you want to make it a "science" themed treat, even better!

P.S.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are on a camping trip. In the middle of the night, Holmes nudges Watson awake, and says, "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see."
"I see millions of stars, Holmes."
"And what do you infer from these stars?"
Related image"Well, a number of things," he says, lighting his pipe: Astronomically, I observe that there are millions of galaxies and billions of stars and planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. Horologically, I deduce that the time is approximately a quarter past three. Meteorologically, I expect that the weather will be fine and clear. Theologically, I see that God is all-powerful, and man, his creation, small and insignificant. What about you, Holmes?"
"Watson, you fool. Someone has stolen our tent!"
....
You're welcome! :D
















Tuesday, September 11, 2018

September eureka journeymen

Hey everyone welcome to journeymen! This year we are going to study herbs and have SO MUCH FUN. We are also going to make something in every class. It is going to be AWESOME!



STUDY/LEARN

1. This week you need to sign up here and we will have 2 people per herb. Research it. As you research  answer these questions.

 3 main uses

what parts of it to use

 how to prepare it

 any other info you thinks is useful

 come prepared to present at most a 3 min presentation.

 2. Write a short story (at most a paragraph) about our class mascot, Herb.  In the story, you must make sure to include the herb you studied and how Herb interacts with it. Paste or write the story into this link for everyone to read. also read the requirements on the top and if you haven't voted and were there last journeymen please vote. Send your votes to me at: jcjewelryrocks@gmail.com.



 Come prepared to learn and have fun because we will also be making a couple of concoctions every time.



KNOW/UNDERSTAND

 1. Bring a quarter-page card with the uses, name and picture of the herb that you studied. We will be displaying these on an herb board so we need you all to bring a card. 

BECOME/SERVE

Find a scripture that relates herbs in general to bring and share with everyone when you present.
or
Help someone heal by using a specific herb this week.
or
Make a herbal concoction. to share with your family or bring it to class to share.

Friday, August 10, 2018

September Eureka Apprentice

Eureka September 2018

Welcome to a new, amazing year of Eureka...where the world falls apart...
a few times...
and gets rebuilt.

Where we wow each other with thrills of advancement and technology, show our math and logic prowess, and get swept away in tales of madness, love and history from the periodic table of elements.

It's going to be epic!

To ease into things, we are going to jump right in.  Summer break is over!


We get to learn Chemistry together!  Chemistry is the science that studies chemicals.  Chemicals are everywhere.  Everything we eat, breathe, drink, and live with is made of chemicals. All other sciences have ties to chemistry.

Chemistry as a science essentially started with alchemists who tried in vain to transform everything imaginable into gold.  If they had succeeded, our world might be quite different.

Alas, they did not, but they did experiment and study, a lot!  We will do the same, and we will learn a wealth of information from their studies.

We are going to use Chemistry for Every Kid.  Don't worry.  I know this is super basic.  I'm not trying to insult your intelligence.  But it contains good hands-on activities to do at home to get you thinking about important concepts.  We will go into much more depth in class.

Study/Learn

I. Read the introduction to Chemistry for Every Kid, pages xvii-xx.

II. Perform 4 experiments from this book.
Choose any 2 exp. from Chapter 1, Matter
Choose any 2 exp. from Chapter 3, Gases.

Record in your commonplace book what you learned from each experiment.

III. Use index cards to create these Notecards (Hint, many of these are answered in the following videos, but you may also look them up if desired)

Atomic theory
Isotopes
Einstein
Silver (AG)

Brownian motion
Law of conservation of mass

Periodic table of elements
Mendeleiv
Transition metals
Halogens

Noble gases
Neils bohr
s-orbital
p-orbital
octet rule


IV. Watch these videos:

A Beginning,  (Yes this is a repeat, but it will help you with your words, and it's an amazing video.

The Creation of Chemistry

The Periodic Table

The Electron

V.  I know many of you are "times table ninjas" already (meaning you have immediate recall of times tables from 1-12), but if you're not, you'll be there by the end of this year.

If you need to work on times tables you are a Ninja in Training.  Your inspirement is to practice the times tables you need to work on most.  Only you know what those are. Spend 3 sessions of 10 minutes each working on them.  You can choose how to do this.  Here are some options:

*Have someone quiz you with flashcards
*Play multiplication war with a sibling, parent, or friend.
*Use a game or app that quizzes you
*Sing some skip counting songs and practice skip counting

Drill and practice is key.


If you have immediate recall of all times tables from 1-12 you are a Ninja Master.  You will be officially elevated to Ninja Master status in class by proving your math prowess.  Your inspirement is to think of your best advice or trick for learning multiplication, and bring it to class to share.

VI - Take time to prepare for your big presentation.  This week we have:


Please sign up for 1 big Eureka report this year.This is a 5 minute, interesting report on the topic you sign up for. Please prepare in advance to make it AWESOME. Teach the whole class how you would want to be taught! These are large topic areas. It is your job to pull the most interesting things to YOU and share them in an informitive, concise, fascinating manner.Name
SeptemberEvolution of Combat Air Transport from the Civil War to WWII, World WideTara Fontano
Evolution of Civilian Air Transport from the Civil War to WWII, World WideTaylor Anderson
Evolution of Infantry Weapons from The Civil War to WWII, world widecaleb martin
Signifcant Technological and Scientific Advancements from 1860-1880, including the people who were behind them.Kylee Martin

Know/Understand

I. Click on this link of the periodic table, and play with the periodic table for a few minutes.  Do any of the elements sound familiar to you?

Memorize all the elements and their two-letter symbols from the Noble Gases and Hydrogen (that's only 7 elements, people!)  We will review them in class.

Choose 1 element from this group to study in depth.  Come up with at least 3 new facts about your element that are not listed on the table.

When was it discovered, who was it discovered by?
How was it discovered?
How did it get it's current purpose in todays society?
Was there any dramatic story surrounding your element (believe me, there is lots of drama in chemistry!)?
How has is been used throughout history?
Etc....

II. Listen to this slightly annoying song.  Anyone who memorizes the entire table by the end of April will receive a super cool, super nerdy chemistry award!

See here, even Daniel Radcliffe can do it!

III. Choose ONE of these options:

1.  Make a few more note cards:

Proton
Neutron
Electron
Nucleus
Atom

Molecule

2. Make a 3-D model of an atom of a specific element on the periodic table using any materials you like.

3.  Draw or paint a picture of a specific atom from the periodic table.

4. Bring a demonstration of how atoms work.

5. Write an interesting story about atoms and how they work.

Bring your work to class to show!


IV.  Game time!  Battleship Rules:

Create 3 ships on your battlefield by circling them with a dry-erase marker.  Each ship will be a different size:
1 3-element ship,
1 4-element ship, and
1 5-element ship.

Get with someone in Vanguard and play battleship.  This can be in your home or over the phone (talking or texting).  Try to sink your opponents ships before they sink yours.

Notice that Elements 112-118 on different on each periodic table.  Does anyone know why?  We'll talk about it in class.  But you can still play Battleship with those elements because the Atomic Numbers are the same!

V. Logic Training.

Complete at least 3 pages of your Balance Math & More Workbook.  You can do more.

Why would you do more? 

There will be an award for everyone who comes to me with 40 completed logic pages by the last Eureka class in April.  These can include the pages of your Balance Book, and the other logic games I post.  I will need to see the entire stack of completed work.

Here are some options to print out and complete:






Another Option: Email me (jendave24@gmail.com)  a Krypto that you know the answer to, and I will solve it, then I will email one back to you. If you keep a record of your work, add it to your pile of logic pages, it will count toward the 40.

VI - PLEASE BRING YOUR NINJA TO CLASS!

Become/Serve

1. Read D&C 131:7-8

Spend 10 minutes journaling in your Commonplace Book about "What Is Matter?"  Use the scripture and your science experiments to guide you.

Or you can write about why your matter matters. :)


Monday, April 2, 2018

April Eureka Journeyman Class



April Economics Class


Good day to y'all! This is the last week of our economics class!  You have all done wonderfully. I have loved getting to learn from and with you this year.

Study/Learn:

Do all of the following:

 -  Read chapter 15 in Whatever Happened to Penny Candy.
 -  Also, go back and re-read one other chapter from the book. I want you to come prepared to summarize it for us in class. Email me which one you want and I will put it on the blog. My email is taraannefontano@gmail.com

Chapter 1- Jacob
Chapter 2-
Chapter 3- Breeze
Chapter 4-
Chapter 5- Harmony
Chapter 6-
Chapter 7- Sarah
Chapter 8-
Chapter 9-
Chapter 10-
Chapter 11- Paige
Chapter 12-
Chapter 13- Sam
Chapter 14-
Chapter 15-

Know/Understand:

Do all of the following:

- Sell your stocks! To do this you email me the name and current price of your stock. My email is taraannefontano@gmail.com If you are coming this week but never bought stocks, email me and let me know.

- Prepare a 30-60 second Show and Tell about your favorite thing you've learned in Economics this year. Tell us why it is your favorite. Remember, this is a SHOW and TELL. Bring in something interesting, dress up, write a poem, make a treat, draw a picture, write a song, whatever, Just make sure it is interesting. Have something to show us, don't just read from your notebook.

Become/Serve:

Has anything you've learned this year changed the way you think about money? Has it changed your spending or savings habits? If so, journal about it for 10 minutes.

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

April Eureka Apprentice

March Eureka Apprentice


Study/Learn

I. Pull out the ancient calculating device. Please bring it to class! We will use it this time!

Spend 10 minutes adding and subtracting with the abacus.  Find someone to say the problems out loud to you.  You can give them one of your past abacus worksheets to use.  Practice with single digits and double digits.  

If you can multiply on the abacus, practice that, too.


II. Play N2K with yourself or your family for 10 minutes. 

N2K...If you need to remember the game, rewatch National Number Knockout. Watch the Rules Here.  Add up your points, so you are ready to score your games at vanguard.


III.  If you did NOT bring an invention to class in

 March, please bring one this week.  YOU KNOW 

WHO YOU ARE....I plan to hunt you down.  

{Insert Witch Cackling}



IV. BIG Reports -- Reports that last about 5 minutes, with fun, engaging information, examples, content, and visual aids.

March
James Hargreaves (1720? - April 22, 1778
Jacob Harding

Benjamin Banneker 1731-1806
Benjamin Mulder

Joseph-Louis Lagrange 1736-1813
Caleb Martin

James Watt (1736-1819
Luke Mulder


April
Count Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta (Feb. 18, 1745- March 5, 1827)
Kate Mulder

Eli Whitney (1765-1825
Jayson Fontano

Marie-Sophie Germain 1776-1831
Amanda Wells
Know/Understand

V.  Let's end the year with ONE MORE Krypto!

Target number 167

Numbers to use (You must use them all once, and only once):

5, 3, 7, 9, 15, 2


Become/Serve

Using a recipe, make a food, a treat, or a snack.  Using your math skills, triple the recipe.  Choose 1 or 2 friends/neighbors to deliver your finished product to.  Bring the rest to Vanguard Apprentice to share. :)


April Eureka Masters

Welcome to Eureka Masters

The UM is fascinating!  I'm excited to discuss these principles with our Master Achievers.
The principles in the book DO NOT have to be read in Order for understanding.  If you haven't done previous reading, you can just jump in.  Previous knowledge helps, but each idea is somewhat isolated from the others.




OR, You may read Peter Pan, and be admitted into masters! :)


This Chapter is exciting!  I've been wanting to get to it all year.  What do you know about the flood, and how it has affected our planet?  There is evidence everywhere.

Here is a video to watch!

If the UM seems overwhelming, and you feel like you shouldn't come, because you're "behind," THINK AGAIN!  A lot of people who read this book start in chapter 8, because it's fascinating.  You don't have to have read anything before this!


Skim the 1st half of Chapter 8.  Pages 475-5.95. Yes, it's a lot, but just skim.  Look at the interesting pictures, read a little, just skim. This should only take about 20 minutes.

After skimming, choose 1 section of chapter 8 to read with greater understanding.  Come to class ready to teach something about the about the section you read.  There is a lot in each section - you don't need to cover it all, just choose what interests you the most from your section. You'll have 2-5 minutes to present.  Think of a creative way to present.  For example:

Do an experiment from the book, or one of your own
Make up a song
Make a posterboard
Create an object lesson, or use the ones he gives in the book
Come up with some fun puns
You get the idea....make it fun!  Share the excitement of new discovery!

Email me jendave24@gmail.com, or text me 719-494-7522, with the section you choose, so that we don't double up.  I will keep the blog updated.
Sections:

8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6 -- Sarah
8.7
8.8


Become

Listen to this song!

Here are some thoughts compiled by Sarah Nyberg, which I LOVE:

Jeremiah 17:13 O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the Lordthe fountain of living waters.
14 Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

Psalm 36:6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.
7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.

1 Nephi 11:25 And it came to pass that I beheld that the rod of iron, which my father had seen, was the word of God, which led to the fountain of living waters, or to the tree of life; which waters are a representation of the love of God; and I also beheld that the tree of life was a representation of the love of God.

Ether 12:28 Behold, I will show unto the Gentiles their weakness, and I will show unto them that faith, hope and charity bringeth unto me--the fountain of all righteousness.

The Lord God is the fountain of all righteousness! His love is a fountain of living waters, it runs pure and deep. Now wit the UM we can understand just how deep a fountain can be! This fountain of life is able to cleanse us, able to heal us, and able to satisfy us like nothing else can.   When the earth had become so corrupt with sin, it was fountains of living water that came with power to cleanse and heal it. 

Each one of us are thirsty, there is nothing in this world that can satisfy our thirst like the Love of God. All of us are corrupt with sin, and there is nothing in this world that can cleanse us, we need the cleansing power of The Fountain of All Righteousness. We are wounded and we need Living Waters in order to heal.

I imagine this Fountain of Living Water is bursting with great force, overflowing with love for us, like the flood video. I'm so grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ, all creation testifies of His love for you!

Sunday, March 4, 2018

March Eureka Journeyman

Hi Everybody! I hope you are all going to join me for this weeks economics class.

Study/Learn

Do all of the following:

- Read chapters 13 & 14 in Whatever Happened to Penny Candy
- Watch these videos on the federal debt. Video # 1 Video # 2   I know some of you don't like the Crash Course guy. The first video is him but the second one isn't. If you honestly just don't want to watch him or have another reason for not watching the videos, then just spend fifteen minutes researching the federal debt someplace else.
- Check your stocks.  Email me the current price. If you have not bought stocks yet or have any questions email me at taraannefontano@gmail.com  Remember, you have to sell your stock by the last Eureka class. Make sure you are watching prices so you can get the best deals.

Know/Understand

Choose one of the following to do:

- Prepare a one minute show and tell on your favorite thing you've have learned in class this year. This has to include something to show and something to tell. Don't bore us ;)

- Write a song or poem about economics. Come prepared to present it.

- Come prepared to act like an old geezer who must explain to the class why back in his day candy only cost a penny. Costumes and funny voices will be appreciated, but make sure you know your facts.

- Write a minimum of one paragraph about the federal debt and whether or not you think it is a threat. Be prepared to share your thoughts.

-Write an acrostic poem using the word Economics that demonstrates something you learned this year. Bring it to class.


Become/Serve 

- 1 Timothy 6:10 says that, The love of money is the root of all evil. Do you agree? Why or why not? Journal about it or share your thoughts with someone else. Come prepared to share with us.