Eureka Apprentice Week 1 - Feb 3 2022

 Eureka Apprentice Feb 3, 2022

Study/Learn:

--Marine Biology--

Study the vocabulary words on pages vii-xiii from the beginning of the Marine Biology curriculum we will be using.  Your parents should have this downloaded already.  If not, here is the link. https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/free-downloads/marine-biology/

^^^These will be your note card words to study each week. ^^^

You can cut them out and make flash cards with them, or whatever you want to do to make sure you are studying them on a regular basis.

Imagine that we are all standing safely on the top of these cliffs overlooking the ocean, feeling and smelling the fresh, salty sea wind, hearing the crying seagulls and crashing waves, and gazing out across the mighty, seemingly endless ocean. It’s hard not to have feelings of wonder and awe when we behold the mighty ocean.  We will experience even more awe and wonder as we explore not just what we see on the surface of the ocean, but the wonders in it. In the Bible we read: “O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures . . .” (Jeremiah 51:13). About 71% of the surface of the earth is covered by the ocean. In this unit we will discover the abundant treasures of the ocean and the variety of God’s creations of plants and animals that live in the ocean. 

Before you freak out about all the things you see below this, just know that it will take some time, but it is not very hard.  It's a lot of watching cool things about the ocean. Plan accordingly--it's going to be so fun!

1. Watch any 5 minutes of this Ocean Video.  (It's pretty cool) Take as many screen shots of animals as you want.

Then:

• Pick your 3 favorite
• Find out what they are
• Post them into this google doc. Favorite Screenshots
• Label the picture and put your name with it.

I put my examples in the doc.

2. What do you notice about the oceans on the earth?

Based on this picture, write down 3 things that you notice about the oceans. (There is no right or wrong answer, I just want to know what you notice.) But, maybe notice where each ocean is! :)

3. Watch this video about Ocean Currents. (length 4:33) Take notes in your notebook.  What is something you learned that you didn't know before?

"The only reason people do not know much is because they do not care much.  They are incurious.  Incuriosity is the oddest and most foolish failing there is."  ---Stephen Fry

Curious: The desire to know.

Always be curious!  Don't fall into the trap that you think you already know something. There is always more to learn even about things we think we already know.

4. Watch these videos to prepare for some experiments in class.

Salt Water and Buoyancy (5:22)

Salt Water and Currents (2:52)

5. Watch this video to learn about the Oceanic Pelagic Zones.(3:32)

In the Marine Biology Curriculum that you downloaded, 

• Go to Page 5 and look at those animals and be prepared to recognize them.  
• Go to pages 13-17 in the curriculum (Lesson 2) and read about the different animals that live in each zone. 
• Look at the diagram on pages 18-19.  Do that if activity if you wish.  It could be fun! 

There will be a kahoot quiz to test your knowledge of these animals and the pelagic zones.

"The Ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul." - Robert Wyland

In the Bible we read, “And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good” (Genesis 1:10). In this lesson we are going to talk about the place where the dry land and seas meet and the habitats of the ocean along the shore. 

6. Watch all of these videos and take notes. 

• Tides (5:10)
•  intertidal zones  (6:41)
• continental shelf and slope (2:09)
•  tide pools (2:31)
•  benthic animals (2:34)
•  pelagic animals (1:09)

There will be questions from the videos in our kahoot quiz.  This quiz in class will be different than the notecard kahoot. (Keep that in mind as you study all the things.)

7. Go read the poem titled "A Life on the Ocean Wave" on page 24 in the Marine Biology Curriculum.  Bonus Vanbucks if you memorize it and pass it off before or after class. (optional)

What is your favorite part about the poem?  Does it speak to you?  Write your thoughts down. (not optional)

8.  Extra Credit! For some extra points on the kahoot, study the vocabulary words on page 25 of the curriculum.  These vocabulary words are different than the notecard vocabulary.  They are good words to know, plus if you win the kahoot, you will get vanbucks!

--Exploration--

With Marine Biology comes an oceanic study of exploration. There are some pretty amazing journeys we're going to "dive into."

According to many modern historians, the first European to set foot on North America was Leif Erikson.  Do you think they are correct?

 

9. Look up Leif Erikson and write down 5 facts about him.  Make sure a couple of those facts are unique  enough that no one else will have them.  Look at a map of his expeditions.  Was he the first European to set foot on North America? We'll map out his journey and talk about your observations in class.

10. Phileas Fogg, a meticulous, unchanging, tranquil gentleman in English Society, does something completely out of his routine…takes a bet to travel around the world in 80 days! Can he do it? Each week, we’re going to read 25-30 pages of Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne, and track the travels of Phileas.  Since we’re studying oceans, maps and explorers, this will add a fun twist to our studies.

Week 1 : Read through Chapter VIII, “In which Passepartout talks rather more freely, perhaps, than is advisable.”

You will get a specific map in class on which you will track his travels.  So for this first week, simply start a travel log in your CPB, or on a google doc, etc.  Give yourself 4 columns as follows:

Where he Leaves From

Where he Arrives

Method of Travel

How many days it takes

--Brain Work--

(The Other Part of Eureka!)

"The human Brain has 100 Billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10,000 other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe."

--Michio Kaku

Do you often give your brain limitations?  I think we all do.  However, pause for a moment and consider how much your brain does for you (I mean, besides keep you alive and all). We are going to work on breaking limitations within our mind as we study 5 methods to increase our capacity.  In the next 6 weeks we will learn:

*Focus

*Study

*Memory

*Speed Reading

*Thinking

In order to increase all of the above, we MUST be able to free our mind of limiting beliefs, and distractions.  So, your first assignment in our journey of a limitless brain is:

11. For 1 hour this week...during a time when you would normally have your phones with you, or when you might be distracted by a video game.  Set your phone, computer, or video game aside, and do something else.  Leave the electronics in another room (this is going to be especially hard with those who are addicted to their phones), and go do anything else.  Anything!  Don't even use your phone for music.  Be ok to let your mind wander, and listen to the sounds of life around you.  Completely unplug, intentionally.  Read a book, serve a family member, get non-computer related VG homework done, cook dinner for your family, have a conversation, etc. If someone texts during that time, and you hear the chime, ignore it (Unless it's your mom or dad :). You can get back to them later. 

Come to class ready to share your experience.  No throwing rotten tomatoes at Sister Martin for this assignment.  You might even thank me! :) 

Know/Understand

1. Animals of the Ocean are amazing!  Now that you have studied all the things above, I want you dig a little deeper.  In the next 6 weeks you will study a bit more about 1 of the plants or animals that you find fascinating.  We are going to have a little contest with it though.  The categories for the contest are as follows.

Best Camouflage

Most Helpful

Most Unique

Most Dangerous

Most Colorful

Best Defense Mechanism

Just keep these in mind as you learn about the different life in the ocean. Take notes on anything that might fall into these categories. This week we are having a contest to see who can find the Best Camouflaged ocean organism. To prepare for this you will need to do these things.

• Find an animal to study that has the Best Camouflage.
• Print a picture of your animal and bring it to add to our ocean wall. (No pictures on phones! Physical pictures please!)
• Learn what ocean it is found in.
• Tell us what Pelagic Zone or Intertidal Zone it is found in.
• Tell us what classification of Marine Life it is. (We will study this more on week 2, but you can find stuff on classification on pages 32-33 in the curriculum, or obviously online.)
• Convince your fellow vanguardians why your choice is the best. (We will break into groups to do this.)
• You will get 2 minutes to tell us all about your animal, so keep it short, sweet, and convincing!

2. Using a Globe, a map (Ok, or your phone or computer, let's face it, we can use the tools we've got).  However, if you really want to try without technology, that would be cool!  Anyway, look up these latitude/longitude points.  This video (5:12) will help you know what that means (And you'll get to meet Ally the Alien).  Write down on a piece of paper what body of water these coordinate to.  There will be a reward for the correct answer.

68.8774° N, 3.1397° E

Become/Serve - 

Read Ether Chapters 2 and 3. In my opinion, this is one of the greatest stories in the Book of Mormon!  As you read, think about how the brother of Jared showed Trust , and be prepared to discuss your thoughts. 

Also, write down any words or phrases that give us clues about their travels (Ether 2:1-7) Write down approximately what year they traveled.

April Eureka Journeyman

 April Eureka Journeyman

Study/Learn

In our endeavor to THRIVE in any situation, we are going to go over directions and how to use a compass.

1. Bring a compass to class.  We are going to do a compass course, and possibly create one depending on time.  We need 1 compass per 2 people (1 per person if possible).  If you happen to have more than that, please bring them.  If you don't have one, please borrow one, or buy one.  It's a great thing to have anyway, and now you'll have an idea of how to use it!  We will also need these on our campout.

Brother Martin will teach us how to use the compass at the beginning of class.  If you don't have one, you will be lost!  Haha, yes I just said that.

II.  Watch this video to help you understand true north vs. magnetic north.

Know/Understand

Knowing your direction in any given situation is important.  For example, if I'm going to visit the Eagars in Orem, I'm going to drive North.  I KNOW that.  Sometimes people give me directions using the Cardinal directions, which are North, South, East and West.  If I KNOW Orem is North, then I know how to find E, S and W.  That's good to know!  If you know 1 direction, you can know all 4 if you remember this:

If you ever find yourself in a survival situation, finding which direction is which is important.  Why?

We've talked about using the North Star at night to point us North.  What about during the day?  How can we find which direction is which using only the sun or other clues?  There are several ways actually.  Your assignment is:

Research 1 way you can find directions using the sun.  Try it out in your own yard!  Come to class prepared to explain your method.

Become/Serve:

Look up John 14:6 and memorize it.

April Eureka Apprentice

April Eureka Apprentice

Please Bring to Class: Your Book and your Pyraminx OR your 2X2 Rubix, whichever one you work on.

Study/Learn

I.  

Option I. Continue learning to solve the pyraminx.  This video explains it so well.  Pull out your pyramids, and finish the entire solving process.  Come to class knowing how to solve it.

Option 2. Pull out your 2X2 cube, and learn how to solve it.  This is a good beginner video.

Be prepared to stand and solve 1 of these!  To those who haven't been keeping up with this because it seems intimidating, give it a try!  Everyone will stand with 1 group or the other.  The great thing about these videos, is that they give you a simple step-by-step method.  If you invest 20 minutes of time learning, then a few practice runs, you'll have it down.  You can do it!  Give your brain a good workout. :)

II.Gematria is a mathematical cypher used by Hebrews to study the Torah.  Watch this short video for a small sample of gematria.

III. Read chapters 11 and 12 ( pages 119-136) in The Glory of the Stars.  We did it! We finished this awesome book on constellations!

Fill in your constellation packet for Cancer and Leo, and their supporting constellations.

Find the 8 constellations you read about on pages 24-25 of the book, or any other star chart. Here is a good one online.

Know/Understand

I. Print out this Sky Map. This is your ticket into class.  Draw the lines for AT LEAST 10 constellations, and label them.  This is how the sky looks now!  It will be mostly the same in a couple weeks at our campout.  If you can recognize the ones you choose, our stargazing will be so much MORE FUN! The link I gave above for the Glory of the Stars assignment, will help if you'd like to use a resource.

II.  If you signed up to give a report this week (either from Glory of the Stars, or Ancient History), please come prepared to present a 5 (or so) minute presentation on your chapter.  Get together with your partner and talk about how you'd like to present together.  You can split it up, or work together however you want.

Ancient History report:

Ancient African Math and Astronomy	Jayson
Ancient American Math and Astronomy
April - Jews/Early Christianity
Ancient Jewish Astronomy
Ancient Jewish Math	Meg
Ancient Jewish Calendars	Maddy
Symbolic nature of Numbers in the Bible	Mia

Astronomy Report

April Eureka
Chapter 11 (pages 119-128) Cancer       Ursa Minor       Ursa Major       Argo
Chapter 12 (pages 129-136) Leo       Hydra       Crater       Corvus	Jaykob

Become/Serve

Matthew Chapter 2:

1 Now when Jesus was ^aborn in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

2 Saying, ^aWhere is he that is born ^bKing of the Jews? for we have seen his ^cstar in the east, and are come to ^dworship him.

Search your scriptures, and find 1 sign (NOT the star of Bethlehem :)  in the sky that has been prophesied.  In class, we'll discuss what you find.  Be prepared to tell us if the sign has been fulfilled, or not.  How do you know?

February Eureka Journeyman

February Eureka Journeyman

Should you give first aid like THIS??

First Aid is something that we can review over and over, and still learn from it!  Choose one of the topics on the this googe doc.  Study and Learn what first aid you would use in that situation.

Specifically learn:

1. How to avoid injury in the first place.  

2. What you would do if you had medical assistance nearby.

3. What you would do if you DID NOT have medical assistance nearby.  As in, you are in the "middle of nowhere," like, say, Topaz Mountain.

4. What specific herbs, or other natural remedies (ex. clay, dirt, oils, etc) could you use to help heal your issue.

5. If you have any remedies, natural or otherwise, in your home already for the issue you have chosen, PLEASE bring them to share as part of your teaching.

6. Bring pictures and other props to teach us well.

Come to class prepared to teach!  If you want, you can get with the others studying the same topic, and work together.  If not, I'll give you time in class to discuss together before presentations.

February Eureka Apprentince

February Eureka Apprentice

Please Bring to Class: Your Book and your Pyraminx.

Add caption

Study/Learn

I.  It's time to move on to solving the pyraminx.  This video explains it so well.  Pull out your pyramids, and follow along with him to minute 7:30.  After you learn how to solve 1 side, keep mixing it up to practice solving any side.  Solve 1 side of pyramid at least 5 times, so you get used to the right motions to solve it.  You can re-watch the video as often as you need.

II.Watch these videos about a few of our new notecard terms.  We will be playing a game in class with your knowledge.  Make a little note/doodle about each video in your CPB.

Black Holes

Crash Course Astronomy

Equally Awesome Astronomy

Flat Universe?

III. Read chapters 9 and 10 (pages 101-118) in The Glory of the Stars.  Fill in your constellation packet for Taurus and Gemini, and their supporting constellations.

Find the 8 constellations you read about on pages 24-25 of the book, or any other star chart. Here is a good one online.

Know/Understand

I. Choose 1 of the Following: 

Option 1.  Solve this Krypto (Rules below)

 Here are 5 numbers: 7, 8, 9, 3, 2

                            Target # 237

                                                   

New Rule:  You may use an exponent (any # you choose in addition to the 5 given #'s) on 1 of the 5 provided Numbers. This is not required.

Rules: Using each of the 5 numbers ONLY ONCE, you may use any combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication or division to manipulate the 5 numbers in any order to reach the target number.

Example: if you had the 5 numbers: "8,4,1,6,3", you could reach the target number of 11 by doing: 3 x 4 + 1 - (8 - 6) 

There is always a way, usually more than 1, to reach the target number.

Use your commonplace book to record your trial and error. Record your equation and bring it to class!

Option 2

Create some type of Math Art. The link will give you ideas.  This is totally open to your ideas and imagination.  Be creative, have fun. Bring it to class to share!

Option 3

Print out and complete this Rebus.  Write the answers for each puzzle.

Option 4

Print out and complete this Logic page.  Bring your completed work to class.

II.  Find Orion in the night sky.  He is one of the great winter constellations that are easy to spot. We won't study him until spring, but I'd like you to see him when he's so bright in the sky!  He looks like this:  Seriously, you can do this!!

The bright star on his right shoulder is called Betalguez (sounds like "beetle juice") and means: "the coming of the branch."  The 3 close stars, evenly spaced are his belt.  Then the 4 close stars hanging down, are part of his sword. He is now out just after dark.  He takes up a large part of the sky.  He's a fun constellation to see.

III.  If you signed up to give a report this week (either from Glory of the Stars, or Ancient History), please come prepared to present a 5 (or so) minute presentation on your chapter.  Get together with your partner and talk about how you'd like to present together.  You can split it up, or work together however you want. (Laws...you didn't have a chance to sign up, so if you'd like to click on the links to the google docs, you can choose a spot for this month, or any available openings for the rest of the year.)

Ancient History report:

March - Africa/Islam/Americas
Omar Khayyam 1048-1131	Paige.
Ancient African Math and Astronomy	Jayson
Ancient American Math and Astronomy

Astronomy Report

February Eureka
Chapter 9 (pages 101-112) Taurus       Orion       Eridanus       Auriga		Miaaaaaaa >:3
Chapter 10 (pages 113- 118) Gemini       Lepus       Canis Major       Canis Minor	Kensi<3	Evelyn

Become/Serve

Great work on writing your Psalms!  I've loved reading them.  I'm impressed with your insight and thoughtfulness.  I will post a few each month for you to read.  Here are a few for this month.  As you read each psalm written by one of your classmates, see if they resonate with what you believe.  I hope you all realize your amazing insight.  And the fact that you have great friends!

I want to gain knowledge that will help me give others joy and peace. I also want to gain knowledge that will help me grow. He has that knowledge. There is so much to learn, and oh how I wish I could know it all. The stars in the heavens prove to us that the possibilities are endless, for the stars go on for eternity.

EVERYTHING iS DETAIedL AND GOD PUT IT THERE FOR US. WE JUST HAVE TO BE WILLING TO LOOK AND SEE WHAT HE DOES FOR US.  THE STARS THE SKY THE ALL HAVE MEANING. WE KNOW THEY EXIST BUT WHAT DO THEY MEAN TO US? DO WE EVER LOOK AT THE SKY? AND SEE ITS BEAUTY? HEAVEN COULD BE UP THERE IT REALLY COULD.

I thrill to grab my Lord and hug Him close and tight, to also give my Heavenly Father a smile bright. I want to be as close to them as I can be, I want to know them well. I yearn to speak and learn with them and all their stories tell. But I am just dust on this earth and can't be yet as They. So I will ponder, think, and watch, and love, be light, and pray. I ponder how the heavens came to be.  I cannot even fathom how they began,  how many worlds without end are beyond the stars.	The sky is mysterious and holds so many secrets. and I want to know them all. As the stars glow up above i wandered what it would be Like to be in the sky up there with all of the bright stars. I hope that i would know everything about them one day so I sat there under the night sky and watched as the Stars slowly sing me to sleep. When I woke up my mom came out to me ask what I wanted to eat breakfast and I said I'm coming to make something in a minute right now I still want to feel God's love for me.
On the fourth day, God chose to create something for his children to gaze and wonder at: the Heavens. We desire to learn about the Celestial because we see the majesty God made for us to discover.  The night sky is filled with the signs and stories of Christ, as we learn in Vanguard. My spirit cries ‘I wish to have Him tell me these stories in the stars’; alas, for now I must wait and watch and learn.  Isa	The heaven's are what make up the sky, stars, unavers, and our world as we know it. The stars make up constellations that are beautiful to find in the night sky. The constellations were made by god, he placed them one by one, he made sure we could find them, and enjoy them. ~billy
In the darkness so bright the shimmering stars awake at night made from every piece of light his love coming down for sight. We ask him for knowledge  Dolphin	WHILE SOME PREFER, THE DAY SO BRIGHT, IT IS THE STARS, THAT SHINE THROUGH THE NIGHT. GOD’S GREAT CREATION,THE GREAT AND MIGHTY STARS, THOUGH WE CAN SEE THEM, THEY ARE OF A FAR. the beautiful stars, burning red, blue, gold. Some of them may be thousands of years old. Even the stars that we can’t see. Are everything God wanted them to be Looking at the stars early in the night, is truly now one of my favorite sights. While some see them and think they’re a bore, others are curious and want to know more. wackie 3