Week 11

I can't believe it is almost CHRISTmas! The most glorious time of year! I love the holidays and all that it includes. What a gift we were given! Hug your family close and praise the Lord for all He has done.  The history of our great nation proves His providence....

HISTORY

TimeLine of the Civil War

Details about the war and links to more info

Interesting facts about the civil war
Abe Lincoln quizzes and facts

SCIENCE  Sing to the tune of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen!

What is your Endocrine System? Glands and organs that use

hormones to send messages through the bloodstream to

the rest of your body. the rest of your body

That is the Endocrine System, Endocrine System 

That is the Endocrine system

Kid Explanation

MOVIE

Tween explanation of Endocrine System

• hypothalamus   (HEADQUARTERS)
• pituitary gland  (CONTROL TOWER)   size of PEA-Controls Growth
• thyroid             (FUEL CONTROL)   looks like a bowtie
• pancreas           (INSULIN CONTROL)   sugar
• parathyroids     (CALCIUM REGULATORS)
• adrenal glands  (SALT/WATER BALANCE & STRESS REACTION)
• pineal body       (MELATONIN)
• reproductive glands  LET MOM DESCRIBE THAT ONE

ENGLISH
Cool flashcards (not Quizlet)

Had to share this, it is a must see.

http://vimeo.com/31158841

God is so cool.

Quizlet.com HOW TO

Sign onto Quizlet.com, create user name and password.
For a limited time I am making our "group" public because some folks are having difficulty signing on.

Search under EDGE Group, you may get a message like this

See where it says GROUPS (7), click that

We are the top group

http://quizlet.com/group/133486/

Click there and request to join. If you have any difficulty, email me at rauschfamilyemail@gmail.com

THANKS

You won't regret joining, it is SO MUCH FUN!


Candy for whomever can beat Brandon's history score!

Reb

Week 8

BY REQUEST
California Achievement Test Sample Questions

Wow, with the holiday....things sure have been crazy. Here is what I was able to collect for you. I hope you find it helpful.

REVIEW GAME
Last week I had the kids each guess how long it would take to do a FULL 6 week review of all subjects! Then we drilled the grammar as fast as we could and the person closest to the final time won. (20.43 minutes)   It was fun.

HISTORY
Henry Clay
Missouri Compromise video
Missouri Compromise info
More Missouri Compromise info
Neat timeline of world per continent

SCIENCE
Circulatory System
Fun Science Site for Kids
Make sure to check out the circulatory system video-what an amazing miracle we are. God was soooooo cool to make us like he does!  Psalm 139 baby.

Not a big rap fan, but this was decent
Circulatory Rap
Cardiovascular System Song School House Rock
Bill Nye makes it cool
Bill Nye part 2

GEOGRAPHY
Interactive maps and games
A little easier games for the younger set

ENJOY!

PRAYER
Thank you God for the ability to teach my children with a worldview that reflects your glory. Thank you for our health, our relationships, and even the tiny little things we so often take for granted, such as sweet hugs and giggles. Praise God.