tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-263519472024-03-12T19:05:54.661-04:00Shanna's AdventuresShannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18179439386329629775noreply@blogger.comBlogger836125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26351947.post-89121559912699107682022-06-27T15:30:00.000-04:002022-06-27T15:30:46.977-04:00Glass Themed Photography<div class="separator"><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="426" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UxLP2MfyYaKH11maLBi8CaezLIq7s_o6CgNd9vW5JqY0tzG8zMazqfZdDKch4Vw3_Kib2W_ZwEB6wmpox5dyZeQ_v9MdrUidqlSQnQtNpAyQm_YYxo6pJwMdMqkqfnG6_6uy9EmRX5Up_3_ZJg=w640-h426" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" title="Photography Assignment 2 by Elisabeth 2022" width="640" /></div><p style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"The theme of these three photos is everyday glass and the beauty that can be found within it. In the first photograph, I used horizontal and vertical lines, as well as the rule of thirds. In the second, I again used both horizontal and vertical lines. In the third photo, I used a horizontal line. In all three photos, I chose to use backlighting with natural light." -Elisabeth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The instructor's feedback on this photography assignment from Module 4 of the <a href="https://www.flvs.net/online-middle-school-courses#flex/1640" target="_blank">FLVS M/J Visual Arts 1 class</a> prompted me to want to see the images for myself. Once I saw them, I understood why the instructor was so blown away.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Related Posts:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2022/06/tree-of-life-mixed-media-project.html" target="_blank">Tree of Life - Mixed Media Project</a></li><li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2022/06/florida-virtual-school-flex.html" target="_blank">Florida Virtual School FLEX</a></li><li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2020/05/learning-photography-via-flvs.html" target="_blank">Learning Photography via FLVS</a></li></ul></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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The course selection and quality of the curriculum have been a pleasant surprise and the flexible schedule has allowed for travel as well as space for those unexpected life events.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-thl94kEB7LSAHvuQI-eX8cdIUHtk_VwVUdK6jP5Gqvq-JZC86-__-6Aj0iSlCgaHU5aSKVlyM-WBrM_c4l02lR-FfzwzC3f7fWAeRmaEOVHmMbg_v_MmK4xVA8LUEjXGKjQw4slsJp7CkdBAlT4GE8FxzZ8OzUTc5U0zwS_IiFKxj8jZRg/s249/flvslogo1.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="249" data-original-width="202" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-thl94kEB7LSAHvuQI-eX8cdIUHtk_VwVUdK6jP5Gqvq-JZC86-__-6Aj0iSlCgaHU5aSKVlyM-WBrM_c4l02lR-FfzwzC3f7fWAeRmaEOVHmMbg_v_MmK4xVA8LUEjXGKjQw4slsJp7CkdBAlT4GE8FxzZ8OzUTc5U0zwS_IiFKxj8jZRg/s1600/flvslogo1.png" width="202" /></a></div>So what is FLVS Flex? Even if you are familiar with Florida Virtual School, there is often confusion regarding the difference between their <a href="https://www.flvs.net/full-time" target="_blank">Full-Time</a> and <a href="https://www.flvs.net/flex" target="_blank">Flex</a> programs. FLVS Full-Time is actually a school (albeit virtual) that follows a traditional calendar, has it's own guidance counselors, and graduation requirements. FLVS Flex on the other hand is more strictly the virtual courses offered a la carte so to speak. It is my understanding that the courses themselves are not very different but the courses offered via <a href="https://www.flvs.net/online-school-options?source=curriculum" target="_blank">Flex serve homeschool, private, and public school students</a>. <p></p><p>Flex classes can start any time throughout the year and there is flexibility on the pace of work submitted. That being said, every class has a standard minimum number of assignments that are expected to be completed each week. A math class may expect 2-3 assignments minimum per week, while an elective will generally expect 1. All the assignments, quizzes and yes even tests are open note. Many parents balk at this, but, from what I have seen, this is a non-issue. If a student works through the assignments and takes notes they really learn the material. Most tests, even those for math courses, have essay questions where essentially they must explain how they got a particular answer which demonstrates their understanding of the concepts. A common complaint is the lack of live instruction, but nearly every class does offer some live lessons and some teachers have set "office hours" where students can just drop in a zoom room for questions and assistance. </p><p>While the course options do vary slightly between Flex and Full-time, I have been very impressed with the course selection for Flex and the quality of the curriculum. They offer interesting electives available both at the the <a href="https://www.flvs.net/online-middle-school-courses" target="_blank">Middle School</a> and <a href="https://www.flvs.net/online-high-school-courses" target="_blank">High School</a> level. I previously wrote about my daughter's <a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2020/05/learning-photography-via-flvs.html" target="_blank">FLVS: Middle School Photography</a> course. My son took Business Keyboarding in Middle School to improve his typing speed and it was very helpful. He is now taking the High School Foundations of Programming class. </p><p>The core classes are thorough and very well done. Both of my kids took the Middle School Pre-Algebra course to prepare for high school Algebra. My son has since completed the High School Algebra I Honors course with a high A and is excited to start Honors Geometry this summer. They both have taken English 1 Honors where they covered speeches of presidents, poetry and Shakespeare in affective thought provoking ways.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPx-Lopz-svdgRBPx4yaxDp9NcwGks2SQhz-Mw5zR5p1x6P2H3Zo_uTCXZlFP-Q2CnIjKcmEyq43nxmIIQMzNVdt1f97qluvVG3cLxEBu7w_Sz0L28dbz0RTBDRtY35u14t5TuCd-rzhwkas8iCG9OqSu1z2WUcQnh4vFA6nNuOCb1eV5BZ4/s327/APEnrollment.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="292" data-original-width="327" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXPx-Lopz-svdgRBPx4yaxDp9NcwGks2SQhz-Mw5zR5p1x6P2H3Zo_uTCXZlFP-Q2CnIjKcmEyq43nxmIIQMzNVdt1f97qluvVG3cLxEBu7w_Sz0L28dbz0RTBDRtY35u14t5TuCd-rzhwkas8iCG9OqSu1z2WUcQnh4vFA6nNuOCb1eV5BZ4/s320/APEnrollment.png" width="320" /></a></div>FLVS also offers a good selection of <a href="https://www.flvs.net/online-courses/accelerated-learning-programs" target="_blank">Advanced Placement courses and recently added an AP Capstone Program</a>. My sophomore son will be taking his first AP course this fall.<p></p><p>The FLVS Flex option is a great virtual learning solution if you want schedule flexibility, quality curriculum and your students have a high degree of self direction. </p><p>I do not personally have any experience with the elementary program. My experience has been with the Middle and High School Flex program which I highly recommend.<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Related Posts:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2022/06/tree-of-life-mixed-media-project.html" target="_blank">Tree of Life - Mixed Media Project</a></li><li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2020/05/learning-photography-via-flvs.html" target="_blank">Learning Photography via FLVS</a></li></ul><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Elisabeth had another birthday recently and has matured so much the last 18 months that it has been hard to keep up. The Covid-19 Pandemic took a toll on our mental health early in the year, but the last couple of months have been much better. Elisabeth has found good creative outlets that are critical for her well being. Digital drawings are her go-to, but she has also enjoyed an online <a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2020/05/learning-photography-via-flvs.html" target="_blank">photography</a> class that she started in the spring and more recently a small <a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2020/09/pottery-class-creations-at-crealde.html" target="_blank">pottery</a> class at a local art school. She was forced to give up track club due to the lockdowns, but, over the summer, we convinced her to give fencing a whole-hearted try. She has come to actually enjoy it, though you can't get her to say the words.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Just for kicks one evening, she let me fix her hair and add some makeup (which she doesn't wear).</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">She had been complaining that there wasn't any reason to wear anything besides exercise or lounge clothes, so I suggested she dress in something that she has not been able to wear during this pandemic. The result was a fun, little,</span><span style="text-align: left;"> impromptu photoshoot.</span></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDIrnNEPiXKzomH3cHn-CUhUKy7gUy6jskdzCFGjj1j1AQGxWfcvFNn7QC1h_3D5p1mLW167DoKSiDuitTwW8FvG3tarUCRVWLqo1MIncvfFy-9LV6b_Yl7JEDuMmsRC-UnKBOw/s2048/DSC_2454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDIrnNEPiXKzomH3cHn-CUhUKy7gUy6jskdzCFGjj1j1AQGxWfcvFNn7QC1h_3D5p1mLW167DoKSiDuitTwW8FvG3tarUCRVWLqo1MIncvfFy-9LV6b_Yl7JEDuMmsRC-UnKBOw/w640-h426/DSC_2454.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Selfie for Photography by Elisabeth Rose</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GNF9ldi4MoxQwLdus8SY7LkRxjoZUz5TfhBe66mAuSF3wIu6hx4I8gioUAXkDeUjbiVuYpc6oasBaC7CIvBNz9PWIm3t6UrHf9wzMiNQpAJ3O6aZSH3y3EYbYQx9PM0G9kzAUQ/s2048/DSC_0738.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GNF9ldi4MoxQwLdus8SY7LkRxjoZUz5TfhBe66mAuSF3wIu6hx4I8gioUAXkDeUjbiVuYpc6oasBaC7CIvBNz9PWIm3t6UrHf9wzMiNQpAJ3O6aZSH3y3EYbYQx9PM0G9kzAUQ/w640-h426/DSC_0738.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From our photoshoot<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqqRxVo-nneylQ_Vzq6uTyYCQV97knTVvj2tNq3Ki5hO1NkvWFxtjXzk_LPo5MoJe2zyuR2lPOrsJZ3Og-t56DYxfw1YF_nVA7PKcHmD8MXGI_CLLhiU9tL3coA9gi4qkePzVGA/s2048/DSC_0722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqqRxVo-nneylQ_Vzq6uTyYCQV97knTVvj2tNq3Ki5hO1NkvWFxtjXzk_LPo5MoJe2zyuR2lPOrsJZ3Og-t56DYxfw1YF_nVA7PKcHmD8MXGI_CLLhiU9tL3coA9gi4qkePzVGA/w640-h426/DSC_0722.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From our photoshoot<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIUopZ3VtltS5sNOBjoNkGr3MgmTnCjCCqO9KWjUwffxkmQ6o_0nzodWdsIXgCibchUpaR8iJORbKY94GpfEClZbDys6JO5crfKZaxKErA9Ksj8L4s1O-hdmbS1hNUvd9t-Df2A/s2048/DSC_0729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1463" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIUopZ3VtltS5sNOBjoNkGr3MgmTnCjCCqO9KWjUwffxkmQ6o_0nzodWdsIXgCibchUpaR8iJORbKY94GpfEClZbDys6JO5crfKZaxKErA9Ksj8L4s1O-hdmbS1hNUvd9t-Df2A/w456-h640/DSC_0729.jpg" width="456" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From our photoshoot - we rarely wear sweaters in Florida!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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These photographs were taken by Elisabeth of her own clay creations from her Crealdé pottery class.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJCkCBVea9EN-xIDgnoOrK3jt6neNUszf38zRCCqahmgXtXMkKHOM2SE77TBTWNba9s6gkcS9dM1W60KclDlSsq1a0FxygKOc2vq_nUw9geL63JJJ1_-5ZdU5pk7wypiakGnNMg/s2048/DSC_2951.jpg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="2048" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJCkCBVea9EN-xIDgnoOrK3jt6neNUszf38zRCCqahmgXtXMkKHOM2SE77TBTWNba9s6gkcS9dM1W60KclDlSsq1a0FxygKOc2vq_nUw9geL63JJJ1_-5ZdU5pk7wypiakGnNMg/w640-h425/DSC_2951.jpg" title="©rose.elle.arts photography and pottery" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a 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<span style="font-size: large;">My 11-year old daughter has been taking a middle school photography elective via <a href="https://www.flvs.net/" target="_blank">Florida Virtual School</a>, a free online learning platform for Florida residents. It is commonly referred to by the acronym FLVS. Families have <a href="https://blog.flvs.net/differences-between-flvs-flex-and-flvs-full-time/" target="_blank">two options</a>: FLVS Full Time - think of it as a full public school schedule done via computer - and FLVS Flex - where you pick and choose what classes to take as well as your start date. This photography class is our family's first experience with FLVS Flex. It takes time to learn the processes and dashboard, but after completing the first module, Elisabeth no longer needed help from me on submitting assignments. The first couple of modules were not so exciting and more about learning how to interface with other students on message boards and so forth, but now she is happily into the meat of learning photography.
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week, she participated in an online session in which she learned about stop motion photography and the work of <a href="http://100photos.time.com/photos/harold-edgerton-milk-drop" target="_blank">Harold "Doc" Edgerton</a>. He combined an interest in science with his in-depth knowledge of photography to capture such famous images of the <a href="http://100photos.time.com/photos/harold-edgerton-milk-drop" target="_blank">milk-drop coronet</a> and his work lead to the advancement of the flash photography. She was tasked with submitting a couple of examples of her own and captured a glorious image of a bee in mid-flight approaching our milkweed.
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<span style="font-size: large;">I saw something about it being World Bee day this week. This photo is a perfect way to celebrate.</span></div>
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A few months ago, we read a couple of poems in our language curriculum that demonstrated personification: "<a href="https://mypoeticside.com/show-classic-poem-6171" target="_blank">The Old Bridge</a>" by <a href="https://mypoeticside.com/poets/hilda-conkling-poems" target="_blank">Hilda Conkling</a> and "<a href="http://www.poetryexplorer.net/author.php?aid=HILL%2C%20GEORGE" target="_blank">The Oak</a>" by George Hill. When I asked Elisabeth to write a poem of her own that demonstrated this concept, I didn't expect the depth of her poetic expression.</div>
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<br />On a recent visit to Milwaukee, WI our local science center memberships allowed us free entry into the <a href="http://www.mpm.edu/">Milwaukee Public Museum</a>. We had a half day before our return flight home and this made for a fun way to spend a couple of hours. </div>
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One of the most unique areas in this museum was <a href="http://www.mpm.edu/exhibitions/permanent-exhibits/first-floor-exhibits/streets-old-milwaukee">Streets of Old Milwaukee</a> complete with a little candy shop for buying reasonably priced treats both modern and reminiscent of days gone by. Another unique area was the <a href="http://www.mpm.edu/exhibitions/permanent-exhibits/first-floor-exhibits/european-village">European Village</a> where each cottage reveals a display representing a country in Europe. It seems that every European country was represented.</div>
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Additionally, this Milwaukee Public Museum has a large natural history component with a diversity of taxidermy in various displays, a creative geologic display area and prehistoric dioramas. </div>
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If you travel and enjoy museums, I highly recommend a membership to your local science center assuming it is <a href="https://www.astc.org/about-astc/about-science-centers/find-a-science-center/">a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers</a>. The membership cost quickly pays for itself.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Streets of Old Milwaukee @Milwaukiee Public Museum</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">European Village @Milwaukee Public Museum</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Geologic Area @Milwaukee Public Museum</td></tr>
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<li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2017/06/museum-of-ancient-life-at-thanksgiving.html">Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point</a> - Salt Lake City, UT</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2012/03/fernbank-natural-history-museum.html">Fern Bank Natural History Museum</a> - Atlanta, GA</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2016/04/homeschool-day-at-florida-natural.html">Florida Museum of Natural History</a> - Gainesville, FL</li>
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Slowly the tide creeps up the sand,</div>
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Slowly the shadows cross the land.</div>
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Slowly the cart-horse pulls his mile,</div>
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Slowly the old man mounts his stile.</div>
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Slowly the hands move round the clock,</div>
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Slowly the dew dries on the dock.</div>
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Slow is the snail – but slowest of all</div>
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The green moss spreads on the old brick wall.</div>
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In our Language studies, we recently took a look at the poem "Slowly" by James Reeves shown above. We discussed how the adverb slowly accurately describes the action of each line and analyzed the rhyming pattern. I then challenged my students to choose a different adverb and come up with a poem with a similar rhyming pattern. This is what Elisabeth came up with:</div>
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<b>Quickly </b><br />
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Quickly, the car zooms past<br />
“Quickly!” says the cast<br />
Quickly, the years go by<br />
Quickly, they say, "Hi"<br />
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Quickly, in the race they run<br />
Quickly, travels the light of the sun<br />
Quick! The small child wishes life
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But so little do they know. - <i>Elisabeth Davis (copyright 2019)</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An ethereal boogie board drawing by Elisabeth.</td></tr>
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As a homeschooling parent, I have to work around my own weaknesses as a teacher. Historically, I have never been one to plan out a detailed homeschooling schedule as I find it to be a giant waste of time when I know life "stuff" happens and I won't be able to keep up to my good intentions. All this causes particular angst when the subject is something I, as the teacher, don't feel particularly knowledgeable or excited about to begin with. Science has been that subject for me. When the kids were younger, I made up for our lack of science learning at home by taking them to lots of science centers and exhibits, having various science related books about for them to read, and watching lots of NOVA's and other science documentaries that intrigue them. I have been using a Math and history curriculum for years that works well for me, but I have never found a science program or curriculum that would fit my criteria.</div>
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This year though I was motivated to look harder given that I have two middle schoolers literally begging me to do science. Kids this age are naturally curious and I do not want to hamper their curiosity. Who can say no to a kid begging to learn and curiosity is a valuable asset when it comes to learning science. So.... enter <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/science-packages">BookShark Science</a>. </div>
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BookShark offers boxed curriculum that pulls from many different resources and best of all has a teacher schedule and guide all laid out. All of their curriculum regardless of subject is strongly literature based which my husband and I really appreciate. Homeschoolers can purchase curriculum for an entire grade level or by subject. Looking through the options under science, I chose to start with <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/level-4/science/science-4/">Science 4</a> on Electricity, Magnetism and Astronomy. We are three weeks into this curriculum and I have to say I am very pleased. Once again I find myself learning right alongside my children. I don't have to have a full understanding before we dive in and it includes nearly all the materials required for each week's experiment. Therefore any pre-planning on my part takes less than 15 minutes a week. So it seems that I finally found a good science curriculum fit for our family thanks to <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/">BookShark</a>.</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2011/07/hydroponics-project-with-daddy.html">Hydroponics Project with Daddy</a> (shannafern.com)</li>
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For Art Appreciation this week, the kids read "<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1770492623/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1770492623&linkCode=as2&tag=shansadveinmo-20&linkId=4da7302ecb8bf34975dd8d67a2caa6c1" target="_blank">Capturing Joy: The Story of Maud Lewis</a>." <a href="https://www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/maud-lewis">Maud Lewis</a> lead a very simple life in small Nova Scotia hamlet and suffered from debilitating arthritis. Her works are beautiful in their simplicity and bold in their use of color. My 12 year old son made the observation that so many artists seem to more clearly see beauty and recreate it in their art as a result of suffering in their life. I found this to be a profound statement coming from one so young.<br />
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My daughter, the aspiring artist in the family, was tasked with creating something of her own (shown above) inspired by the works of Maud Lewis. I am fairly flabbergasted by the result! I'm hoping she lets me hang this one somewhere special. </div>
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"Maudie" is a very good movie about the life of Maud Lewis starring Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A self-portrait by Frida Kahlo (@Frist Museum Aug 2019)</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: left;">While on an impromptu stay in Nashville, we visited the </span><a href="https://fristartmuseum.org/" style="text-align: left;">Frist Art Museum</a><span style="text-align: left;"> where an </span><a href="https://fristartmuseum.org/calendar/detail/frida-kahlo-diego-rivera" style="text-align: left;">art exhibition representing Mexican Modernism</a><span style="text-align: left;"> was on display. The works of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were prominent pieces of this exhibition and through the interpretive displays we learned much about their lives and the context of their work. </span></div>
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Another exhibit "<a href="https://fristartmuseum.org/calendar/detail/monsters-myths-surrealism-and-war-in-the-1930s-and-1940s">Monsters & Myths: Surrealism and War in the 1930s and 1940s</a>," included some rather morbid themes. There were a couple of iconic pieces by Salvador Dali- "Apparition of Face and Fruit Dish on a Beach" being one of the most recognizable. </div>
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When asked to point out her favorite work in this exhibit, my aspiring 11-year old artist to selected a piece by <a href="http://www.artnet.com/artists/wolfgang-paalen/">Wolfgang Paalen</a> shown below.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Paysage totémique de mon enfance" by Wolfgang Paalen (In English: Totemic landscape of my childhood) (@Frist Art Museum Aug 2019)</td></tr>
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We have had other opportunities to learn about works of art over the years mostly from a historical context. My almost 13 year old son indicated that he is not a fan of surreal and modern art styles and prefers more realistic works like those we have learned about in our European history. My daughter, on the other hand, said that she likes different things about all art genres - spoken like a true artist I suppose.<br />
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We are finally finishing up our history curriculum on the Middle Ages (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933339098/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1933339098&linkCode=as2&tag=shansadveinmo-20&linkId=94cc90cf4f8fe053330422309f4c604c" target="_blank">The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages: (Vol. 2)</a>). History is a subject I really enjoy, so I tend to add lots of supplementals. I was excited when we finally got to the Elizabethan Age and Shakespeare so that we could utilize all the wonderful resources out there on the subject.<br />
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There are two great books, both can be found at the library, that I really like and recommend: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763632015/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0763632015&linkCode=as2&tag=shansadveinmo-20&linkId=99a3398c5919a8edad711e3a3f6e2ef9" target="_blank">Shakespeare: His Work and His World</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1441405658/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1441405658&linkCode=as2&tag=shansadveinmo-20&linkId=053cdae60c4e057a93dd7bd00ef502bb" target="_blank">Tales From Shakespeare Student Edition Complete And Unabridged</a> by Charles and Mary Lamb. There is also a graphic version that is particularly good as a first introduction for younger kids also called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0763623237/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0763623237&linkCode=as2&tag=shansadveinmo-20&linkId=d094df14576995f043ebf0b98c8190d9" target="_blank">Tales from Shakespeare</a> and is pictured above.<br />
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In our curriculum, the story of Macbeth was used as the introduction to Shakespeare. I chose to also focus on Hamlet as we are fortunate to live in an area with a Shakespeare Theater where Hamlet was performed this last season. My 10 and 12 year old enjoyed the slightly abridged version of Hamlet at <a href="https://www.orlandoshakes.org/">Orlando Shakes</a> though they still thought it was long. (They were not wrong.)<br />
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In addition to these book materials, I found several videos that were entertaining and insightful for all of us. I have mentioned <a href="http://www.shannafern.com/2018/05/resources-that-make-history-fun-and-easy.html">videos by Crash Course in the past for history topics</a>, but they also have both a <b>Literature</b> and <b>Theatre</b> video series that include information about Shakespeare and his works. The <a href="https://thecrashcourse.com/courses/literature">literature video series</a> has episodes that give an overview and literary importance of <u>Hamlet</u>, <u>The Sonnets</u>, and <u>Romeo and Juliet</u>. The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtONXALkeh5uisZqrAcPKCee">theatre video series</a> includes several episodes expressly about Shakespearean Theatre in a historical context. (Since every parent has different filters for their children, I suggest parents watch these first.)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I was already convinced of the importance of Shakespeare's works when at a recent homeschool convention I learned that the works of Shakespeare are considered Honorary Classics. There is <u>The Iliad</u> and <u>The Odyssey</u> by Homer, <u>The Aeneid</u> by Virgil, <u>The Divine Comedy</u> by Dante, <u>The King James Bible</u> and then the works of Shakespeare, considered by many to be the "Western Canon." I look forward to delving more into the works of Shakespeare in the coming months and years. Once again, I find myself learning along side my children and finding new interests and amazement in things that I would have never before imagined and I am grateful.</span></div>
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Jonah installed new feet on my computer today for my Mother's Day gift! </div>
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A couple of weeks ago, I told him about how for two years I have had these new plastic feet for my 10 year old laptop computer and have been too intimidated to install them myself as it required the computer to be slightly disassembled. I suggested he may need some help from Daddy, but that this was the gift I wanted for Mother's Day. Well, Daddy didn't need to help at all!</div>
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Over the last year Jonah has gotten braces (and dealt with all the maintenance and appointments that go with them) and glasses as well as learning how to use contact lenses. He has experienced the glories and struggles of competition both in fencing and First LEGO League, learned how to be a team player in our family and in First LEGO League, started mowing the lawn for a bump in allowance and, just this week, cared for and entertained children much younger than him at church functions. When today rolled around, he had all the confidence in the world to take my laptop apart and replace the plastic doohickies so my desk won't get scratched up. It was awesome! </div>
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He has been growing and maturing a lot the last year in many different areas. This has made me a bit nostalgic at times, but, especially today, I'm really appreciating his newfound confidence and maturity. Happy Mother's Day to me!</div>
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She was bored while watching something so she whipped this up. I am not sure where she gets it from, but her art skills continually impress me. </div>
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Some days were made for a friendly Nerf Attack! Thankful for good friends, kids and adults alike, who know how to have fun. </div>
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There were 13 other contestants 4th - 8th grade in this Spelling Bee put on by a local homeschool group. Elisabeth was very nervous about being in front of a crowd. Overcoming her anxiousness, she made it through five rounds before misspelling the word "pennant." Her consolation was the relief of being done with the experience and a newfound confidence for her next competitive exercise. </div>
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The start of every year usually finds me sorting and reorganizing something somewhere in the house. Having moved in the last few months, my husband and I both had a long list of tasks to accomplish in those free days between Christmas and New Years Eve. This year, my goal was to make our homeschool/project space more usable, which required a trip to IKEA.</div>
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Elisabeth picked out a desk and chair and Jonah also picked out a desk chair. I was pleasantly surprised that they were able to assemble their desk chairs all by themselves. Elisabeth had some very minimal help from me involving tightening a couple of screws, while Jonah had none, giving me exasperated looks if I even came near. Elisabeth's desk was a bit too complex a project for her to accomplish on her own, but she did give me a lot of help and even assisted me in putting together my desk.</div>
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Lately, I have been particularly struck with how grownup these two are and somewhat nostalgic about those days when they were younger and supremely adorable. One forgets how tiring those days are and just remembers how stinking cute they were. The joy of their sweetness overwhelms the weariness of it all. This experience has reminded me that there are advantages to their independence and this phase of their development. I still look at them in adoration and wonder these days, but less due to raw cuteness and more for the amazing persons they are becoming.</div>
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After studying the different column types especially Doric, Ionic and Corinthian, we reviewed photos of places we have visited such as the <a href="https://youtu.be/32RZsMcDuDU">British Museum</a> and the <a href="https://youtu.be/fgbjOPCkbJk">National Portrait Gallery</a> in London to practice identifying the different column types. When asked to draw or sculpt an example, Elisabeth fully embraced the idea (pictured above), while Jonah's sculpture of a column quickly morphed into a an unrelated, worm-like creature. He did, at least, enjoy the identification phase of our study. I was glad to find activities that allow both kids with their differing interests to engage with the curriculum. In this case, the art component added interest to the subject matter for Elisabeth, who generally speaking does not get quite as excited about learning history as Jonah does. </div>
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