Science - Week 2 & 3
J.M.J.

 Sorry, forgot to post last week (had in-laws for the week)!

Week 2  - we learned about the 5 types of mountains - fold, fault-block, dome, volcanic and plateau

Week 3 - we learned more about volcanos.

The children were introduced to the main parts of the volcano and all classes except the Benedictines were given a sheet to label.  The Benedictines completed a mini-book.

All the classes were able to make either a clay or tin foil volcano then watch an "eruption" using the following recipe:

1/4 cup vinegar
1 TBS baking soda
several drops of dishwashing liquid
food coloring (optional)

I am so impressed with all the classes.  I was pretty tough on them (maybe too tough - but just wanted to at least start the year trying to learn some new habits for the classroom) as far as raising their hand and classroom etiquette and they have all done great!

I love their enthusiasm and will continue to try to teach to all the levels and keep it interesting and most of all fun but challenging.

Some of the Franciscans may need to finish their labeling sheet and the Carmelites were given an optional mini-book to do at home.

No specific homework.

For Week 4 (in 2 weeks) we will learn the different types of rocks and how they are formed.