Lego Quest #5: Tool

Design a tool.

This can be something that already exists in the tool world, or it can be an invented tool for a particular job that you have in mind. This can be very simple or extremely complex, it's up to you. Maybe even think about some of the first tools ever invented by man or animal to serve them.

Here is the definition of the word tool:

Tool

-noun

1. an implement, esp. one held in a hand, as a hammer, saw, or file, for performing or facilitating mechanical operations.

2. any instrument of manual operation.

3. the cutting or machining part of a lathe, planner, drill, or similar machine.

4. the machine itself, a machine tool.

5. anything used as a means of accomplishing a task or purpose: Education is a tool for success.

6. a person manipulated by another for the latter's own end; cat's-paw.

7. a means to an end, (a book cover can be a marketing tool).

http://legoquestkids.blogspot.ca/2010/02/quest-5-tool.html

By AA, age 10.  A mortar and pestle for mashing fruit. Submitted by Leigh

By RA, age 8. An axe. submitted by Leigh

"Minecraft Pickaxe" by AS. Submitted by Heather S.

Lego Quest #4: Two Dimensional

This weeks challenge is to create a Two dimensional design.

Two dimensions is having only the dimensions of height and width, like a square. Three dimensions is having height, width and depth, like a cube.

This can be almost anything. It can be a representation of an object, a piece of artwork (realistic, or abstract), a mosaic, a colour study, a picture from your favorite book?

The idea is to keep it flat. Pretend like you are drawing or painting or taking a photograph, but try to create it out of LEGO. Have fun, only play along if you feel inspired!

By RA, age 8.  A Beach Scene. Submitted by Leigh

By AA, age 10. A Minecraft Zombie, Person, and Animal. Submitted by Leigh

"Minecraft Person" by AS. Submitted by Heather S.

This is a zebra made by DM, age 5.5. Submitted by Amanda.

Lego Quest #3:

Quest #3 - Vessel

Design a vessel. Here is the definition of the word vessel.

Vessel
-noun
1. a craft for traveling on water, now usually one larger than an ordinary rowboat; a ship or boat.

2. an airship.

3. a hollow or concave utensil, as a cup, bowl, pitcher, or vase, used for holding liquids or other contents.

4. Anatomy, Zoology. a tube or duct, as an artery or vein, containing or conveying blood or some other body fluid.

5. Botany. a duct formed in the xylem, composed of connected cells that have lost their intervening partitions, that conducts water and mineral nutrients. Compare tracheid.

6.a person regarded as a holder or receiver of something, esp. something nonmaterial: a vessel of grace; a vessel of wrath.

As you can see, you have a lot of options here, have fun!

http://legoquestkids.blogspot.ca/2010/02/challenge-3-vessel.html

By AA, age 10. A Chalice...submitted by Leigh

By RA, age 8.  A mug. Submitted by Leigh (RA filled the mug with water and drank from it!)

"The Tour Express" by PS.  Submitted by Heather S.

Free Webinar on Homeschool Burnout: Its Causes and Cures

Hosted by Christian Heritage Homeschool Educators of Washington State

Free Webinar on Homeschool Burnout: Its Causes and Cures

Tuesday, March 5, 7 PM
Are you bogged down?
Do you have a worn-out spirit?
Does the daily grind now supersede your once high-held vision of educating your own children?
You are not alone, and there is hope! 

Following the first very popular webinar, Christian Heritage and Renee Ellison, one of this year's speakers at the upcoming conference, are excited to address this real and important issue. 

Whether you're on the mountaintop or in a valley right now, you will find Renee's practical strategies encouraging and inspiring. 

Registration is an easy, one-time process that will also sign you up for the remaining webinars in this series including: Raising Your Family in Light of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

Go here to register: https://www.christianheritageonline.org/events/webinars/

Master World Geography in 7 Months or Less

FOR FREE!

Knowledge Quest is providing free curriculum in PDF download for world geography.

Follow this link.  I am not sure how long it will last.

Parent Workshop on Teaching Writing

A WRITING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS

From one homeschool mom to another:

Teaching you so that you can teach your child HOW TO WRITE

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

*Where to begin and what to expect

*Building upon the basics

*The importance of critical thinking

*Preparing your child for the SAT essay exam

I will be teaching a writing workshop on Saturday, March 9, and I thought you might be interested in attending.  I have been teaching literature-based writing classes to home school students for about 10 years.  In addition to teaching my own four children, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching other home school students.  For the past several years, I have been primarily teaching the college prep level, but every now and then I get the chance to have fun teaching our younger students as well.

Not only have I enjoyed my time in the classroom, but I have also cherished the opportunity to work with several other teachers who have joined me in teaching our literature-based writing classes.  We have been able to work together for the past several years, and each year we work to fine tune our instruction – always looking for the most effective methods for teaching our students.  And this is what I look forward to passing on to you.  It is always a blessing for me to meet with parents and teachers who understand the importance of teaching children proper writing skills.  As you know, it’s not easy! 

 You will also need the exact address of this event – which is yet to be determined.  We have a couple of options, so I will wait until I have a head count and then decide on the location (in or near Orangevale, CA  - a suburb of Sacramento).  Feel free to call me if you have any questions (916-725-6473).

Blessings,

Kris Cordell

WHEN:  Saturday, March 9

TIME:  10:00 – 3:30

WHERE: Orangevale, CA  95662

(Contact Kris for address)

COST: $20.00–Including lunch and syllabus

or $10.00 if you bring a friend

BRING A FRIEND AND save $10.00 each

Yearbook Photos and Pages Due!

Group Pages

Here is a reminder for the photos that are due March 1:

Inner tube Donner Ski Ranch

Roller skating

Valentines party

Park day

Presentation day

Christmas party

Mandarin farm

Sierra Arden food closet

Feed my starving children

State Capitol tour

Bishops Pumpkin Farm

Van Howd Gallery Tour

Apple hill

Country Kids Fun Run Fundraiser

Lake Natoma Kayak

Hikes

Open House 2012

Violin Tour

    

Family Pages

Family pages are due March 30

There are 4 ways of creating your family pages:

1.  create a word document with your family page and email to clarksinlove@yahoo.com

2.  create it on the memoryebooks website - download photos using the directions from Ashley. (you will need a phone session with Ashley or Lori to complete). 

3.  make a paper copy and we will scan it - the quality will be a little grainy

4.  email photos to clarksinlove@yahoo.com with a description of what you would like included, and have Ashley create it for you

I will bring a sample of the yearbook tonight at the meeting.  I have also attached an example (only an example - you can include as much or as little as you would like).  But it should include your family name, names of family members in photos, and age or grades.   Other ideas include:  a list of favorites, scriptures, quotes, sayings, - you get the idea.  

Cost of yearbooks will be between $15-$18 each.  We will also need submit the yearbook order by April 1.  I will need to know who will be ordering yearbooks, how many, and have payment by April 1 (no April fools ;0)

Soooo, if you have any questions, please contact Lori or Ashley at clarksinlove@yahoo.com, or 916-632-6886.