Because the African Holocaust is a heavy one, I knew that I wanted to sandwich it in-between some ‘good stuff.’ I decided to do this by first exploring the continent of Africa and ending on the accomplishments and achievements of a few African-decent people. This block is a fifth grade history block. Before I continue…
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Grade 5 Physics: Energy, Force, and Simple Machines
Currently we are in a physics block with my younger daughter (fifth grade.) It is an introduction, because I didn’t feel like I gave it enough attention in years past. Physics has so much one can delve into, that I had a challenging time deciding what to include and what to leave out. So far,…
A Spring Project: Dying Eggs Naturally
I find color so alluring. It entices me with its beauty and temps me into so many, many projects. Projects that sometimes never get finished. This time around it’s naturally dyed eggs. Those beautiful muted colors created from plants have most years been too much, too long, too complicated. But not this year! This year…