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Essentials in Writing
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Our 7th grade plans...
Keeping it simple so there's plenty of time to explore his interests.
Math - Lial's BCM and LOF PreAlgebra with Biology
Literature - Teaching the Classics
Writing - The Writer's Jungle
Science - Elemental Science LS Biology
History - Story of the World Vol. 2 (second half) & Vol. 3
Extras - Logic, Art, Music, PE, etc... No plan, just playing these by ear.
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I have never seen any of the IEW DVDs and did All Things Fun and Fascinating last year with ds10. I just had a generally idea of how the program worked before we started. I did a lot of reading online about the program. I joined the IEW yahoo group and read a lot of good info there. I think one of the biggest helps while going through the theme book was the free webinars. http://www.excellenceinwriting.com/webinar-archive There's one for each unit.
I don't have any experience with MCT, but with ATFF we had plenty of time to do other writing assignments.
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yes i found that path...
I get it now.
Ok now can you explain series and parallel circuits.
Trying to understand this
Which of the following would all be connected in series?
a) a lamp and a switch on the wall controlling it
b)two lamps in a room controlled by the same
c)two lamps in different rooms in a house
d)the air conditioner and microwave oven in your home.
which of the following would all be connecting in parallel?
a)a lamp and a switch on the wall controlling it
b) the streetlights in your neighborhood
c)a string of inexpensive Christmas lights that all go out if one bulb is loose
d)none of the above.
In series there is one component after another and all of the electrons pass through each and every component. The electrons get tired or weak so they don't have their full energy to give to each component.
In parallel each component is on a seperate path and each electron only travels down one of the paths. So the components on each path gets the full energy of the electrons that go down its path.
So your first question I believe the answer is A
And the second question I think is D.
Once you start doing the hands on part of building and seeing the different circuits in action it will be easier to understand.
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A short circuit is a path from the postive end of the power source right back to the negative end of the power source with nothing in between to slow the electrons down. There needs to be a light, motor or some form of resistance along the path (switches don't count since it's no different than a regular wire when it's closed).
A short circuit diagram may look as if it has various components but if you look carefully there should be a path there that goes from the positive terminal back to the negative terminal while by passing all of the components.
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My husband donated a kidney to his father. Based on that experience, I'd have to say no. I would only donate to save one of my children.
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I don't think "common knowledge" is a matter of what people *should* know, it is just a matter of what happens to be so ubiquitously out there that it simply *is* known.
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Common knowledge seems to be getting crossed up with what people want other people know.
There are plenty of things I would love to know. Rather or not my brain has the ability to retain that information is not always my choice. I don't believe anyone with learning or memory difficulties has choosen it.
So while there is information that most people seem to know, I feel it is unfair to say that someone "should" know something.
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Absolutely. I can't imagine getting out of junior high/middle school without having heard about the holocaust. And even if you didn't hear about it in school, it comes up in conversation, on documentaries, occasionally in the paper or online (such as mentioning a holocaust survivor or some such), there are books about it, etc etc.
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Just kinda felt you were getting slammed a bit. :D
Thank you for considering my feelings. It's not fun to eat humble pie... nor is it fun to fall off high horses. I don't feel like I'm the only one here lacking knowledge, but that's a whole new thread. So I'll just go back to eating my pie.:)
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I think that my quick response was because I felt bad for the original OP. I do know many of the horrible things that happened; as a Gentile, I am proud that many who weren't Jewish took risk of death to save Jews. I hope that this is sometimes remembered.
There's no reason to feel bad for me. :confused:
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Wow, OP, bet you're sorry you asked.
No, I'm not sorry I asked. I'm clearly in the minority here and that's okay. I learned something.
Knowing about "camps and such in general" is not good enough. Knowing that "it's a terrible thing that happened" is not enough. Knowledge loses its power if it is not specific and detailed. Personally, I find it shocking that anyone doesn't know the name Auschwitz. As a Jew, I experienced the original post as a punch in the gut. As an American and an inhabitant of the world, I find it inconceivable and depressing that anyone 42 years old could have managed not to come across it in books, newspapers, movies, etc.I apologize in advance to the OP; I do not mean to criticize you personally.
I'm very sorry that you feel like that was a punch in the gut. I am very aware of the Holocaust and the camps in general. The fact that I don't remember the name is not for lack of caring.
Names and dates don't stick with me. When my family and friends are talking about famous movie people and such I'm lost until one of them describes to me what the person looks like. That's just how my mind works. So really I'm not surprised to find myself the odd woman out here. It's not the first time and I'm sure it won't be the last.
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I've never been a history person.
But, Wow I didn't realize I was so out of the loop. :tongue_smilie:
Guess I better do a History refresher course.
I'm teaching my up coming 5th grader about WWII this year, so it seems we'll both have some learning to do.:D
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Do you consider Auschwitz is to be common knowledge? In other words if someone saw just the word Auschwitz by itself, would the average person know what it was?
I ask because I didn't know what it was. I assumed it was a German word, but that's as close as I got. I was told I should know that. It's common knowledge. So now I'm curious.
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And since we're on the topic I think I'll add the fact that this post makes my number 50. ;). :lol:
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vegsource.com/homeschool is where I've been posting
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:hurray: congratulations!
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We have the Kinetico and haven't had any problems with it. It doesn't run on electric, the water just flows through. We fill it with about 4-5 bags of salt every 4 months or so. I want to say the bags are around $5.00 each, but my dh buys them so I'm not completey certain about that.
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I would pick 6th and 7th.
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I'm not a computer whiz here, and this is just a guess... but maybe google put a cookie on your computer that identifies you as a minor since your already tried making an account as a minor. kwim? Can you clear your cookies or cache, then try again?
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:grouphug: I've been there. I know it's upsetting & scary. :001_unsure: I sure hope he is okay. Remember sometimes no news is good news. :grouphug:
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You would think men might get tired of seeing other men get hit in the crotch with flying objects, but...alas, no, they don't tire of it.
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I made multiple google accounts for myself and gave one to each of my kids.
It was the easiest, least dishonest way I could figure out.
:iagree: Same here. I have two google accounts in my name. One is for ds for Khan Academy.
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My last fill up cost $4.06 per gallon.... in Ohio
Ohio reporting questions
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This is how I outline those subjects on my notification. IMO sewing is artwork.
G. Fine Arts, including Music
Create personal artwork utilizing different techniques and materials.
Exposure to a variety of music genres, artists and instruments.
H. First aid, safety and fire prevention
Incorporating these into everyday life.
I don't list any materials for these subjects.