Web Resource of the Day - Nutrition/Health

www.nutritionexplorations.org
sponsored by - The National Dairy Council

Pre-K through 10th grade lesson plans
links
wellness information
nutrition

A Thought for your day

Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education. The human mind is our fundamental resource. - John F. Kennedy

Studying... Fine Arts - Dance

VHS
R. M. Arts - Dancing
Program 5 - New Worlds, New Forms

Definition of the day (Vocabulary)

cognition

(noun)
the act or process of knowing including both awareness and judgement

the mental act or process by which knowledge is acquired or processed

Studying... South America History/Culture

Picture Book
We're Sailing to Galapagos: A Wee in the Pacific - Laurie Krebs

Quote for the Day

I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think. - Socrates

Studying... Health

Picture Books
Brianna Breathes Easy - Virginia Kroll (A Book about Asthma)
My Sister Then And Now - Virginia Kroll (A Book about Mental Illness)

DVD
Life's Greatest Miracle - PBS/NOVA
Life Cycles - Discovery School (Grades 3-6)

Studying... Native American History/Culture

Music
Earl Ray Lodac - Traditional Songs of the Salt River Pima (CD)

Studying... Foreign Language/Spanish

Picture Books
Uno, Dos, Tres, Posada! Let's Celebrate Christmas - Virginia Kroll
Nos vamos a Mexico! Una aventura bajo el sol - Laurie Krebs y Christopher Corr

From the Inbox: So. Cal Homeschool Fair ~ Memorial Day (Ontario)

The 20th Annual Southern California Homeschool Fair is coming to Ontario this Memorial Day 2009.

Location: Ontario Christian High School
931 W. Philadelphia Ave in Ontario, California.
Date: Monday, Memorial Day
Fair Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Fair Tickets: $2.50/person up to $12/family* in Advance.
Gate prices are $4/person-$20/family*.
Children 3 & under are free.
[* family is defined as mom and dad and kids; it does not include extended members]

Remember to save projects your child has completed since June 1, 2008. You can enter them into the fair. Save those poems, craft projects, drawings, paintings, history and science reports, etc. See detailed listing of project categories below or at http://www.homeschoolfair.com/2009fair/divisions.html

There's still plenty of time to prepare projects for entry. Deadline for non-perishable entries is April 30.

We, personally, have so many fond memories of the Homeschool Fair. It is such a great way to showcase your child's work and invite friends and family members to share in the festivities. There are so many booths with great information about resources for homeschooling. The Olympic events were always one of our favorite activities. The planning committee is planning some wonderful ways to share memories from past fairs in celebration of the Fair's 20th Anniversary.

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Marilyn Short
Project Entry Coordinator

P.S. Please pass this info along to anyone who may be interested in participating.

For more information about the Homeschool Fair, see: http://www.homeschoolfair.com/

Many hands make light work. Your assistance would also be greatly appreciate in making the fair a success. For more information on how you can assist, see www.homeschoolfair.com/2009fair/info-committee.html

Deatails follow about the 2009 Project Divisions


Participation Links

Deadlines
Divisions
Rules
Forms
a.. Participation fee 75¢ per project*
b.. All projects must have been completed after June 1, 200
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c.. Please do not enter projects from previous Home School Fairs*
d.. REMEMBER - Project Participation Forms MUST be postmarked by April 30, 2009

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Writing Divisions (101 - 105)
a.. Judging based on: Content (40%), Grammar (30%), Creativity (20%), Presentation (10%)
b.. Writing projects MUST be typed or hand written by the student
c.. All writing must be in NOTEBOOK FORM - No Display Boards will be accepted
Division 101 . . . . . . Poetry. 1 poem = 1 project
Division 103 . . . . . . Fictional Writing/Creative Writing.
Division 105 . . . . . . Research/Report Writing/Essay.

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Sewing Divisions (121 - 149)
a.. Judging based on: Finished inside & out (50%), Neatness (30%), Overall Appearance (20%)
Division 121 . . . . . . Quilts & Comforters. This includes baby blankets and lap covers
Division 124 . . . . . . Needlework. Please specify item on project participation form
Division 127 . . . . . . Knitting & Crocheting. Please specify item on project participation form
Division 130 . . . . . . Clothing & Textiles. This includes doll clothes sewn by the child
Division 133 . . . . . . Latchhook and Weaving Projects
Division 136 . . . . . . Stuffed Animals & Dolls. This includes animals & dolls sewn & stuffed by the child
Division 142 . . . . . . Sweatshirt/T-Shirt Decorating. Theme: Open theme

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Art Divisions (151 - 199)
a.. Judging based on: Originality for child's age, use of medium, artistic techniques, and composition.
b.. Lego or block construction MUST be glued together as they will be transported to the fair by car.
c.. If you choose to matte your project, please use a thin, light-weight material.
Division 151 . . . . . Acrylic Oil Painting Freehand
Division 154 . . . . . Water Colors. Freehand (including any kind of color based paint)
Division 157 . . . . . Colored Chalk / Oil Pastels
Division 160 . . . . . Sketching (Artwork using markers, colored pencils, crayons etc.)
Division 163 . . . . . Sketching Lead pencils, charcoal (black & white pictures only)
Division 166 . . . . . Computer Art Computer-create art and graphics
Division 169 . . . . . Photography 1 photo = 1 project
Division 172 . . . . . Funniest Family Photo 1 photo = 1 project
Division 175 . . . . . Plaster Crafts/Ceramics
Division 178 . . . . . Sculpture Any medium formed from scratch. No pre-purchased molds
Division 181 . . . . . Craft Original design
(note: for Lego and block construction, use Division 181 for original design
(and Division 184 for designs that comes with building design/instructions)
Division 184 . . . . . Craft Kit project
Division 187 . . . . . Plastic Model Cars, planes etc
Division 190 . . . . . Woodcraft Original design -Student must cut wood with parental supervision
&n bsp; (Includes doll houses, toys, cradles, chairs, plaques etc)
Specify project on Project Participation Form
Division 193 . . . . . Woodcraft Kit project -Pre cut or parent cut wood products
(Includes doll houses, toys, cradles, chairs, plaques etc)
Specify project on Project Participation Form

a.. Special note for Divisions 190 & 193: Pinewood Derby cars entered for a ribbon may be raced on fair day!! Please be sure to review the criteria for the cars.

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History Division (211)
a.. Judging based on: Report and display. Historical content. More than one historical reference is encouraged.
b.. History Division MUST be checked-in on Saturday, May 23 between 10:00am - 12:00noon!
Division 211 . . . . . History. Maps, models etc

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Science Divisions (241 - 259)
a.. *Judging based on: Scientific method. One page report is encouraged. Collections, machines etc will be accepted as science.
b.. **All Science Divisions MUST be checked-in on Saturday, May 23 between 10:00am - 12:00noon!
Division 241 . . . . . Life Science. Plants, seeds, animals, animal adaptation, body structure, 5 senses, health/nutrition
Division 244 . . . . . Physical Science. Matter, energy, light, sound, simple machines, magnetism, electricity, chemistry
Division 247 . . . . . Earth Science. Air, water, weather, earth, ecology, astronomy
Division 250 . . . . . Science Display & Kits. (where Scientific Method of jud
ging is not possible)

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Baked Goods Divisions (272 - 319)
a.. Judging based on: Taste. Originality. Creative, neat decorations (cake & candy)
b.. Divisions 272-299 MUST be checked-in between 7:30 - 8:30am on day of fair.
c.. Baked Goods can be auctioned at the end of the day. Proceeds will be used to help fund the 2006 Home School Fair. Make a note on your Project Registration Form if you wish to donate an item to the auction.
d.. Please bring all Baked Goods entries on disposable plates!
Division 272 . . . . . Yeast Breads
Division 275 . . . . . Non-Yeast Breads
Division 278 . . . . . Decorated Novelty Cakes. Cake mix ok
Division 281 . . . . . Decorated Fancy Cakes. Cake mix ok
Division 284 . . . . . Cakes. Taste. No mixes
Division 287 . . . . . Pies
Division 290 . . . . . Cookies
Division 293 . . . . . Brownies & Bar Cookies
Division 296 . . . . . Decorated Candies. Appearance only
Division 299 . . . . . Candies. Taste
Division 302 . . . . . Canning & Preserves
Division 305 . . . . . Puddings & Custards

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Spelling Division (401)
a.. No study list will be given. Have child study words appropriate for their age & grade level
b.. Judging based on: Traditional method
c.. Check-in 9:15am . . . Spelling Bee begins 9:30am.
Division 401 . . . . . Spelling Bee
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Table Setting Division (414)
a.. NO Parental Influence! Tables provided. Set table for 2 persons /FONT>
b.. Judging based on: Originality (50%),Hand made (30%),Appearance (15%),Correctness (5%)
c.. Tables MUST be set up on Saturday, May 23. Set up time is 10am to noon
Division 414 . . . . . Table Settings. Theme: Open

There will also be a Talent Show and Olympic Events.

Many hands make light work so your assistance would also be greatly appreciate in making this fair a great success.
See link below for more information on how you can help out.
http://www.homeschoolfair.com/2009fair/info-committee.html

Studying...Religion/Bible Study

Picture Books
Easter Eggs for Anya (A Ukranian Celebration of New Life in Christ) - Virginia Kroll
I Wanted to Know All About God - Virginia L. Kroll

Grace To You Sermon CDs
Depravity and Inability(Selected Scriptures) - John MacArthur
Saved or Self-Deceived (Selected Scriptures) - John MacArthur
Hot-Button Questions About the Bible and Christian Life - John MacArthur
The Salvation Song of Security, Romans 8:31-39 - John MacArthur
A Biblical Response to the Church-Growth Movement (Selected Scriptures) - John MacArthur
The Believer's Comfort in Christ's Return and Judgement, Part 1, 2 Peter 3 - John MacArthur

In Touch Ministries
CD: Lessons My Mother Taught Me - Charles Stanley

First A.M.E. (Los Angeles)
Bible Study
(Cassette) Sin & Forgiveness 11/23/93

Studying... Black History/African-American History and Culture

Here are some books that feature Black/African-American Characters


PICTURE BOOKS
Wood-Hoopoe Willie
Masai and I - Virginia Kroll
Africa Brothers and Sisters - Virginia Kroll
Faraway Drums - Virginia Kroll
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (An African Tale) - John Steptoe
Phillis Big Test - Catherine Clinton

CHAPTER BOOKS
A Song for Harlem (Scraps of Time 1928) - Patricia C. McKissack
The Road to Paris - Nikki Grimes

Studying...US/American History

Videotapes
Portrait of America: Alabama (VHS)
Portrait of America: Mississippi (VHS - 49 miutes)
note - The Portrait of America series was checked out from the County of Los Angeles Public Library system (colapublib.org)
Roots

Book on CD
Land of Lincoln (Adventures in Abe's America) - Andrew Ferguson 11 hours
Who Was First? Discovering the Americas - Russell Freedman

Easy Readers
The Library of Living and Working in Colonial Times Series:
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Indigo Planter - Laurie Krebs
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Lighthouse Keeper - Laurie Krebs







Picture Books
Johnny Appleseed: The Legend and the Truth - Jane Yolen

Studying... Asian History/Culture

Picture Books
We're Riding on a Caravan (An Adventure on the Silk Road) - Laurie Krebs and Helen Cann