TOM TRIES AN EXPERIMENT

BIBLE:

Memory Verse:

Jordan memorized Galatians 6:9 for this chapter. He copied it in his FIAR notebook. 

Character Study:

We continued to read through our chapter lessons in the FIAR Bible and Character Supplement.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

How We Respond to Discipline:

This subject matter is near and dear to our family. The Bible says, “the Lord disciplines those He loves” (Hebrews 12:6). Discipline is a form of love, it’s meant to correct and train us. I love Max Lucado’s words, “God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus.”

It’s exactly the same with our kids. We love them as they are, but we don’t like particular attitudes or behaviors. We correct our kids to train them to become respectable young adults.

Just like Tom, how our kids respond to correction usually affects their punishment, or lack there-of. Many times, a contrite heart and acknowledgement to do things differently is all that’s needed. On the flip side, a disrespectful or emotional rant could cost them their devices. This particular lesson hit close to home. Bub saw that Toms repentant and respectful response to his mom saved his lab.

LANGUAGE ARTS:

Writing & Discussion Question:

Jordan answered the discussion question in his FIAR notebook.

Vocabulary:

Jordan completed the vocabulary worksheet for chapter nine.

MATH:

Economics – Two Ways to Make Money:

The boys are always looking for ways to earn extra money. They take on extra chores for an allowance. Bub wants to create his own company.

Economics – Savings, Budgets & Compound Interest:

My husband opened savings accounts for the kids. They’re quickly learning that the money saved is accruing interest.

SCIENCE:

Periodic Table of Elements:

I bought Our World in Pictures The Elements Book, a fantastic new book about the periodic table of elements.

Mercury:

Jordan completed his periodic table of elements worksheet.

FINE ARTS:

Advertising – Creating a “Look” For Your Business:

Jordan sketched a few logos for his 3D printing business.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Chapter Book GRAB BAG:

I created a MEGA Grab Bag for the Thomas A. Edison: Young Inventor Mini Unit. The Grab Bag series is a collection of worksheets and/or activities that I created while studying the FIAR Chapter Book units with my children.

You can purchase your copy HERE at our TPT Store.

*NOTE: Please be aware that any printable from the Grab Bag series may have worksheets that are similar and/or the same as those available in our other printables. We try to include anything that could enhance your student(s) learning experience as you row the chapter book series.

Pinterest Board:

You can find most of the activities, ideas, and printables from this post on our Thomas A. Edison: Young Inventor Pinterest Board.

Youtube Playlist:

As with our other rows, we created Thomas A. Edison: Young Inventor playlist with read-alouds, music, science, and other clips.