CHAPTER 11-12 – AWARDS and SORROWS, TRAGEDY
BIBLE:
FIAR Bible Supplement:
Parker read both the scripture and the lesson material for this chapter, from the FIAR Bible Supplement Guide.
Bible Verse:
Parker wrote and memorized John 5:24 as his Bible verse for this chapter.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Life Skills – Generosity – Comparing Carver and Curie:
For this unit, we read several wonderful books about generosity.
Parker read A Year of Borrowed Men by on our EPIC app.
We also read about other people who contributed to society, especially in the environmental field.
Parker read Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World on our EPIC app.
He also read EROSION: How Hugh Bennett Saved America’s Soil and Ended the Dust Bowl on our EPIC app.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
Writing & Discussion Question:
Parker answered this chapter’s writing and discussion question in his FIAR notebook.
Vocabulary Words:
Parker completed the vocabulary worksheet for this chapter.
SCIENCE:
The Dangers of Radioactive Materials:
First, Parker read about radiation poisoning on Brittanica Kids.
Parker also read Sadakos Cranes on our EPIC app.
In addition, Parker watched Sung History – Marie Curie on our EPIC app. He also watched several radiation clips on our Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radium playlist.
FINE ARTS:
Drawing – Using Our Illustrator’s Line Technique:
Using the illustrator’s line technique, Parker drew a sports themed illustration in his FIAR art book.
A Famous Sculpture:
Parker read about the famous sculpture, “The Thinker” by Rodin on the Brittanica site.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Chapter Book GRAB BAG:
I started creating a GRAB BAG for Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radium Chapter Book Unit. The Grab Bag series is a collection of worksheets and/or activities that I create while studying the FIAR Chapter Book units with my children. I will post it as soon as it’s available for purchase.
*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 a student’s learning experience while rowing the chapter book series.
Pinterest Board:
You can find most of the books, activities, ideas, and printables from this post on our Marie Curie and The Discovery of Radium Pinterest Board.
Youtube Playlist:
As with our other rows, we created a Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radium playlist.