Artistic Crafts ~ SP2 ~ page 116

With my Girl Scout troop, we made ornaments that we donated to the residents at the local nursing home.

The Food Connection ~ SP #3 ~ page 60

As admission for the Sidner Spectacular, everyone brought canned food items which were then donated to the local food bank.

On a High Note ~ SP1 ~ page 132

My sister and I went caroling with our church at a local nursing home. Sometimes the residents sang along with us.

The Food Connection ~ SP #3 ~ page 60

We took canned food items to our ice rink and participated in a food drive the figure skating club was holding.

On the Playing Field ~ SB5 ~ page 164

In jump class, my skating coach taught us several stretches to help warm up. We held them for 20 seconds each before running. Jump class was eight weeks long. Before I started the class, it took me several laps around the rink to warm up. During the class, I did the stretches and running every day and it took me less time to warm up.

Writing For Real ~ T #3 ~ page 110

In co-op classes we went to the library and a librarian took us through several things on the Internet showing us where to access things and how to find things as well as good research sites.

Writing For Real ~ SP #2 ~ page 110

With our troop, we went to a local retirement home and interviewed several ladies about their childhood and early adult life. They told us about school, home life, chores, and their children. I did not have a tape recorder, but I did take notes of the interviews.

Computers In Everyday Life ~ SB #2 ~ page 86

I wrote a skating sponsorship letter using Microsoft Word. I learned how to format a letter with the Word program. I edited it and used spell check. I copied the whole letter and pasted it into my blog so that I could access it from a different computer. Then, I pasted the edited version back into Word. I also cut out several sentences and pasted them in a different order than I had originally written them. On the second page of the letter, I needed to use various symbols. I know how to use the toolbar and used it several times for shortcuts. Although I did not need to use columns or boxes for this project, I learned how to do it after doing the letter so that I could meet the requirements of this interest project.

Heritage Hunt ~ SB3 ~ page 124

I went to Fort Atkinson on a homeschool field trip. While we were there, I learned to make lace and cart wool to prepare it for spinning.

Artistic Crafts ~ SB2 ~ page 116

With Mrs.M, I learned to make play-doh animals. The first project I finished was a dinosaur. When working with play-doh, it is important to remember to keep the play-doh moist and to start with a ball that has no cracks in it. When there is more than one piece, water acts like glue and makes them stick together. After I have made an animal, I let it air-dry and then paint it with clear nail polish so that it is ready to display.

Reading ~ T #2 ~ page 106

I used the Internet to help find information on Christmas traditions in Paris for a school project.

Once Upon A Story ~ SB4 ~ page 102

Internal Rhyme
Next Day
One small snowman went off to play
in the world of The Next Day.
What he didn't know
was that the snow was about to go.
Very soon her felt
he was starting to melt.
The snowman rushed
but soon he gushed
down a hill against his will.

Feeling Poem
Hope
Hope sounds like birds twittering to each other.
Hope looks like wrapped presents.
Hope tastes like a fresh ripe strawberry.
Hope smells like a spring rain shower.
Hope feels like sitting on a porch swing watching a sunset.

Simile
Fall
Fall is like apples,
that turn itno cider.
Scarecrows come down,
like the snow will do soon,
jack'o'lanterns shine
as bright as the moon.

Creative Cooking ~ SB7 ~ page 54

I helped modify a lasagna recipie so that it was lower in sodium and fat for Mrs.L because she just had heart surgery. She had said that lasagna was one of her favorite meals and was concerned she would never get to eat it again. We made some things from scratch, like the spaghetti sauce and we substituted some things for lower fat and salt alternatives, like cheeses.

Creative Cooking ~ SB7 ~ page 54

We made lasagna for Mrs.L with less salt and fat because she just had heart surgery. She had said that lasagna was one of her favorite meals and was concerned she would never get to eat it again. We made some things from scratch, like the spaghetti sauce and we substituted some things for lower fat and salt alternatives, like cheeses.

Visual Arts ~ SB #6 ~ page 144

I am making cards to hang in our kitchen. Each card has a food that starts with a different letter drawn on it. When I drew the carrot, I started with the orange and added brown to make it look more realistic. This taught me about color and design. With the pickle, I made the bottom darker because of the lighting and shadows at the bottom of a real pickle when you hold it in the same position.

Visual Arts ~ SB #3 ~ page 144

I made a snail out of play-doh. The lesson that it reminds me of is no matter how slow your progress seems, you are always getting somewhere. It is on display in the living room where anybody who comes over can see it.

Visual Arts ~ SB #3 ~ page 144

I made a play-doh creature called Snot Nose Guy. It expresses a reminder to not have gross behavior. I have it on display in my living room where everyone who comes over can see it.

Graphic Communcations ~ SB1 ~ page 96

With co-op, I learned about different parts of a news paper. We looked through a newspaper to find illustrations, photgraphs, advertisements, headlines, and text. Once we had learned all of this, we wrote our own storys and published a news paper.

Invitation To The Dance ~ SB6 ~ page 126

I worked with the girls in co-op to make up a song about the branches of government. Then we choreographed a dance to go with it. When we were finished, we performed it for the whole class.

Writing For Real ~ SB #5 ~ page 110

We went on a field trip to Fort Atkinson. I posted about it on my blog.

Writing For Real ~ SB #4 ~ page 110

I helped write a newspaper with co-op. Everyone in the class had a different assignment as well as a deadline. We had articles about cars, fashion, faith, sports, cooking, restaurant reviews, pets, and other classes. We also had comics, scripture, art, creative writing, and poetry. After the newspapers were printed, we gave them out to friends and family.

Writing For Real ~ SB #4 ~ page 110

Our co-op class worked together to print a newspaper. We had articles about cars, fashion, faith, sports, cooking, restaurant reviews, pets, and other classes. We also had comics, scripture, art, creative writing, and poetry. When it was finished, we passed it out to friends and family.

Writing For Real ~ SB #5 ~ page 110

When working on our co-op newspaper, I wrote an article called 2009 Co-op explaining what was happening in our co-op at that time and what each class was focusing on.

Writing For Real ~ SB #1 ~ page 110

In co-op we published a newspaper called Homeschool Happenings. Everyone in the middle school participated in the making of the newspaper and writing of stories. One of the articles I wrote was about my sister's figure skating. My mom also proofread it for me. Her input was that it needed to flow better instead of short disconnected sentences. I corrected it and then Mrs.C read it and told me it was good before publishing it.

Visual Arts ~ T #1 ~ page 144

I drew a cover for a language arts project. I used markers, copy paper, and pencil. I used the pencil to sketch my drawing before filling it in with ink so that if I made mistakes, I could erase them. While I was finishing the drawing, I learned not to smudge my work. I learned it is important to work from top to bottom so that my hand does not rest on wet ink. Also, because I am right handed, it is important to work from left to right. The markers I used are non-toxic and acid free. This makes it last longer.

Why In the World? ~ SB 6 ~ page 78

I made a spaghetti sauce recipe from scratch. I used tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, salt, sugar, pepper, oregano, bay leaves, and rosemary. The tomatoes are an acid, the sugar is carbohydrates, and salt is neither an acid nor a base. With Mom's help, I combined all the ingredients in our Crock-Pot. We ended up cooking it longer than expected because there was so much liquid. Heat and evaporation helped brake down the individual components and make a delicious sauce.

Reading ~ T #3 ~ page106

I wrote a book report about Flat Stanley and published it on our homeschool blog.

Plant Life ~ SP4 ~ page 74

I donated 10% of the produce I grew this year to Care Corps, the local homeless shelter.

Plant Life ~ T1 ~ page 74

These are all the things I used for my garden this year.

• Shovel, made from wood and metal, used for turning the soil and general digging. Used mostly in the spring and fall, not much in between.
• Rake, made from wood and metal, used for mixing manure and Epsom salt in, also used to remove grass and weeds initially, used to make plot level, and to create rows for planting. Used mostly in the spring and fall, not much in between.
• Trowel, made from plastic, used to dig small holes to drop seeds into and to dig up weeds and loosen soil after planting seeds.
• Cultivator, made from plastic, used to loosen soil and help remove weeds.
• Fence posts, made from metal, used to frame the boundary for my garden.
• Chicken wire, made from metal, used as a fence
• Wire cages, made from metal, used to contain and support plants as they grow
• Stretch tie, made of plastic, used to hold plants in place.
• Hose, made of soft plastic, used to transport water from the spigot to the garden.
• Sprinkler, made of plastic and metal, used to equally spread the water around the garden.
• Milk jugs, made of plastic, used as mini-greenhouses.

Plant Life ~ SB3 ~ page 74

This past spring, I planted a garden. I obtained permission to use a plot on the property that belongs to the church next door. I did this by presenting them with a proposal that included what I was planting, how big I wanted my plot, and what I was going to do with the produce. Then we tilled the soil several times and removed all of the grass and weeds. I also mixed in manure and Epsom salt to enrich the soil. Then I put up a fence. Every morning, I went out to water and weed my garden, as well as pick anything that was ripe. We also tried to find ways to keep pests like rabbits and squirrels out.

Plant Life ~ SP4 ~ page 74

This summer when we had a garden, I helped harvest food to take to our local homeless shelter.

Home Improvement ~ SB4 ~ page 34

We got an old dresser that was missing a drawer off freecycle. We threw the body of the dresser away and used the drawers to make bookshelves. We nailed it together, painted it dark brown, and decoupaged the inside with pages from an old book.

Pets ~ SB3 ~ page 70

I started training Kelly to do tricks like sit, lie down, and roll over. I also trained him not to jump up on people, to wait at street corners, and not to run out in the street after a car. He is improving, but he still has a long way to go. Ways that I can discipline Kelly sending him to his crate, withholding treats, saying no forcefully, and spraying him with water. It is reasonable to expect a dog to obey simple commands.

Travel ~ SB #4 ~ page 40

Prior to going to camp, I made a checklist of everything I was going to take. This was made easier because each camp had a list of suggested items to bring. It was made harder because I went from one camp to the other with only a few hours at home in between.

1. Lotion
2. Lip Stuff
3. Sunscreen
4. Water Bottle
5. Mupurocin and Band-aids
6. Bug Spray
7. Face Wash
8. Brush
9. Tooth Care Pack
10. Sleeping Bag & Pillow
11. Towels
12. Washcloths
13. Soap
14. Shampoo & Conditioner
15. Mask & Ear Plugs
16. Bible
17. Flip Flops
18. Moisturizer
19. Journals
20. Clothes
21. Swim Suit
22. A & D
23. Flashlight
24. Medicine

The Performing Arts ~ T#1 ~ page 136

We went to a PATH production. They used a microphone, spotlights, sound system, and amplifiers for the instruments. I am sure there are other things, but that is all we noticed.

The Performing Arts ~ SB #5 ~ page 136

For Fine Arts, I sang a vocal solo. I practiced once a week for two months. Performing a solo is different than performing with a group because with a group, you depend on the other people to do what they are supposed to and performing solo, it is only you. I prefer working in a group because there is less stress about messing up; I have a smaller part to play. The preparations are different because in a group everybody needs to be available and you have to work around everybody's schedule. With a solo, you can practice any time so long as you have your materials with you.

Travel ~ SB #3 ~ page 40

I wrote to Jefferson, MO chamber of commerce to get information about their city. Here are a few cool things that I want to do when I visit this city:

• The state Capitol - free
• Cole County Historical Museum - $3 for adults, $1 for kids
• Missouri State Highway Patrol - free
• Museum of Missouri Military History- free

On the Court ~ SB2 ~ Pg 162

My coach taught me a lot about basketball.
A foul is when you grab or touch another player while guarding them.
A foul shot would be given when a player is fouled while they are shooting, or if the other team already has more than ten fouls, adding another gets a foul shot. A foul shot is specifically shot from the foul line. Usually, you get two foul shots when fouled while shooting. If you are getting a shot because the other team has more than ten fouls, you may only get one shot.
A double dribble is when you pick up your dribble and then start dribbling again.

The three basic positions are: Guard, Forward, and Center.

The Guard has two different names. The point guard brings the ball down the court and calls the plays. The point guard must be able to dribble well with both hands and pass well. The Shooting guard is the one who can shoot well from all positions. They are also very fast and good at dribbling.

The Forward also has two different names. The Small forward is usually very good at rebounding or can shoot well from a long range. They should be a good passer, hard driver, and good runner as well. The Power forward is the one who goes for short range shots and lay-ups. A good Power forward will be able to get lots of rebounds. They fight for an opening to do lay-ups.

The Center's job is to block shots and get the rebounds. They are rarely expected to shoot or dribble much. Mostly, they are really good on defense.

I learned how to hold my dribble all the way down the court, pass the ball to other players, and make a basket from the foul line. Usually, when I played basketball, I was a center.

Invitation To The Dance ~ SB1 ~ page 126

I was a part of the Dance Team at my school. Before starting practice, we would do several exercises to warm up. These included splits, pike, straddle, butterfly, triceps stretch, quadriceps stretch, I.T. stretch, cobra, palm tree, and the shoulder stretch.

Home Improvement ~ SB2 ~ page 34

When we were moving in to our apartment, I helped Mom paint our bedroom. We painted each wall a different color. I chose lime green and my sister chose purple. We used two different shades of each color. Then later, I helped Mom finish painting the room. This project was begun while I was a Junior, but finished while I was a Cadette.

Artistic Crafts ~ SB2 ~ page 116

With Mrs.M, I learned to make play-doh animals. The first project I finished was a snail. When working with play-doh, it is important to remember to keep the play-doh moist and to start with a ball that has no cracks in it. When there is more than one piece, water acts like glue and makes them stick together. After I have made an animal, I let it air-dry and then paint it with clear nail polish so that it is ready to display.

Computers In Everyday Life ~ SB2 ~ page 86

I wrote a paper on the Trail of Tears for my history project. To do this, I used Microsoft Word and had Mr.W show me things to make writing it easier and how to enter page numbers. I formatted it, used spell check, and edited it. Sometimes I would rearrange stuff and cut it from one spot and paste it in another. In computer class, Mr.W also taught us how to make columns and boxes.

Reading ~ T #2 ~ page106

I used the Internet to help find information on the trail of tears for a history project.

Women Through Time ~ SB#6 ~ Pg 146

I read the book Gone With the Wind. It is set in the Confederate States during the Civil War. In this time period, women were expected to be meek and humble. It was not acceptable for a woman to be out without a chaperone. This could be another female, a servant, or a male family member. They were expected to stay at home and manage the household. Their hosehold would consist of whatever children they had and also, many of them had slaves or servants. They would go to gatherings quite often. During a war, these gatherings were centered around things they could do for the troops. While their husbands were away at war, they were expected to be strong and courageous while still maintaining as normal of a life as they could. They also had to take care of any business outside of the home that their husbands had done. Once their husbands returned home, they were expected to become more dependent upon the men in their lives again.