Build A Better Future ~ T5 ~ page 52

While in Detroit, Mom and I went to the Chrysler Museum. On display were cars made by Chrysler from when they started until now. Three changes in car design that have enhanced safety in the last ten years are:

• Rearview camera
• Weight sensors for air bags
• On board navigation and emergency assistance devices

Creative Cooking ~SB3 ~ Pg54

Garbanzo Beans, also called chick peas, are not native to where we live. They are grown in the Mediterranean, the Indian subcontinent, western Asia, and Australia. My sister and I have made two different recipes with chick peas. We have made humus and not tomato soup, a soup that requires tomatoes, ham, onions, mushrooms, garlic, chicken broth, and garbanzo beans.

Once Upon a Story ~ CE1 ~ page 102

At Fine Arts, I went to a writing workshop. The instructor gave us ten tips on how to improve our writing. One of the things he said was that every story has to have conflict. Not necessarily "Someone's dying!" kind of conflict, more like "What am I going to wear today?" type of conflict. Our teacher also said that we need to be willing to listen to criticism, and also revise over and over and over until we are satisfied.

Heritage Hunt ~SP3 ~ page 124

On Thursday mornigs, I help Mrs. Cathy at the library for 3 hours. I have done this all month.

Child Care ~ SB5 ~ page 18

I made a list of games and toys to take with me when I baby-sit. As I think of other items, I will add them to my list.

Child Care ~ SB2 ~ page 18

I took the babysitting class through 4-H at our library. The class taught me how to handle various emergencies. Afterwards, I shared what I learned with friends and parents that I know.

On the Playing Field ~ SB3 ~ page 164

I have learned the rules, strategies, and some of the skills needed for figure skating. Some of the rules are for competitions. I can't do tricks that are above the level I am in. In competition, I need to use up the whole rink area during my program. So far, I have mastered a waltz jump, a salchow, a scratch spin, and several other things. I am also working on a loop jump.

Paper Works ~ SB* ~ page 134

We made paper beads in art class. There are many different shapes for beads, but we used the basic triangle and rectangle patterns. We used old color magazines, but you can use plain paper of any kind. After cutting out the shapes, we rolled the paper around a toothpick and sealed the end with glue. Although we did not spray our beads with varnish, that is something that will make them shiny.

Math, Maps, and More ~ SB5 ~ page 68

For my Nebraska book, I made a map showing the elevation of our state. I also included cities. To help other people know what the colors meant, I made a key showing the colors I used. The scale on my map is 1 inch equals 43 miles.

Emergency Preparedness ~ CE5 ~ Pg 155

I read Hatchet. The book is about a boy who is stranded in the Canadian wilderness after his plane crashes. To survive, he needed basic knowledge of edible plants. He also figured out how to make a shelter and a bow and arrow. One of the most important things he needed was a positive attitude.

This book is by Gary Paulsen.

From Fitness To Fashion ~ T1 ~ page 28

As part of a science project, I looked up the ingredients in one of our lotions and made a list to present to others. We were surprised to find that more than 77% of them were harmful to humans on skin contact.

From Fitness To Fashion ~ SB6 ~ page 28

As part of our science project, my sister and I tried out several recipies for cosmetics. We tried recipies for lotion, face wash and a face mask. Then we made a bookk containing all of the ricipies we liked.

Sports For Life ~ T #5 ~ page 176

My favorite sport is figure skating. When picking out a pair of skates, I need to be sure that the boot is firm, and that there is proper support in the ankle. Blade guards need to be used keep the blades from coming into contact with debris on the floor which could cause the blade to become dull more quickly due to nicks in the blade. For this same reason, it is important to only walk on approved surfaces while in skates. Care should be taken to never walk on concrete or other similar surfaces as this could ruin a blade. The blades need to be sharpened about every six weeks. After each skating session, it is important to dry off the blades so that they don't rust. It is also important to cover the blades with soakers to help keep them dry between uses. Boots need covers to protect from wear and tear during skating.

On the Playing Field ~ SB2 ~ page 164

I signed up for gymnastics classes at the YMCA.

Women Through Time ~ SB #6 ~ page 146

I read Island of the Blue Dolphins. It is set in the 1800's. The main character is a girl who is left alone on an island when her tribe leaves. Women in her tribe were expected to harvest gardens and plants. They were expected to gather shell fish, berries and roots. They were responsible for raising the children and keeping house. They were not allowed to make weapons. She believed if she made a weapon it would not work at the time she most needed it or the earth would swallow her up. Women were also not allowed to hunt. All of these beliefs were challenged when she was left on the island to fend for herself.

Family Living ~ SB4 ~ page 26

We don't usually let issues build up in our family. When something comes up, we address it right away so it doesn't become huge.

For a while, my sister and I were fighting about who needed to turn out the overhead light in our room. We went to Mom because we needed help. We came up with a plan for F to turn off the overhead light and B to turn off a lamp beside the bed.

Another issue was about the Wii. We had to decide as a family that we would only use the Wii a maximum of once a day. This is generally only an issue on Saturdays because sometimes my sister and I will play on the Wii early in the day. Every other day, we don't use it until after dinner.

Law and Order ~ T1 ~ page 36

Last night, we had a slumber party. We had invited all of the girls from co-op. We watched Night at the Museum and discussed that it was wrong for the former employees to try to steal things and frame the new employee. We also talked about the things that went right in the movie, like the thieves being captured. However, in the movie, the thieves are not punished, just stopped.

Plant Life ~ CE2 ~ page 74

We went to the Garden of the Senses at the zoo. We noticed that it had wide spaces for people in wheel chairs and the exhibits were low to the ground for easy access. There was lots of sound for the blind as well as braille on all the signs. There were opportunities to taste, touch, and smell various plants. The texture of the animal sculptures was similar to that of the real animals they represent. There is also a gong that when it is hit, you can feel the vibrations. It is also visually pleasing.

The Performing Arts ~ SP #3 ~ page 136

I was in a human video with my youth group. We used drama and music to portray the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. We performed this at our church and at fine arts competition.

The Performing Arts ~ SB #5 ~ page 136

I performed a vocal solo for fine arts this year. I practiced three times a week for a month before performing it at my church and then at the competition. I prefer to perform with a group because I feel like it is less stressful. When I am performing solo, all of the responsibility is on me. Whereas when I am performing with a group, the responsibility is shared. The preparation for a solo performance is different because you don't have to rely on other people to be able to practice, all you need is your materials and the time to do it. When you are practicing with a group, the coach is focusing on the whole group rather than the individual and may not notice individual mistakes. Practicing for a solo, the coach is more able to focus on the individual.