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Sunday, 13 February 2011
Thank You for all of your Prayers!
Mood: down Topic: Family There is still no change in my mom. We hope to travel to New Jersey sometime next week if we can. There are now three of us that have the flu. Joshua was the first and is now on the mend. Jacob has been running a low grade fever but we have been able to keep it down with medication. Hopefully tomorrow we will call the doctor and he can prescribe something for him. I've been doctoring myself with over the counter meds. Please pray that we will all get over this and that John Allen and Sarah will not get it. We DO appreciate all of your prayers! Saturday, 12 February 2011
Psalm 139
Mood: don't ask Topic: General I've been lying around all day today. It seems that I have caught the same flu bug that Joshua caught. Not much to do but sleep and read. I've been reading a great biography of Iris Blue called Iris: Trophy of Grace. It's a book that I received from the First Wild Card book tour folks. The official review isn't due until early March and, believe me, I will be saying a lot about this fantastic book. In the meantime, here is a bit of scripture that was included in one of the chapters. I won't go into detail about why it was there or what the chapter is about, I'm just going to share it as is. It spoke to me again today as it has on many an occasion before. Psalm 139For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. 1 You have searched me, LORD, 7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Friday, 11 February 2011
The Curiosity Files - Zombie Fire Ants - Perfect for
Mood: spacey Topic: Homeschool Product Review Let me give you all one quick caveat to this review. First, Joshua, the main one using this study, had the flu. Next, my sister called and said that my mom's health is failing quickly. Nothing to be unexpected, she is 88 years old (I think ) and has been in failing health for a couple of years. Still, it is not fun news. So, my brain is mush, however, I don't want to get behind on reviews, and, as you will read, I know enough about The Curiosity Files to be able to write an informed review. Besides, it keeps my mind busy. I will write an update, though, when Joshua gets feeling better and we can complete the study. Now for the review. A few months ago a request went out to all of the TOS Homeschool Crew First Mates for proofreaders for a new type of Unit Study that TOS was putting together called The Curiosity Files. The name caught my attention and I'm always looking for things for my kids to use, so I decided to give my proofreading skills a try and sign up. One of the first responses that I got after signing up was something like "Oh good. Your boys will love them. These studies are really gross type studies perfect for gross loving boys!" However, I think that girls will love them as well. Just get ready for some gross stuff! So far I've had the great pleasure of proofreading Cicada-Killing Wasps ~ yes there are some gross parts ~ and Platypus ~ not really gross but certainly curious ~ so you see, there really is something for everyone, even if you don't like the word "gross". Zombie Fire Ants is actually the first published, on the market, Curiosity Files study that I have been able to look at and use. From the time I first began proofreading the Curiosity Files studies, I knew that they were something unique. The author of these great science unit studies is "Professor Ana Lyze". She has a "research team" that helps her and they specialize in science oddities. And, yes, Zombie Fire Ants are definitely some science oddities. Originally from South America, Fire Ants hitched a ride on some ships importing products to the U.S. The only problem is, Fire Ants are not native to the United States. All of their natural predators are in South America, so they have been left to multiply freely and wreak havoc on the U.S. population. Scientists decided to experiment with bringing some of the Fire Ants natural enemies from South America to see if they would help control the U.S. Fire Ant population. South American phorid flies were imported and released near some Fire Ant colonies and soon thereafter Zombie Fire Ants were created. What are Zombie Fire Ants? You'll have to buy the study to find out! I love The Curiosity Files science studies. Professor Ana Lyze seems to talk to you through the study and has a knack of knowing exactly what questions or comments might be crossing your mind. Take this little snippet of conversation from Zombie Fire Ants:
I don't think I revealed too much of the study in that little exert and you can see what an easy flow there is to the information given. It's like you are not really studying at all. That's the kind of Science study I have been longing for at our house. But that's not all.As parents aren't we always looking for "teachable moments"? You know, those moments where something happens and it is a perfect time to weave a life application into it. Well, that's exactly what The Curiosity Files do! After the initial information and a short "Let's see how much you've learned" section, there is a section that weaves what you have learned right into a Christian application! Remember, TOS (The Old Schoolhouse) is unashamedly a Christian company and you can trust that their materials will not be compromised by evolution or non-Christian thoughts. I love their Christian application section. It really ties science and what you are learning into why God created or allowed that particular thing and what it has to do with you. BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! The main attraction of a good unit study is the extra "hands on" things that are included. Well, let me tell you, there are plenty of hands on things in Zombie Fire Ants.How would you like to do one of the following?
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We've Been Hit - And Not By Cupid's Arrow!
Mood: don't ask Topic: Family We've been hit by the nasty flu bug! Sorry that my Valentine's post isn't up yet! Hopefully tomorrow! Wednesday, 9 February 2011
What are your Valentine's Day plans?
Mood: amorous Topic: General
What are your Valentine's Day plans? Tune in tomorrow to find out about some great Valentine's day pasts in the Tinkel household! |
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