We desire books that feed the mind and nourish the soul
Planning to use a variety of online sources some listed here, some listed below 15 Free Online Courses
English Grammar and Composition Daily write in some manner, emphasis on polishing pieces.
Writing Club with Sr Judith Copywork Narrations Written Character Based Lessons
English for Australian Schools 1 - Ridout
Roper, & ? & ?
Literature Each term read at least two classic, saints and history books independently. Audio Books Good Books
Poetry Grammar of Poetry Daily read and enjoy. Memorise at least one poem per term. Resources
The Harp and the Laurel Wreath - Laura Berquist
The Four Corners (Aust)
Science and Nature Science God's Design set, read at least one book/term
Read at least twice weekly, narrate and answer questions. Research further where interested
Watch 1+/wk. Take notes!! when reading and watching!!
Undertakeexperiments at least twice a week and document Resources
Living Books from Branch Library and our library.
Science and Nature TV Series and DVDs
Various experiment books and you-tubes. Hippo Campus Bill Nye Creation Online Videos Steve Spangler Science Kahn Academy Science 100 Engineering Projects
History Twice Weekly
Notebook, narrate,
Term 1 - Australia, beginnings through to explorers
History of Australia - Manning Clark
Our Sunburnt Country
Pictorial History - Catholic & Secular
Terms 2, 3 & 4, to be determined. Like to leave wiggle room:) Resources
Historical living books, branch library and our collection
Historical core books, branch library and ours
HE Gombrich
H E Marshall
Child's History of the World - VM Hillyer
Story of the World Kahn Academy
Geography
Plan to be more conscientious about teaching culture and mapwork this year.
Written narrations and notebook pages Read Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific in a Raft by Thor Heyerdahl A Book of Discovery - MB Synge
mapwork once weekly Study maps, cover, label and later redraw and label. Resources Michael Palin DVDs