We have different gifts,according to the grace given to each of us. accordance with your faith;if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach Romans 12:6-7
The Definition and Meaning of the Ichthus / Fish as a Catholic Christian Symbol
Catholic Christian symbolism in art provides a clear graphic illustration which represents people or items of religious significance. What is the definition and the meaning of the Ichthus / Fish symbol? Ichthus is the Greek word for fish (ΙΧΘΥΣ). The initials of the word Ichthus are also used as a Christian acronym of the following Greek words: I=Jesus Ch=Christ Th=Theou(God's) U=Uios(Son) S=Soter (Savior) Using the Ichthus acronym IChThUS means "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior" Christians also use to draw one half in the sand and if the person completed it you knew they were a Christian. It was a way to safely ID a fellow believer.
A hidden treasure in the middle of the city of Washington DC is Theodore Roosevelt Island National Memorial. We have read about this island for three years but thought it was hidden up river from the city. Little did we know we have been driving over it.
The island is :
"Theodore Roosevelt Island is a 91-acre wilderness preserve that serves
as a memorial to the nation's 26th president, honoring his contributions
to conservation of public lands for forests, national parks, wildlife
and bird refuges, and monuments. Theodore Roosevelt Island has 2 1/2
miles of foot trails where you can observe a variety of flora and fauna.
A 17-foot bronze statue of Roosevelt stands in the center of the
island. There are two fountains and four 21-foot granite tablets
inscribed with tenets of Roosevelt’s conservation philosophy. This is a
great place to enjoy nature and get away from the busy pace of downtown." About.com
Arranged in an arc behind the Roosevelt statue are four panels with his quotes on four themes: Youth, Manhood, State, and Nature.
We spent a beautiful day exploring the island and lunching nearby reading Teddy Roosevelt and the treasure of Ursa Major / adapted by Ronald Kidd ; illustrated by Ard Hoyt.
Today's question was sparked while loading a mechanical pencil for handwriting work.
So the answer comes from the Greeks:
Name: Lead
Symbol: Pb
Atomic Number: 82
Atomic Mass: 207.2 amu
Melting Point: 327.5 °C (600.65 K, 621.5 °F)
Boiling Point: 1740.0 °C (2013.15 K, 3164.0 °F)
Number of Protons/Electrons: 82
Number of Neutrons: 125
Classification: Other Metals
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 11.34 g/cm3
Color: bluish
Facts
Date of Discovery: Known to the ancients
Discoverer: Unknown
Name Origin: From the Greek word protos (first)
Symbol Origin: From the Latin word plumbum (lead) Uses: solder and shielding against radiation, batteries Obtained From: galena
We have been on the move since the first week in June with out of town guest and a 1,000 mile roadtrip. God has blessed us to see many friends, family members and places while bring us safely back home. The icing on the cake has been this past week in our hometown VBS.
The theme was "Awesome God! Amazing Power!" In the words of my late grandmother "God just showed out!" The blessing and demonstration of God's love and direction was evident in section.
My son was placed in a group with some wonderful children who were as filled with God's love as his. His youth group leader was encouraging, caring and cool. He was blessed to see a young man, who was "cool and awesome" and lived his faith for everyone to see.
I started out the week as a hall monitor and ended working with a group with an amazing leader. We will call her Miss B has a quiet calm and peace that just radiates from her. It was blessing just to be in her presence. I met so many amazing mothers and dad who took the time to volunteer for VBS.
The ending program brought me to tears. Imagine 300 young voices singing:
Okay I am cleaning the closets before I bring in any new stuff.
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Language
Arts Spellwell Book Bb by Nancy M. Hall
Pages 65 ISBN
0838821944 $1.00
Hands of a Child Operation: English Grammar
Curriculum $3.50
The Operation:
English Grammar Project Pack takes your student on a special mission
to help the people of planet “Gabgone” learn the English language
in order to visit, conduct business, and communicate with the
English-speaking nations of the world. This 75-page unit
includes a 15-page Research Guide and 28 hands-on activities that
explain nouns, pronouns, adjectives, prepositions , verbs, adverbs,
conjunctions, interjections, phrases, clauses, sentences, and
punctuation! PLUS - 2 bonus activities! Your
mission, if you choose to accept it, is to crack the code on the
English Language and prove that it is possible to use good grammar!
2nd
Grade Printing Teacher's Guide
is the guide for the second grade workbook, Printing Power. $1.00
History
Virginia History
Projects: 30 Cool, Activities, Crafts,
Experiments & More for Kids to Do to Learn About Your State Books
1 and 3 $2.00 for both
Math
Number Beats DVD $10
This fun and educational video
teaches children how to write numbers 0-9. Each 7-minute chapter
includes writing and counting demonstrations, skits, and worksheet
practice! Also included are three chapters on skip counting (2’s,
5’s & 10’s); as well as a bonus chapter on “big
numbers”.
Fun! Lego Minifigs Cole, Jay, Zane ZX,
Snappa, Stormtropper and one handed Mechanic (with a spinner and
weapons) $7
Science
Science
Celestron 44320 Microscope Digital Kit $15 shipping included
Condition: Gently used Camera and Microscope work.
Kit comes with:
Biological microscope with
powers from 40x to 600x
Zoom eyepiece from 10x to 20x
Digital camera with imaging
software included on CD-ROM
Top and bottom electric
illumination
The Celestron 44320 is a multi-purpose microscope can
be used as a traditional microscope with powers from 40x to 600x or
attach the digital camera to view on your computer. It's the perfect
tool for discovering and learning about the world we can't see. The
included software allows you to save digital images and video to your
computer. Weighing just 22 ounces. Other features include a zoom
eyepiece from 10x to 20x and top and bottom electric illumination. The
microscope requires Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, or Vista, CD/DVD
drive and open USB port.
While finishing Math yesterday The Student wanted to know: "Why are erasers pink?"
After a google search we found the following answer on ehow.com.
History
The
beginnings of the modern eraser are traced to 1770, when Edward
Nairne sold cubes of natural rubber from his shop in London. The pink
eraser became common when Eberhard Faber began to manufacture the
Pink Pearl in a factory he started in 1861.
Properties
Pumice,
a type of volcanic rock, and organic rubber were combined to make the
pink eraser. This combination created the distinct smell and color of
the eraser.
Features
The
pumice gives the pink eraser its abrasive quality without detracting
from the softness of the rubber.
Function
Erasers
are used to remove markings from surfaces, most often to remove
pencil markings
from paper.
Fun
Fact
Papermate
reported the sale of 132,000 Pink Pearl block erasers in 2008.
The new schedule has been a God send. It has allowed us to focus on obtainable goals and bring the joy back to our home education journey. During our week off this year we got to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Washington DC Cherry Blossoms.
Actually we had spring fever the last day of of the six weeks and took off downtown. Oh the joy of home schooling.
