Welcome to October (one of my favorite months of the year!)

In World History,  we have been studying the  Greek and Roman Empire's.  We took a look into Daniel's prophecy that explained Alexander the Great as a "one-horned goat" taking things down in his path.  As we ventured into the Roman world, we set the stage for the most important event in history: the life, death and resurrection of Christ.  We have also been studying the severe persecution of Christians in the first 300 years after Christ. 

In M.S. Science, we are up to our neck in hot water...and cold water...and solid water...and vapor water.  Anything and everything about water has been discussed, demonstrated and dissected about the most incredible substance on the planet!  Next week, we will be practicing our science fair projects which shall be presented the younger part of the school the week before fall break. 

In Health, which is just one semester, we are continuing to study the human body.  To supplement the curriculum, we have also been using a YouTube channel called Crash Course which adds very many interesting and educational facts concerning each of our body's systems.  We also started the next Unit on safety.  It has been entertaining to break out some retro safety videos from the good ol' days!

In Biology, we studied fish/amphibians and got some hands on action by dissecting a big and smelly Rainbow trout.  Then we moved onto the world of botany and have learned about such things as to why leaves change color and how.

In Physics, we are studying 2-dimensional motion including parabolic motion.  Levi and Dennis are realizing that math equations can come to life as they calculate all kinds of physical situations.

In Physiology, we studied bones and more bones.  Not only did they memorize quite a few of them, but they also learned how and why bones grow.  Ask the Junior girls to explain how braces use your jaw bone to realign your teeth!