Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Wow.  Time  really is a vapor  as James 4 says.  This year has cruised by.  Just a few more short weeks and swish.  Another year at KA is gone.

In History, we covered a great decade for our world...the 80s.  The Cold War was won by Reagan and Thatcher!  However, as we are now getting into the 90s, the students are realizing why our current culture is so corrupt.  We are reaping what we have sown.  We will be looking into Desert Storm Operation next week...which happened when I was in 5th grade.  I feel old!

Mr. Kipfer has moved his class to a few different great locations!  A few trips to CC to visit with residents made for some great discussion and story sharing.  The class also went to the Church cemetery to hear stories of old given by Chris Pulver.  From what I hear, it was quite fascinating.  Ask one of the Juniors or Danny Bross what they liked best.

In M.S. Science, we began a chapter on the physics of sound.  We are covering topics such as a sonic boom and the Doppler Effect and how an Ultra sound machine works.  At the end of the this week, we will be doing a full class of demonstrations and activities that teach us about sound physics.  This involves a drive-by horn honk to illustrate the Doppler.  Look out!

In Speech, we are currently working on our visual aid speeches.  This coming week we plan to do our 5-8 minute demonstration speeches.  The students will be doing outdoor and indoor action!  Parents, come on in and watch the show!!!!

I must mention the alone Advanced Chemistry student: Rachel Brooks.  She has poured out many hours of discipline and study to finish this course.  Every time she asked me a question, I think "Wow, she is really trying hard." Either I am deceived or she is an excellent student.

In Physics, magnetism will finish the book.  As we review, I think back on how it has been a great year with the 6 Juniors and we got into many good discussions in class...some about Physics and Physiology and some about life.  We will miss these 6 Juniors as next year, they will be dual crediting all their classes and not attending KA. :-(

Have a great and safe summer everybody!

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