April 14th-April 21st Work Packet UPDATE

Work packet II (April 14^th-april 21^st)

Project Based Learning

Assignment

This project will encompass many of the Common Core State Standards and include other NLCA requirements in Bible Study, History, Research, Multi-media Presentation, and Writing. Student choice is a vital part of the learning process.

Part I. Directions: Choose one of the minor prophets of the Bible from the following list to research.

1.   Obadiah

2.   Joel

3.   Jonah

4.   Amos

5.   Hosea

6.   Micah

7.   Zephaniah

8.   Nahum

9.   Habakkuk

10.Haggai

11. Zachariah

12. Malachi

Part II. Directions: Use two or three resources to research the minor prophet.

 Key Required Resource: Holy Bible

Suggested Resource: Britannica Encyclopedia Website

britannica.com

Part III. Directions: Answer the following questions about the prophet and the book written by the them.

1.   Which minor prophet did you choose and why?

2.   What is the meaning of the prophet’s name?

3.   What was the setting?

4.   What was the approximate date the book was written?

5.   What were the key place or places in the book?

6.   Who are the key people in the book?

7.   Who were the people the prophecy spoke about?

8.   What is one theme of the book written by the prophet?

9.   What is a key verse in the book?

10.Summarize the book written by the prophet.

Part IV. Directions:  Choose the method for presenting your research. All key questions must be presented in the presentation in order to earn full credit for the project. The following is a list of ideas for you to choose from to complete your project. All presentations can be emailed to me at krussell@nlca.info

1.   Create a poster

2.   Video Presentation

3.   PowerPoint Presentation

4.   Written Report

Khan Academy

The purpose of this is for you to continue working on fifth grade skills while separated at this time. I have created a classroom in Khan Academy, and have made assignments for you in Vocabulary, Math, and Grammar. You will need to watch the assigned instructional videos, and then practice the skills by answering the set of questions assigned. I will be able to monitor your progress and provide feedback. Please use the following class code along with the student username and password I send.

Khan Academy Link

https://www.khanacademy.org/

Class Code

U5XSGQ2D

Weather Observations

In Chapter 8, Watching the Weather, we studied the different components that make our weather from the temperature and wind, to the clouds and precipitation. This week keep a weather journal and record your observations. Have your parents sign off on your journal and let me know that you completed your weather observations every day.

Observe and Record:

1.     Daily Temperature

2.     Precipitation (what type)

3.     Clouds (see if you can figure out the type)

4.     Go outside and play (weather permitting)

5.     Have fun!!!

Work packet II (April 14^th-april 21^st)