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Wonderful Pages
Mar. 15, 2007
Life in Nicaragua
Jan. 27, 2007
Our Immense Universe
We just started using Apologia's Exploring Creation with Astronomy.
We completed the first major assignment and made a model of the nine planets. (well eight planets and a dwarf planet, but who's really counting?!) The planets are actually to scale, according to size. We did not include our 12 1/2 foot sun, although we measured it out in the kitchen.
On a whim, we wondered what the distances between the planets would be if we measured them out to scale. I found just such an activity at Astronomy at Home: Science Experiments for the Entire Family. So Thursday evening found us at the church hall, unrolling toilet paper rolls to see just how far away Pluto really is.
  
The kids had a blast. We all had a blast. I'm so very glad God called us to homeschool, because I can't imagine doing anything else!
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the sky displays his handiwork.
Day after day it speaks out;
night after night it reveals his greatness.
There is no actual speech or word,
nor is its voice literally heard.
Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth;
its words carry to the distant horizon.
In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.
Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber;
like a strong man it enjoys running its course.
It emerges from the distant horizon,
and goes from one end of the sky to the other;
nothing can escape its heat.
Psalm 19:1-6
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Jan. 23, 2007
Motto for the Week
Jan. 19, 2007
Sign of the Times
My children asked if they could use their blankets and comforters to make tents in the living room. I heartily approved.
When I was little we called them "forts."
My children proudly called me to come and inspect their "condos"!
I'm starting to feel my age...
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? Job 12:12
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Jan. 16, 2007
Carnival of Beauty: The Beauty of Bread
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