I get the priviledge of leading the Middle Grammar Co-op class this Friday. We are at the end of the 17th century and starting the 18th. We are at the Great Reformation and Sir Isaac Newton. I am not going to focus too much on the Reformation right now because I haven't gone too indepth with the girls this year.

For co-op I am going to do a number of simple experiments on the Laws of Motion by Sir Isaac.

• Make a yo-yo- Using a buttons and cotton thread
• Make a Newton's Cradle (simplified version)
• Experiments and Graphing of the effect of friction on a moving object
• Measure and graph the time it takes for different objects to fall

I am also going to discuss manners of the 17th & 18th century as it pertains to dining. As I set up for snack I am going to have a handful of servants, a host (female), and guests (male and female).

• How is a table set
• Who sits first
• What does a man do when a lady enters the room
• What does a man do when a lady is ready to sit at a table
• When do we start eating

We will do a Silhoutte Portrait. These were typical for the average colonial child to have as a record of their appearance.

We are going to discuss the book they read Boys and Girls of Colonial Days. Then we are going to do a Story Thread game. I start a story and then each child goes around and adds to the story.

Pray for me...I am out of my comfort zone with the older kids. I hope this all will fill the 3 hours of time. Preschoolers are my area of expertise. I will post some pictures afterwards for you to see.

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Posted by Jilann

Your activites sound they will be a lot of fun. I can't say that age is my area of expertise, either! So, I'll pray for you. You'll do great!!

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