November Apprentice Readings and Inspirements

Study--Know

1. Before you start your studies, make sure you complete your SAR (Student Accountability Report) or use another planning tool to plan out your week's studies

2. Read: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

3. Word Study: Choose a word from The Witch of Blackbird Pond and do a word study on it

• The Witch of Blackbird Pond is full of great words like punctilious (ch. 2), chagrined (ch. 4) and propitious (ch. 13). Try to find an unusual word that no one else uses. Anyone who has a complete word study with a unique word (from the book and you are the only one who did a word study on that word) will be rewarded. Just a warning, though, you may have to use one of the synonyms listed for the word to be able to find something in scripture or a talk.

4. Memorize: This month's geography is North, Central and South America. Memorize the location and capital of all the countries on the American continents. Sister Bird will bring BIG treats for anyone who can get them ALL right. Depending on her mood, there may be treats for trying too :^)

• These videos may help:
• http://quietube6.com/v.php/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYSHaL2uGGE
• http://quietube6.com/v.php/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw1H8aIhKNk
• http://memorize.com/central-and-south-american-counties-and-capitals

5. Make sure you have your summary sheet to hand in

6. Read: A poem a day from American History in Verse to "The Eve of Bunker Hill"

Teach--Understand/Serve--Become

This month I have combined the understand and become sections. The become part is bolded. Many of the become parts are personal so if you aren't comfortable sharing that part, it's ok. But, please still share the first part of your inspirement with the class.

Choose ONE of the following:

• Imagine that you are Kit and want to tell a friend in Barbados about your new life. Write a letter that tells how you feel about being persecuted for being different. Have you ever felt like you were being picked on or persecuted for being different? How should we react to persecution? Jesus has told us to turn the other cheek- is that your first reaction, or is that something you need to work on? Write out your thoughts, scriptures you find and make a plan for what you will do when this happens to you (not if, because it happens to everyone).
• In the story, Kit makes friends with Hannah and Prudence, even though they are shunned by the rest of the community. Why are Hannah and Prudence treated they way that they are? Think about the people you know- who do you know who is treated badly because of prejudice/the way people perceive them? What can you do for that person? Do something to make that person feel appreciated this week. Write down what you did and how you felt about it.
• When Kit moved to Wethersfield, the people there had very different expectations for her. Think of a circumstance where expectations for you might change- as you grow older, move somewhere new, etc... How will you handle that? What changes would you be willing to make? What parts of your character, personality or beliefs are you unwilling to change? Write in your journal what you think the best things are about you. Now, write one thing you want to change and practice that change for a full day. Write about how you did.
• Read The Story of Liberty ch. 31- Strangers and Pilgrims. Why did the pilgrims travel first to Holland, then to the American colonies? What was their motivation? Make a list of all the things the pilgrims had to sacrifice in order to get what they wanted. What is your main motivation? What do you think you might have to sacrifice to get it? Think of something you could sacrifice this week in order to get you closer to a goal. Follow through with your sacrifice for at least one full day.

November Journeyman Readings and Inspirements

Study--Know

Do ALL of the following:

1. Research: The Jewish "Feast of Tabernacles"

• Be sure to also read in Lev. 23:34-44 and Neh. 8:14-18 (pay attention to vs. 18)

2. Read: Joshua chapters 1-8, 10-11, 22:1-6, 23-24

• This is the story of how the Israelites conquered Canaan and set up their own government under the reign of the judges. Please take notes so that we can discuss this in class.

3. Memorize: The Ten Commandments, and the two that Christ gave in the New Testament (Exodus 20 and Mark 12:30-31)

4. Go to the website: blackroberegiment.wallbuilders.com

• Watch the video "What is the Black Robe Regiment?"
• Watch the video at the bottom of the page "An Election Sermon"
• Read one of the Historical Sermons (not the contemporary)
• Read the article "What is the Black Robe Regiment?" (you will have to click "continue" for the full article). Complete a study guide (look for an email to be sent out).

5. Do: A Word Study on ONE of the following words (unless you are doing a word study for Apprentice or Master Class):

• Atonement
• Harvest
• Tabernacle
• Awakening
• Choose
• Serve

6. Write: After studying the story in Joshua, write your opinion of what our responsibilities and our leaders’ responsibilities are to follow God’s law. And what effect do you think that the Black Robe Regiment had on our founding?

• Please have ready to turn in during class.

Teach--Understand

Choose ONE of the following:

• Research the Jewish Calendar and compare it to the Gregorian Calendar(ours). What does the way of determining and naming months say about each culture? What is important to them? If you want to do extra research, look into the Muslim calendar. What is different about it? Why?
• Research the life of George Whitefield, Cotton Mather or any of the preachers from the time of the revolution. Along with any basic biographical info, look for the truth in what they taught and how they came to know it. What impact did their preaching have on the views of the people? Which of those truths have you, or can you, incorporated in your life?
• Learn about and present 3 of the Jewish holidays (some choices might be Purim, Passover, Shavuot, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Rosh Hashana, Tisha B'Av or Chanuka). Include when, how and why they are celebrated by the Jewish people. Also, make sure to include what their symbolism means to you.
• Draw a picture or make a model of a “Sukkah” (tabernacle). Be sure to research what they are and why they are built, then try to use the symbolism you found in your research.

Serve--Become

Choose ONE of the following:

• If you memorized the 10 commandments + 2, teach them to a sibling, parent or friend.
• Record in your journal any profound thoughts you had while you studied Joshua or the Black Robe Regiment. How has it changed the way you think?
• Ponder why God gave the Jews these traditions. What traditions has God given to you to help you remember the truths you have been taught? Record in your journal.
• Choose a “Become” from the Apprentice or Master readings

October Apprentice Readings and Inspirements

Study--Know

Do ALL of the following:

1. Before you begin your studies, plan this week's studies and discuss it with your parents. Use something like a SAR (Student Accountability Report) and weekly parent mentor meeting (PMM)

2. Read: The Story of Liberty

• Chapter 17: The Man Who Split the Church in Twain
• Chapter 18: The Queen Who Burned Heretics
• Chapter 21: Progress of Liberty in England
• Chapter 23: The Queen of the Scots
• Chapter 25: How the "Beggars" Fought for their Rights

3. Record: Do ONE of the following for each chapter:

• Write 3-5 sentences about what you thought was important in the chapter OR
• Draw a graphic summary or picture about what you thought was important in the chapter OR 
• Add 2-3 people/events to your timeline and bring it to class to share with us

4. Memorize: The following geographical locations:

• Equator
• Prime Meridian
• International Date Line
• Pacific Ocean
• Atlantic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Southern Ocean

4a. Memorize: The locations and capitals of:

• Austrailia
• New Zealand
• Tahiti
• Cook Islands
• Tonga
• Somoa
• Fiji
• New Guinea

5. Bring to Class: A short current events story to share for "World in a Minute". Be prepared to show us where on the map your story takes place.

6. Read: A Poem a Day from American History in Verse. Read to the poem "Our Country"

Teach--Understand

Choose ONE of the following:

This month I want to see a presentation, but no prezis - I want to hear from you, not read it on a screen. Your presentation must include a written form (essay, poem, character sketch, short story...) to be turned in, but we'd also love to see you put your personality into the presentation with costume, pictures, music and/or food. Choose ONE of the following topics for your presentation:

• Any of the characters from your history readings, examples would be Henry 8th, Sir Thomas More, Mary Queen of Scots, the English Queen Mary, or Queen Elizabeth
• The siege of Leyden
• Shakespeare (he was writing during the time of Queen Elizabeth)
• The English martyrs (or the French martyrs if you want to read the chapters I didn't assign)

Serve--Become

Choose ONE of the following:

• During this time, there were more and more people willing to stand up for what they believed. Take some quiet time to think about what you are willing to stand up for and write in your journal how you will do that.
• While discussing martyrs with a student recently she brought up the following point- do we really have to die for our beliefs? If God knows our heart and how we really feel, can't we just say that we recant and then go on believing in secret? What do you think about that? Discuss this with your parents!
• Choose a “Become” from the Journeyman or Master readings

October Journeyman Readings and Inspirements

Study--Know

Do ALL of the following:

1. Research: Captain James Cook, and take notes on his life and travels

2. Timeline: Place Captain Cook (not Hook) on your timeline
3. Read: Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry and choose a favorite quote, thought, or question to share with the class
4. Memorize: Be able to locate these islands of the Pacific:
New Zealand, Tahiti, Cook Islands, Tonga, Sandwich Islands
(Hawaii), Somoa, Fiji, Easter Island and any others you wish.
5. Word Study: From your reading; some ideas are: colonization, explore, force, fear, or desire

Teach--Understand

Choose ONE of the following (these are required to turn in):

• Choose your own inspirement (this must be turned in as a hand written copy, so no prezis this time)
• Research Captain Cook or another explorer; Leif Ericson, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, Vasco de Balboa, Vasco De Gama, Juan Ponce de Leon, Francisco de Coronado, Hernado De Soto, Samuel de Champlain, Hernando Cortes. Write a report telling us about the explorer, where he went, why and what kind of man he was. Don't forget the why, it makes a difference. And..don't forget to put him on your timeline.
• Find out about the settlement, Roanoak, and make up a story about what you think happened to them. Get creative! Be prepared to hand in :)
• Create a map with the travels of all of the explorers. Be prepared to turn in your map and share at least one of them in class.
• If you were to discover a new world what would you like it to be like? How did you get there and what adventures did you have on your way? Share this in a graphic summary , poem, skit or story. If you are doing a skit it should be printed out and parts assigned before class, and please hand in a written copy. Have fun with this!!!
• Find out about one of the islands that James Cook went to or one in the Pacific Ocean and do a presentation on the culture of that island. Again- no prezis!

Serve--Become

Choose ONE of the following to apply what you have learned:

• Mafutu, in Call it Courage goes through the process of becoming a man. What are some of the things your culture uses to define this right of passage? What are some of the experiences and responsibilities this week that show you are more capable than you have been? Record in your journal.
• It takes courage to travel where no one has been before. Do something this week that takes you out of your comfort zone. Record in your journal.
• Choose a “Become” from the Apprentice or Master readings.

September Apprentice Readings and Inspirements

Study--Know

Do ALL of the following:

1. Before you begin your studies, plan this week's studies and discuss it with your parents. Use something like a SAR (Student Accountability Report) and weekly parent mentor meeting (PMM)

2. Read: The Story of Liberty

• Chapter 10: The Boy Who Sang For His Breakfast
• Chapter 11: What the Boy Who Sang For His Breakfast Saw in Rome
• Chapter 12: The Boy-Cardinal
• Chapter 16: Plans that Did Not Come to Pass

3. Record: Do ONE of the following for each chapter:

• Write 3-5 sentences about what you thought was important in the chapter OR
• Draw a graphic summary or picture about what you thought was important in the chapter OR 
• Add 2-3 people/events to your timeline and bring it to class to share with us

4. Memorize: These dates and their significance:

• 1517- Luther posts his thesis on the church door
• 1534- Henry VIII splits with the church
• 1620- Founding of the Plymouth colony
• 1787- U.S. Constitution written
• 1789- French Revolution
• 1815- Industrial Revolution
• 1847- Communist Manifesto published

5. Word Study: One of the following words:

Martin Luther translated the Bible into German. Include the German word in your word study:

• Church
• Heresy
• Penance
• Indulgence
• Relic
• Martyr

6. Read: A Poem a Day from American History in Verse. Read to Columbus and the Mayflower.

Teach--Understand

Choose ONE of the following:

• Label a map of Germany with the cities which were important in Luther's life: Eisleben, Wittenberg, Worms, Eisenach, and Wartburg Castle.
•  Make a skit out of a scene from Martin Luther's life, such as: singing for his breakfast, John Tetzel selling indulgences, Luther praying on the steps of the Santa Sanctorum, or his abduction to Wartburg Castle.
• Learn more about one of the reformers and present what you learn to the class. Some examples of reformers are: Doctor Erasmus, John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, Ulrich Zwingli, William Tyndale or John Calvin.
• Put together a presentation about one of earth's continents. Engage at least 2 or 3 of our senses with your presentation (sight, sound, taste, touch or smell).

Serve--Become

Choose ONE of the following:

• As Martin Luther prayed on the steps in Rome, he heard a voice, saying: "The just shall live by faith". What does this mean to you? How can you apply this to your life? Make a plan to "live by faith" and discuss it with your parents or mentor. Implement your plan and see if it makes a difference in your life.
• William Tyndale was determined that everyone be allowed to read God's word in his own tongue. Take some time and consider how your life would be changed if you weren't able to read scripture for yourself. Consider how you can take advantage of the great blessing of owning personal scriptures. 
• Choose a "Become" from the Journeyman or Master readings. 

September Journeyman Readings and Inspirements

Study--Know

Do ALL of the following:

1. Read: The Story of Liberty

• Chapter 5: The Men Who Ask Questions 
• Chapter 9: The Man Who Can Do No Wrong 
• Chapter 15: The Men Who Obey Orders 

2. Read: The Prince by Machiavelli

• Chapter 17: Concerning Cruelty and Clemency, and Whether it is Better to be Loved or Feared
• Chapter 18: Concerning the Way in which Princes should Keep Faith

3. Record: Do ONE of the following for each chapter:

• Write 3-5 sentences about what you thought was important in the chapter OR
• Draw a graphic summary or picture about what you thought was important in the chapter

4. Put 2-3 people and/or events on your timeline

Teach--Understand

Choose ONE of the following:

•  Research the life of Machiavelli, write a paper, and report to the class on what you learned.
• A famous quote from The Prince is: “it is better to be feared than loved”. What do you think about Machiavelli's statement? Write a persuasive paper or speech to agree or disagree with him.
• Do your own research on what life was like during this time period (late 1400's-early 1500's) and present your findings to the group. Tell/show/explain to us the things which interested you about their lives- such as; what were their houses like? what did they eat? how did they earn their money? what did they do with their money? what did they have control over? What did their religion mean to them?

Serve--Become

Choose ONE of the following. Write a paper on your choice of the following topics, or on a related topic you feel strongly about:

•  In The Prince, Machiavelli writes, “Therefore it is unnecessary for a prince to have all the good qualities I have enumerated, but it is very necessary to appear to have them.” Do you agree with this? Why or why not? Find scriptures to back up your thoughts.
• The Jesuits believed that the end justified the means. They would do anything in order to further the goals of the Pope. Is this a gospel teaching? Find scriptures to back up your ideas.
• As you read the 2 chapters from The Prince, pick out an idea of Machiavelli's that you see being played out in our times. Give an example of where you see that and tell us your opinions on whether it is right or wrong.
• Choose a “Become” from the Apprentice or Master readings.