Entry for Thursday, March 26
Thursday can only mean one thing...it's almost Friday!
Thursday gets its name after the Norse God of Thunder...Thor
It's "Thor's Day" ... or, in English...Thursday
For our French speaking friends, jeudi comes from "Jupiter's day"
Jupiter was the Roman God of sky and thunder
Always remember that we honour only one God, our Lord.
Speaking of Jupiter...have you noticed that really bright light in the western sky after sunset? It isn't Jupiter...it's the planet Venus...our neighbouring planet. The sun's light reflecting off Venus makes it the brightest object in the sky at the moment. Go outside tonight and look to the west and you will see it!
Sometimes we see other planets in the night time sky. How about conducting a google search on some of them to see where you can spot them!
"I love looking up at the sky at night!" this little one says.
"You can see the stars, moon and some of the planets."
He's excited about outer space as well!
Religion Suggestion
As part of learning about Reconciliation, students typically read the story about the Good Samaritan. It is the story of a Samaritan, a man from Samaria, who stopped to help someone in need, a man who was from a different group of people that his people were feuding with, the Levites. What a wonderful act of kindness this man displayed after a number of other people had passed the injured Levite without offering any assistance!
Jesus tells this story to remind us of the importance of compassion...putting the needs of others ahead of our own needs and wants.
The Good Samaritan
To hear a read aloud in rhyme of the story of the Good Samaritan, click on the link below.
The gentleman reading the story is from Australia.
Perhaps you can make your own story book "cover" like the one above on a clean piece of paper which showcases this story.
Science Suggestion
Remember how the Good Samaritan carried the injured man to the inn on his donkey?
Check out this amazing video which showcases ten facts about donkeys.
And...check out these five facts about donkeys at the link below.
This video showcases more humans interacting with donkeys.
Always fun watching these cool videos on donkeys!
Or...how about these three little girls having fun with a few donkeys.
"Say, these creatures could be cousins of the donkey!"
So she says with a smile!
Math Suggestion
Symmetry is when you split an object with a line of symmetry into two parts which are exactly similar.
These shapes are symmetrical because you can fold them perfectly.
(In fact many of these object have more than one line of symmetry.
Can you tell which ones?)
Hey...these shapes have different amounts of lines of symmetry.
Check out how not only shapes can showcase symmetry...letters, numbers and even pictures of insects show symmetry!
Try drawing an image on a piece of paper...cut it out...then see if you can fold it perfectly.
If your shape folds perfectly...then we say it is symmetrical!
"Can we play a symmetry game, Mr. Hamer?" she asks.
"Sure we can!" responds Mr. Hamer. "Just click on the link below!"
Symmetry Game
When you go to play this game, you have to make sure the colours on the object are symmetrical as well. (You will only get a few tries because you are note a member.)
"Say Mr. Hamer. Learning about symmetry is lots of fun!
Have a great Thursday everyone!
Mr. Hamer OCT
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