Category Archives: Eureka

🌍 GEOGRAPHY — MONTH 3

Africa: Why Do People Live Where They Live? Last month we worked on building our mental map of Europe. This month we’re heading south to explore: AFRICA We’re going to continue learning WHERE places are, but we’re also going to investigate something geographers find fascinating: Why are some places crowded with people while other places […]

Week 2- The Secrete Lives of Atoms: Why Do They Behave That Way?

THE MYSTERY Last unit we discovered that the number of protons determines what an atom is. But that doesn’t explain how an atom behaves. Consider: Sodium is a highly reactive metal. Chlorine is a toxic, reactive gas. Put them together correctly and you get… table salt. Which you sprinkle on your french fries. Something about […]

Week 1- CheMYSTERY 101 aka Licensed Tomfoolery: What Is Everything Made Of?

Hello my friendly Alchemists! Are you ready to hunch your left shoulder and place a bottled frog on your desk? That’s what I think of when I think of chemistry. What do you think of? Douglas made me laugh right out loud when he called it, “Licensed Tomfoolery.” And you know what? When you dive […]

Week 6 – Geologic Time Scale, Evolution, Hypothesis of Time Comprehension

The last week of our geological experience is upon us! With the remaining time this year we’re going to learn about the stories we can connect with within the geological time scale of earth and human existence. We’ll discuss how this knowledge helps us appreciate life and your relationship with God. We’ll also delve into […]