Why God Chose Moses

God chose Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt because of his faith in God. He knew that Moses would do as God asked him to do even if he had other thoughts. I think Moses was the right man for the job because of the same reason God did: his faith. He was also a good leader. Moses felt he was not right for the job because he couldn't speak well. He thought the Israelites wouldn't follow him because he wouldn't be able to convince them.

Mesopotamia

Well, I am starting to study something besides how to study Ancient History. First stop in the timeline, Mesopotamia. The most fun thing so far is the projects I am getting to do. Unfortunately, we don't have some of the supplies and need to go shopping. A few of the projects that we need the supplies for are:

Make a wheel like the Sumerians did

Recreate the Royal Standard of Ur on fabric

Make a copper picture on copper sheeting

The Standard of Ur is probably going to be the most fun of the three.

However much fun the activities are, the map study is the most fun thing this week. I have been looking through the atlas and putting the ancient ruins and areas on there for the Ancient World map study. And for the Modern World, I got to work on the plastic overlay to put current countries of the area in. And through it all, Joule sat by my side as I laid on the floor looking stuff up. Sometimes she actually looked at the book with me, as though she was interested as well.

What I Have Studied in History in the Past

I don't remember every civilization and era we have studied in the past, but I do remember a few rather well. We have studied Egypt and its culture, the time of the dinosaurs, Colonial America and America during the Civil War, Native American Indians, the time of the first Olympics, and we have touched bits of Israel. Ones I have yet to study are Ancient Rome and Greece, Mesopotamia, the Indus Valley, and the world in World War 1 and World War 2.

I think the importance of studying history ties in with knowing how we came to be and why the world is the way it is today. It can lead us as to how people survived back then, what they did, and how their overall lifestyles were.

My favorite period in history is Ancient Rome and Greece. I have always enjoyed reading their myths and how they fought. They were some of the best warriors and athletes ever. Their plays are fun to read, and some of their stories are very good.

First Day of September

Happy September 1st. It's back to school. But this week I only have a half week. Dad, Evyn, Ethan, and I are going to Scout Family Camp. But on to business. This week, one of m assignments is to answer som questions about the library.

Our library does have an inter- library loan system. To get a book, all you have to do is put a hold on a book and specify which library you want to pick your book up at. It's extremely easy.

Here are the questions I had to answer this week.

What are the hours of your local library? Monday-Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm

Thursday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm

How many books can you check out at a time? As far as we know, as many as you can carry out.

What is the fine for overdue books? 25 cents per day

What are the names of the librarians who will help you find books and resources? Any of the librarians will help.

What upcoming events are sponsored by the library? Pirate Murder Mystery Day

End of the Week

Well, the first week of school has gone by without too many problems. I looked at the next lesson as a head's up and I think I will be a lot busier next week. The new curriculum is a lot of fun and I am really enjoying it.

I had to write two essays today. One on my academic and personal goals for the year and one that was a letter to the Lord after I studied 2 Timothy 3:12-17. It was kind of weird at first, but after the first few sentences, the writing became easier, like I was praying on the computer. It felt different, but in a good way. It is hard to describe, though I don't know why.

My highlights of the week are I got my swap kit from HSKS11. Though this has nothing to do with school, this is a journal, so I can write what I want. My other highlight was that I found a frog with only one eye. I could tell he was born that way. I got a few photos, so maybe I can get one on here later.

Thursday

Today was a rather easy day in school overall. I only had about eight problems to do in Algebra, and History of the World was a little writing, look at the vocabulary words, and journal. So after this I guess I am done for today with school.

However, I have to go mow the neighbor's lawn later. It's good way for me to earn some summer cash. I don't know what I am going to do this winter when all it does is rain. Unless it snows, which would be nice. I could shovel snow and play in it. A win-win situation.

Well, I think I am going to do some art to finish off the day. Drawing is one of my favorite past-times and I am semi-good at it.

Wednesday

Well, it's half-way through the first week of school. It is still a little bumpy with the new curriculum, but it is better. I think next week will be pretty smooth.

Today I had to look up stuff that had to do with centuries. One of the things I learned is that B.C. and A.D. are not the only way to label years. B.C.E. (Before the Common Era) and C.E. (the Common Era) are also used, but they have nothing to do with Christianity. Another part of the activity was to look up things that happened last century this year. The first item on my list is Boy Scouts of America was formed! I also found out that Henri Fabre was the first to fly a seaplane and Glacier National Park was established in Montana.