Quote of the Day...

"Look Mom! I found the cross of Egypt!"

Our family participates in Bible Study Fellowship and this year we are studying the life of Moses and recently there has been much talk of Arks, Candlesticks, Egyptians, Promised Land etc. Sethie and Allie were doing their timeline figures for their History lesson, which today happened to be the same time period. I gave Shaye some timeline figures you to color, and this was her narration of our lesson! Hopefully one day all her dots will be connected! :)

An Education *funny*

Because of the evolution in teaching math since the 1950’s:

Teaching Math In 1950’s: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit ?

Teaching Math In 1960’s: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100 His cost of production is 4/5 of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

Teaching Math In 1970’s: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80. Did he make a profit?

Teaching Math In 1980’s: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

Teaching Math In 1990’s: A logger cuts down a beautiful forest because he is selfish and inconsiderate and cares nothing for the habitat of animals or the preservation of our woodlands.
He does this so he can make a profit of $20. What do you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: How did the birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down their homes? (There are no wrong answers, and if you feel like crying, it’s ok. )

Teaching Math In 2008: Un hachero vende una carretada de maderapara $100. El costo de la producciones es $80. Cuanto dinero ha hecho?