LEARNING LOG WEEK 5

MATH:  I learned about symmetry.  Symmetry is where you can split something in half or fold it and both sides would look the same.  I did lots of worksheets finding and drawing symmetry.

LANGUAGE ARTS:  I did handwriting and writing.  I learned about a book called “Big Nate.”  All the sentences are simple and don’t help you learn anything.  The kids are mean to other kids and adults so it's not a very good book to read if you want to learn about being kind.  Then there’s another book I can’t remember what it’s called, but the first 30 sentences are hard but not too hard.  It also teaches about nature, being a good friend, and having a good character.  It teaches you not to make fun of people.  There are lots of good books to read that are better than some other books.
I got to make a fidget flipper.  It’s just paper folded up a certain way and you can flip it.  We made these with some homeschooling friends.

SCIENCE:  I learned about water in the world.  Only 1% is fresh water.  About 15% is frozen, and the rest is all saltwater.

ENGINEERING:  If you get a ruler and tie a string to it and hang it from the middle, then tape two balloons onto the sides then you take one off and you blow air into it then it proves air does weigh a little bit.  The side of the ruler with the balloon full of air goes down.  I learned this from my rocket kit from Tinker Crate.  Baking Soda mixed with Citric Acid and water creates a gas that also makes the balloon go up.

KARATE:  I reviewed some one-steps.  I did some kicks and punches.  I couldn't remember the third one-step, but I just remembered it.  You do an inside block, then punch, then round kick, then you ridge hand to their neck as soon as you land.  You only ever do this to protect yourself.  It's fun to practice, but I would not suggest doing this on someone unless you were in danger.