Thursday

I am sorry for not writing yesterday, my computer died and they had to take it away.  A newer and better one showed up this morning, now just to figure out how to get it to do all the things it needs to.

Students seem about ready to be done with school, but we are trying to hold on.  Today we used the Sunday funnies to figure out setting, characters, plot, conflict and resolution.  It was fun.  In math we lost the computer fight as the computer and the smart board were not communicating, but we still learned about how many quarts were in a gallon.  We poured water from a gallon into the quart jars.  Then we were going to proceed with pints but finally decided it was time to get to work.  I met with those who didn't understand the process at the back table while Dixie, Jessica and Bill graded the papers of those who were ready to move forward.  We also reviewed for the test tomorrow.  I think the students will do well.

In the afternoon we got to go to Gittins farm in Weston.  We learned about raising wheat in Idaho, that it is sold all over the world.  The students got to grind wheat and then ate pancakes made from the wheat.  We went into the milking parlor and learned about the milking process.  Then we moved to see the cows in their nests.  That was quite an eye-opening experience for students unused to the lifestyle of cows.  We got to feed the calves and then we were fed cheese, ice cream and milk.  The weather was perfect and we had a great time.