The week finally came for the knowledge fair! The kids had been diligently reading and learning about heroes from history! I like this project as it is one of our strengths to learn by reading, but it also pushes the kids to learn about important people from the past. I did not get a picture besides this of Mark who was representing Chester Nez, and Navajo Code talker from WWII.
This is such a great story of American heroism and ingenuity. He and 32 others developed a written code using Navajo. We later learned the Hopi and Choctaw language were also used in other theatres of war. These Indians are still warriors and highly favored for military service as their bravery, resilience, and grit are what it takes to be a soldier. (please excuse the dirty house we are busy living life and do clean periodically, but not as regularly as necessary for perfect pictures.)
John read an 800 page book about Dwight D. Eisenhower. HE also read 2 children's level books to help on time. I'm pleased with his ability to read what is given. He knows a lot about this great man who was born for that time and need. The victory sign of course!
Our sweet Addie as LAura Ingalls wilder. Another plucky personality who dealth with great adveristy and a life of hardship but shares only the good and happy family life as she put her early life history to paper. How thankful we are for her writing.
I told the girls no queens this year. That rather they should do people who made a difference on ordinary terms. Hence Alzia fresh off of reading every book L.M. Montgomery wrote chose her. Again a sad life full of disappointment and hardship yet she left some of the most beautiful inspiring ladies in print today.
Ahh Ronald Reagan. The president of my youth. What a man. Reed and I persevered through a 5th grade level book and really enjoyed learning about this diverse gentleman. Reading his life made me long for the civility that has been lost in this new Millennium. Reed loved that REgan ate jellybeans when people were talking to long! Cleaver! A big thank you to our cousin Michael for the generous loan of camo and suit jacket.
And two others I just happened to catch before the hall got so noisy and busy. Isn't he cute. The wigs were a big add-on this year.
Addie's good friend. She had a baby on her back. Both these kiddos did a great job with their speeches as well. All the kids gave a 1-8 minute speech about their person.
And on that same day this guy achieved his yearlong goal to win the shop skills contest. Super pleased with his determination and continued work towards increasing his skill set and learning. He won the gloves and welding jacket. Which is handy because Greg was getting after him for not welding with proper clothes protection. Problem solved!
He has a chance to go to state. He went to a math competition the next day and came home with an earache. His eardrum burst the next day but he is still at home resting. Gotta get him well so he can continue with his busy golf schedule and preparing for state, and catching up on the weeks worth of school work he missed. Life is good.
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