September - Master Level

I am SO excited to talk about turnings in history with you!  It's a fascinating subject that will help you make sense of your world and tie it into the cycles in the scriptures.  Another goal I have for class time is to help each of you understand how needed YOU are to successfully transform the difficulties of this fourth turning into the regeneration and renewal of a first generation!  YOU are the HERO GENERATION! (If you don't understand what I'm talking about here, read the book!) 

Master Level Inspirements:

1.  Watch Declaration of Independence signers' sacrifices HERE. (5 minutes)

2.  Read pages 1-22, 49-90, 95-105, 119-122, 254-334 (147 pages) in The Fourth Turning. The bulk of our time together will be spent discussing these readings and how they apply to you and your generation.  Be thinking how you fit into the current 'turning'. (I narrowed down the reading so it is more manageable, but you're more than welcome to read the whole book!

Choose ONE of the following inspirements to complete:

1.  Come prepared to teach your peers about the sacrifices made by one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.  You could include what their life was like before and after they took a stand (home, family, job, etc.).  Don't spend a lot of time on this unless you want to.  This will take up only a brief part of our time together.  See this link for a list of signers to choose from.

2.  Find an example in the scriptures of a Hero generation (or an example of multiple turnings). 

In class we will also be discussing the importance of good mothers for a good society and the need for moral, capable statesmen/women. 

 

APR: Master

GEO-CONQUEST: MASTER CLASS

Do the inspirements in all three sections to help you gain mastery in Geo-conquest!

SECTION 1: GEO-CHALLENGE GAME!

Come with at least 10 relevant question cards for our game!

SECTION 2: BOOK DISCUSSION:

Read “Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman” by Gladys Aylward.  Highlight your favorite parts!

Do a project based on the book that is personally meaningful

SECTION 3: CULTURAL APPRECIATION ACTIVITY!

We will have a guest speaker this week!  Come prepared to learn, ask questions, and enjoy!

**BONUS MASTER CLASS ACTIVITY!**

We will be watching “Inn of the Sixth Happiness” after class and will probably not be done until 5 pm.  It is a long movie.  Please only stay if you are interested in watching the movie to make it an enjoyable experience for those who do want to watch it…thanks!  You can bring snacks to share and I will provide some Asian treats, just not sushi!

MARCH: Master

Geo-Conquest!  MASTER

Do whatever is listed in each of the following sections.  We are planning a major service project during this class, so come prepared with the following done:

KNOWLEDGE: Do of the following

1) Read Proverbs 29:2  2 When the ^arighteous are in ^bauthority, the people ^crejoice: but when the ^dwicked beareth ^erule, the people ^fmourn.

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UNDERSTANDING: Do this:

·         Contact Abby, Tova, Kel, or Aubrey to find out what you can do to help with the service project

·         Fill out at least 10 Geo-conquest cards about things you learned about this week.

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INTELLIGENCE:

·         Participate in and carry-out any assignments you were given for the service project.

·        Bring all your flash cards for our Geo-genius game!!! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!!!  Everything (factual) can be included that is researchable. 

FEB: Master

MASTER CLASS:

Do whatever is listed in each of the following sections.  We will be planning a major service project during this class, so come prepared with the following done:

KNOWLEDGE: Do all of the following:

-read Matthew 25:34-46 and choose one verse to memorize from it (or read 10 times at least)

-select one or two of your “favorite” charity/service organizations from CORE class and research them

-watch the following two videos of people who are serving:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsy3DJXpLyQ

https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2010-10-0100-sharing-the-light-of-christ?category=topics/service&lang=eng

UNDERSTANDING:  Do this:

Take the projects we discussed in CORE class (or any others you run across) and research one in depth: Where it started, where it’s funding comes from and goes, exactly what it’s purpose is, etc. 

OPT: Watch the following documentary with the approval of your parents: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/child-slavery-with-rageh-omaar/

Here is what the lady said who recommended it to me:

“Hi, we love watching documentaries and movies along with the subjects we are studying.  Here is one of my favorites on child slavery around the world.  http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/child-slavery-with-rageh-omaar/ I think he does a good job of teaching the difference between slavery and children working to help maintain the family.  I think he does a great job showing the different types of slavery in different countries.  Warning - there is a part here on child sexual slavery.  I watched this and discussed the documentary with my older children.  If feel it's good for them to know what life is like in other countries.  But I highly suggest you preview it first and see if you think if it fits your family standard and what you want to teach to your children.”

INTELLIGENCE: Do all the following:

-We will brainstorm their advantages and disadvantages in class.  From that, we will decide if we want to support one of those programs and organize a service event, or create something on our own.  Melinda Gilbert will be helping mentor this.

-Bring all your flash cards for our Geo-genius game!!! Bwa-ha-ha-ha!!!  Everything (factual) can be included that is researchable. (That’s for you, Sir Clancey J…use that brilliance to memorize something that will last!)