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[itsren]

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Yes, and as soon as you see the books, you will know how easy it will be to teach the subject(s) you choose. They are very thorough. I've learned from reading them. We have Poultry 1, Embryology 1 & 2, Electricity 1, Aerospace 1, Aerospace 2, Junk Drawer Robotics 1 and Sewing 1.

You can download Embryology 1 & 2 for free here:

Grades 2-5: http://www.4-h.org/Resource-Library/Curriculum/Resources-Archives/Emb-Help-Guide-Beginner.dwn

Grades 6-8: http://www.4-h.org/Resource-Library/Curriculum/Resources-Archives/Emb-Help-Guide-Advanced.dwn

 

[itsren]

Oh, pettec63, we also did part of the 4-H National Science Project with my Cub Scout Den. The boys LOVED it! We didn't get to do the whole project because of time constraints, but they got to build the robots, attempt to sweep up rice, and then we had robot races down the hall. I had very happy little Bear Cubs that evening.

http://www.4-h.org/4-h-national-youth-science-day/

 

[Ogress]

The Middle School my kids go to is trying to address the growing issue of bullying.

They separated the boys and girls on Monday and had each group watch "Finding Kind" about girls bullying and then had a discussion, and all week they are having the girls pass each other notes to apologize for bullying that they have participated in. That last part, with the notes, not such a good idea.

Olivia's first note came from the ring-leader of a small group of girls who have been bullying her on the school bus and in P.E. This note was no surprise to her, and she did appreciate getting this note. The girl was a troublemaker in elementary school, and is known even more as one now, but she never bothered Olivia until the other week when she discovered that Alex is her brother. Everyone in the school knows who Alex is, and it does not help that he is 6'4" and autistic. During PE, this troublemaker and her friends shoved Olivia into each other and then yelled at her for contaminating them with cooties from Alex. Other than that, Middle School had been a positive experience. Both her self-esteem and her grades have improved, and she has made new friends among the kids who came in from other elementary schools.

Today Olivia came home all depressed. She does not like this note-passing because it is painful to realize that you have been the target of teasing from people you would never have expect it from. Today she got a note from a girl whom she had always considered trustworthy, kind, and upstanding student. The girl passed Olivia a note apologizing for calling Olivia fat and making jokes about her at luch behind her back.

Why the apology notes when the teased person was not aware of the teasing? In cases where the bullied person was not awaye of the bullying, i think it would be best just to have those girls and her involved friends discuss among themselves or with a school counselor what they have done and why it is hurtful.

 

[itsren]

Just weighed Mongo the brahma cockerel. He's hatchery so I'm wondering how big he's going to get. He will be 16 weeks tomorrow and weighs in at 6 pounds 14 1/4 ounce. He's so lanky, it's hilarious when he runs. His shoulders are about head height of the EEs when he actually stands up. My DH is hoping he hits 12 pounds. I told him that the boy will be growing for a long time still. His comb looks like it will stay nice looking.

He'll grow for quite a while. My hatchery Light Brahma is still growing and she's 6 months old. I haven't weighed her in a while. I weighed her during the summer and she was over 7lbs. I'm not sure I want to weigh her right now for fear of seeing the number!

I don't even pick her up and carry her around any more like I used to. She's just too heavy. There's a reason my mom refused to call her Drama when she came for a visit - she preferred to call her "Thanksgiving Dinner". Oh no, not my Drama for dinner. Nope.

 

[itsren]

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Good for you, Trav!

x2!

 

[itsren]

The Middle School my kids go to is trying to address the growing issue of bullying.

They separated the boys and girls on Monday and had each group watch "Finding Kind" about girls bullying and then had a discussion, and all week they are having the girls pass each other notes to apologize for bullying that they have participated in. That last part, with the notes, not such a good idea.

Olivia's first note came from the ring-leader of a small group of girls who have been bullying her on the school bus and in P.E. This note was no surprise to her, and she did appreciate getting this note. The girl was a troublemaker in elementary school, and is known even more as one now, but she never bothered Olivia until the other week when she discovered that Alex is her brother. Everyone in the school knows who Alex is, and it does not help that he is 6'4" and autistic. During PE, this troublemaker and her friends shoved Olivia into each other and then yelled at her for contaminating them with cooties from Alex. Other than that, Middle School had been a positive experience. Both her self-esteem and her grades have improved, and she has made new friends among the kids who came in from other elementary schools.

Today Olivia came home all depressed. She does not like this note-passing because it is painful to realize that you have been the target of teasing from people you would never have expect it from. Today she got a note from a girl whom she had always considered trustworthy, kind, and upstanding student. The girl passed Olivia a note apologizing for calling Olivia fat and making jokes about her at luch behind her back.

Why the apology notes when the teased person was not aware of the teasing? In cases where the bullied person was not awaye of the bullying, i think it would be best just to have those girls and her involved friends discuss among themselves or with a school counselor what they have done and why it is hurtful.

That's not the best designed program, is it? And to do it in a note, anyway, doesn't really teach proper communication skills. The school would be better off if they taught the kids to talk to each other, and make apologies face to face.

 

[cmsdvm]

Exciting news about the Chehalis Show!!! On Sat November 17 there will be 2 poultry seminars free to the public. Dr Lyndon Badcoe will talk about the NPIP program in Washington State at 10:00 am, then at 11:00 am, Dr. Rocio Crespo will speak on "Management and Health in Poultry Flocks." These 2 experts often put on seminars for veterinarians interested in poultry medicine but these will be geared to the poultry breeder. In addition, the show will have a poultry raffle and poultry items for sale.
Show information can be found at the Washington Feather Fanciers website. There is still plenty of time to enter birds if you want or just come for the seminars and the camaraderie.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: The person who found her was yesterday. I got a call from Lyn at 9:15 AM today saying that she saw a found poster and was waiting for the lady to meet her. Looks like Bella's short little legs carried her about 2 miles through what looks like some pretty brushy land.

Thanks itsren and Flyrobinfly for your offers to help.
Since I had already modified our day. We took a road trip to CGG's to look at all her pretty birds and to see Bella.

BTW was there somebody here looking for LAV ORPS ???

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: OK! Thanks Tam!

Oh, do they train you? I mean, I was in FFA not 4 H so, not sure ALL that's involved, some but not all?
Have you not heard ????
Ya can't teach OLD dogs new tricks !!!

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Just saw this, I don't post much anymore but do catch up when I can. Hope I'm still welome CR?

Not that it's up to me !!! But IMO you are.