It's Viking Week in history class 4th Graders!
Important Reminder: Viking Reports need to be worked on outside of class this week. They are due, Monday, October 3rd!
Monday: We will be watching a powerpoint to touch on some information covering the Vikings, you will then be given the supplies to create your own Viking Longboat.
Tuesday: Will be devoted to Bible class, if there is free-time you may finish any work on your Viking ship.
Wednesday: We will be creating a "Hammer of Thor", many of you have done some research on the Norse gods and will have an idea of where this comes from. We will also be discussing how this symbol transformed into the Christian cross for those Viking people who converted to Christianity.
Thursday: We will be discussing "Futhark", also known at the Viking Runic Alphabet. After discussion, you will be asked to write a secret message in this language for your classmates to unravel. We will also discuss "Things" and be creating our own classroom "Thing" to establish classroom rules/laws.
Friday: Skalds, Saga's and Poetic Edda. Poetry was very popular among the Vikings and their favorite topic was adventure.
In Bible class...
Monday: Review over lesson "Elijah Taken to Heaven"
Tuesday: "Elijah Taken to Heaven" Test
Wednesday & Thursday: Devoted to History
Friday: "Ministry and Miracles of Elisha" reading cards and worksheet
