Spring Wrap Up P-12

P-12 also had a busy spring semester!   He worked double time and completed his Key of Liberty (American founding and constitution class) goals. Memorizations, opinion papers, research papers and presentations, books read and discussed and the biggie- the U.S. Constitution read and "journaled".  That means read in original language and then put in his own words.  If you want to really understand the constitution, put it into your own words, line by line.
P-12 had mentors that saw his leadership qualities and helped him see them in himself.  I'm so proud of the effort he put in and for Doing Hard Things! (Our commonwealth school theme for the year!)





Both boys also have been doing a ton of scout merit badge work.  They completed several merit badges required for Eagle and worked on lots of projects.  The Shakespeare stocks are an example!  P-12 took his Shakespeare mentor's warning of "I'll put you in the stocks!" to students that forgot their books etc. to heart (all in good fun, of course!) and made the class some stocks so she could carry out the punishment! We all, mentors and family alike, got a big laugh out of it and P-12 learned some woodworking skills with his dad.  And the Shakespeare classes have a new prop for their plays!

Assignments (2 semesters):

*Read and Discuss:  Red Scarf Girl, The Landing of the Pilgrims, John Adams-Reluctant Patriot, The Making of George Washington,  Freedom Factor, Fifty Five Fathers, The Great Little Madison, The Proper Role of Government by Ezra Taft Benson ( I found a video online of Pres. Benson giving this speech.)
*Write 9 opinion papers
*Memorize 10 scriptures and quotes on freedom
*Presentation on colony (Georgia)
*Written and oral Hero report (Helaman-Book of Mormon prophet)
*Watch 1776 with class
*Read, discuss and journal U.S. Constitution
*Original document studies (Mayflower Compact, George Washington's Inaugural Address)
*Earn Heritage Award