We’re moving into the Middle Ages with the start of the second semester here in World History. We covered over 4000 years of history in the first semester, so the mere 1500 years we have to cover this semester should
Chemistry Connection
Currently in Chemistry we are spending two days on the special properties indigenous to that special molecule – water. Most stem from the particular hydrogen bonding leading to the properties which God uses to promote and sustain life. Specifically, we
Circuits, Motors, and Arithmetic!
You might be wondering what this has to do with math. Well, once the Arithmetic class figured out the circuits, motors, and drive trains, they had so much to measure! Math at ZLO Mrs. Molly Crocker, Math & Music (and
Classroom Connection: Foundational Writing
Did you know a classic Scottish dish is Haggis? (It is a sheep’s stomach filled with organ meats, porridge, onion and spices). In Sweden, you have to pay to use public restrooms. Also, if you lived in Egypt, you would
Classroom Connection: Chemistry I
Currently in our chemistry class at ZLO, we are studying the structure of the atom. I go through this unit in an historical setting. We start with the simple idea of a solid atom and follow the experiments and reasoning
Classroom Connection: English with Mrs. Likkel
Mrs. Likkel’s class read about George Haley, a man whose story we all should know. In 1949, Mr. Haley entered law school in Alabama where he experienced overt racism. His perseverance in the face of such injustice is inspiring to
Classroom Connection: Foundational Writing
In Foundational Writing, students crafted ads on a favorite summer title. Which title are you convinced to pick up? Learn more about English classes available at ZLO! Learn more about Mrs. Vanessa Vis
The Great American Read on PBS
Are you a passionate reader? Well you probably have a favorite as we all do. PBS is hosting The Great American Read in which they’ve narrowed down 100 titles of America’s best-loved books. Once on their website, pbs.org/the-great-american-read, you are
Classroom Connection: World History
The World History Classes have been traveling through time and space, visiting the world’s great landmarks. To get a sense of the scope of world history, we looked at pictures of these famous landmarks and talked about when and
Classroom Connection: Foundational Writing
The clan in Foundational Writing! We are delving into preliminary writing and literacy skills, learning how to do a group selfie, and getting to know each other! Learn more about English classes available at ZLO! Learn more about Mrs. Vanessa