Day 95

28th March 2022

Chaos Theory

We had an hour-long appointment this morning. 😬 It could have gone either way, but the kids did really well with that.

Reading, tick!📖 ✅

Afterwards, they dropped me to work and then home to open the Tinker Crate that came in the mail.

Today was Chaos Theory.

Ah, we’re pretty familiar with that one. 😏

They learnt that while a simple pendulum is one of the most regular and predictable things there is, a double pendulum is chaotic and unpredictable.

Ultraviolet Light

Why does ultraviolet light make things glow?

Who knows!

Here’s what they found out.

Ok, so usually when you see an object, you’re seeing the light that it reflects from a light source like the sun or a lamp.

With a florescent object, the glow is not reflected light. It’s made by the object itself.

When the fluorescent material gets hit by the ultraviolet light, its atoms absorb the light and become energised. The atoms release their extra energy as visible light.

The glow!

Watch us re-create chaos theory in action on the link below because apparently, I’m too tired to figure out my video embed issues. I will do this tomorrow!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/roy0WZetQrk

Making the double pendulum – more Ikea practice for later in life.

They also played some more of the card game ‘spit’ and played on the trampoline.

I’m pretty sure they did this whole day in their pyjamas!

Mama’s day tomorrow.

The Challenge: Home school for 1 year while not losing sanity or love for children and/or husband.
Contenders: Mila 8yrs, Lincoln 10 yrs, Me (Mum), Liam (Dad), Pepe (dog)
Home School Days: 200

This blog was inspired by the film Julie & Julia, starring Meryl Streep & Amy Adams.

Julie decides she will take her love of cooking to the next level by cooking every recipe in Julia Childs French cookbook, in one year! 500 & something fancy, technical recipes!! While working full time!

Julie writes a daily blog about her time in the kitchen for herself & other amateur cooks who may, or may not be, reading along. You gotta watch it (http://thehomeschoolyear.com/about/).  Or read it here. (http://thehomeschoolyear.com/book)

I loved that she wrote every day. I loved hearing about her small everyday frustrations, with the recipes & with life. It really inspired me to throw myself into something.

The timing was perfect as we have just decided to homeschool our children as a lifestyle choice and I thought…Cool! A daily blog will be perfect!

There must be other families out there wondering if there’s another way to live? Another way to do ‘family life’?

If you’re here, then hello & welcome aboard! Please feel free to sit back & watch it all unfold. Put the kettle on & check in with us each night to see what went down and how we all got over the line. I’m sure we’ll find our rhythm, right?

Are you a homeschool family? If you’re watching the wheels fall off this thing, I’m open to your emails or comments any time. I would love them! I am very friendly, & I could use the help.

Ok, come hell or high water….I’m in. A daily blog, for 12 months. I’ll be right, here.

Kindly, Lisa x

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