Homework Summary - Friday 9/30

Grade 7:
Religion -
From the beginning of creation, what did God want for all his creatures to be filled with?
In your own words, describe the difference between venial and mortal sin
Give two examples from the Old Testament of people turning away from God

No School - Wednesday 9/28

Homework Summary - Tuesday 9/27

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
1. Who was considered the first great king in history?
2. How many laws were there in Hammurabi's Code
3. What is a Patriarchy?

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
1. What is the Line of Demarcation?
2. Why was the Line of Demarcation moved two years later?
3. Where did America get its name?

Grade 8:
Social Studies -
1. What was the reason Tecumseh did not agree to the terms of the past agreements?
2. Who was William Henry Harrison?
3. What was the name of the battle that defeated the Shawnee people?

Homework Summary - Monday 9/26

Grade 6:
Religion -
What does the word Bible mean?
How many books are in the Bible?
What types of literary forms are contained in the books of the Bible?

Grade 8:
Religion -
Why are Scripture and Tradition important to us today?
In what ways do the pope and bishops guide the Church today?

GR8 Religion Project - Church Timeline

Link to Online Timeline

Homework Summary - Wednesday 9/22

Grade 6:
Religion -
Use each Key Word in a sentence.

Grade 7:
Religion -
1. What FOUR traits (or attributes) God wanted the lives of all his creatures to be filled with?
2. What is FREE WILL?
3. Describe the two types of sins.

Social Studies -
Study for exam

Grade 8:
Religion -
1. What is the Torah?
2. What are Gentiles?

Homework Summary - Wednesday 9/21

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
1. Why were the Sumerians a Polytheistic society?
2. What were Ziggurats?
3. What are scribes?

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
1. What did Bartolomeu Dias name the southern tip of Africa?
2. Why was Columbus having difficulty finding someone to fund his voyage?
3. Under which banner did Columbus set sail?

Grade 8:
Religion -
1. What does the Catechism of the Catholic Church 767 say about Pentecost?
2. Why were Roman authorities suspicious of Christians?
3. What did St. Paul do after becoming a follower of Christ?

Homework Summary - Tuesday 9/20

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. What is Divine Revelation?
2. Who was God's message for?
3. Did God revealed himself all at once?

Grade 8:
Religion -
1. What is history made up of?
2. List two examples of important events.
3. What is an idea?

Homework Summary - Monday 9/19

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. How can we know God?
2. How does reason helps us to know God?

Grade 8:
Religion -
1. What is the definition of history?
2. Give me two reasons why we need to study history.
3. Give me two signs of maturity.

Social Studies -
1. During the western expansion, name the three states that joined the Union and the year they joined.
2. Before the Louisiana Purchase, what was the western border of the United States?
3. Who did the US purchase the territory from?

Homework Summary - Friday 9/16

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
What is a Historian?
What two rivers made up the Fertile Crescent?
Why was it called the Fertile "Crescent"?

Grade 8:
Social Studies -
What was the name of the Political Party of John Adams?
Why did Hamilton and Burr become bitter enemies?
What is Laissez-Faire?

Homework Summary - Thursday 9/15

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
What is the name of the road that united China and the West?
Name an innovation that helped with sailing.
What are TWO advantages of using caravels when exploring?

Homework Summary - Wednesday 9/14

Grade 6:
When do we recite the Nicene Creed?
What is the Prayer of the Faithful?
What is another word for epistles?

Grade 7:
When do we recite the Nicene Creed?
What is the Prayer of the Faithful?
What is another word for epistles?

Grade 8:
When do we recite the Nicene Creed?
What is the Prayer of the Faithful?
What is another word for epistles?

Homework Summary - Tuesday 9/13

Grade 6:
Religion -
What is the definition of the Mass?
What are the four steps of the Mass?
What is the Penitential Rite?

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
Cover the textbook

Grade 8:
Religion -
What is the definition of the Mass?
What are the four steps of the Mass?
What is the Penitential Rite?

Social Studies -
Complete the "Who Am I?" activity

Homework Summary - Monday 9/12

Grade 7:
Religion -
What is the definition of the Mass?
What are the four steps of the Mass?
What is the Penitential Rite?

Grade 8:
Complete the "Who Am I?" activity and submit the work online.

Welcome Back - Class 2016 !!!

Welcome back Grades 6-8! Looking forward to an exciting year!