homework Summary - Thursday 10/30

All Grades - No homework!

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Homework Summary - Wednesday 10/29

Grade 6:
Religion - no homework (test)
Social Studies -
1. What happened when the Nile flooded each year?
2. What regions does the Nile river pass through?

Grade 7:
Religion - Use a FRAYER MODEL with the Faith Word Pentecost
Social Studies - Complete the Reading Strategy chart found on page 58

Grade 8:
Religion - no homework (test)
Social Studies - Use the FRAYER MODEL with the Key Word bounties.


Link to Frayer Model

Homework Summary - Tuesday 10/28

Grade 6:
Religion - no homework (test tomorrow)

Social Studies -
1. What happened when the Nile flooded each year?
2. What regions does the Nile river pass through?

Grade 7:
Religion -
1. What is one way you can thank the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance?
2. What was God's plan of salvation?

Social Studies -
1. Which early French explorer traveled up the St. Lawrence River?
2. Why didn't the french explore east of the Appalachian Mountains?

Grade 8:
Religion - no homework (test tomorrow)

Social Studies - no homework

Homework Summary - Monday 10/27

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. In Joseph's story what did the fulfillment of dreams symbolize?
2. In Joseph's story what was God's plan?

Social Studies -
1. What do the picture and caption for "The Gift of the Nile" suggest about the river's importance to the people of the region?
2. What can you tell from examining these pictures about the people who lived along the Nile River?

Grade 7:
Religion - no homework

Social Studies - no homework

Grade 8:
Religion -
1. How can you tell that someone is "poor in spirit"? How can you be "poor in spirit"?
2. What are you willing to share with others this week?
3. Finish Ten Commandments classwork

Social Studies - Write a summary on Clara Barton and her achievements.

Homework Summary - Friday 10/24

Grade 6:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 7:
Religion - Use the Key Term Messiah and Prophet in a sentence.
Social Studies - Use Key Terms in a sentence (see textbook)

Grade 8:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies -
1. What did many soldiers desert from the armies?
2. What was one reason Rebel soldiers suffered from a lack of food and supplies?

Homework Summary - Thursday 10/23

Grade 6:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

* Study for Spelling Test - Unit 4 tomorrow

Grade 7:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 8:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

* Study for Religion Test - see calendar

Grade 7 Social Studies Notes - Spanish Conquistadors

Homework Summary - Wednesday 10/22

Grade 6:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - Study for exam (tomorrow)

Grade 7:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - Study for exam (tomorrow); see class note slides on our blog

Grade 8:
Religion - No homework (Respect Life trip)
Social Studies - No homework (Respect Life trip)

Homework Summary - Tuesday 10/21

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. What can we learn from the story of Jacob?
2. What is the significance of God's changing Jacob's name to Israel?

Social Studies - Study for exam (Thursday)

Grade 7:
Religion - Study for exam (Wednesday)
Social Studies - Using cookbooks as references, create an All-American dinner menu that features only food introduced to Europeans by Native Americans. Use loose-leaf paper. (due Wednesday)

Grade 8:
Religion -
1. What are three ways the ninth commandment calls us to protect our desires - our feelings and intentions?
2. Use each Faith Word in a sentence.
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 7 Social Studies Notes - Spanish Rule

Homework Summary - Monday 10/20

Grade 6:
Religion -

1. What were the terms of the covenant that God made with Abraham?
2. What does the story of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac teach us?

Social Studies - Study for Exam (Wednesday) and complete classwork

Grade 7:
Religion - Review for Exam (Wednesday)
Social Studies - Using cookbooks as references, create an All-American dinner menu that features only food introduced to Europeans by Native Americans. Use loose-leaf paper. (due Wednesday)

Grade 8:
Religion - No homework (newspaper work)
Social Studies - No homework (newspaper work)

Grade 7 Social Studies Notes - Spain in America

Homework Summary - Friday 10/17

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. Why are the patriarchs good examples of people of faith?
2. In what ways does the gift of faith help us?
Social Studies - Choose an event from the lesson, such as the escape from Egypt. Write a news article about the event. Be sure to add an interesting headline.

Grade 7:
Religion -
1. What is the definition of the Word of God?
2. How does reading the Gospel of John help us to know about God's love for us?
Social Studies - Finish the Spanish Conquistador class project if you did not finish in class.

Grade 8:
Religion - What ways of keeping the eighth commandment are difficult for you? Define reparation and use it in a sentence.
Social Studies - Read pages 478-481. Then answer:
1. Where did most soldiers live during the Civil War?
2. Why were the new rifles preferable to muskets?

Have a nice weekend!

Homework Summary - Thursday 10/16

Grade 6:
Religion - No homework (test today)
Social Studies - No homework (eye exam)

Grade 7:
Religion -
1. What are the synoptic Gospels?
2. How do you see Jesus in the synoptic Gospels?
Social Studies - No homework (we will finish the classwork in class tomorrow)

Grade 8:
Religion - No homework (eye exam)
Social Studies - No homework (quiz today)

Homework Summary - Wednesday 10/15

Grade 6:
Religion - Study for exam tomorrow (Chapter 3 & 4)
Social Studies - Study the map on page 73. Then answer: Moses and his followers passed an important mountain. What was its name?

Grade 7:
Religion - Search for a current event that illustrates a common "addiction" in our society. Then analyze and write the current event through the lens of one of the Beatitudes.
Social Studies - No homework (Spelling Test today)

Grade 8:
Religion - Write a paragraph on how you can observe the seventh commandment today.
Social Studies - Create a story map detailing the story leading up to the Emancipation Proclamation.
The four steps of plot development in story maps are:
1) introduction to the problem
2) roadblocks
3) climax or high point
4) solution

Grade 7 - Hernan Cortes Video

Here is the video for our lesson on Hernan Cortes.

Homework Summary - Tuesday 10/14

Grade 6:
Religion - Study for exam (Chapter 3 and 4) on Thursday
Social Studies - Complete the Review and Assess questions on page 71 on loose-leaf paper.

Grade 7:
Religion - No homework (Art Class)
Social Studies - No homework (we'll finish handout in class tomorrow)

Grade 8:
Religion - Read pages 64 and write the seventh commandment in your notebook. Then write a paragraph explaining what it means to you.
Social Studies - Summarize President Lincoln's reasons for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation.

Grade 6 Religion - Gospel Acrostic Poem

Class Dojo Student of the Week!

Grade 6 - Kristin Dallas!

Grade 7 - Tyler Kennedy!

Grade 8 - Stephon Edwards!

Homework Summary - Friday 10/10

Grade 6:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 7:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 8:
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

Don't forget to check the Test Calendar for all updated tests and quizzes.

Have a great Columbus Day weekend!

Homework Summary - Thursday 10/9

Please Note: The internet was down at the school yesterday. I apologize that the homework summary is posted late. -Mr. L

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. What does the story of the Tower of Babel symbolize?
2. What does the tower in the story symbolize?
Social Studies - Study the Map Skill on page 69 and answer the two questions listed.

Grade 7:
Religion - Read the Gospel of Matthew 5:1-12 and copy each Beatitude in your notebook. Leave space between each for note-taking.
Social Studies - No homework
Extra Credit Assignment - On loose leaf paper or type, write an essay on how the need for new trade routes lead to the discovery of the Americas? Due on Tuesday, October 14.

Grade 8:
Religion - Why should we consider human sexuality a beautiful gift from God?
Social Studies - No homework

See the Test Calendar on the right for updated dates on tests and quizzes.

Homework Summary - Wednesday 10/8

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. What is the symbolism of the rainbow?
2. What does the ark represent?
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 7:
Religion -
1. How do we meet Jesus when we listen to the Gospels?
2. What does the word gospel mean?
Social Studies - Write three true and three false statements using each of the following terms: conquistador, tribute

Grade 8:
Religion - As Catholics what are some forms of violence that are always wrong and why?
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 7 Bulletin Board - Early European Explorers

Thanks to Tamia Lyons and Rosaly Gutierrez for helping decorate our bulletin board!

Homework Summary - Tuesday 10/7

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. What are the four levels on which the Cain and Abel story can be understood?
2. What does the biblical author want us to realize through the rejection of Cain's gift?
Social Studies - Write three (3) facts about the lesson

Grade 7:
Religion - Study for quiz tomorrow
Social Studies - Study for quiz tomorrow

Grade 8:
Religion - No homework today
Social Studies - Use each of these terms in a sentence that will help explain its meaning: blockade runner, iron-clad, casualtt

Grade 8 Religion - We live out the second commandment

Homework Summary - Monday 10/6

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. Why did God promise to send a Savior?
2. How did Jesus make it possible for us to share in God's life?
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 7:
Religion - Write five (5) facts about the lesson
Social Studies - Write five (5) facts about the lesson

Grade 8:
Religion - Write five (5) facts about the lesson
Social Studies - No homework

Grade 7 - Early European Voyages

Homework Summary - Friday 10/3

No homework for Grades 6-8. Enjoy your weekend everyone!

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Homework Summary - Thursday 10/2

Grade 6
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - Write one sentence for each vocabulary word or term

Grade 7
Religion - Read "Putting Faith to Work' on page 49 and answer: Decide on ways to live out what you have learned.
Social Studies - Write five (5) facts about today's lesson

Grade 8
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

Homework Summary - Wednesday 10/1

Grade 6
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - No homework

* Religion test tomorrow (Thursday)

Grade 7
Religion - No homework
Social Studies - Complete the Early European Voyages map

Grade 8
Religion - Write five (5) facts about today's lesson
Social Studies - No homework

*Religion and Social Studies test tomorrow (Thursday)