Homework Summary - Tuesday 1/24

Grade 6:
Religion -
What name does God give to himself?
What does God ask of Moses?

Social Studies -
Use each Vocabulary word in a sentence (9 sentences total). Underline the Vocabulary word.

Grade 8:
Religion -
How can times of reform strengthen the Church? (150 word limit)

Homework Summary - Monday 1/23

Grade 6:
Religion -
How was Jacob's family treated when they arrived in Egypt?
Why did the Israelite become slaves?

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
What did the Great Awakening and the Enlightenment have in common?
Name three new and unique American identity.

Spelling -
Write a Persuasive Paragraph
If you had one minute in which to ?persuade your classmates that they ?should not talk in class, what would you ?say? Write a persuasive paragraph that ?explains the importance of not speaking ?in class. Try to use five spelling words.

Grade 8:
Social Studies -
What was the meaning of the phrase "Fifty-four Forty or Fight"?
Where did the U.S. think the Texas-Mexico border was? Where did Mexico think it was?

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Homework Summary - Tuesday 1/10/2017

Grade 6:
Religion -
In Joseph's story what did the fulfillment of dreams symbolize?
In Joseph's story what was God's plan?
What does reconciliation mean?

Social Studies -
Briefly describe how each religion was formed. What are the major texts and principles each religion is founded upon?

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
Did most people in the South own slaves?
Where was the center of town life in New England?
What values are emblematic of the Puritans?
Why was there a successful middle class in North America?

Homework Summary 1/5/2017

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
Complete page 211 on loose-leaf paper

Grade 7:
Religion -
Complete the in-class Do Now

Homework Summary 1/4/17

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

Grade 7:
Religion -
How can you be an evangelizer, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ? To whom would you make your first proclamation? 100 words minimum!

Homework Summary 1/3/17

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
What is a Caste System?
Who were the "untouchables"?
Who was at the highest class system and why?

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
What were the four main differences between the colonies?
Explain in detail two northern (New England) identities.
Define BICAMERAL

Grade 8:
Religion -
How does remembering that you are made in God's image and likeness help you to live as a disciple of Jesus? Word Count 150

Social Studies -
What was the form of government in Mexico following the 1821 revolution?
How did the Mexican government try to attack settlers to Texas?
What was the Alamo? Why should we remember it?

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Homework Summary - Thursday 12/1

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
Which people practiced monotheism - the Phoenicians or the Israelite?
What are the Phoenicians famous for?
What is the sacred text of the Israelite, and what does it say about Abraham and Moses?

Religion -
Why did God promise to send a Savior?
How did Jesus make it possible for us to share in God's life?

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
Define CHARTERED COLONIES, PROPRIETARY COLONIES, and ROYAL COLONIES.

Grade 8:
Religion -
How can you help yourself and others to be tolerant of people of different faiths?

Homework Summary - Thursday 11/17

Grade 6:
Religion -
1. What is Original Sin?
2. Describe Genesis 3:15 in your own words.
3. What is sin?
4. Do we all suffer from Original Sin? Why/why not?

Grade 7:
Religion -
How will you be a healer and forgiver this week?
Minimum 150 words

Grade 8:
Religion -
What can you do this week to promote peace within your community? Your school? Your classroom?

Homework Summary - Monday 11/14

Grade 7:
Spelling -
Unit 8
1. ABC Order
2. Definitions
3. Sentences

Homework Summary - Thursday 11/10

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
Read the biography on page 127 and write a short paragraph describing the accomplishments of Hatshepsut.

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
Recreate the diagram below and list two effects of Jamestown's growth.

Homework Summary - Wednesday 11/9

Grade 6:
Religion -
What does the garden of Eden symbolize?
Upon what does our friendship with God depend?

Grade 7:
Religion -
Copy the Lord's Prayer in your notebook.

Grade 8:
Religion -
Why is it important to work for Church unity?

Homework Summary - Wednesday 11/2

Grade 6:
Religion -
How do humans share in God's creation?
How did the biblical writers show that we are called to be caretakers of creation?

Grade 7:
Spelling -
Finish sentences for Unit 7

Grade 8:
Social Studies -
Complete the map. Make sure it includes all the states are labelled and use markers to color the different sections.

Homework Summary - Friday 10/28

Grade 7:
Religion -
With whom will you share the good news of God's Kingdom this week?

Homework Summary - Thursday 10/27

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
1. Name a famous pharaoh from the Old Kingdom and what they were known for.
2. What was the purpose of the Great Sphinx?
3. How did the Egyptians build the Great Pyramids?

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
Project 1: Create a poster that might have attracted early colonists to the area where you live. Focus on the location as well as natural features in your area such as good farmland, forests, waterways,and mineral resources. Due Monday.

Spelling -
Spelling words definitions. Loose-leaf paper only!

Grade 8:
Religion -
How does giving good examples as a disciple of Christ influence others?

Homework Summary - Wednesday 10/26

Grade 6:
Religion -
What distinguishes humanity from the other creatures in God's creation?
What is the status of human beings in the process of creation?

Grade 7:
Religion -
Today young people are up against all sorts of temptations to give in to evil and sin. Think about what these temptations might be. What strengthens us to resist temptation?

Grade 8:
Social Studies -
1. What is Nationalism and why was it important?
2. What did the North focus on as Sectionalism grew?
3. What is the Speaker of the House and who is our current Speaker?

Homework Summary - Tuesday 10/25

Grade 6:
Social Studies -
What is a delta?
What is another name of the land called Kemet?
Name three Egyptian gods and what they were known for.

Homework Summary - Monday 10/24

Grade 7:
Spelling -
Complete ABC Order, Definitions, Sentences, and Writing Assignment
You are a witness to a crime. Write a personal narrative telling the police what you saw. Record as many details as possible. Use five spelling words, and check that the subject and verb of each sentence agree.

Grade 8:
Religion -
All work in your notebook. What would you like about living a monastic life? What would you find most difficult?

Homework Summary - Thursday 10/20

Grade 7:
Social Studies -
1. Why was the idea of the Northwest Passage important?
2. Who was John Cabot?
3. Describe the word Mutiny and what happened to Henry Hudson.