Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! Enjoy your holiday break. We return to school Tuesday, January 3, 2017

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.