12/19

7th Science - Reviewed the creation and evolution discussion

8th Science - Music dress rehearsal

12/18

7th Science - Final science fair check - we also saw the scientific process in action while watching part of a Mythbuster's episode.

8th Science - Finished some corrections on the lab that was done earlier this week with the transfer of thermal energy.

12/17

7th Science - We talked about the primary differences between science and religion/faith, describing the theological implications of evolution and how it affects what we believe about sin and death, but with an understanding about what science is and is not able to determine.

8th Science - We did an assessment of thermal energy transfer with students building insulators and trying to keep hot water hot and cold water cold.  Some questions about this activity were included.


7th Religion - 2nd Quarter Memory Final today.
Discussion questions over Matthew 7 due Thursday (12/19).

1. Have you ever misjudged someone and regretted it?  Tell about a time when someone had a good heart and was doing something good, even though you were not aware of it at the time.
2. What are some things that you can ‘ask’ and ‘seek’ and ‘knock’ for from God, things that God wants to bless you with so that you can be a blessing to others?
3. Who are some wise people in your life, people that not only know good things but put them into practice, people that live what they believe?

12/16

7th Science - We talked about the primary differences between science and religion/faith, describing the theological implications of evolution and how it affects what we believe about sin and death, but with an understanding about what science is and is not able to determine.

8th Science - We did an assessment of thermal energy transfer with students building insulators and trying to keep hot water hot and cold water cold.  Some questions about this activity were included.

7th Religion - Pretest over Matthew 7.  2nd Quarter Memory Final tomorrow (12/17).

Food Science - Students made lemon pepper chicken in class today and reflected on what they learned.

12/13

7th Science - We talked through human evolution and Christian concerns with how the Bible describes life and death and creation.  We will continue this discussion next week.

8th Science - We analyzed a graph of water temperatures in class.  Tuesday we will attempt to best insulate a small amount of water.

7th Religion - Quiz over Matthew 6 - new Memory due Monday

• Matthew 7:1-2
• Matthew 7:7-8

12/12

7th Science - We talked through human evolution and Christian concerns with how the Bible describes life and death and creation.  We will continue this discussion next week.

8th Science - We analyzed a graph of water temperatures in class.  Monday we will attempt to best insulate a small amount of water.

7th Religion - Discussion questions over Matthew 6 - Quiz tomorrow.

Food Science - We made pizzas in class today!

12/11

7th Science - We checked for 'constant conditions' with science fair projects today

8th Science - We are finishing 8th grade projects and looking at ways to study and communicate our findings after Christmas break

2nd Quarter Memory Final

(Verses in Bold are verses that need to be written word-for-word.)

Matthew 1:1

1 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham

John 20:31

31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

Genesis 3:15

15 And I will put enmity
    between you and the woman,
    and between your offspring and hers;
he will crush your head,
    and you will strike his heel.”

Genesis 12:1-3

12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.

2 “I will make you into a great nation,
    and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
    and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,
    and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
    will be blessed through you.”

Matthew 3:11

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

Isaiah 40:3-5

3 A voice of one calling:
“In the wilderness prepare
    the way for the Lord;
make straight in the desert
    a highway for our God.
4 Every valley shall be raised up,
    every mountain and hill made low;
the rough ground shall become level,
    the rugged places a plain.
5 And the glory of the Lord will be revealed,
    and all people will see it together.
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

Isaiah 9:6

6 For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Deuteronomy 6:13-16

13 Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. 14 Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you; 15 for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a jealous God and his anger will burn against you, and he will destroy you from the face of the land. 16 Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah.

Matthew 5:16

16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 5:43-44


43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 6:9-13

9 “This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
    but deliver us from the evil one.’

Proverbs 30:8-9

8 Keep falsehood and lies
far from me;
    give me neither poverty nor riches,
    but give me only my daily bread.
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
    and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’
Or I may become poor and steal,
    and so dishonor the name of my God.

Matthew 7:1-2


7 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Matthew 7:7-8

7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

12/10

7th Science - We made a graph in our journals of the geologic time scale of different periods.

8th Science - We graphed the thermal transfer of energy in water.

7th Religion - Matthew 6 discussion questions due Thursday (12/12)

1. When have you seen someone do something "only for show," only to impress other people?  What could be done differently so their motivation is honor from God and not from people?
2. What are some things that ‘moth and rust’ could not destroy that are important to you?  What are the ‘best things that aren’t things’?
3. What are things that you are tempted to worry about, and how can you let go of those worries and give those situations to God?

Awesome job singing Christmas carols at the nursing home with the Rotary Club today!

12/9

7th Science - We worked on a geologic timeline assignment found in Google Docs

8th Science - We measured some conduction experiments in class today with different materials and made graphs with the data on computers

7th Religion - Pretest over Matthew 6

Food Science - We learned about how different foods are made in class today: lasagna, chips, hot sauce, and how truffles are found and used

12/6

7th Science - We learned about fossils and worked on a lab with fossil dating.

8th Science -  We started talking about heat and temperature and graphed some changing temperatures.

7th Religion - Matthew 5 quiz today; new memory for Monday:
Matthew 6:9-13 & Proverbs 30:8-9

12/5

7th Science - We learned about fossils and worked on a lab with fossil dating.

8th Science -  We started talking about heat and temperature; we watched a video that introduced these concepts and took notes.  We also did a short worksheet on types of graphs.

7th Religion - Discussed the Matthew 5 questions - quiz tomorrow

Food Science - Chef Steve demonstrated a potato dumpling in class today.

12/4

7th Science - We had a 'data table' check in class today as we are working on our science fair projects.

8th Science - Periodic Table Test #4 was today.

12/3

7th Science - We learned about Darwin's trip to the Galapagos Islands and his theory of natural selection.  Students created their own description for natural selection for a species other than finches.

8th Science -  We started talking about heat and temperature; we watched a video that introduced these concepts and took notes.  We also did a short worksheet on types of graphs.

7th Religion - Discussion questions over Matthew chapter 5:

1. The Bible says that we should let our lights shine.  Who is someone in your life who has done a great job of ‘letting their light shine’ by being who they are, who God created them to be?
2. Matthew 5 has some laws that Jesus looks at, and then describes the heart of them: murder, adultery, divorce, taking oaths, and revenge.  What are some other rules, especially rules that you may not like? 
3. What is the ‘heart’ of those rules you listed, the reason behind them that shows the care God has for us and the care He wants us to have for others, too?

12/2

7th Science - We learned about Darwin's trip to the Galapagos Islands and his theory of natural selection.  Students created their own description for natural selection for a species other than finches.

8th Science - Students mapped a magnetic field in class today.  We started talking about heat and temperature.

7th Religion - Pretest over Matthew 5

Food Science - Chef Steve made a chocolate souffle in class today

11/26

7th Science - Reviewed DNA and took a quiz.

8th Science - Mapped magnetic fields in class and worked on magnetism projects.

7th Religion - We practiced reading our prayers in class and prepared for our service event on December 10th.

11/25

7th Science - We watched a video about DNA and genetic research and took a quiz over what we have learned about DNA.

8th Science - We began an investigation into magnetism.

7th Religion - We wrote prayers that will be shared with the school in the mornings.

Food Science - We tried, unsuccessfully, to make mayonnaise in class today.  None of the mixtures properly emulsified.

11/22

7th Science - Worksheet over DNA replication and mutations was completed in class today.

8th Science - We began an investigation on magnetism and magnetic fields

7th Religion - Quiz over Matthew 4; new memory due Monday:

• Matthew 5:16
• Matthew 5:43-44

11/21

7th Science - DNA replication and mutation worksheet is due Monday (11/25)

8th Science - Worked with compasses to detect magnetic fields in the classroom and described a magnetic field as seen in a short video.

7th Religion - Discussed Matthew 4 questions in class.  Quiz tomorrow.

Food Science - Reviewed some food safety principles and discussed some questions about the upcoming weeks.

11/20

7th Science - Today we checked for a proper science fair question, hypothesis, and trial run reflection. Next week a data table should be in students' logbooks.

8th Science - Continued working on projects and reflections for those projects.  Also, we took a periodic table pretest over row 4 - the final test will be in two weeks: December 4.

11/19

7th Science - Worked on more DNA information with copying and mutations

8th Science - Continued our work with the magnetism KWL chart

7th Religion - Discussion questions over Matthew 4 due Thursday (11/21)

1. How do you respond to temptations and fight them off, especially the temptations that you face over, and over, and over again?
2. Jesus fought off temptations by using Scripture.  What Scripture that you know would help you when you are being tempted, verses that you have memorized so that you can use them in hard situations?
3. What do you think it would be like to leave your job working with your dad and just follow Jesus (especially considering the things he did and said)?

11/18

7th Science - We learned more about DNA, amino acids, and proteins in class today.  The videos we watched in class can be seen in a shared folder in the Google Drive.

8th Science - We finished working through our KWL chart about Magnetism and students submitted responses for each category.

7th Religion - Pretest over Matthew 4

Food Science - Students made their own pieces of matzah (unleavened bread) in class today.

11/15

7th Science - We did a heredity review worksheet using a video (Google Docs) and began to work with DNA and DNA replication

8th Science - Working on our KWL chart for magnetism

7th Religion - Quiz over Matthew 3; new memory due Monday

• Isaiah 9:6
• Deuteronomy 6:13-16

11/14

7th Science - We did a worksheet (Google Drive) reviewing heredity while watching a video.  We also began talking about DNA.

8th Science - We are working on a KWL chart for magnetism.

7th Religion - Discussion Questions over Matthew 3 today.  Quiz tomorrow.

Food Science - Chef Steve taught students how to make crepes today, and students all got a chance to make some!

Ingredients
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 cup flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
Butter, for coating the pan
Directions
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and pulse for 10 seconds. Place the crepe batter in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This allows the bubbles to subside so the crepes will be less likely to tear during cooking. The batter will keep for up to 48 hours.

Heat a small non-stick pan. Add butter to coat. Pour 1 ounce of batter into the center of the pan and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 30 seconds and flip. Cook for another 10 seconds and remove to the cutting board. Lay them out flat so they can cool. Continue until all batter is gone. After they have cooled you can stack them and store in sealable plastic bags in the refrigerator for several days or in the freezer for up to two months. When using frozen crepes, thaw on a rack before gently peeling apart.

*Savory Variation Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the egg mixture.

*Sweet Variation Add 21/2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of your favorite liqueur to the egg mixture.

11/13

7th Science - Question/Hypothesis will be checked in the near future - we learned about the Jewish Passover this morning.

8th Science - Students are filling out documents about the projects that they are doing on Wednesday connecting their work to established scientific principles and concepts.

11/12

7th Science - Reviewed Mitosis and meiosis.  We also filled out a document looking ahead at our science fair work for the rest of 2nd quarter.

8th Science - Introduction to magnetism and magnetic fields.

7th Religion - We went over some important Jewish holidays and events in preparation for our Passover Seder meal tomorrow.

11/11

Happy Veterans' Day!

7th Science - Worked through information about science fair projects since we will not have science on Wednesday.  Review of Heredity and how it happens through mitosis and meiosis.

8th Science - Assessment over Newton's Third Law and other concepts related to force.

7th Religion - Pretest over Matthew 3.  Discussion questions due Thursday (11/14).

1. What ‘good fruit’ (Matthew 3:10) do you produce?
2. What do you think Jesus meant when he said to John the

Baptist, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.”? (3:15)

3. Why do you think that the Father said what He did at Jesus’ Baptism?  How do you think Jesus felt about this being said of Him?  What if this was said of you?

Food Science - Made some Charoset for the Middle School Seder on Wednesday

11/8

7th Science - Made connections between cell activity and heredity by reviewing mitosis and meiosis in class.  Meiosis cartoon/animation is due Tuesday (11/12).

8th Science - Newton's Third Law
11/8 - Slaven's class - assessment
11/11 - Lochmann's class - assessment

7th Religion - Quiz over Matthew 2.  New memory work due Monday: Matthew 3:11 & Isaiah 40:3-5

11/7

7th Science - Made connections between cell activity and heredity by reviewing mitosis and meiosis in class.  Meiosis cartoon/animation is due Monday (11/11).

8th Science - Newton's Third Law
11/8 - Slaven's class - assessment
11/11 - Lochmann's class - assessment

7th Religion - Discussion Questions over Matthew 2 due Thursday

Food Science - Learning about puff pastries and some Jewish foods we will make for next week's Passover activity (charoset and unleavened bread)

11/6

7th Science - Checked for

• Materials
• Procedures
• Independent Variable/Dependent Variable

Next week I will be checking for

• Question
• Hypothesis

8th Science - Periodic Table Test #3

11/5

7th Science - Continuing our work with collecting items and counting them.

8th Science - Newton's Third Law
11/7 - Lochmann's class - presentations
11/8 - Slaven's class - assessment
11/11 - Lochmann's class - assessment

7th Religion - Discussion Questions over Matthew 2 due Thursday

1. Who did God speak to in a dream in Matthew 2?  Do you think that God still speaks to people in dreams?
2. Jesus’ 3 fold office is as prophet, priest, and king.  Which do you see Jesus as most; which title fits Jesus the best, in your opinion?
3. It was not fair that so many baby boys died when Herod got jealous.  Why do you think God allows such terrible things to happen (i.e. the Holocaust, 9/11, etc.)?

11/4

7th Science - Continuing our work with collecting items and counting them.

8th Science - Newton's Third Law
11/5 - Slaven's class - presentations
11/7 - Lochmann's class - presentations
11/8 - Slaven's class - assessment
11/11 - Lochmann's class - presentations

7th Religion - Pretest over Matthew 2

Food Science - Researched different cuts of meat for beef and pork

11/1

7th Science - Continuing our work with collecting items and counting them.  A graph supporting an observation is due Tuesday (11/5).

8th Science - Newton's Third Law
11/4 - Lochmann's class - work day
11/5 - Slaven's class - presentations
11/7 - Lochmann's class - presentations
11/8 - Slaven's class - assessment
11/11 - Lochmann's class - presentations

7th Religion - Quiz over Matthew 1

10/31

7th Science - Continuing our work with collecting items and counting them.  A graph supporting an observation is due Monday (11/4).

8th Science - Newton's Third Law
11/1 - Slaven's class - work day
11/4 - Lochmann's class - work day
11/5 - Slaven's class - presentations
11/7 - Lochmann's class - presentations
11/8 - Slaven's class - assessment
11/11 - Lochmann's class - presentations

7th Religion - Discussion Questions over Matthew 1 due today.  Quiz tomorrow.

Food Science - Texas Sheet Cakes were made in class today!

10/30

7th Science - Third Science review due today.  Next week I will be checking science fair logbooks for materials, procedures, and variables.

8th Science - Periodic Table Pre-Test #3 today - Test next Wednesday (11/6)

10/29

7th Science - We counted blocks and made graphs of the results

8th Science - Today was a work day.  Presentations due Tuesday (11/5) and Assessment on Friday (11/8)

7th Religion - Final Practice for 7th Grade chapel tomorrow!

10/28

7th Science - We counted and graphed blocks that were collected in class

8th Science - Finishing our demonstration of Newton's Third Law of Motion

7th Religion - Discussion Questions due Thursday (10/31)

1. Why do you think this genealogy includes people that would not be considered “good Christians” including Rahab and Ruth?
2. What would you have done if you were Joseph’s friend, if you found out the girl that Joseph was going to marry was already pregnant?
3. Jesus was given names that meant something – Jesus means ‘he saves’ and Immanuel means ‘God with us.’  Why were you given the name you have?  What significance does it have?

Food Science - Texas Sheet Cake demonstration

10/24

7th Science - Continuing our study of heredity by capturing blocks.

8th Science - (History with entire 8th grade - Mr. Lochmann)

7th Religion - Practiced for chapel next Wednesday (10/30)

10/23

7th Science - Final Science Review due next week (10/30)

8th Science - Continued working no projects in class

10/22

7th Science - Finished our digital pedigrees

8th Science - Worked on descriptive explanations of Newton's Laws at work in some lab activites

7th Religion - Working on our chapel for next Wednesday

10/21

7th Science - Finished our digital pedigrees

8th Science - Worked on descriptive explanations of Newton's Laws at work in some lab activites

7th Religion - Working on our chapel for next Wednesday

Food Science - Made the dough for pretzels

10/18

7th Science - Working through our pedigrees for family traits.

8th Science - Demonstrating Newton's Third Law in class

7th Religion - Working on 7th grade chapel (10/30)

10/17

7th Science - Working through our pedigrees for family traits.

8th Science - Demonstrating Newton's Third Law in class

7th Religion - Working on 7th grade chapel (10/30)

Food Science - Demonstration of using yeast as a leavening agent (pretzels)

Pretzels - Alton Brown, Food Network

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 package active dry yeast
22 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil, for pan
10 cups water
2/3 cup baking soda
1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Pretzel salt
Directions
Combine the water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam. Add the flour and butter and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside.

Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in an 8-quart saucepan or roasting pan.

In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope. Make a U-shape with the rope, holding the ends of the rope, cross them over each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Place onto the parchment-lined half sheet pan.

Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula. Return to the half sheet pan, brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.

10/16

7th Science - 2nd Science Review due today, 3rd due in two weeks (10/30).  By next week an expert should be contacted, and a trial run should be conducted. Students also filled out reflections for their first quarter work.

8th Science - Students are continuing their work with their 8th grade projects and solving problems. Students also filled out reflections for their first quarter work.

10/15

7th Science - We finished our "Bug Builders Inc." lab activity and worked out percentages.  Students are going to gather some genetic traits to study their own genotypes and phenotypes.

"Survey each of the family members shown in your family tree. Ask them if they have hair on the middle segment of their fingers. Write each person’s name in the appropriate square. Explain to each person that it is normal to have either trait. The presence of hair on the middle segment is the dominant form of this trait."

8th Science - We are looking at Newton's Laws and how to demonstrate Newton's Third Law

7th Religion - We are working on chapel this week.

10/14

7th Science - We finished our "Bug Builders Inc." lab activity and worked out percentages.  Students are going to gather some genetic traits to study their own genotypes and phenotypes.

"Survey each of the family members shown in your family tree. Ask them if they have hair on the middle segment of their fingers. Write each person’s name in the appropriate square. Explain to each person that it is normal to have either trait. The presence of hair on the middle segment is the dominant form of this trait."

8th Science - We are looking at Newton's Laws and how to demonstrate Newton's Third Law

7th Religion - We are working on chapel this week.

Food Science - What are 5 leavening agents for making bread rise, and how do they work?

10/11

7th Science - Continued our work with heredity and filled out a practice sheet full of Punnet Squares.

8th Science - Began our work on Newton's Laws of Motion.

7th Religion - Quiz over Hosea.  No new memory work due Monday - We will spend our religion class time next week preparing for chapel.

10/10

7th Science - We spent time with Punnet Squares and a lab using Punnet Squares - Bug Builders Inc.

8th Science - Today was our last day of testing for the Law of Conservation of Mass

7th Religion - Discussion over Hosea questions - Memory Final for quarter 1

Food Science - Thickening sauces - making chocolate pudding:

Chocolate Pudding Recipe

10/9

7th Science - Next Science Review due Wednesday (10/16)

8th Science - Please fill out your "8th Grade Science Projects" sheet for next Wednesday

10/8

7th Science - Continuing our study of heredity using the shared Google Doc

8th Science - Finishing our demonstration of the Law of Conservation of Mass

7th Religion - Questions 3-5 over Hosea due on Thursday (10/10)

10/7

7th Science - Continued our work on heredity with the Google Doc

8th Science - Demonstrating the Law of Conservation of Mass in class

7th Religion - Pretest over Hosea

Food Science - Sauce demonstration - Chef Steve used a roux sauce to make a white cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese

10/4

7th Science - Continuing to work through our Google Doc on heredity.

8th Science - Finishing our Google Doc and demonstrating the Law of Conservation of Mass in class.

7th Religion - Quiz over Solomon


Memory Blog for Hosea - http://luehmannsreligionconversation.blogspot.com/

10/3

7th Science - Continuing to work through our Google Doc on heredity.

8th Science - Finishing our Google Doc and demonstrating the Law of Conservation of Mass in class.

7th Religion - Discussion Question over Solomon

Food Science - Learning about different types of sauces

10/1

7th Science - Began working on a Google Doc introducing heredity in groups.

8th Science - Continued to work on the law of conservation of mass.

7th Religion - Discussion questions over Solomon due Thursday - #'s 1, 4, & 6

Memory Final

• Lamentations 3:22-23 & 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
• Genesis 1:27 & Romans 5:20-21 
• Esther 4:14 & Hebrews 12:1-2 
• Judges 6:39-40 & Deuteronomy 30:2-3 
• Isaiah 50:10 & Psalm 20:7 
• Psalm 30:10-12 & Psalm 40:11 
• 2 Samuel 7:16 & 1 Kings 8:15 
• Hosea 6:1 & Psalm 31:19 

You should be able to write out the following verses word for word:

• Genesis 1:27
• Psalm 20:7
• Hosea 6:1

9/30

7th Science - Began working on a Google Doc for heredity with partners.

8th Science - Continued working on the Google Doc for conservation of mass, trying to determine how to effectively demonstrate this law to others.  Last week's assessments were also handed back to students.

7th Religion - Took a pre-test over Solomon and began reading 1 Kings 3.

Food Science - Learned a little more about measuring food items in the kitchen.

9/27

8th Science - Worked on the "Conservation of Matter" Google Doc in class.

7th Religion -  New Memory work for Monday and Solomon:

• 2 Samuel 7:16
• 1 Kings 8:15

9/26

7th Science - Cell Presentations in class today

8th Science - Worked on the "Conservation of Matter" Google Doc in class.

7th Religion - Discussion questions due today - Quiz over Abigail today.  New Memory work for Monday and Solomon:

• 2 Samuel 7:16
• 1 Kings 8:15

Food Science - Science lab activity with measuring objects

9/25

7th Science - Research Day.  First Science Fair Review is due next Wednesday (10/2).

8th Science - Work Day.  Periodic Table Pretest #2 today - test next Wednesday (10/2).

Science Review Rubric

Science Review

History-Highlights important people or discoveries

Significance-Why this project is worth investigation

Facts-Tells what is known about the topic & explains

major terms & definitions

Bibliography-of at least 3 sources, one non-internet based

Method-tells how this topic has been studied before

(steps, equipment, measurements, etc)

Source Information

Tells source and author                      Tells source                Who knows?

10 points                                            5 points                      0 points

Spelling and Grammar (Conventions)

Very professional                                Some mistakes           Unacceptable

10 points                                            5 points                      1 point

Correct Formatting­

Easy to read                                       Sloppy                    Very Messy

10 points                                            5 points                      1 point

Length

One page                                           ½ page                  Less than ½ page

10 points                                            5 points                      1 point

Content

Demonstrates understanding           Knows some               Doesn’t understand

40 points        (Ideas & Content)       30 points                    1 point

Great Organization                              Loosely organized       Disorganized  

5 points                                              3 points                      1 point

Great Word Choice                              Some Mistakes            Poor Word Choice

5 points                                              3 points                      1 point

Great Sentence Fluency                     Some Problems          Poor Sentence Fluency

5 points                                              3 points                      1 point

Great Use of Voice                              Not Clear                    Poor Use of Voice       

5 points                                              3 points                      1 point

                               

Points for Source Information           ________

Points for Spelling and Grammar    ________

Points for Neatness                            ________

Points for Length                                 ________

Points for Content                                ________

        Total Points                            ________

9/24

7th Science - Work day - presentations on cells due Thursday (9/26).

8th Science - Assessment of chemical and physical properties today.  We also began working through a "Google Doc" regarding the conservation of matter.  Students are able to work on this with their partner through their Google Drive.

7th Religion - Discussion questions 1, 2, and 4 are due Thursday over Abigail.

9/23

7th Science - Work day - presentations on cells due Thursday (9/26).

8th Science - Assessment of chemical and physical properties today.  We also began working through a "Google Doc" regarding the conservation of matter.  Students are able to work on this with their partner through their Google Drive.

7th Religion - Pretest over Abigail.

Food Science - Learned about how to measure the weight of materials used in a kitchen.

9/20

7th Science - Working on our cell presentations.  The rubric can be found on bit.ly/stjlscell

8th Science - Reviewed for an assessment on properties Monday (9/23).  Created definitions for solids, liquids, and gasses.

7th Religion - Quiz over Deborah.  New memory for Abigail due Monday (9/23)

• Psalm 30:10-12
• Psalm 40:11

9/19

7th Science - Working on our cell presentations.  The rubric can be found on bit.ly/stjlscell

8th Science - Reviewed for an assessment on properties Monday (9/23).  Refined our definitions of solids, liquids, and gasses.

7th Religion - Discussion questions were due today - quiz over Deborah tomorrow.

Food Science - Practiced our knife skills in class today.

9/18

7th Science - Refined our science fair questions.  The first one-page paper with science fair research will be due in two weeks - October 2.

8th Science - Worked on science projects - groups need to be working on the details of their project now that they have decided on a particular direction.

9/17

7th Science -  Recorded information about our science logs for portfolios.  We also went through the process of cellular respiration and photosynthesis working together.

8th Science - Recorded information about our science logs for portfolios.

7th Religion - Discussion questions for Deborah, #'s 2-4 due Thursday (9/19)

9/16

7th Science -  Recorded information about our science logs for portfolios.  We also went through the process of cellular respiration and photosynthesis working together.

8th Science - Recorded information about our science logs for portfolios.  We also looked at examples and definitions for solids, liquids, and gasses.

7th Religion - Pretest over Deborah.  Started reading Judges 4-5.

Food Science - Chef Steve taught and showed us some different types of kitchen knives.

9/13

7th Science - Organized our cell information into a chart and logged what we know about cells.

8th Science - Looked at the connection between chemical changes and chemical properties, as well as physical changes and physical properties.

7th Religion - Quiz over Gideon.  New memory for Deborah due Monday:

• Isaiah 50:10
• Psalm 20:7

9/12

7th Science - Organized our parts and functions of cells, completed the potato lab, and started thinking about how to share the information that has been learned

8th Science - Practiced seeing how the chemical and physical changes of substances translates into chemical and physical properties for substances; worked through a lab on the chemical and physical changes of water with several substances

7th Religion - Discussion questions due today; quiz tomorrow

Food Science - Discussed the importance of cooking time and temperature for different substances

9/11

7th Science - Went over possible science fair ideas and reviewed the scientific method with the MythBusters

8th Science - Went over possible science project ideas and reviewed the scientific method with the MythBusters

9/10

7th Science - We began to fill out a chart that gives checks for parts and functions of our specific cells.

8th Science - We reviewed chemical and physical changes in class and roasted marshmallows to demonstrate different changes that were occurring.

7th Religion - Discussion questions 1-3 for Gideon - Men of the Bible, page 127

9/9

7th Science - We set up an osmosis lab with potato pieces today.  We will check for differences on Thursday.

8th Science - We reviewed chemical and physical changes in class and roasted marshmallows to demonstrate different changes that were occurring.

7th Religion - Pretest over Gideon, read through part of Judges 6.

Food Science - Wrapped up our time with the Dr. X video on food safety.

9/6

7th Science - Collecting information about each of our cell types in regards to:

• What are all the ways that our cells function?
• What are all the parts of our cells?

8th Science - completing our work with density in class as we discover different properties of matter

7th Religion - Quiz today over Esther.  Next week we will learn about Gideon, and our memory due Monday is 

• Judges 6:39-40
• Deuteronomy 30:2-3

9/5

7th Science - We started recording information for our cells by the categories

• What parts make up our cells, the pieces inside the cell?
• What are all the things that our cell does?

8th Science - We looked at the mass and weight of some objects, and the difference between physical and chemical changes.

7th Religion - We discussed the questions for Esther - quiz tomorrow.

Food Science - We watched a video about food safety.

9/4

7th Science - We did a brainstorming activity in class and shared information with fellow classmates working toward a science fair project

8th Science - Periodic Table Test #1 today

Here are two videos that have the periodic table listed in order.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQu2eSeM66o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsBZx0tv6dQ

9/3

7th Science - We continued research about cells, and want to focus on two questions:

• What are all the parts of our cell?
• What are all the things that our cell does?

8th Science - We worked on the densities of four mystery samples in class today

7th Religion - Discussion questions #'s 4-6 on Esther are due Thursday (9/5)

8/30

7th Science - Continued to work on cell projects with electricity, potatoes, chicken bones, and heart videos.

8th Science - We did a worksheet on density in class.  Please finish the "Math Focus" on page 47 in the Physical science textbook if you have not done so, already.

7th Religion - Quiz over Eve
New Memory due Tuesday - Esther 4:14 & Hebrews 12:1-2

8/29

7th Science - We discussed some features of different types of cells, and watched a video that described how white blood cells operate to combat the influenza B virus.

8th Science - We finished our lab on dissolving sugar and salt in water and connecting this to concentrations and solubility.

7th Religion - Discussion over assigned questions about Eve.  Quiz tomorrow.

Food Science - Practiced our cleaning and sanitizing skills in class today

8/28

7th Science - We completed a brainstorming worksheet for science fair today

8th Science - We completed a brainstorming worksheet for science fair or other science projects today

8/27

7th Science - Different groups were working on learning more about their type of cells and how they function

8th Science - We investigated the relationship between the mass and volume of water as a class today

7th Religion - Eve: questions 2-4 in Women of the Bible due Thursday (8/29)

8/26

7th Science - Continuing learning about the differences between cells within work groups

8th Science - Worked through a discovery of how much of a substance could dissolve in water

7th Religion - Pretest over Eve, Reading through Genesis 2-3

Food Science - Quiz Thursday over the cleaning and sanitizing process

1. Clean
2. Rinse
3. Sanitize
4. Air Dry