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

8/23

7th Science - We had an introductory lesson about cells and the potential that stem cells have to be other cells.  Different groups in class are working on effects would play out as a stem cell turns into another various cells by gathering information and doing some tests.

8th Science - Students are looking at the properties of water and doing some research and activities to try and better understand the characteristics of water.

7th Religion - There was a quiz over Adam and new memory verses were assigned for Monday (8/26).

8/22

7th Science - We had an introductory lesson about cells and the potential that stem cells have to be other cells.  Different groups in class are working on effects would play out as a stem cell turns into another various cells by gathering information and doing some tests.

8th Science - Students are looking at the properties of water and doing some research and activities to try and better understand the characteristics of water.

7th Religion - We discussed the assigned questions over Adam in class.

Food Science - We took a quiz over hygiene and learned about pathogens in class.

8/21

7th Science - We introduced science fair ideas and showed them the webpage for our science fair calendar on our school website. Here is a direct link.

8th Science - We introduced science fair ideas and showed them the webpage for our science fair calendar on our school website. We also discussed the 8th grade science project options and periodic table schedule.  Here is a direct link for both online calendars.

8/20

7D Science - We continued our work with the tube models.

8S Science - We continued our work with the tube models, discussed our class safety agreement, and received our science logbooks for the school year.

7th Religion - Men of the Bible, Page 21, questions 1, 3, & 6 due Thursday (8/22)

1. Why do you think God made men and women in his image?  What does it mean to bear God's image?
3. What role does obedience play when it comes to enjoying the good God intends for us?  Think of instances in your own life that have required obedience.  How have you experience God's goodness during such times?
6. Why did they hide from God?  Think about ways you tend to "hide from God" when you do something wrong.

8/19

7th Science - We continued our work with the tube models, discussed our class safety agreement, and received our science logbooks for the school year

8th Science - We continued our work with the tube models, discussed our class safety agreement, and received our science logbooks for the school year

7th Religion - We took a pretest over Adam and read through Genesis chapter 1

Food Science - Quiz Thursday over hygiene and kitchen safety.  Also, look up information about:

• What is a pathogen?
• What are some examples of pathogens?
• What is an allergen?
• What are some examples of allergens?

8/16

7L Science - We are working on developing our scientific skills of observing, questioning, hypothesizing, testing, analyzing, and sharing.

8L Science - We are working on developing our scientific skills of observing, questioning, hypothesizing, testing, analyzing, and sharing.

7 Religion - Quiz today over the books of the Bible.  We are starting Adam next week in Men of the Bible.

8/15

7L Science - We are working on developing our scientific skills of observing, questioning, hypothesizing, testing, analyzing, and sharing.

8L Science - We are working on developing our scientific skills of observing, questioning, hypothesizing, testing, analyzing, and sharing.

7 Religion - Know the different categories of the books in the Bible.

Genesis-Deuteronomy: Torah, Law, Moses, Pentateuch
Joshua-Nehemiah: History
Ester-Song of Solomon: Wisdom, Poetry
Isaiah-Malachi: Prophets
Matthew-John: Gospels
Acts: History
Romans-Jude: Letters, Epistles
Revelation: Apocalyptic

Food Science - Be ready to discuss 'hygiene' and 'kitchen safety.'

8/14

Welcome back to school!

Here is some information that was shared at the open house.  I'm looking forward to the exciting things that will happen this year!

-Mr. Luehmann