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