5/20

7th Grade - Today we worked on a video to summarize each group's experience at the Kansas Cosmosphere. Projects will be presented tomorrow (5/21) on the last day of school.  Here's a link to the trip blog - http://seventhatthecosmosphere.blogspot.com/ 

5/19

7th Grade - Today we worked on a video to summarize each group's experience at the Kansas Cosmosphere. Here's a link to the trip blog - http://seventhatthecosmosphere.blogspot.com/ 

5/8

7th Science - Frog dissection and quiz today.

7th Religion - Epistle presentations today. We will finish up the presentations tomorrow.

5/7

7th Science - Final video over NASA's shuttle program as we get ready for space camp next week.

8th Science - Final preparation for the science final on Friday.

5/6

7th Science - Crayfish dissection in class. Quiz over dissections later this week.

8th Science - Final periodic table test time, and review time for Friday's science final

7th Religion - Students began presenting their Epistle Projects

World Religions - Students should write a response to the class: reasons they do not believe other religions that we learned about while glad they continue to be Christians.

5/5

7th Science - Protist and Fungi review with videos in class

7th Religion - Memory final in class, and the rest of class was used to prepare for Epistle Presentations

5/2

7th Science - Protist and Fungi review with videos in class

8th Science - Writing science final questions in class today to prepare for next Friday's final

7th Religion - Work day for Epistle Presentations

World Religions - Today was a study hall with Mr. Luehmann being out of town.

5/1

7th Science - Crayfish dissection today with a quiz over external features.

7th Religion - Working on Epistle projects.

8th Science - Students are working on questions over concepts that will be covered on the science final next Friday.

4/30

7th Science - Watched a video about NASA's shuttle program in preparation for our trip to space camp.

8th Science - Final time to take the last periodic table test will be next Wednesday (5/7).

4/29

7th Science - We dissected worms today and took a quiz over the internal structure of the worms.

8th Science - We concluded our study of the rock cycle and different types of rocks. Students should submit sample questions for next week's final test using this form: http://goo.gl/MGFSvW

7th Religion - Students chose an epistle/letter from the New Testament. Students have access to the documents, and can use this link: https://drive.google.com/a/stjls.org/folderview?id=0B8f1bgadGaoESDZfeHlralFGTTg&usp=sharing

World Religions - We discussed some basics of other religions such as Christian Science, Mormons, Scientology, Baha'i, Atheism, and others. Here is some of the information we discussed.

4/28

7th Science - We dissected worms today and took a quiz over the internal structure of the worms.

8th Science - We concluded our study of the rock cycle and different types of rocks. Students should submit sample questions for next week's final test using this form: http://goo.gl/MGFSvW

7th Religion - Students chose an epistle/letter from the New Testament on which to do a project. For tomorrow, students should actively read their book(s). Here are the assignments:

Romans - Blake
1 Corinthians - Atlin
2 Corinthians - Ethan
Galatians - Ryan
Ephesians - Payton
Philippians - Evan
1/2 Timothy, Titus - Jessica
Hebrews - Sam
James - Kayla
1/2 Peter - Luke

Romans - Sarah
1 Corinthians - Josh
2 Corinthians - Julia
Galatians - Clay
Ephesians - James
Philippians - Lukas
Colossians - Anna
1 Thessalonians - Brooke
1/2 Timothy, Titus - Zach
Hebrews - Brennan
James - Jason
1/2/3 John - Lilly

Memory Final - 4th Quarter

Hebrews 1:1-2
1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

Matthew 22:36-40
36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Joel 2:28-29
28 “And afterward,
    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
    your old men will dream dreams,
    your young men will see visions.
29 Even on my servants, both men and women,
    I will pour out my Spirit in those days.

Acts 2:18-21
18 Even on my servants, both men and women,
    I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
    and they will prophesy.
19 I will show wonders in the heavens above
    and signs on the earth below,
    blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20 The sun will be turned to darkness
    and the moon to blood
    before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21 And everyone who calls
    on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

Acts 4:12
12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

Matthew 26:26-28
26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Psalm 22:1
 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from saving me,
so far from my cries of anguish?

Revelation 2:10
10b Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.

Matthew 28:18-20
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

4/25

7th Science - We looked at the differences between animals and other living organisms - plants, fungi, protists, and bacteria. We will begin dissections next week.

8th Science - We finished the Grand Canyon video from Wednesday and looked over some more information about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

7th Religion - Quiz over Matthew 28. Memory check for 4th quarter filled out for portfolio. New memory for Monday: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 & 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

World Religions - Field trip to the Hindu temple

4/24

7th Science - We looked at the differences between animals and other living organisms - plants, fungi, protists, and bacteria. We will begin dissections next week.

8th Science - We finished the Grand Canyon video from Wednesday and looked over some more information about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

7th Religion - Discussion questions over Matthew 28 today, quiz tomorrow.

4/23

7th Science - We watched a documentary about the Apollo missions to the moon in preparation for our trip to Space Camp.

8th Science - We began watching a Christian response to the "millions of years" model of the Grand Canyon in preparation for the 8th grade class trip.

4/22

7th Science - We spent some time identifying birds outside our school today, and reflecting on how we would be able to identify these birds in the future.

8th Science - Students worked on completing a worksheet on rocks and the rock cycle in class. Homework for Thursday (4/24) will be answer the question, "According to the information on the website www.epa.gov/acidrain, how is acid rain formed?"

7th Religion - Discussion Questions over Matthew 28 are due Thursday (4/24)

1. One of the first things Jesus said to his disciples after He rose from the dead was, “Do not be afraid.”  Why do you think Jesus said this?  What would the disciples be afraid of?  What should they do instead of being afraid?
2. The Pharisees circulated a story about Jesus being stolen instead of rising from the dead.  Some people today believe this is really what happened.  What if the story was true?  What would you do if Jesus didn’t really rise from the dead on Easter?
3. The Great Commission at the end of Matthew says we should make disciples and teach people what Jesus taught.  How do you think we are doing, as a church, at teaching and making disciples?  How are you doing personally at teaching and making disciples?

World Religions - We learned a little more about Hinduism to prepare for our trip to the Hindu temple on Friday.

4/18

7th Science - We spend some time looking at the characteristics of fungi and started a lab using mushrooms. This will be completed next week. We were also able to identify some fungi and lichens by walking around our campus.

7th Religion - For Good Friday, we listened to Carman's "Champion"

4/17

7th Science - We spend some time looking at the characteristics of fungi and started a lab using mushrooms. This will be completed next week.

8th Science - Students worked on completing a worksheet on rocks and the rock cycle in class. Homework for Thursday (4/24) will be answer the question, "According to the information on the website www.epa.gov/acidrain, how is acid rain formed?"

7th Religion - Discussion Questions over Matthew 27 were due today. A quiz is scheduled for tomorrow.

4/16

7th Science - We are learning more about the space program and how the US got people to the moon.

8th Science - We did a virtual engineering activity today in class.

4/15

7th Science - Work time for our map of animal species on campus.

8th Science - Wrapping up our work on waves in class.

7th Religion - Questions over Matthew 27 due Thursday (5/17)

1. What part of the last week of Jesus' life stands out most to you?  Why?  Palm Sunday, Last Supper, Gethsemane, Jesus on Trial, The Crucifixion, Resurrection, something else...

2. How do you think the story of Barabbas ends?  Does Barabbas change his ways because of his release, or continue to do the things that got him in prison?  Why do you think this?

3. How will you celebrate this Holy Week - how do you praise God while remembering the suffering Jesus went through?



World Religions - We watched a couple videos today - one about Hinduism and one about Buddhism.