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.