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.