Miss Chew's Religion 11

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-05-14T08:46:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished watching The Joy Luck Club and then discussed it.

Homework: None

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-05-13T08:59:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Joy Luck Club.

Homework: None

Monday, May 12, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-05-13T08:57:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Joy Luck Club.

Homework: None

Friday, May 9, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-05-13T08:56:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the quiz on Confucianism. We then began watching The Joy Luck Club, to give an idea of Chinese culture in light of our study of Chinese religions.

Homework: None

Thursday, May 8, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-05-13T08:54:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the quiz on Confucianism. We then began watching The Joy Luck Club, to give an idea of Chinese culture in light of our study of Chinese religions.

Homework: None

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-05-06T10:47:00.001-05:00

Collected: Chapter 7 exercises

Content: Students took notes on Confucianism and the class looked at the Chinese Zodiac and did a Chinese character word search.

Homework: Confucianism quiz on Fri., May 9

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-05-06T10:45:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had the block to read chapter 7 (Confucianism) and complete the exercises assigned. These were due at the end of the block today for block 1 only. Due to the Buddhism meditation walk, block 3 will turn these in at the start of class on Thursday, May 8.

Homework: Confucianism quiz on Thursday, May 8, 2008 (for both blocks)

Monday, May 5, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-05-06T10:43:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the Buddhism quiz; they then had the remainder of the block to read chapter 7 (Confucianism) and complete the exercises assigned.

Homework: Chapter 7 exercises due Wed., 5/7/08

Friday, May 2, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-05-02T09:00:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began with the quiz on Buddhism. Students then took notes on Confucianism and the class looked at the Chinese Zodiac and did a Chinese character word search.

Homework: Confucianism quiz on Thurs., May 8

Thursday, May 1, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-05-01T08:10:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished the notes for Buddhism. Students then participated in the Buddhist walking meditation and the Buddhist breathing meditation.

Homework: Buddhism quiz Monday, May 5

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-05-01T08:08:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished the notes for Buddhism. Block 1 then participated in the Buddhist walking meditation. Block 3 will do this on Friday, May 2.

Homework: Buddhism quiz Friday, May 2

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-29T07:14:00.002-05:00

Collected: Page 75 letter G exercise

Content: We processed the junior retreat experiences, relating the work to the 7 principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Students were then asked to write thank you notes to the site supervisors. We also had time to continue the Buddhism notes.

Homework: None

Friday, April 25, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-04-25T08:16:00.002-05:00

Thursday, April 24, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-23T09:23:00.000-05:00

NO CLASS TODAY - JUNIOR RETREAT

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-04-23T09:22:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Buddhism was introduced with a video and some notes on Gautama's life. There was also a video guide. A Buddhist breathing meditation was also experienced.

Homework: Complete letter G on page 75 for Friday, April 25.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-23T09:19:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished watching the video on Ghandi and discussed how he was a good example of Hindu beliefs and practices. Buddhism was then introduced with a video and some notes on Gautama's life. There was also a video guide.

Homework: Complete letter G on page 75 for Tuesday, April 29.

Monday, April 21, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-04-23T09:18:00.001-05:00

Collected: Hinduism Reflection Question

Content: Students took the quiz on Hinduism; they then watched a video on Ghandi. There was also a worksheet that went with the video. This was collected at the end of class today.

Homework: Nothing

Friday, April 18, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-23T09:17:00.003-05:00

Collected: Hinduism Reflection Question

Content: Students took the quiz on Hinduism; they then began watching a video on Ghandi. There was also a worksheet that went with the video. This was collected at the end of class today.

Homework: Nothing

Thursday, April 17, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-04-17T10:53:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: A few notes were given on Hinduism and we discussed the purposes of yoga. We then practiced some basic yoga poses in the chapel.

Homework:

Hinduism quiz 4/21 (Mon.)
Hinduism reflection question 4/21 (Mon.)

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-17T10:51:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: A few notes were given on Hinduism and we discussed the purposes of yoga. We then practiced some basic yoga poses in the chapel.

Homework:

Hinduism quiz 4/18 (Fri.)
Hinduism reflection question 4/18 (Fri.)

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-04-14T07:35:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: A lot of notes were given today on Hinduism. We also discussed similarities and differences between Hinduism and Christianity.

Homework:

Hinduism quiz 4/21 (Mon.)
Hinduism reflection question 4/21 (Mon.)
Bring comfortable clothes to class (to do yoga) 4/17 (Thurs.)

Monday, April 14, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-14T07:32:00.003-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: A lot of notes were given today on Hinduism. We also discussed similarities and differences between Hinduism and Christianity.

Homework:

Hinduism quiz 4/18 (Fri.)
Hinduism reflection question 4/18 (Fri.)
Bring comfortable clothes to class (to do yoga) 4/16 (Wed.)

Friday, April 11, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-04-11T08:34:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the quiz on primal religions; this was open notes (not open text, though). The last group from chapter 2 also presented their information. We then began the study of the Hindu religion; students watched a video and filled in a video guide on Hinduism.

Homework: None

Thursday, April 10, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-11T08:33:00.003-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter one quiz. We then began the study of the Hindu religion by watching two different videos; students filled in video guides as they watched the video.

Homework: None

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-04-09T08:22:00.002-05:00

Collected: Chapter 2 questions

Content: Students presented their information from the assigned section of chapter 2. Service hours reminders were also distributed - twenty hours due by May 15! (Remember, junior level service hours must be for a social justice agency or your parish.)

Homework: Chapter 2 quiz on Friday, April 11, 2008

Tuesday, April 8, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-07T10:38:00.001-05:00

NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO JUNIOR CLASS FIELD TRIP

Monday, April 7, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-04-07T10:32:00.003-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began class with the chapter one quiz. Students were assigned to one of four groups; each student in each group is to answer the specified questions. Once this occurs, each group is to prepare a simple presentation for Wednesday's class with this information.

Homework:

Chapter 2 review questions (each student must do this individually) due 4/9 (Wed.)
Chapter 2 simple presentation (as a group) due 4/9 (Wed.)
Chapter 2 quiz on Fri., 4/11

Friday, April 4, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-04T07:28:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began World Religions today and talked about why we need to study different faith traditions. Students were asked to put together a puzzle and then take notes on the information included in the puzzle.

Homework: Quiz on notes on Thursday, April 10, 2008

Thursday, April 3, 2008 (blue - blocks 6 & 8)

2008-04-04T07:24:00.002-05:00

Wednesday, April 2, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-04-04T07:18:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia; they answered questions in writing following the episode.

Homework: Nothing

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 &3)

2008-04-04T07:17:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia; they answered questions in writing following the episode.

Homework: Nothing

Monday, March 31, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-03-31T07:47:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students finished watching The Pursuit of Happyness. We then discussed it in relation to all that was learned during the poverty unit of social justice. Poverty projects and third-quarter projects were returned today.

Homework: Bring World Religions textbook next class, Wednesday, April 2, 2008

March 20-30, 2008

2008-03-19T09:56:00.000-05:00

NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 &3)

2008-03-18T10:44:00.000-05:00

Collected: Third quarter projects (from those who were presenting today)

Content: Students continued presenting third quarter projects.

Homework: None

Tuesday, March 18, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-03-18T10:43:00.000-05:00

Collected:

Third quarter projects (from those who were presenting today)
Poverty Project

Content: Students continued presenting third quarter projects.

Homework: None

Monday, March 17, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-03-18T10:42:00.001-05:00

Collected:

Third quarter projects (from those who were presenting today)
Poverty Project

Content: Students continued presenting third quarter projects.

Homework: None

Friday, March 14, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-03-18T10:41:00.000-05:00

Collected: Third quarter projects (from those who were presenting today)

Content: Students began presenting third quarter projects.

Homework: Poverty Project due 3/18 (Tues.)

Thursday, March 13, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-03-18T10:40:00.003-05:00

Collected: Third quarter projects (from those who were presenting today)

Content: Students began presenting third quarter projects.

Homework: Poverty Project due 3/17 (Mon.)

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-03-12T07:30:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed the desired budgets and the costs that surprised us (daycare especially). Students then received a notice that they were 'laid off' and they have to re-calculate their actual budgets (minimum wage vs. welfare). We also continued watching The Pursuit of Happyness.

Homework:

All poverty project sheets due Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Third quarter projects begin Friday, March 14, 2008

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 (blue - block2 1 & 3)

2008-03-11T08:23:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed the desired budgets and the costs that surprised us (daycare especially). Students then received a notice that they were 'laid off' and they have to re-calculate their actual budgets (minimum wage vs. welfare). We also watched a clip from the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness.

Homework:

All poverty project sheets due Monday, March 17, 2008
Third quarter projects begin Thursday, March 13, 2008

Monday, March 10, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-03-10T10:38:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had a written 'quiz' on the articles about poverty they read for today. We then discussed each of the articles and continued watching The Pursuit of Happyness.

Homework:

Desired budget due 3/11 (Wed.)
Third quarter projects begin Fri., March 14

Friday, March 7, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-03-10T10:36:00.003-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had a written 'quiz' on the articles about poverty they read for today. We then discussed each of the articles.

Homework:

Desired budget due 3/11 (Tues.)
Third quarter projects begin Thurs., March 13

Thursday, March 6, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-03-05T13:23:00.001-05:00

Collected: Social Justice Packet #2

Content: We discussed the amounts spent on groceries (handout 2 of the poverty project) and the nutritional value of the meals (handout 3). Handout 4 (the ideal/desired monthly/yearly budget) was distributed and instructions were given.

Homework:

Handout 4 of Poverty Project due Wednesday, March 12
Read 5 articles (distributed in class today) for Monday, March 10
Work on Social Justice third quarter project - due March 14 or 18

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

2008-03-04T10:44:00.002-05:00

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, March 4, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-03-04T10:40:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed the amounts spent on groceries (handout 2 of the poverty project) and the nutritional value of the meals (handout 3). Handout 4 (the ideal/desired monthly/yearly budget) was distributed and instructions were given. We also watched more of the Oprah special report video on poverty in America.

Homework:

Handout 4 of Poverty Project due Monday, March 10
Read 5 articles (distributed in class today) for Thursday, March 6
Work on Social Justice third quarter project - due March 12, 14, or 18

Monday, March 3, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-03-03T08:40:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students used their meal planners, which were to be completed for today, to start the second handout of the poverty project. This handout is a spreadsheet which will look at the cost of the groceries needed for the meals they planned previously. We also looked at nutritional values of the meals. The last part of class was spent watching an Oprah Winfrey special report on poverty in America.

Homework:

Packet #2 due Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Spreadsheet (of grocery costs) due Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Nutritional Analysis (handout #3) due Wednesday, March 5, 2008

NOTE: Due to the snow day last week, the due dates for the third quarter project have been changed to March 17 & 19. Please be prepared.

Thursday, February 28, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-02-28T09:16:00.003-05:00

Collected: Social Justice Packet #2

Content: Miss Linehan talked to the students about the situation in northern Uganda and in Sudan.

Homework: None (work on social justice project and keep up to date on the poverty project assignments; the social justice project due dates have been changed to March 12, 14, 18)

NOTE: Due to the snow day earlier this week, the due dates for the third quarter project have been changed to March 12, 14, and 18. Please be prepared.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

2008-02-27T22:52:00.001-05:00

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-02-25T10:08:00.002-05:00

Collected: The Laramie Project reflective writing

Content: We began the poverty unit today, and students completed an activity that ranked possible causes of poverty. We then discussed these reasons and theories. Students completed a sample personal budget to raise their own awareness about how much they make and how much they spend each month. The poverty project was also introduced.

Homework:

Complete meal planner (part one of poverty project) for Thursday, February 28, 2008
Social Justice Packet #2 (poverty) due Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-02-25T10:05:00.003-05:00

Packet #2 due Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Spreadsheet (of grocery costs) due Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Nutritional Analysis (handout #3) due Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Friday, February 22, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-02-21T12:32:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished watching The Laramie Project and discussed it.

Homework: Reflective writing on The Laramie Project due on Tuesday, February 26

Thursday, February 21, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-02-21T12:28:00.002-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began the poverty unit today, and students completed an activity that ranked possible causes of poverty. We then discussed these reasons and theories. Students completed a sample personal budget to raise their own awareness about how much they make and how much they spend each month. The poverty project was also introduced.

Homework:

Complete meal planner (part one of poverty project) for Monday, February 25, 2008
Social Justice Packet #2 (poverty) due Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Wednesday, February 20, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-02-19T11:48:00.003-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began watching The Laramie Project. We will discuss this when we finish the movie on Friday, Feb. 22. Students were also able to sign up for their presentation dates for the third quarter social justice project.

Homework: Reflective writing for The Laramie Project due on Tuesday, February 26 (also, work on third quarter social justice project due in mid-March)

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-02-19T11:45:00.003-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Today's lesson was on solidarity. Students were asked to read a Catholic Update article about global solidarity, which we then discussed. We also talked more about the movie Invisible Children. Solidarity Bingo was also 'played' and discussed. Students were also able to sign up for their presentation dates for the third quarter social justice project.

Homework: None (work on third quarter social justice project due in mid-March)

Monday, February 18, 2008

2008-02-15T08:35:00.001-05:00

NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day

Friday, February 15, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-02-15T08:33:00.003-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Miss Linehan talked to the class today about her experiences in Uganda, relating it to what is happening in Sudan and other regions of Africa.

Homework: None (work on your third quarter project that is due on March 14)

Thursday, February 14, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-02-14T10:36:00.003-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students viewed Invisible Children today during class. We will discuss it next class.

Homework: None (work on your third quarter project - due Thursday, 3/13)

Wednesday, February 13, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-02-12T12:31:00.001-05:00

Collected: Social Justice Packet #1

Content: Students worked in the library today on the third quarter project.

Homework: Third quarter project due 3/14/08

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-02-12T12:29:00.002-05:00

Collected: The Laramie Project reflective writing

Content: Students worked in the library today on the third quarter project.

Homework: Third quarter project due 3/13/08

Monday, February 11, 2008

2008-02-12T12:29:00.001-05:00

NO CLASSES

Friday, February 8, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-02-12T12:27:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished watching Invisible Children and discussed the implications of this film. We also discussed Solidarity and completed Solidarity Bingo. The third quarter project was also introduced today.

Homework: Social Justice Packet due 2/12 (Tues.)

Thursday, February 7, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-02-12T12:26:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished watching The Laramie Project and discussed the concepts presented in the film.

Homework: Reflective quote writing (from the film) due Mon., 2/11

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-02-12T12:24:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students began watching Invisible Children today.

Homework:

Social Justice Packet #1 due Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008.
Read Solidarity handout for Friday, February 8, 2008.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-02-12T12:21:00.001-05:00

Collected: Social Justice Packet #1 (block 3 only)

Content: We began watching The Laramie Project in class today.

Homework: The Laramie Project reflective quote writing due 2/11 (Mon.)

Monday, February 4, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-02-04T14:31:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Notes were given on the topic of power (power over, power with, circle of concern, circle of influence). We then looked at stereotypes, and discussed Jesus and stereotypes. A handout was given to identify our own prejudices against certain groups of people.

Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 (due date was originally given as Tuesday, February 12): NEW DUE DATE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT: Friday, February 8, 2008 (due to Academic Review grades being due next week)

Friday, February 1, 2008

2008-02-02T11:20:00.001-05:00

NO SCHOOL

Thursday, January 31, 2008 (blue - block 3)

2008-02-02T11:18:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Notes were given on the topic of Power (power-over, power-with, circle of concern, circle of influence). We also took a look at the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights and completed the Human Rights Squares activity. This tool was used for class discussion.

Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 due next class (Tuesday, Feb. 5)

Thursday, January 31, 2008 (blue - block 1)

2008-01-31T11:43:00.001-05:00

Collected: Social Justice Packet #1

Content: Today's topic was stereotypes. Students discussed with another individual certain stereotypes that were listed on the chalkboard. We then discussed these as a class, as well as the reason we use stereotypes and why we have to filter our thoughts.

Homework: None

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

2008-01-31T11:42:00.000-05:00

NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 29, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-01-29T22:39:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed the reading students completed for today - the difference between justice and charity. We also used the Social Justice IQ sheet as a tool for discussion. Part of our discussion included human rights; students were given a copy of the UN's document, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students then completed the Human Rights Squares activity and we discussed these responses.

Homework: None

Monday, January 28, 2008 (blue - block 3)

2008-01-28T09:29:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students were asked to write the answers to the following questions: What is the difference between justice and charity? Give an example of each. After collecting this, and discussing their responses, we continued with the Social Justice IQ activity; students completed this and then we discussed the information.

Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 due Friday, February 1, 2008

Monday, January 28, 2008 (blue - block 1)

2008-01-28T09:26:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We used the Human Rights Squares worksheet as a tool for discussion; students also received a copy of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Notes were given on the topic of power: power-over, power-with, circle of concern, and circle of influence.

Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 due Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Friday, January 25, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-01-24T09:55:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students participated in two activities designed to stimulate discussion about how we approach the topic of social justice.

Homework: Read the 'Justice and Charity' handout for Tuesday, January 29, 2008.

Thursday, January 24, 2008 (blue - block 3)

2008-01-24T09:54:00.001-05:00

Thursday, January 24, 2008 (blue - block 1)

2008-01-24T09:51:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began with the Social Justice IQ activity; students completed this and then we discussed the information. We also discussed the 'Justice and Charity' reading the students completed for today. At the end of class, students completed the Human Rights squares activity; we will discuss this on Monday, January 28.

Homework: Social Justice Packet #1 due Wednesday, January 30, 2008.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-01-24T09:49:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students viewed an episode of Joan of Arcadia and answered questions that were due at the end of class.

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (blue - block 3)

2008-01-24T09:48:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students viewed an episode of Joan of Arcadia and answered questions that were due at the end of class.

Homework: None

Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (blue - block 1)

2008-01-24T09:45:00.000-05:00

Monday, January 14, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-01-11T11:50:00.001-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed the Catholic Church's role in World War II, as well as the Second Vatican Council.

Homework: None

Friday, January 11, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-01-11T11:48:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students finished presenting their Church History Projects. As time permitted, we then discussed Vatican Council II.

Homework: None

Thursday, January 10, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-01-10T09:38:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students finished presenting their Church History projects.

Homework: Nothing

Wednesday, January 9, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-01-09T11:34:00.000-05:00

Collected: Church History Project

Content: The guidance counselors talked to the students for about a half hour regarding the college planning process, ACT & SAT scores, and PSAT scores. Students then began presenting their church history projects; we will continue these on Friday, January 11.

Homework: Nothing; ALSO: Don't forget that if you want extra credit points for service hours, your sheets are due no later than Monday, January 14

Tuesday, January 8, 2008 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2008-01-08T09:27:00.000-05:00

Collected: Church History Project

Content: The guidance counselors talked to the students for about a half hour regarding the college planning process, ACT & SAT scores, and PSAT scores. Students then began presenting their church history projects; we will continue these on Thursday, January 10.

Homework: Nothing; ALSO: Don't forget that if you want extra credit points for service hours, your sheets are due no later than Monday, January 14.

Monday, January 7, 2008 (gold - block 7)

2008-01-08T09:24:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed the topics in chapter 13 of the text - church of immigrants, role of religion in politics, and Catholic education.

Homework: Church History Project due Wed., Jan. 9; ALSO: Don't forget that if you want extra credit points for service hours, your sheets are due no later than Monday, January 14.

Friday, December 21, 2007 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2007-12-20T08:20:00.000-05:00

Collected: The Mission essay (from block 1 only)

Content: Christmas Bible trivia

Homework: Church History Project due 1/8/08 (Tues.)

Thursday, December 20, 2007 (gold - block 7)

2007-12-20T08:18:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students were given the opportunity to spend time in the chapel walking the labyrinth. We also completed Christmas Bible trivia.

Homework: Church History Project due 1/9/08 (Wed.)

Wednesday, December 19, 2007 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2007-12-19T09:40:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished The Mission and discussed it. Students then began writing an essay on the movie.

Homework:

Church History Project due Wed., Jan. 9, 2008
The Mission essay due Fri., Dec. 21, 2007

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 (gold - block 7)

2007-12-18T15:27:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished the last couple minutes of The Mission and discussed it. Students then wrote an essay on the movie which was due at the end of class today.

Homework: Church History Project due Wed., Jan. 9, 2008

Monday, December 17, 2007 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2007-12-16T14:41:00.000-05:00

Collected: Chapter 12 worksheet

Content: We continued watching The Mission.

Homework: Church History Project due 1/8 (Tues.)

Friday, December 14, 2007 (gold - block 7)

2007-12-16T14:39:00.000-05:00

Collected: Chapter 12 worksheet

Content: We continued watching The Mission.

Homework: Church History Project due 1/9 (Wed.)

Thursday, December 13, 2007 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2007-12-13T09:24:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: A few notes were given on the Council of Trent; we then began watching The Mission, which details the spread of the Catholic Church to South America in the mid-18th century.

Homework: Chapter 12 worksheet due Monday, December 17

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 (gold - block 7)

2007-12-12T15:36:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began watching The Mission, which details the spread of the Catholic Church to South America in the mid-18th century.

Homework: Chapter 12 worksheet due Friday, December 14.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2007-12-11T12:22:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 10 notes & discussion - the Protestant Reformation

Homework: Church History Project due 1/8 (Tues.)

Monday, December 10, 2007 (gold - block 7)

2007-12-10T11:46:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 10 notes & discussion - the Protestant Reformation

Homework: Church History Project due 1/9 (Wed.)

Friday, December 7, 2007 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2007-12-07T09:26:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the open note quiz on chapters 7-8-9. Some dates were also added to the church history timeline, as well, today.

Homework: Church History Project due Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Thursday, December 6, 2007 (gold - block 7)

2007-12-06T15:10:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished the cathedral video; students then took the open note quiz on chapters 7-8-9. Some dates were also added to the church history timeline, as well, today.

Homework: None

Wednesday, December 5, 2007 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2007-12-05T15:10:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students finished presenting the chapters 7-8-9 material. Block 3 then began watching a video on the building of the cathedrals.

Homework: Chapters 7-8-9 quiz on Friday, December 7

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 (gold - block 7)

2007-12-04T15:34:00.000-05:00

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students finished presenting the chapters 7-8-9 material. We then began watching a video on the building of the cathedrals.

Homework: Chapters 7-8-9 quiz on Thursday, December 6

Monday, December 3, 2007 (blue - blocks 1 & 3)

2007-12-03T09:24:00.000-05:00

Collected: Completed posters

Content: Students began presenting the information from chapters 7-8-9. They took notes on the information presented by their classmates.

Homework: There will be an open note quiz on Friday, December 7, 2007.

Friday, November 30, 2007 (gold - block 7)

2007-11-29T15:03:00.000-05:00