Week of September 6-10, 2010

7^th grade Social Studies:  Students will continue their study of Chapter 2:  Europe Looks Outward.  In this chapter, students will focus on European exploration of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and the growing European interest in the Americas.  Competition for new lands in the Americas created and worsened tensions among European nations.  The exploration and settlement of the Americas laid the foundations for the eventual development of the United States.

Students will have group work and homework over each lesson.  We will complete lessons 2:2 and 2:3.  The Chapter 2 test will be given September 17.  A nightly review will benefit all students.

8^th grade Social Studies:  Students will begin Chapter 3:  The Meaning of Citizenship.  Being a citizen of the US, by birth or naturalization, involves rights, duties, and responsibilities.  It is important for students to understand their civic responsibility to support the basic values that unite American society.  Students will have a Chapter 3 quiz on Friday, September 10.  A nightly review will benefit all students.

7X Religion:  Students will focus on Chapter 2:  Friendship with Jesus.  Students see that Jesus is completely human.  They ponder the meaning of true friendship and then are led to realize that Jesus invites them to friendship with him.   We also celebrate the birthday of Mary on September 8.  Although we do not know the exact date of her birth, the Church celebrates this feast day nine months after December 8, the feast of her Immaculate Conception.  What gifts will we offer our Blessed Mother this week in celebration?    

Looking Ahead to next week:

Week of September 13-17, 2010

7^th grade Social Studies:  Students will continue their study of Chapter 2:  Europe Looks Outward.  In this chapter, students will focus on European exploration of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and the growing European interest in the Americas.  Competition for new lands in the Americas created and worsened tensions among European nations.  The exploration and settlement of the Americas laid the foundations for the eventual development of the United States.

Students will have group work and homework over each lesson.  We will complete lessons 2:4 and a chapter review.  The Chapter 2 test will be given September 17.  A nightly review will benefit all students.

8^th grade Social Studies:  Students will study Chapter 13:  What is an Economy.  American’s economic system, like its political system, is based on personal freedom.  It is primarily a market economy, which values individual choice.    Over time, the government has come to play an important role in the nation’s economy including regulating the banking system and making rules for how businesses should operate.  Students will participate in a hands-on simulation of the three basic economic systems during class.  Students will have a Chapter 13 quiz on Friday, September 17.  A nightly review will benefit all students.

7X-Religion:  Students will continue Chapter 2:  Friendship with Jesus.  Students see that Jesus is completely human.  They ponder the meaning of true friendship and then are led to realize that Jesus invites them to friendship with him.   Students will have a quiz over the chapter this week.  Our next chapter is Chapter 3:  Scripture:  A Portrait of Jesus.

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