Today the 6th grade class had the opportunity to experience unearthing an ancient city by using tools to dig for artifacts. Each group found artifacts such as pottery, weapons, writing tablets, and religious idols. The groups then discussed and presented their findings. Once this activity was completed they went into the Skirball museum and studied […]
The 6th grade is beginning to study the 4Worlds concept which is a critical thinking, analytical tool used for social studies. The concept for 4Worlds comes from USC International Studies program. The four worlds are political, economical, social, and cultural. For example the political world includes government, military, and laws. Using our Social Studies Weekly […]
The 6th grade is finishing a chapter in religion on Creation. They are learning the Old Testament and began with Genesis. We are in the middle of Powerpoint presentations on books in the Old Testament. The class is taking notes on each book and then we will move along in our textbook and study many […]
The 6th grade is now studying the Agricultural Revolution. This is important to history because farming allowed people to settle down and live together. This begins the idea of labor and government. Since we are so lucky to live in an agricultural area 2 parents of SHS came in the classroom and presented a lecture […]
This 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time the Gospel message, according to Luke, is service to others. The Disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith. The Lord explains to the Disciples that faith is a gift. The Class of 2014 discussed and shared ideas on how they can be of better service to their families, school, […]
Today on September 17, 1787 the Founding Fathers signed our United States Constitution. This is the 226th anniversary of the signing. The Founding Fathers spent over 3 months discussing, arguing, and designing the government we have that guarantees the many freedoms we enjoy today! The middle school celebrated with different activities during history classes today.
The 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes are off to a great start in History and Religion. We are already working in our journals on geography activities using the Kindles and taking notes in history. Each class has read from their Catholic youth Bibles and begun self reflection on how to improve their relationship with […]
Accelerated Math Live is ready for use! Each student has been assigned to a group based on their standing at the end of the school year. Objectives have been assigned to the groups to practice what was learned during the school year. These assignments will ensure that we are ready to tackle a new year […]
The 6th and 7th grade classes spent the last 3 days researching and building many amazing structures that have been built from 400 B.C.E. to 1800 C.E. Some of the buildings recreated were the Colosseum, Taj Mahal, ancient castles, and many others. The projects were very creative and the presentations interesting.
The 6th and 7th grade students are spending the last few weeks creating glogs on different history topics. These “online” posters allow student to input music, pictures, videos, and information on their topic. They are so creative and interesting. For the last few lessons in history both classes are using their Kindles and a mind […]