8th US History Assignments - Week 2/29 - 3/4

Monday: Junior Scholastic Magazine - Activities (February 8th issue)
                - Research Skills - Almanac Scavenger Hunt - 2016 U.S. Affairs Almanac.  Pages 24 - 29
                - Physical Map of the United States - 10 questions. Pages 30, 31.
                - Should the U.S. Get Rid of the Penny. Opinion/Vote Pages 22, 23.
                Homework: Complete Junior Scholastic Magazine Activities.

Tuesday: www.pearsonrealize.com Activities
                Understanding the Constitution - Due date 3/2/16
                Homework: Washington's Presidency - Due Date 3/7/16


Wednesday: Amending the Constitution Pages 219 -223
                      Objectives: - Explain how the Constitution can be amended.
                                         - Identify the rights that the Bill of Rights protects.
                                         - Summarize how later amendments expanded democratic rights.
                       Homework: Page 223 Assessment questions.

Thursday: Citizen Rights and Responsibilities. Section 4.7 Page 224.
                   Objectives: - Summarize what makes a person a citizen of the United States.
                                      - Identify how Americans can develop democratic values.
                                      - Describe the responsibilities of citizenship.
                   "Must the President be Born in the USA?" Discussion
                     (Junior Scholastic - February 29 issue. Page 6, 7). 
                     Homework: Section 4.7 Assessment -

Friday: Homework: www.pearsonrealize.com  Complete: Washington Presidency Section

7th Grade Bible Assignments - Week 2/29 - 3/3

Monday: "Faithful Under Fire" W.S. Due.
                 Lesson# 23 "Faithful until death"
                 Objective: Appreciate the loyalty and perseverance of those who suffered and died for the  
                                   gospel.
                 Read Lesson #23 Pages 192 - 197 & Answer the discussion questions.
                 Homework: Journal - Page 198.


Tuesday: Lesson #23 - Dig a Little Deeper - Page 198
                 Homework: "Watch Out! W.S + Weak Links W.S.




Wednesday: Lesson #24 - 'The Body Invaders" Pages 200 - 205.
                      Objectives: - Recognize Satan's strategy of mixing truth with error within the church.
                                         - Understand the role of Scripture in identifying false teachings.
                                         -  Accept Scripture as a protection from accepting false beliefs.
                      Journal - Page 206.
                      Homework: Review Memory Verse #23 (John 16:33)
                                          


Thursday: Memory Verse #23 Quiz (John 16:33)
                   Dig a Little Deeper #24 Questions - Page 206
                   Homework: None.

8th Grade US History Assignments - Week 2/22 - 2/26

Monday: The Executive Branch - Questionnaire
                 Homework: Complete section over the Presidential Powers of the President.
                                      Text Book Pages 210 - 212




Tuesday: The Presidential Powers - Review
                 The Judicial Branch - Video & Book Questionnaire - Pages 212, 213.
                 Homework: Review and Study for The Executive Branch - Quiz.






Wednesday: The Executive Branch - Quiz (4th, 5th & 7th periods)
                      The Judicial Branch - Video & Book Questionnaire - Pages 212, 213.
                      Homework: Review and Study for the Judicial Branch Quiz






Thursday: The Executive Branch - Quiz (1st & 8th periods)
                   The Judicial Branch - Quiz (4th, 5th & 7th periods)
                   Homework: Famous African American - Activity W.S.  Due (Monday 2/29)






Friday: The Judicial Branch - Quiz (1st & 8th periods)
              Homework: Famous African American - Activity W.S.  Due Monday/Tuesday

7th Grade Bible Assignments - Week 2/22 - 2/25

Monday: Review Unit V (Lessons 17 - 21)
                Homework: Study for Test Unit V


Tuesday: Test - Unit V (Lessons 17 - 21)
                 Review - Due.
                 Homework: None.


Wednesday: Lesson #22: "Mission Possible" (Acts 1&2) Pages 184 -189.
                      Objectives: Recognize the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering the church
                                          to fulfill the gospel commission.
                      "The Promised Helper" W.S.
                      Homework: Lesson #22 - Dig a Little Deeper - Questions - Page 190.
                     
Thursday: Lesson #22 - Dig a Little Deeper - Due  (Questions?)
                   *Serving Others - 3 Coupons - Due
                   The Feast of the Pentecost. Notes.
                   Homework: "Faithful Under Fire" W.S.
                   
                 

8th Grade US History Assignments - Week 2/15 - 2/19

Monday: Presidents' Day! No School!

Tuesday: Presidents' Day Extra Points Activity - Due
                J.S. Quiz Wizard - January 11 issue  + Analyzing a Candidate Through Social Media. - Due
                The Legislative Branch - Questionnaire. Pages 207 - 210.
                Homework: Review for The Legislative Branch Quiz on Thursday 2/18
              

Wednesday: The Primaries - Junior Scholastic Pages 10, 11 - January 11th issue.
                      How a Bill Becomes a Law. W.S. + Video.
                      Homework: Study for The Legislative Branch Quiz tomorrow. 2/18.

Thursday: The Legislative Branch - Quiz
                   The Executive Branch Questionnaire - Pages 210 - 212
                   Homework:  Complete Executive Branch Questionnaire.
                 

Friday: 1st & 8th period
              The Executive Branch - Questionnaire - Pages 210 - 212.

7th Grade Bible Assignments - Week 2/15 - 2/18

Monday: Presidents' Day!  No School!

Tuesday: Lesson #21 "It is Finished!"
                Homework: "Jesus' Last Day" W.S.

Wednesday: Lesson #21 - Dig a Little Deeper - Page 180.
                      Homework: Unit V Review - Lessons #17 & 18.

Thursday: Unit V Review - Lessons #19, #20 & #21.
                   Homework: Study for Test on Unit V (Lessons 17-21) on Tuesday 2/23

8th Grade US History Assignments - Week 2/8 - 2/12

Monday: Understanding the Constitution. Lesson 4.5 - Page 203
                 Objectives: - Identify the Three Main Parts of the US Constitution:
                                    - Explain the Basic Goals of the U.S. Constitution as defined by The Preamble.


                 Homework: Understanding the Constitution W.S.


Note: Remember that  you have until tomorrow night to complete Lesson 4.4 activities (Federalists & Antifederalists) on Pearsonrealize.com


Tuesday: The Seven Basic Principles of the Constitution. Pages 206, 207.
                 The 7 Articles - Brief explanation of their content.
                
                 Objectives: Identify the powers and duties of the Legislative Branch. 
                 Article I: The Legislative Branch - Video Questionnaire + Pages 207 - 210.
                 
                 Homework: Review "The Preamble" (Page 204) for Quiz tomorrow 2/10.


Wednesday: The Preamble - Quiz
                      Article I: The Legislative Branch - Video Questionnaire + Pages 207 - 210.


                      Homework: Review Pages 203 to 207 + Notes for Quiz tomorrow 2/11.

Thursday: Quiz on: 1.The Parts of the US Constitution.
                                  2. The Six Basic Goals of the US Constitution.
                                  3. The 7 Articles (brief)
                                  4. The Seven Basic Principles of the Constitution
                                      (Pages 203 to 207)
                
                    * President's Day Activity
                    
                      Homework: Review The Legislative Branch - Pages 207-210  for Quiz on 2/16.


Friday: Review The Legislative Branch - Pages 207-210  for Quiz on Tuesday 2/16.

7th Grade Bible Assignments - Week 2/8 - 2/11

Monday: - Activity "D" Page 157. (Example: James 4:7/ Psalm 119/ Matthew 4:4,7,10). 
                   Due Today 2/8/16.


                -  Lesson #20 - " Destiny in the Balance"  Pages 166 - 173
                   Objectives: - Recognize the struggle Jesus had in Gethsemane as the weight of sin       
                                         was placed upon Him.
                                      - Acknowledge the sacrifice Jesus made for each individual.
                                      - Understand the reasons the Jews condemned Jesus to death.


                   Activity: Read  Lesson # 20 + Video and Discussion Questions.
                 
                   Homework: Complete Journal #20 Activity - Page 172.
                  
Tuesday: Lesson # 20 - Dig a Little Deeper - Questions Page 172.


                 Homework:  Complete Worksheet: "People Need People"


Wednesday: "Freedom from Fear" Activity


                 Homework: Review Memory Verse #20 (Matthew 26: 39) for Quiz tomorrow


Thursday: - Memory Verse # 20 Quiz (Matthew 26:39)
                   - Introduction to Lesson #21: "It is Finished!"
                   Objectives: - Understand that Jesus died to pay the penalty for humanity's sin.
                                      - Recognize the cross as the focus and decisive moment of the controversy
                                         between Satan and God.
                   Homework: Read Lesson #21 - Pages 174 -179.

8th Grade US History Assignments - Week 2/1/ - 2/5

Monday: Shays' Rebellion - Identify Causes & Effects - Notes. Page 184.


                Homework: Complete all (2/1 due) activities at www.pearsonrealize.com
               

Tuesday: Lesson 4.2  Drafting a Constitution  W.S.  Pages 185 -190


                1. Identify the leaders of the Constitutional Convention.
                2. Compare the main differences between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.
                3. Summarize compromises the delegates had to reach before the Constitution could be
                    signed. (The Great Compromise & The 3/5 Compromise)
             
                 Homework: Complete the Worksheet. "Drafting a Constitution"
                

Wednesday: Ideas that Influenced the Constitution. Pages 191 - 196
                      1. Principles from the Roman Republic.
                      2. English influences.
                      3. American own tradition of governments.


                       Homework: Answer the 4.3 Assessment Questions - Page 196



Thursday: Federalists vs Antifederalists and the Bill of Rights. Pages 197 - 202
                   Complete Section 4.4 activities on www.pearsonrealize.com 
                  




Friday: Complete www.pearsonrealize activities on Section 4.4
              Review The Preamble - Test on Wednesday 2/10 (Page 204)