Just a note to keep you up to date with what is going on in our class...

Math 7:

            We are wrapping up Unit 3: Fractions, Decimals, and Percents.  Our test on the unit will be next Tuesday when we have completed review and a practice test.   Additional review materials can be found through the Math Makes Sense link at the bottom of this blog.

Our next unit is “Circles and Area”.

Language Arts:          

We are currently working on a unit called “Sending a Message”.  We are taking a look at a variety of ways that we use different media in order to communicate

Social Studies:

            We have begun the “Resources” unit.  Students are working on projects that use diverse resources to meet their wants and needs in survival-type situations.

Health:

            We have completed the “decision making” unit and are now working with the Second STEP program. Students will be learning about positive, respectful conflict resolution through role play and class discussion.

Religion:

Unit 3 “We believe in God the Father Almighty” is our next unit.  We are exploring the themes

-          Who loves me?

-          It’s a “free country.”

-          Who’s in control?

We are also preparing the liturgy for the first week of Advent.

            Art:

Our unit about “Cubism” is in full swing.  There will be six assignments associated with this unit.

            Career Guidance:

Students are writing formal job application letters to work as elves at the North Pole.  They are currently developing background info about their “elf selves” using a “Personal Inventory” sheet.  Next week will bring the letter writing.  Editing with a parent/guardian/older sibling etc. is encouraged.