Friday, December 21, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Third theme in Catholic Moral Teaching - Sacredness of Human Sexuality and its Expression. Students completed a worksheet using their Bibles; when they were finished, Christmas puzzles were available to work on.

Homework: View movie for movie essay assignment (to be completed in class on Tues., Jan. 8, 2008)

Thursday, December 20, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed a second theme in Catholic Moral Teaching, the Necessity of Social Justice. Students completed a 'Social Justice IQ quiz' (this was not graded, but used as a discussion tool). We also completed a couple of other social justice activities in class today.

Homework: View movie for movie essay assignment (to be completed in class on Mon., Jan. 7, 2008)

Wednesday, December 19, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed a second theme in Catholic Moral Teaching, the Necessity of Social Justice. Students completed a 'Social Justice IQ quiz' (this was not graded, but used as a discussion tool). We also completed a couple of other social justice activities in class today.

Homework: View movie for movie essay assignment (to be completed in class on Tues., Jan. 8, 2008)

Tuesday, December 18, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 7 vocab quizzes and Feed My Sheep projects were returned today. We then talked about the Dignity and Worth of All Human Life in regards to end of life issues - euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, hospice care, living wills, and society's general attitude toward death and dying.

Homework: Movie Essay (essay will be written in class on Monday, January 7, 2008; movie must be viewed outside of class prior to that date)

Monday, December 17, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 7 vocab quizzes and Feed My Sheep projects were returned today. We then talked about the Dignity and Worth of All Human Life in regards to end of life issues - euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, hospice care, living wills, and society's general attitude toward death and dying.

Homework: Movie Essay (essay will be written in class on Tuesday, January 8, 2008; movie must be viewed outside of class prior to that date)

Friday, December 14, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Feed My Sheep project (food, change, reflection paper, receipt)

Content: Students took the chapter 7 vocabulary quiz. We then processed the Feed My Sheep project. We finished by discussing abortion in light of the church's teaching on the Dignity and Worth of All Human Life.

Homework: Read packet for Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Thursday, December 13, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Feed My Sheep project (food, change, reflection paper, receipt)

Content: Students took the chapter 7 vocabulary quiz. We then processed the Feed My Sheep project. We finished by discussing abortion in light of the church's teaching on the Dignity and Worth of All Human Life.

Homework: Read packet for Monday, December 17, 2007.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began with an agree/disagree activity based on the reading that was completed for class today. We then discussed the info from the packet, using several handouts in both small and large groups settings.

Homework:

• Feed My Sheep Project due Thursday, December 13
• Vocab quiz on Thursday, December 13

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began with an agree/disagree activity based on the reading that was completed for class today. We then discussed the info from the packet, using several handouts in both small and large groups settings.

Homework:

• Feed My Sheep Project due Thursday, December 13
• Vocab quiz on Thursday, December 13

Monday, December 10, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed the reading (pages 185-193) from chapter 7 - living the first three commandments. Students were then asked to define vocabulary from the chapter in their notebooks; we reviewed these terms when they were finished. We then began chapter 8; a few notes were given on the Dignity & Worth of All Human Life. Students were asked to brainstorm topics that would fit into this category.

Homework:

• Feed My Sheep Project due 12/14 (Fri.)
• Vocabulary Quiz 12/14 (Fri.)
• Read handout packet for 12/12 (Wed.)

Friday, December 7, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We discussed the reading (pages 185-193) from chapter 7 - living the first three commandments. Students were then asked to define vocabulary from the chapter in their notebooks; we reviewed these terms when they were finished. We then began chapter 8; a few notes were given on the Dignity & Worth of All Human Life. Students were asked to brainstorm topics that would fit into this category.

Homework:

• Feed My Sheep Project due 12/13 (Thurs.)
• Vocabulary Quiz 12/13 (Thurs.)
• Read handout packet for 12/11 (Tues.)

Thursday, December 6, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued to discuss sin with several activities from chapter 6 of the text.

Homework: Read pages 184-193 in the text for Monday, December 10.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued to discuss sin with several activities from chapter 6 of the text.

Homework: Read pages 184-193 in the text for Friday, December 7.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued our discussions of sin today. Several topics on pages 165-168 of the student text were discussed, first in small groups, then in the large group.

Homework: Feed My Sheep project due Friday, December 14, 2007

Monday, December 3, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued our discussions of sin today. Several topics on pages 165-168 of the student text were discussed, first in small groups, then in the large group.

Homework: Feed My Sheep project due Thursday, December 13, 2007

Friday, November 30, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We used the Our Father Prayer Booklets in a prayer service at the start of class today. Students were asked to read pages 154-155 in their texts; we then discussed what they learned from this reading. Using the definition of sin that was on the chalkboard, they then completed the 'What is Sin?' activity on page 155. We also used this as a discussion tool. We concluded the class by reading the Fall of Adam & Eve in Genesis; students answered questions in their notebooks (from page 156 of their text) and then we discussed their responses.

Homework: Bring Bible to class on Tuesday, December 4

Thursday, November 29, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students were asked to read pages 154-155 in their texts; we then discussed what they learned from this reading. Using the definition of sin that was on the chalkboard, they then completed the 'What is Sin?' activity on page 155. We also used this as a discussion tool. We concluded the class by reading the Fall of Adam & Eve in Genesis; students answered questions in their notebooks (from page 156 of their text) and then we discussed their responses.

Homework: Bring Bible to class on Monday, December 3

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students finished watching Pinocchio, to look for examples of the different types of sin. We then discussed the different types of sin found in the movie.

Homework: Bring your Bible to class on Friday, November 30, 2007

Tuesday, November 27,2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We reviewed the six types of sins; students then finished watching Pinocchio, to look for examples of the different types of sin. We also used the Our Father Prayer Booklets in a class prayer service.

Homework: Bring your Bible to class on Thursday, November 29, 2007.

Monday, November 26, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We reviewed the six types of sins; students then began watching Pinocchio, to look for examples of the different types of sin.

Homework: None

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began chapter 5 today - the study of conscience. Students were asked to draw, then explain to the class, a symbol of conscience. We discussed what these drawings said about our understanding of conscience. Some notes were given from chapter 5, and a project was explained. The project was assigned today, but students will have in-class time over the next two class periods to work on the project.

Homework:

• Our Father Prayer Booklet due on Thursday, November 8
• Conscience Project due on Wednesday, November 14

Monday, November 5, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: As Miss Chew was absent, students watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia and answered questions about the program. This assignment was turned in at the end of the block.

Homework: Our Father Prayer Booklet due on Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Friday, November 2, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students analyzed a Scripture passage and wrote a 3-paragraph essay on it during class today. This was due at the end of the block.

Homework: Our Father Prayer Booklet due Thursday, November 8, 2007

Thursday, November 1, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing from block 6; Who is Jesus? worksheet from block 8

Content: Students analyzed a Scripture passage and wrote a 3-paragraph essay on it during class today. This was due at the end of the block.

Homework: Our Father Prayer Booklet due Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: 10 Commandments Project and Who is Jesus? worksheet

Content: Students presented their 10 Commandments projects. We then looked at some Scripture passages and analyzed what Jesus was teaching.

Homework:

• Our Father Prayer Booklet due Thursday, November 8, 2007
• Bring your Bible to class on Friday, November 2
  

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: 10 Commandments Project and Who is Jesus? worksheet (block 6 only for the worksheet)

Content: We began class with the prayer service for the preparation for All Saints' Day. When we returned to the classroom, students presented their 10 Commandments projects. We then looked at some Scripture passages and analyzed what Jesus was teaching. Block 8 also took some notes on chapter 4.

Homework:

• Our Father Prayer Booklet due Wednesday, November 7, 2007
• Bring your Bible to class on Thursday, November 1
• Who is Jesus? worksheet (block 8 only) due on Thursday, November 1

Monday, October 29, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began in the chapel with the preparation prayer service for All Saints' Day. When we returned to the classroom, notes were given on chapter 4; we then looked at the scenarios on page 119 of the text and discussed them in relation to the notes. Students were asked to complete and turn in the 'Who is Jesus?' worksheet; if they did not finish, it is homework that will be collected at the start of class on Wednesday, October 31.

Homework:

• 10 Commandments project due 10/31 (Wed.)
• Bring your Bible to class on Wednesday, 10/31, and Friday, 11/2.
• Who is Jesus? worksheet due 10/31 (Wed.)

Friday, October 26, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began by taking notes on chapter 4; we then looked at the scenarios on page 119 of the text and discussed them in relation to the notes. Students completed a worksheet titled "Who is Jesus?" and turned it in before the end of the class period. (If they did not complete it, it needs to be finished for homework for Tuesday, October 30.) NOTE: Block 8 did not get to the worksheet.

Homework:

• Photos now due for All Saints' Day prayer service
• 10 Commandments project due 10/30 (Tues.)
• Bring your Bible to class on Tuesday, 10/30, and Thursday, 11/1.
• Block 6 only: Who is Jesus? worksheet due Tuesday, October 30

Thursday, October 25, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students were asked to read the explanations of the Beatitudes in the textbook on pages 110-112; they then individually completed a worksheet reflecting on what they read. Upon completion of the worksheet, students were placed in small groups to discuss the questions; we then discussed these same questions as a class. If time permitted, we did an examination of conscience/meditation using the Beatitudes.

Homework:

• Photo now due for All Saints' Day prayer service
• 10 Commandments project due Wednesday, October 31

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students were asked to read the explanations of the Beatitudes in the textbook on pages 110-112; they then individually completed a worksheet reflecting on what they read. Upon completion of the worksheet, students were placed in small groups to discuss the questions; we then discussed these same questions as a class. If time permitted, we did an examination of conscience/meditation using the Beatitudes.

Homework:

• Photo now due for All Saints' Day prayer service
• 10 Commandments project due Tuesday, October 30

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished the Joan of Arcadia episode begun on Friday, October 19, as well as the questions that went with the episode. Students then broke into small groups to discuss scenarios that broke the 10 Commandments (applying both the letter of the law and the spirit of the law). Also in small groups, students were asked to rewrite a commandment with positive wording while still keeping the spirit of the law.

Homework:

• 10 Commandments Project due on Tuesday, October 30
• Photos for All Saints Day Prayer Service due now!

Monday, October 22, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 3 notes were finished up today. Students then broke into small groups to discuss scenarios that broke the 10 Commandments (applying both the letter of the law and the spirit of the law). Also in small groups, students were asked to rewrite a commandment with positive wording while still keeping the spirit of the law.

Homework:

• 10 Commandments Project due on Tuesday, October 30
• Photos for All Saints Day Prayer Service due now!

Friday, October 19, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia; they then answered questions about the episode, which were collected at the end of the class period.

Homework: Please bring a photo of a deceased loved one for the All Saints Day preparation prayer service. Miss Chew is collecting these this week and next week (October 15-26).

Thursday, October 18, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Pictures for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service

Content: Students were asked to write a letter to themselves, as a follow up to Freshman Retreat; these were then collected and students will receive these during their senior year. We finished the notes for chapter 3.

Homework: Pictures of a deceased loved one for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service (due no later than October 26 to Miss Chew)

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Pictures for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service

Content: Students were asked to write a letter to themselves, as a follow up to Freshman Retreat; these were then collected and students will receive these during their senior year. We finished the notes for chapter 3.

Homework: Pictures of a deceased loved one for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service (due no later than October 26 to Miss Chew)

Monday, October 15, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 3 notes were given today; we also discussed the situations and a couple of questions on page 80 in the text.

Homework: Please bring in a photo of deceased loved one for the All Saints' Day preparation prayer service. Miss Chew is collecting these this week and next week (October 15-26).

Friday, October 12, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: As Miss Chew was absent, we watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia today. Students then answered questions in writing about the episode; these responses were collected.

Homework: None

Thursday, October 11, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: As Miss Chew was absent, we watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia today. Students then answered questions in writing about the episode; these responses were collected.

Homework: None

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 3 notes were given today; we also discussed a couple of questions at the bottom of page 80 in the text. We looked at the student-parent handbook and applied the notes and concepts from today to the handbook.

Homework: Nothing

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Questions from The Emperor's Club

Content: We began by reviewing the chapter 2 tests; these were then recollected. We began chapter 3, which is about the role of Law in our lives. Students were asked to complete a worksheet individually; they then moved into small groups and discussed their answers. They returned to the large group and we discussed these scenarios as a class. The last activity was to complete the box on page 80 of their textbooks, looking at valid reasons and rationalizations for not following the rules. After they completed this, we discussed it as a large group.

Homework: Nothing

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began by reviewing the chapter 2 tests; these were then recollected. We began chapter 3, which is about the role of Law in our lives. Students were asked to complete a worksheet individually; they then moved into small groups and discussed their answers. They returned to the large group and we discussed these scenarios as a class. The last activity was to complete the box on page 80 of their textbooks, looking at valid reasons and rationalizations for not following the rules. After they completed this, we discussed it as a large group.

Homework: Nothing

Monday, October 8, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Questions from The Emperor's Club

Content: We began by reviewing the chapter 2 tests; these were then recollected. We began chapter 3, which is about the role of Law in our lives. Students were asked to complete a worksheet individually; they then moved into small groups and discussed their answers. They returned to the large group and we discussed these scenarios as a class. The last activity was to complete the box on page 80 of their textbooks, looking at valid reasons and rationalizations for not following the rules. After they completed this, we discussed it as a large group.

Homework: Nothing

Friday, October 5, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter 2 test today. They then had time to work on their questions from The Emperor's Club.

Homework: The Emperor's Club questions are due on Tuesday, October 9.

Friday, October 5, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: The Emperor's Club questions

Content: Students took the chapter 2 test today. They then had time to finish work on their questions from The Emperor's Club.

Homework: Nothing

Thursday, October 4, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students took the chapter 2 test today. They then had time to work on their questions from The Emperor's Club.

Homework: The Emperor's Club questions are due on Monday, October 8.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Emperor's Club.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Friday, October 5, 2007
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 (you will have time after your test on Thursday to work on this during class)

Wednesday, October 3, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Emperor's Club. Students then had time to work on the questions that go with the movie, during class when the DVD was finished.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Friday, October 5, 2007
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Friday, October 5, 2007

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Emperor's Club.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Thursday, October 4, 2007
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Monday, October 8, 2007 (this date has been changed); you will have time after your test on Thursday to work on this during class

Monday, October 1, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Handout 8-C worksheets (if not turned in during previous class)

Content: We began watching The Emperor's Club.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Friday, October 5
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Tuesday, October 9

Monday, October 1, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We continued watching The Emperor's Club.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Friday, October 5
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Friday, October 5 (you will have time in class on Wednesday, October 3, to work on these)

Friday, September 28, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We were unable to continue watching The Emperor's Club, as the electricity went out. Instead, students paired up and studied for the chapter 2 test until it was time to move desks for BBQ set-up.

Homework:

• Chapter 2 test on Thursday, October 4
• The Emperor's Club questions due on Thursday, October 4 (you will have time in class on Tuesday, October 2, to work on these)

Thursday, September 27, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began by reviewing handout 8-B that was completed in small groups in class on Tuesday, September 25. After discussing these scenarios, students were asked to complete a second 'What is the Motive?' worksheet individually; this was then handed in. Miss Chew reviewed each of these (in order to make sure each student understands the concepts of moral object and motive) and returned them to the students; we then went over them as a class. The remainder of the notes from chapter 2 were given. Students then had time in class to complete handout 8-C, Alternatives and Effects, individually. If this was not completed and turned in by the end of the block, it is homework due on Monday, October 1.

Homework:

• Handout 8-C (if not completed in class) due on Monday, October 1
• Chapter 2 test will be on Friday, October 5 (a study guide was given for this today)

Thursday, September 27, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished with a few notes from chapter two; the students then began watching The Emperor's Club. There are questions that go along with the movie that need to be answered in writing (see homework note).

Homework:

• The Emperor's Club study guide questions are due on Friday, October 5, 2007 (time will be given in class on Wednesday, October 3, to work on these)
• Chapter 2 test on Friday, October 5, 2007 (a study guide was distributed to each student today)

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We finished with a few notes from chapter two; the students then began watching The Emperor's Club. There are questions that go along with the movie that need to be answered in writing (see homework note).

Homework:

• The Emperor's Club study guide questions are due on Thursday, October 4, 2007 (time will be given in class on Tuesday, October 2, to work on these)
• Chapter 2 test on Thursday, October 4, 2007 (a study guide was distributed to each student today)

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 (gold - block 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began the notes for the STOP Sign model for making moral decisions. After learning about the moral object and the intention, students applied the lesson to the 'What is the Motive?' worksheet (students worked in pairs; we then reviewed it as a large group). We then talked about the role that circumstances play in making a moral decision and reviewed some scenarios in which circumstances may or may not play a role in the moral goodness or evilness of the case. We finished by working in small groups on a worksheet determining the facts that need to be known in different situations before making a decision. We will go over this in class on Thursday, September 27.

Homework: None

Tuesday, September 25, 2007 (gold - block 6)

Collected: Nothing

Content: After we finished discussing the first 'What is the Motive?' worksheet, students were asked to complete a second 'What is the Motive?' worksheet. This was then collected and corrected by Miss Chew to ensure that each student understands the concepts and procedures. When it was returned, we reviewed each scenario. Also, we worked in small groups on handout 8-B, looking at what facts we would need to know before making a decision. This was then discussed as a class. We finished the notes for the STOP Sign model and students then began work on handout 8-C individually, Alternatives and Effects.

Homework: Handout 8-C is due at the start of class on Thursday, September 27.

Monday, September 24, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students were asked to complete a second 'What is the Motive?' worksheet. This was then collected and corrected by Miss Chew to ensure that each student understands the concepts and procedures. When it was returned, we reviewed each scenario. Also, we worked in small groups on handout 8-B, looking at what facts we would need to know before making a decision. This was then discussed as a class. We finished the notes for the STOP Sign model and students then completed handout 8-C individually, Alternatives and Effects. This was collected at the end of the block; it is homework if you did not finish in class.

Homework: Handout 8-C, if you did not finish in class, is due at the start of class on Wednesday, September 26.

Friday, September 21, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: The chapter one tests were returned, reviewed, and recollected; students were asked to make corrections using their notes and the text. There was then an opportunity for reflection about the freshman retreat (done in writing), which was then collected. We also continued notes for the STOP Sign Moral Decision Making model. We also completed more 'What is the Motive?' scenarios, determining the moral object, intention, and whether the entire scenario was moral or immoral.

Homework: None

Thursday, September 20, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We began with a visit to the guidance office/career services center (this lasted about half of the block). When the students returned, there was an opportunity for reflection about the freshman retreat (done in writing), which was then collected. We then finished discussing the circumstances worksheet begun last week, and continued notes for the STOP Sign Moral Decision Making model. We also completed more 'What is the Motive?' scenarios, determining the moral object, intention, and whether the entire scenario was moral or immoral.

Homework: None

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

As today is freshman retreat, class did not meet.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Chapter 1 tests were returned and students were asked to make corrections using their notes and their texts. Once all corrections were OK'd by the teacher, the students finished the Circumstances worksheet begun in class last week. We will discuss this next class.

Homework: Nothing

Monday, September 17, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Students had a visit to the guidance office/career center to start class today (this lasted about 40 minutes). When they returned to class, we talked about the Joan of Arcadia episode we watched last class, using the reflection questions that the students answered at the end of Wednesday's class. A few notes were given on chapter 2 as well.

Homework: None

Friday, September 14, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: We talked about the Joan of Arcadia episode we watched last class, using the reflection questions that the students answered at the end of Wednesday's class. We then began chapter 2 of the text with some notes and a couple of worksheets used to apply and check understanding of the notes.

Homework: None

Thursday, September 13, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: After taking the intro chapter and chapter one test, students were given time to complete the Bible exercises begun in class on Tuesday, 9/11 (from page 40 in the text). This was then collected. They also answered questions in writing about the episode of Joan of Arcadia that we watched last class; we then discussed these as a class.

Homework: None

Wednesday, September 12, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: After taking the intro chapter and chapter one test, students finished watching the episode of Joan of Arcadia that was begun last class. They then answered questions in writing about the episode and we discussed them as a class.

Homework: None

Tuesday, September 11, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Boxes of tissues (block 8 ONLY)

Content: We reviewed any unclear material from last class. We then watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia. We will discuss this in class on Thursday, 9/13. Students began the Scripture activity on page 40 of the text by summarizing the passages in writing (if they did not finish, they could finish it for homework OR finish it after the test on Thursday).We then watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia. We will discuss this in class on Thursday, 9/13.

Homework:

• Intro chapter & chapter 1 test on Thursday, September 13

Monday, September 10, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Boxes of tissues

Content: We reviewed any unclear material from last class. Students completed the Scripture activity on page 40 of the text by summarizing the passages in writing, and then turning it in.
We then began watching an episode of Joan of Arcadia, which we will finish on Wednesday, 9/12.
Homework:

• Intro chapter & chapter 1 test on Wednesday, September 12

Friday, September 7, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Notes on the rest of chapter 1 in text (starting with page 39); handouts 2-A & 2-C were completed individually and then used for discussion with the lesson today.

Homework:

• Intro chapter & chapter 1 test on Thursday, September 14 (study guide was given for this today)
• Bring your Bible to class on Tuesday, September 12

Thursday, September 6, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing

Content: Notes on the rest of chapter 1 in text (starting with page 39); handouts 2-A & 2-C were completed individually and then used for discussion with the lesson today.

Homework:

• Intro chapter & chapter 1 test on Wednesday, September 13 (study guide was given for this today)
• Bring your Bible to class on Monday, September 11

Wednesday, September 5, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Collected: Nothing due today

Content: Students were asked to read pages 31 & 32 in their Morality text, and then respond in writing to the three questions in the margin of page 32. We then discussed these answers. They also chose one of the quotes on page 33 and wrote a paragraph about what it meant. We discussed each quote and talked about whether or not it fit with the basic ideas of the Christian Church. Notes were given on pages 34-39, the Truths about Humanity (that can be learned from the Creation Accounts in the book of Genesis). Students were then asked to read those pages at the end of class to reinforce the ideas presented in class today.

Homework: None

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Collected: Nothing due today

Content: Students were asked to read pages 31 & 32 in their Morality text, and then respond in writing to the three questions in the margin of page 32. We then discussed these answers. They also chose one of the quotes on page 33 and wrote a paragraph about what it meant. We discussed each quote and talked about whether or not it fit with the basic ideas of the Christian Church. Notes were given on pages 34-39, the Truths about Humanity (that can be learned from the Creation Accounts in the book of Genesis). Students were then asked to read those pages at the end of class to reinforce the ideas presented in class today.

Homework: None

Friday, August 31, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

If students did not already turn in their first mass experience writing, it was collected at the start of class today. We then spent the block learning the concepts in the introductory chapter of the textbook. Some notes were given; we also completed the activity on page 10 of the text and discussed the students' answers. Who Am I? projects were returned with grades today.

Thursday, August 30, 2007 (blue - block 4)

If students did not already turn in their first mass experience writing, it was collected at the start of class today. We then spent the block learning the concepts in the introductory chapter of the textbook. Some notes were given; we also completed the activity on page 10 of the text and discussed the students' answers. Who Am I? projects were returned with grades today.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Students began by presenting the group project, Core Values Collages. They then presented their Who Am I? projects (individually). The homework is to reflectively write about their experience at the first all-school liturgy. This is due at the start of class on Friday, August 31.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007 (block 4)

Students began by presenting the group project, Core Values Collages. They then presented their Who Am I? projects (individually). The homework is to reflectively write about their experience at the first all-school liturgy. This is due at the start of class on Thursday, August 30.

Monday, August 27, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

Miss Linehan, NDCL Campus Minister, spoke to the students about procedures and requirements of service hours. We then took a tour of the school and met some of the people who work behind the scenes. The last half of class was focused on the students finishing their Values Collages in their groups. This needs to be ready to present on Wednesday, August 29. Also due on Wednesday is the Who Am I? project

Friday, August 24, 2007 (blue - block 4)

Miss Linehan, NDCL Campus Minister, spoke to the students about procedures and requirements of service hours. We then took a tour of the school and met some of the people who work behind the scenes. The last half of class was focused on the students finishing their Values Collages in their groups. This needs to be ready to present on Tuesday, August 28. Also due on Tuesday is the Who Am I? project.

Thursday, August 23, 2007 (gold - blocks 6 & 8)

After reviewing the course policy sheet, we looked at the Mission of NDCL as well as the Core Values. Students wrote the values and their definitions in their notebooks. They were then put in small groups and given one of the values to create a collage. Class time was given to work on the collage, and class time will be given on Monday, August 27, as well. Homework was assigned for Wednesday, August 29- the Who Am I? project. This will be presented to the class on that date. (The values collage, which is primarily an in-class project, will also be presented on that date.)

Wednesday, August 22, 2007 (blue - block 4)

After reviewing the course policy sheet, we looked at the Mission of NDCL as well as the Core Values. Students wrote the values and their definitions in their notebooks. They were then put in small groups and given one of the values to create a collage. Class time was given to work on the collage, and class time will be given on Friday, August 24, as well. Homework was assigned for Tuesday, August 28 - the Who Am I? project. This will be presented to the class on that date. (The values collage, which is primarily an in-class project, will also be presented on that date.)

Monday, June 4, 2007 (blue)

The prophets tests were returned, reviewed, and re-collected. The mini-research papers were also handed back. We then watched an episode of Joan of Arcadia.

Thursday, May 31, 2007 (blue)

The research papers were collected today. As a couple of people still have to take the prophets test, I will return those on Monday, June 4. Students were put into small groups according to their research paper topics and asked to give a brief overview of the Jewish holiday/celebration they researched. Then students paired up and chose a wisdom book to give a very informal, 10-point presentation to their peers during class today. (They were asked to summarize the material presented in their textbook on the chosen wisdom book.) There is no homework for Monday.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 (blue)

Students took the test on the prophets today. When everyone was finished, we went outside for a prayer experience. The mini-research paper is due on Thursday, May 31, and all service hours are now due!

Thursday, May 24, 2007 (blue)

Classes were shortened today due to the Campus Conversation. A few brief notes were given on the Remnant and the Jews after the Babylonian Exile. While I checked the second part of the research paper, students worked on a Prophets Crossword Puzzle designed to review for the test on Tuesday, May 29. We then went over the answers to the puzzle at the end of class.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 (blue)

We finished watching the movie Keeping the Faith, which took most of the block. I checked everyone's rough draft (first half only) and made comments before returning them. I also changed the page requirement for the mini-research paper, from 3-5 to 2-4 pages. There will be a test on the prophets on Tuesday, May 29. Study guides and prophets charts were handed out today. There is a lot of material on the prophets, so do not wait until the last minute to begin studying!

Friday, May 18, 2007 (blue)

There will be a substitute today; students will watch the movie, Keeping the Faith, starring Ben Affleck, Edward Norton, and Jenna Elfman, during class today.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007 (blue)

We finished notes on chapter 8 - Lamentations, Baruch, Ezekiel, and the Persians freeing the Judahites to return home. We looked at how to cite sources in the Writers Inc. book and then went to the library for more research on the mini-research paper. Rough drafts of specified parts of the paper are due on Tuesday and Thursday next week, May 22 & 24. Each day the assignment is worth 5 points. The students were given a handout detailing this information.

Monday, May 14, 2007 (blue)

Students took notes on the prophet Jeremiah for the first half of class. During the second half of the block, we went to the library to work on the mini-research paper. The topic of the research paper is one of the Jewish holidays/celebrations; this is due on Thursday, May 31.

Thursday, May 10, 2007 (blue)

Students presented their Hosea's Marriage assignments and block one also presented their Today's Prophets collages. We then began chapter 8 - The Exile - and took notes on Zephaniah, Nahum, and Habakkuk. There is no homework.

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 (blue)

Block one did not meet today due to the sexuality assembly (however, the two prophets worksheets were collected today).

Blocks 3 & 4 presented their modern day prophets collages and wrote a reflection on this morning's assembly. We then did a guided meditation on Ezekiel's Vision of Dry Bones and wrote reflectively on it while we were in the chapel. The two prophets worksheets were collected as well.

Friday, May 4, 2007 (blue)

After finishing the chapter 7 notes on Isaiah and Micah, we listened to the Garth Brooks song "We Shall Be Free." We discussed how it is a modern day 'prophesy.' Students then worked on creating Modern Day Prophets collages in small groups (students chose their own groups). The collages are due at the start of class on Thursday, May 10.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007 (blue)

Chapter 6 tests were returned, reviewed, and recollected. Students then presented their Proverbs Bookmarks, telling which proverb they chose, why they chose it, and what it means. We finished any remaining notes on the prophets in the northern kingdom and looked at the names of Hosea's children. As a fun, small group activity, we completed exercise 12 on page 162. Homework for Tuesday, May 8, is both the Jeremiah worksheet and the Ezekiel worksheet; homework for Thursday, May 10, is the Hosea's Marriage assignment

Monday, April 30, 2007 (blue)

Students saw their scores on the chapter 6 test (I will return them and go over them on Wednesday once everyone has taken the test). We then began chapter 7, the Prophets. Notes included information on how the united kingdom of Israel split into the northern and southern kingdoms and the role of the prophets in the northern kingdom. Specifically, notes were given on Elijah, Elisha, and Amos. We began to talk about Hosea by listening to the song "Hosea", but ran out of time to take any notes on and discuss him. Throughout the class, we talked about why people worship false gods and who some modern day prophets are. Proverbs Bookmarks are due on Wednesday, May 2.

Thursday, April 26, 2007 (blue)

Students took the chapter 6 test today; after the test, we finished watching the Veggie Tales segment on King David. Homework is the Proverbs Bookmark assignment which is due on Wednesday, May 2, 2007.

Tuesday, April 24, 2007 (blue)

We finished the Royal Riddles and then took notes on King Solomon. As we had time left over, we watched Veggie Tales - the story of King David. The chapter 6 test will be Thursday, April 26, 2007.

Friday, April 20, 2007 (blue)

We finished the notes on David - there were quite a few - and then began a 'Royal Riddles' fun page which we will continue in class on Tuesday, April 24 (This is NOT homework). On Thursday, April 26, there will be a test on chapter 6; study guides were handed out today. As there is a lot of material in this chapter, do not wait until the night before the test to start studying.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007 (blue)

We started by completing a worksheet about how certain biblical characters experienced God's call and how they responded. We then discussed these responses, acknowledging that God works through flawed and imperfect people like Jonah, who ran from God, and Saul, the first king of the Israelites, who disobeyed God. Notes were given on Saul's kingship and how and why David came into the picture. We will continue the notes on David on Friday, April 20.

Monday, April 16, 2007 (blue)

We began chapter 6 today, the story of Samuel, Saul, David, & Solomon. Some notes were given on pages 120-123, the story of Samuel, as well as 1 Samuel 8:1-22, the reasons not to have a king over the Israelites. With a partner first and then as a large group, students discussed #2 on page 121 - how the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. We also had a large group discussion: #4 on page 122 - are issues of poverty, injustice, and corruption matters of politics or religion?

Tuesday, April 3, 2007 (blue)

Chapter 5 exercises were collected; service hour reminders were distributed - last date for service hours to be turned in is May 18, 2007. This allows me a 2-3 week time period before the end of the school year to review them and for the students to complete any missing information. Twenty hours must be completed by that date.

After viewing the judges' comic strips, we discussed each of the stories and their characters. We then looked at the story of Ruth, an outsider who was loyal to her mother-in-law and adopted Yahweh as her God. Since this is Holy Week, we finished the class in the chapel with a guided meditation on the suffering and death of Jesus.

Friday, March 30, 2007 (blue)

Class time today is devoted to finishing the judges' comic strips.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 (blue)

The due date for the chapter 5 exercises has been changed to Tuesday, April 3; all work must be turned in on or before this date. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the work to school that day.

We talked briefly about the role of the judges in biblical times. Students then were assigned one of three of the major judges - Deborah, Gideon, or Samson - to create a comic strip. The comic strip must tell the story of the assigned judge and must have between 6 and 9 frames; each student is creating his/her own cartoon. It will be graded on creativity and how well the story is told. Approximately half of Friday's class will be allotted to finish the comic strips. We will then take a look at everyone's finished product.

Monday, March 26, 2007 (blue)

As Miss Chew was absent today, students worked on answering questions from the text (chapter 5) during class.

Thursday, March 22, 2007 (blue)

We began by discussing some of the laws from Leviticus and how they apply to our lives today. We then looked at Joshua's story (pages 94-104) and how he led the Israelites into Canaan after Moses' death, and related some of the events of the siege of Jericho to events happening in our world today. Homework: for Monday, March 26 - read pages 94-104; for Wednesday, March 28 - read pages 105-117; for Friday, March 30 - complete chapter 5 exercises (handout given with instructions).

Tuesday, March 20, 2007 (blue)

Exodus projects were returned today. We took notes on chapter 4 which studies the books of Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. At the end of class we took a look at some of the laws in Leviticus and how we can apply these laws to our lives today. We will discuss this in class on Thursday, March 22.

Thursday, March 15, 2007 (blue)

Students were asked to write a response to exercise #1 on page 76; we then discussed this in class; we also discussed the 'Holiness Code' from Leviticus that is summed up in the text book on page 78. Students were then asked to write their own Holiness Code according to the directions at the bottom of page 78. If there was time in class, we discussed these; if not, we will discuss them on Tuesday, March 20.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007 (blue)

Students had 15 minutes to work in their project groups; they then presented their research and we talked about each of the situations. Homework and Exodus quizzes were handed back and reviewed; homework for Thursday, March 15, is to read pages 75-84 in the textbook.

Friday, March 9, 2007 (blue)

Working on Exodus group project during class today; presentations will be on Tuesday, March 13, 2007.

Wednesday, March 7, 2007 (blue)

We are working in the library today on a project related to the Exodus. It is a small group project (with 3 components - artistic, written, & oral presentation), researching different areas of the world that have serious conflicts, causing thousands of people to be exiled. You will have time in class to work in your groups on Friday, March 9, 2007. This project is due on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. The homework assignment, #8 on page 62 of the text, was collected as well.

Monday, March 5, 2007 (blue)

The Passover worksheets were returned today and we went over the correct answers. We then watched episode #2 of Joan of Arcadia, and discussed how God may ask us to do things we do not understand initially, like Joan's joining AP Chemistry. However, God always has a reason for His requests; Joan being in AP Chemistry had far-reaching effects, especially on her older brother, Kevin. Homework for Wednesday, March 7, is to complete #8 at the bottom of page 62 in your textbook. You must have three paragraphs (one for each thing you take for granted) ready to hand in at the start of next class. You do NOT need to copy a psalm that refers to how God takes care of us. This may be typed, but does not have to be. NOTE: Block 3 also took the Exodus quiz today.

Thursday, March 1, 2007 (blue)

After taking the quiz on the Exodus, Miss Linehan will speak to us about her experiences in Uganda this past summer. The intention is to tie in the oppression of the Ugandan people to the story of the Exodus - the oppression of the Hebrew slaves and their cries for freedom. **NOTE** Block 3 ran out of time and did not take the quiz; they will do so on Monday, March 5.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007 (blue)

As a follow up to the Prince of Egypt, we completed the Exodus worksheet together, as a class. There will be a quiz on this information on Thursday, March 1, 2007. We also took a look at some Negro Spirituals, and related the cries of freedom of the blacks during the times of slavery and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States to the Exodus and the events leading up to it. The last part of class was an open note "quiz" on the reading you did for today on the Passover celebration.

Friday, February 23, 2007 (blue)

Before we finish watching The Prince of Egypt, I will return and go over your chapter 2 tests. Your Isaac, Jacob, & Joseph worksheets will also be returned. Homework for Tuesday, February 27, 2007, is to carefully read the Passover handout.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007 (blue) - Ash Wednesday

We will continue watching Prince of Egypt today. It is also Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, so classes are shortened due to liturgy.

Thursday, February 15, 2007 (blue)

Today was the chapter 2 test - the stories from Genesis. We also began watching the "Prince of Egypt" to begin chapter 3 and Moses. I also collected the Isaac, Jacob, Joseph worksheet. Homework is to read pages 53-62 in the text for Wednesday, February 21, 2007.