Subject Update: Geography

In our geography tour around the world this year, we have reached the United States.  Last week, we looked at the Great Lakes.  We discussed what makes them so great, how pollution and other factors have affected them, and what steps have been taken to clean up this freshwater ecosystem.

This week, we are looking at urban sprawl, the constant expansion of urban areas as they shrink surrounding rural areas.  We look at what has caused several cities to expand, its effects on the area, and what steps are being taken to slow the urbanization of communities.  This chapter is especially interesting as the city of Portland is one of the featured cities in our study.

Next, we will start a project exploring some of our nation's National Parks.

Memory Work

Memory Work

Due: Tuesday, October 18

We have been studying a variety of tools that help us to understand God's Word.  We have looked at the six chief parts, sacraments, the Book of Concord, the Catechism, etc.  We even have the great works done by theologians over the years to help us understand scripture.  All of these are great gifts from God for us to use.  Reading and discussing His Word in our homes is also important as we study.  This week you are to discuss the following verses:

Mark 12:29-30

Joshua 24:15

Memory Work Due for Tuesday, Oct. 11

Memory Work for next week include the following verses:

Mark 10:27

&

John 10:14-15

Remember to memorize the verses (signed by your parents) for 80%.

Memorize AND write a 3-4 sentence summary for each passage (both signed by your parents) 

to receive 100%

Subject Update: Geography

We have moved on from our introduction to geography and have started our tour around the world that will be the focus for the rest of the school year.  Our first stop on our tour is Canada.  Last Thursday, we had our resident expert on the topic, Mr. Schiemann, come in and discuss with the 7th graders the differences between Canada and the United States.  These differences ranged from government to money to flavors of potato chip!

Today, the 7th graders took a map quiz on the Canadian provinces.  We will be taking map quizzes on each region of the world as we study it.  Next, we will begin looking at several aspects of life in the United States, including urban sprawl and national parks.