7 Science has been studying the skeletal system and the muscles and ligaments that help it to move. They created some wonderful art work through their paper models, and have been gearing up for their quiz this week (Tuesday or Wednesday).
8 Science is beginning to study the theory of biological change over time - adaptation and evolution. We will check out Darwin, plate tectonics and the division of species across land masses, and also figure out what a vestigial organ is...
7 Social Studies has been studying the Hebrew Faith of Judaism these past few weeks. We have learned about the history of Judaism, the challenges faced by the Jews many years ago in the Holy Land, and how the Jewish culture has impacted modern society. We will be having a test on the chapter and a study guide has been posted in Showbie to help them prepare.
8 Social Studies is wrapping up their study of Thomas Jefferson and is going to be looking into the developing cultures and societal changes taking place in the United States amongst the Presidencies of Madison, Monroe and Adams. We are working our way towards Andrew Jackson establishing himself in the White House, and the impact that he has had on the banking system, the Native Nations, and the landholdings of America at this time in history.