Math Debates
Our sophomores are discovering triangle theorems, postulates, and proofs. We have invested time in arguing or debating our points of view for congruent triangles. My particular group of students love to stand up for themselves and others so when the opportunity came to argue geometry I couldn’t resist. Students began studying up on vocabulary like proofs and logical reasoning it helped us to reason through chapter 4.
Miss Stahler
Monopoly
We are continuing to learn about the 6 areas of business accounting. The juniors have learned about Assests, Liabilities, Income, Capital, Cost of Goods and Expenses. They are now working on recording these transactions as debits or credits thanks to the help of Monopoly!
Miss Stahler
Finger Prints
We have just finished several chapters on lab equipment. The class learned about the need for mass spectrometers, comparison microscopes and fingerprint analysis. On Friday’s lab we learned how to finger print another person and how to characterize their prints as Arches, Loops or Whorls. The juniors discovered how unique their individual fingerprints were compared to other students and also to their own fingers.
Miss Stahler
Know Christ
We are currently practicing our songs for the Christmas Program! Students are excited and some looking forward to singing a solo while others are looking forward to singing nice and loud within their class groups. It will be a fun time and a time of reflection pointing to what this holiday season is all about, and how it is displayed through the words they are singing. As someone once said,
No Christ, No Christmas! Know Christ, Know Christmas!
Miss Farrell
Grasshopper Lab
Our Living Environment Lab classes have explored the anatomy of a grasshopper, dissected an earthworm and identified its organs. The class has also designed an experiment to test if a person can squeeze a clothespin more times if they exercised first or if they did not. Hypotheses were written and a data table formulated. The experiment was performed and conclusions written up in a report as a part of their investigation. There were students exercising in all different types of ways to prove or disprove their hypothesis!
Rock or Mineral
In lab we have explored the differences of identifying a mineral as opposed to identifying a rock. For a mineral, we took the time to determine the relative hardness, by beginning with a scratch test on a thick piece of glass. We also checked for streaks, luster, fracture or cleavage, etc. Some of the minerals were of amazing beauty and structure. Of those minerals, we had the opportunity of working with and identifying: galena, quartz, talc, crystal and various others. For the rock identification we noted that a rock contains minerals, but is not entirely mineral material. For a rock, we identified the characteristics by first looking at the rock and identifying the rock type. The three rock types to choose from are igneous, metamorphic or sedimentary. We proceeded to check the color and texture in order to identify the rock. We also physically showed the composition of limestone to be calcite, by placing a drop of hydrochloric acid on the rock and watching a fizzing chemical reaction.
All Glory To God
We have been talking about the kind of person God uses. In our classes we have discussed and concluded from scripture that God allows and may sometimes bring circumstances and trials in our life in order to humble us and show our weakness. God did this in the lives of Jacob, Gideon, Paul and Peter. We learned that the thorn in the flesh was given to Paul to keep him from thinking he had achieved results because of his talents, knowledge or any other self attainments. This is the same for us. God shares His glory with no one. It’s not because of the person, their talents, money or knowledge, but all credit and praise belongs to God! From God comes the abilities and opportunities that we have! Therefore we will boast in our weaknesses, so that Christ power may rest on us!
Miss Farrell
November Update
November is a wonderful month. Many students have caught on to the study skills and are using time more effectively. Those who have been bringing in copies of their classes from Edline are progressing beautifully. This month will promote Resource as a Prepared Zone, a Mutual Respect Zone and a No NC Zone. On the lighter side the vocabulary game Blurt has been re-introduced to many of the students at the end of Spirit week. For our Thanksgiving bulletin board we talked about the different ways in which people perceive love and care; from the discussion Thanksgiving cornucopias were created using interesting, complex sentences that tie into thankful thoughts about what is meaningful to individual students. Finally, November is the time in which we encourage students to Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3
Mrs. Kemp
Had to be winning student of the month. I loved getting that trip to Mickey D’s! Not to mention it was definitely a great morale booster! I loved the discipline, it provided me with a great foundation for my current career in our United States Air Force. Also prepared me spiritually for the outside world. I will be going on a 365 day deployment to Afghanistan in March 2011 and will take everything I’ve learned with me. God Bless.
An Alumnus
The Middle Ages
Students have been studying the Middle Ages and all the power struggles that came with that time period. They have been especially interested in the role of the church in the secular realm. They’ve also learned that while some equate the medieval with the Dark Ages, it was actually a time of learning and growing into the Europe that we know today.
Miss Schutz