April 21-24
ELA
We are 100 pages into our novel and the students seem genuinely interested in the book discussion and questions - and the reality of how kids treat other kids in school.Math
Review, review, and check for understanding. This time of year can be difficult getting students to continue to be engaged in the subject matter, especially in math. I am taking time to go back OVER things we have learned and remind them of how much work they've done thus far. It's a LOT of work and they should be proud of their level of understanding theyve been able to obtain.
Science
Last week several students presented their major grade Google Slide project regarding the "Water Crisis" we in Texas, the United States, and world are facing and will continue to face if we aren't more aware of waste and how to best utilize the fresh water we have and need. It was a great to see them become aware of being stewards of our precious resources - and something we often take for granted: clean water.
History
The Gilded Age - After the civil war, the United States changes from an agricultural ecomomy to and industrial economy and the U.S. will NEVER be the same again. It is a lot of fun and they will be giving presentations starting today over somebody they found interesting in these "Titans of Industry" that made the United States a world leader in innovation and ecomonic growth: but at what cost to workers and families?
Religion
We are finishing the Sacrament of Confirmation and will have a quiz next week over the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Sprit is 1) a GIFT and, yes, the FIRE that ignites us to share Christ with others.
Mr. Maldonado