Mr. B's Junior High Blog 2011-2012

7th Graders:

Here is the rubric for the game project.  You have had two full class days to work on the assignment.  You will have one more this week.  Remember that next week you will not have class time to work on it.

medieval-europe-game-rubric

8th Graders:

Here is the essay topic:

How is this quote relevant today?

The problem which divides people today is not a political problem; it is a social one. It is a matter of knowing which will get the upper hand, the spirit of selfishness or the spirit of sacrifice; whether society will go for ever-increasing enjoyment and profit, or for everyone devoting themselves to the common good … Many people have too much and still want more. Others do not have enough, or do not have anything at all, and they want to take by force what is not being given to them. A war is threatening between these two groups. On one side, the power of wealth, on the other the force of desperation. We must get in between these two groups, at least to reduce the impact if we cannot stop it. Because we are young; because we are not wealthy, we can more easily fill the role of mediators.

- Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Up to 800 words on how is this quote relevant today.  Minimum of 250 words.  Typed and double spaced.

Due Thursday, May 10

6th Graders:

Here are the notes from last week on Confucianism and Taoism:

Confucianism

Taoism

6th Graders:

Here is the study game from today:

6th Grade Ancient China Study Game

7th Graders:

Here is the power point from last week’s mini-topic:

medieval-law

6th Graders:

Here is the Ancient China Unit Study Guide.  Remember the test is on Friday, May 4:

6th Grade Ancient China Unit Study Guide

6th Graders:

Here are the notes from this week:

6th Grade Ancient China Mini-Topic #4

Remember the pamphlet is due at the end of the period tomorrow.

7th Graders:

Here are the notes from this week:

7th Grade Medieval Europe Mini-Topic #4

Crusades

Remember the Quick Write is due at the beginning of the period tomorrow.

6th Graders:

Here are the notes from the week before break:

6th Grade Ancient China Mini-Topic #3

7th Graders:

Here are the notes from the Medieval Europe Mini-Topic #3 including the Quick Write assignment due tomorrow:

Church - Church hierarchy

Christianity - Church impact on Medieval Europe

7th Grade Medieval Europe Mini-Topic #3