Mr. Heerema's Classroom Blog

Wednesday

2008-05-21T09:38:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: We reviewed unit 9 by playing an information bingo game.

GEOGRAPHY: We spend about 50+ minutes on Mini-Exam review. Tomorrow is the day for the test.

PRAYER COUNTRY: The Maldives

MONDAY

2008-05-19T15:26:00.001-04:00

Bible: We again took some notes on the Zealots and Essenes, the last two Jewish factions we will study. There was not assignment other than memory work. I Peter 2: 9,10,12

Geography: We are working quickly through the Asia book to get the Mini-Exam in this Thursday. The assignment today was to read pages 162-171 and complete both sides of a worksheet. I tried to make sure they had at least 20 minutes in class for this.

Prayer country - Nigeria

Character Trait - Tolerance

THURSDAY

2008-05-15T11:12:00.002-04:00

So sad to say,
on this lovely day,

I have nothing to report,
for the 7th graders are at a resort,

on Little Bostwick Lake,
eating what ever Mr. Ipple will bake.

WEDNESDAY

2008-05-14T13:18:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: We did another note day today. We went over material about the Sadducees, the second of four Jewish sects.

GEOGRAPHY: We watched a 4 minute video on Jerusalem from a rather secular perspective. We also wrapped up chapters 5 and 6 with an open book "test" to be used as a review for our Mini-Exam next Thursday.

PRAYER COUNTRY:Kazakhstan

CHARACTER TRAIT: Creativity

TUESDAY

2008-05-13T14:01:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: Today we read in class pages 185-189 about the Pharisees. We took some notes about this sect of Jews. We will be looking at two other groups as well. Next memory is

I Peter 2: 9,10 and 12. It is due in one week.

GEOGRAPHY: The assignment is to read pages 148-157 and complete a worksheet. There will be time in class tomorrow to finish it before it is collected.

PRAYER COUNTRY: Oman

CHARACTER TRAIT: Endurance. Keep us going Lord. The race is not over.

MONDAY

2008-05-12T13:18:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: Today we read together in class the lesson on the Rise of Rome. No written assignment.

GEOGRAPHY: We read a sheet on Palestine, then did some summary statements on MOODLE. The rest of the time was used to rea pages 143-147 and prepare for a quiz on Tuesday.

PRAYER COUNTRY: Malaysia

CHARACTER TRAIT:Resourcefulness

FRIDAY

2008-05-09T09:07:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: We reviewed Hanukkah with a brief video.

GEOGRAPHY: We did another 5 question DOG, then created an Inspiration on pages 138-141. Most had it done in class.

PRAYER COUNTRY: Libya

CHARACTER TRAIT: Initiative

THURSDAY

2008-05-08T10:11:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: We worked on the Feast of Dedication, with a group worksheet. It should be ready to hand in Friday.
GEOGRAPHY:The assignment is to read pp 132-137. There is a worksheet to complete, take notes on the side because there may be a quiz on Friday as well.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Algeria
CHARACTER TRAIT: Discretion

Wednesday

2008-05-07T09:38:00.003-04:00

With Tulip Time comes an earlier closing. Check todays Blue Note for changes in bus schedules for the rest of the month. Today with shorter classes, I used the opportunity to finish research with 7B on Living Through History. In 7A and C, we looked at the National Geographic recent production on "The Human Footprint". Kids, share some of the facts you learned, like what would be the result of our recycling all our aluminum cans. AS far as homeowrk, just make sure you have the test review sheet finished by Thursday.

TUESDAY (and Monday-sorry)

2008-05-06T08:58:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: Today we took some notes on the Seleucid rulers of Palestine. The reading only assignment was pages 175-178.
GEOGRAPHY: The assignment for today was to read pages 119-127 and create an Inspiration document dealing with the climate, plant life and natural resources of southwest Asia.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Myanmar. Over 22,000 have been confirmed dead in the recent storms. Most are Buddhist,
CHARACTER TRAIT: Contentment.

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

2008-04-30T13:34:00.002-04:00

For Pella Days, I will combine my entries. OK?
In Bible today we went over aspects of Greek culture. These would be some of what the Jews would have to face when the Greeks conquered their land.
In Geography we had a 10 point quiz on Pakistan and the assignment was to read pages 101-105 about Vietnam; then complete a worksheet.
For band and non-band, there will be a test review worksheet due next Tuesday.
Prayer country today is Vietnam.
Character trait is Flexibility.

TUESDAY

2008-04-29T08:50:00.002-04:00

Bible: Read pages 168-171, then fill in the crossword on the Greek cultures.

Geography: READ carefully pages 96-100 on Pakistan and fill in the worksheet. Take some extra notes on the side of the sheet as you read to prepare for a little quizzie-pooh on Wednesday.

Prayer Country: YEMEN
Character Trait: LOYALTY

MONDAY

2008-04-28T12:12:00.002-04:00

Welcome to Monday
Do you realize that we have only one complete, 5 day week with the seventh grade left?
BIBLE: Today we started Unit 9 on the time between the testaments. The assignment was to read pages 165-168 and fill in a time line.
GEOGRAPHY: We read in class pages 92-95 on India.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Tajikistan
CHARACTER TRAIT: Responsibility

THURSDAY

2008-04-24T13:31:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: We took a quiz today on Unit 8. It was a bot hard, but I did use a grading scale to ease the pain on some.
Geography: We continued to take some notes on Hinduism. The assignment for Friday is to read pages 87-91 and do questions 1,2a, 3 and 4. Neatly!
Prayer country is Israel,and the character trait is Gratefulness

WEDNESDAY

2008-04-23T14:51:00.002-04:00

Bible: Today we spent our time preparing for a quest tomorrow on unit 8. It will not be a big one, but it does deal with men and what they did during the time after the return from exile.
Geography: We took notes on Hinduism today.

TUESDAY 4/22

2008-04-22T14:04:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: Today we finished unit 8 with the chapter on Malchai. We did a little art work as we interpreted the passage from Malachi 3: 1-3a.
GEOGRAPHY: Nothing today. We had another shadowing day, so we kept it down. A for fun quiz on Earth Day was given. Keep reducing, reusing and recycling.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Sri Lanka
CHARACTER TRAIT: Faith

MONDAY

2008-04-21T13:31:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: We did the lesson on Celebrating the Law. There was a worksheet handed out which is due on Tuesday.
GEOGRAPHY: The assignment is to read pages 80-86 and complete a sheet on the cultures of South Asia.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Iraq. They need lots of our prayers
CHARACTER TRAIT: Generosity

FRIDAY

2008-04-18T11:29:00.002-04:00

Bible: We did a group study/presentation dealing with Nehemiah, the master builder. Kids had to make a less than 2 minute presentation to the class on their passage.
Geography: All we got to was to take a non-counting quiz on the natural resources of South and Southeast Asia.
Prayer country: Western Sahara
Character Trait: Obedience

THURSDAY

2008-04-17T14:23:00.002-04:00

We spent all of our time on Geography today. The assignment is to read pp 70-75 and complete a sheet. If you are a 7B-er who did not get the sheet, substitute by doing the questions at the end of the section. (omit # 2).
Prayer country today is Laos, and our character trait is Meekness.

WEDNESDAY

2008-04-16T14:03:00.002-04:00

Bible: We did a sheet in class on Ezra Tears His Hair. Most finished it in class today.
Geography was a short and sweet assignment, just read the section on Climate and Vegetation found on pages 65 to 69.
Prayer country is the most populous Muslim country, Indonesia.
Character trait is Patience.

TUESDAY

2008-04-15T12:10:00.002-04:00

Bible: We did a lesson with a partner on the Coming of the Messiah. This is a neat lesson where the partners compared a verse from the OT with a verse from the NT and then had to see how they related to each other.
In Geography, we only got to a map assignment on South and Southeast Asia. Both shets are due Wednesday.
Prayer country is BENIN.
Character trait is JUSTICE.
Check grades on Infinite Campus. The marking period ends this Friday.

MONDAY

2008-04-14T11:40:00.002-04:00

Welcome back! We had a wonderful time in South Carolina. I hope your time was also great. Now it is time to get back to work. Our character trait today is ENDURANCE, which is a great one as we begin our final seven weeks of school. Our prayer country is Azerbaijan.
In Bible we read in class the lesson on Zechariah (OT one) We also looked at some of his visions in chapters 1-6.
In Geography we started the next section on South and Southeast Asia. The assignment is to read pages 60 to 64 and complete a fill-in sheet for Tuesday.

TUESDAY, Wednesday and Thursday

2008-04-02T09:48:00.002-04:00

How is this for a catch-all blog.
Bible, today (Wednesday) we just started a lesson we will finish tomorrow. The Heart of the Temple. We will complete this on Thursday in class, as well as do a Moodle journal on Haggai, as an in-class memory activity.
Geography, we took a test on Wednesday, so there is no assignment. We will finish watching the chilling video in North Korea on Thursday. There is a slim chance of map work on Southeast Asia.
Prayer country: Burkina Faso
Character Trait: Creativity

See you again on April 14.

MONDAY

2008-03-31T09:25:00.002-04:00

BIBLE: Our lesson/assignment today is Skirmishes with the Samaritans. Finish the worksheet for Tuesday. memory work was collected today from Nehemiah. Our next two memory passages will be completed in class as journals or art work.
GEOGRAPHY: Our next biggie, is the test Wednesday on Chapters 1 and 2 - East Asia. We watched some of a Geographic special on North Korea.
Our prayer country today is Guinea-Bissau, and our character trait is sensitivity.

THURSDAY

2008-03-27T14:50:00.002-04:00

Bible: We worked on a question/answer sheet dealing with he return of the Jews from captivity. It is due tomorrow. The next memory passage is due Monday. Nehemiah 9:5b-6.
In 7a and 7c we were able to get a start on a group map project dealing with the Koreas. We will finish it tomorrow.
Speaking of tomorrow, we will finish that map and then Office Ko will be teaching the other half, so I will not post a blog on Friday. You have all you need to know.Our prayer country today is Japan, and our character trait is Punctuality.

WEDNESDAY

2008-03-26T09:56:00.002-04:00

Sorry, about yesterday. Old Age, you know.
In Bible today we took a test on Unit 7, Days of Exile.
Ephesians 2:8-9 is due tomorrow. The next one from Nehemiah is due next Monday.
No Geography today.
Prayer country is Thailand
Character Trait is Humility

MONDAY

2008-03-24T14:56:00.003-04:00

In Bible today we did the lesson on the Four Beasts. This is a neat lesson that really is a bog building block for the rest of the semester. We did the work in class, as we will do tomorrow as well. The test will be Wednesday on this unit.
In Geography we read pages 50-53 about the two Koreas. After, we took a moodle quiz on this material. Most kids had an 8 or a 9 out of 9. Way to go.
Prayer country is Kuwait
Character Trait is Security

FRIDAY

2008-03-21T13:23:00.002-04:00

From the land where we had spring - yesterday.
In Bible we had the time to work on and hopefully finish the visual work started yesterday on Daniel.
Officer Ko came for our Geography time today. Ask the kids what he talked about.
Prayer country: East Timor
Character Trait: Determination

THURSDAY

2008-03-20T16:33:00.002-04:00

Bible: Today we worked on an art type project dealing with Daniel, Keeping the Faith. Hope to finish it tomorrow. Test review sheets were handed out for next Wednesday's test. Memory work will be due the day after, (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Geography we did another DOG, and saw some visuals on Japan and China. No Homework
Prayer country: The Gaza Strip
Character Trait: Tolerance

WEDNESDAY

2008-03-19T09:28:00.002-04:00

Bible: Today we read a lesson in class about Ezekiel's vision of DRY BONES. All we did was a readers theater with no written work.
In Geography we read the section on Japan. The students are being asked to look carefully for what has made Japan successful in their economy and what has caused problems. Also they were to look at the role of women in Japanese society.
Pray country is Gambia. Average life expectancy is only 54 years.
Character trait is Gratefulness

TUESDAY

2008-03-18T14:15:00.003-04:00

Today we would up doing just about all Geography. We looked at two brief videos about the Pedicab and another on the Yellow River in China. Our assignment was to read pp 40-44 and complete a sheet on China.
We did recite Romans 5:8 to complete that memory work. Our next is Ephesians 2:8-9 which will be due next week.
Prayer country: Big time, remember Pakistan
Character trait is Thriftiness. With the number of pens and pencils I find, this is a trait many kids should work on.

MONDAY

2008-03-17T12:44:00.003-04:00

Bible: We worked on "The Good Shepherd" lesson today both in class and the rest is to be finished for tomorrow. We did not do Geography today since this was the first day of our 7 day visit by Officer Ko McGee from the Zeeland Police Department. He will rotate between the 7th grade classes during this and next week.
Prayer country: Somalia
Character Trait: Hospitality

THURSDAY

2008-03-13T11:41:00.003-04:00

Bible: We spend about 30 minutes in class finishing the sheet from yesterday on The Glory Returns.
Geography: On Moodle,there is an assignment from our textbook. Read pages 35-39 and create an INSPIRATION chart covering the material. there will be a 9 question qioz on this section Friday in class.
Prayer country today is Turkey
Character trait is Decisiveness

WEDNESDAY

2008-03-12T13:51:00.002-04:00

Bible: We began an assignment on THE GLORY RETURNS. I hoped that they would get through three sets of questions and Bible passages. The rest will be finished tomorrow in class.
We did not do more than DOG and look at an 8 minute video about the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.
Prayer country: Cambodia
Character Trait: Responsibility

TUESDAY

2008-03-11T14:56:00.002-04:00

Bible: Today we covered the lesson "The Glory Departs" when God moved from the temple because of the sins of his people. There was no written assignment.
Geography: We only had a little time to talk about Confucius and his ideas which became a religion in China.
Prayer country: Tunisia
Character Trait: Forgiveness

MONDAY

2008-03-10T11:48:00.001-04:00

CONFERENCE DAY: NO SCHOOL!!!!!

Just a reminder, for Geography read pagers 29-34 and do Questions 1,3,5. Carefully and completely
Paper Drive coming up this Friday.

THURSDAY

2008-03-06T14:12:00.002-05:00

14 days till Spring!
Bible today: We did the lesson on Ezekiel's call and vision. This was an assigned group worksheet which is due tomorrow.
Geography: We took D.O.G. quiz #4, and did a little catch-up material on Asia, chapter 1.
7A has a Living Through History Survival test on Friday. They are as prepared as they can get.
Prayer country today is Qatar, and the character trait is Generosity.

WEDNESDAY

2008-03-05T14:35:00.002-05:00

Well, we got the Bible test in today. With all the missed snow days, I just could not put it off any longer. There was no new assignment in Bible. Memory for nest week is Romans 5:8.
In Geography a review sheet was given which is due tomorrow. Hope to start the history of China, Japan and Korea tomorrow.
Pray for Lebanon, and develop the character trait of patience.

TUESDAY

2008-03-04T15:17:00.002-05:00

Bible: Test tomorrow.
Geography: READ PAGES 17-21. NOTHING TO WRITE, BUT LOOK FOR THINGS ABOUT MINERALS, FORESTS, WATER AND LAND.

Prayer country is Brunei
Character trait is Hospitality

MONDAY

2008-03-03T09:54:00.002-05:00

New marking period today. Is this year flying for you too?
Today in Bible we did the last lesson in unit 6, Back to Egypt. There should have been enough time to finish this is class. The kids also received a review sheet for a test on Wednesday. MEMORY WORK ON LAMENTATIONS IS DUE TOMORROW.
In Geography we did a none-counting quiz on Climate and Vegetation of Asia as a review of that section. They did really well. There was no additional assignment today.
Our prayer country is Bahrain, and our character trait is ORDERLINESS.

THURSDAY

2008-02-28T13:43:00.002-05:00

Bible: We did the lesson on the Fall of Jerusalem. They had a choice of doing the assignment on Moodle, or paper. We are getting near the end of the unit so a test is planned for next Wednesday. Bible memory work for Tuesday is Lamentations 3: 21-23.

Geography: The assignment was to read pagrs 13-16 and complete a sheet on climate in Asia.

Prayer country is Taiwan, and the character trait is resourcefulness.

WEDNESDAY

2008-02-27T13:40:00.002-05:00

Before I forget, yesterdays European Eating Experience was greatly help by Chef Len from
At the Diner, the downtown Zeeland eatery where dining is a great pleasure, and all the meals are made from scratch.
In Bible today we did The Story of Hope, lesson about Jeremiah buying a field just before the people of Judah are captured by the Babylonians. The worksheet is due Thursday.
In Geography, pages 8-12 were assigned along with a worksheet to answer as they kids carefully read the section.
Character trait:Responsibility; Prayer country: Morocco

TUESDAY

2008-02-26T13:32:00.002-05:00

Whew! No snow day, we were all (except 2 kids) healthy, and we had a great morning with our European Eating Experience. After that, I had a few more food items to share with the kids, and then all we did was watch a fantastic movie about Auschwitz. That was the main title, but it dealt with what creates such a thing. It boils down to each and every one of us when we do not treat others with the respect they deserve. The home work given for today will be collected tomorrow.
Remember India and the persecuted Christians there that suffer for their faith.

MONDAY

2008-02-25T13:34:00.002-05:00

Could this be a 5 day week? I hope we will be here tomorrow for our first (and last) European Eating Experience. There are still 13 kids who have not paid up. Please get it in tomorrow.
In Bible today we did a worksheet on "Repent and Be Saved" about Jeremiah and how no matter how hard he preached, the people did not listen.
In Geography we started our new book on Asia. Our opening assignment is page 2-7, and answer the rapid questions dealing with he 5 themes of Geography.
Prayer country is Mauritania, and our character trait is Self-Control.

FRIDAY

2008-02-22T13:20:00.002-05:00

Oh what a beautiful day!! Blessed are you LORD God, King of the universe for sunshine and blue skies. May we pray so boldly asking for more of the same.
In Bible today we read the lesson on Jeremiah's Laments and did a group search of a passage from Jeremiah.
In Geography we did a group map search activity dealing with the former Soviet Union. There is no homework in either class.
Prayer country today is SUDAN.
Character trait is Tolerance

WEDNESDAY

2008-02-20T14:37:00.002-05:00

Today we just introduced a lesson on Jeremiah's trials. We read the text, and I think that will be about it as we try to do some catch-up (sounds like a Heinz day- don't you just relish those jokes?)
In Geography we spent time reviewing what the essay questions will be on the mini-exam scheduled for tomorrow. This will finish our academic portion of Europe. We still have our eating experience next Tuesday.
Our prayer country today is Albania. This led into the formation of Kosovo as an independent country right next store. Our character trait today is Endurance. Keep up the good fight!

FRIDAY

2008-02-15T12:10:00.002-05:00

Today we did Geography for almost all of the time. The Bible assignment and memory work were collected before we headed to the Ukraine. Our next to last assignment for Europe is to read pages 154 to 160 and fill in the worksheet. Also handed out was the Mini-Exam study sheet. The exam will be next week Wednesday.
Our prayer country is Nepal, and our character trait is Initiative.

European Eating Experience will be Fe. 26

THURSDAY

2008-02-14T14:33:00.003-05:00

BIBLE: Today we finished the sheet on Jeremiah the teen aged prophet. It will be picked up tomorrow. Ephesians 3:12 is also due as memory work.

GEOGRAPHY:The kids took a test on Moodle covering Bosnia-Herzegovina. The assignment was a short one. Read 172-173 and answer questions 1,2,3,and 4 for Friday.

PRAYER COUNTRY: Uzbekistan

CHARACTER TRAIT: Discretion. A great one for this internet age.

WEDNESDAY

2008-02-13T14:07:00.002-05:00

BIBLE: Today we started a lesson on Jeremiah, a teenage prophet. We plan to finish the worksheet tomorrow in class. They should have it about half finished.
GEOGRAPHY: We saw about 3 minutes of video on Poland and the removal of Jews by Hitler, and then 3 more on Bosnia-Herzegovina. A worksheet was handed out that is due tomorrow. There is a quiz planed on the reading.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Egypt
CHARACTER TRAIT: Sensitivity
The European Eating Event is next week Thursday. Most kids still owe up to $2.00 if they did not sell mints or chocolate last November.

TUESDAY

2008-02-12T14:18:00.000-05:00

WHAT DAY IS IT ANYWAY?
My lesson plan book says Tuesday, but my mind says Monday.
BIBLE: Today we worked on wrapping up our lesson on Habakkuk, "Asking Hard Questions" They were assigned a crossword based on passages from the book of Habakkuk. It is due tomorrow. Our next memory passage is due Friday, Ephesians 3:12
GEOGRAPHY: We took some notes to complete the "Inspiration" assignment from last Friday.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Kazakhstan
CHARACTER TRAIT: Loyalty

FRIDAY

2008-02-08T14:33:00.000-05:00

BIBLE:We did some looking at the book of Habakkuk, and the kids did some acting out of the passages. Next memory is Ephesians 3:12, due A week from today.
GEOGRAPHY: We started an INSPIRATION chart on Poland. It covers pages 139-144 in our book. Next week is the last week on Europe before we have a mini-exam.
CHARACTER TRAIT: Contentment
PRAYER COUNTRY: Niger. Ask the kids about the life expectancy in this poor country.

WEDNESDAY

2008-02-06T09:50:00.000-05:00

BIBLE; We reviewed, corrected, and added to out map sheet dealing with the approaching end of the Kingdom of Judah
GEOGRAPHY: We took a quest on the countries of Western Europe. The assignment was a map on Eastern Europe, and a skill map on Poland's history.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Guinea
CHARACTER TRAIT: Diligence

MONDAY

2008-02-04T13:56:00.000-05:00

BIBLE: Our lesson today deals with Judah's quick downhill slide. This takes place just before they are captured by the Babylonians. We will finish this tomorrow.
GEOGRAPHY: We saw a 3 minute video on Germany being reunited, and the assignment was covering this same topic. A Quest (short test) is planned for this Wednesday. Review time will take place tomorrow. We have one more chapter to go before we have our "Mini-Exam" on Europe. We are also planning a European Eating Experience that will include Dutch breakfast,Hungarian food and Crepes from France.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Bhutan
CHARACTER TRAIT: Responsibility

FRIDAY

2008-02-01T13:58:00.000-05:00

Bible: We did a lesson in class today on Zephaniah, on of the last prophets we will cover in our studies this year. Memory work is due Monday: Jeremiah 23: 5-6.
Geography: We watched some neat short videos on Italy, but we did not have an out of class assignment. The sheet given yesterday will be collected on Monday.
Our prayer country is Mongolia, and our character trait is again Meekness.
Our seventh grade team is planning a European eating experience for the week after next. Mor info in my email.
PTL. This morning at 10:35 grandchild number 9 was born to may son and daughter-in-law. Lillian Kathleen entered the world at 9 lbs and 1 oz.

THURSDAY

2008-01-31T14:55:00.000-05:00

Welcome back after our day off. It was cccooooold!!!
In Bible today we started Unit 6, JUDAH IS JUDGED. The material fro this point on will be included in the May exam. There was no out of class assignment.
In Geography, the section on Italy was assigned. This is pages 121-126, and a fill-in work sheet was also assigned for Friday.
Our prayer country is Syria, and out character trait is Meekness.

TUESDAY

2008-01-29T14:28:00.000-05:00

Well we are back from bowling, and it looked like a good time was had by all. Our next class activity is our European eating experience which will include Dutch breakfast, French crepes, and Hungarian food. If kids sold chocolate letters and mints, they may have earned a free experience, otherwise it will be $2.00.
Bible: We took a test on Unit 5 this morning.
Geography: A map of Italy was assigned for tomorrow.
Our prayer country is really a part of China, TIBET.
Our character trait is GRATEFULNESS

MONDAY

2008-01-28T12:22:00.000-05:00

Welcome back.
Bible: Today w spent our time working with flash cards as review for tomorrows quest. It will have only 14 matching and there will be 4 type I statements that the kids have to respond to. (they only have to do 2 of the 4)
Geography: The section on Sweden: The Welfare State was assigned. Questions 1,2,3 and then either 4 or 5 were assigned as written work.
Our character trait today is FAITH, and our prayer country is Senegal.
I have added grades to Infinite Campus in Bible and Geography today.

FRIDAY

2008-01-25T09:34:00.000-05:00

BIBLE: Today we began our last lesson for Unit 5. A worksheet was given and I told them to spend 15 minutes on it and we will finish it next Monday. We will have a test on Tuesday covering the unit. It will be a fairly short one. Jeremiah memory work will be due Monday, February 4.
GEOGRAPHY: Our time today was spent on working on the poster/brochure of their chosen European country. I am starting to see some neat things put together.
PRAYER COUNTRY: Jordan
CHARACTER TRAIT: Generosity
Report cards were sent home today.

THURSDAY

2008-01-24T15:17:00.000-05:00

BIBLE: Today we did a lesson called "Finding the Book" about King Josiah rediscovering the lost books of the law. A worksheet was given out that should be finished by tomorrow. Test next Wednesday is the plan.
GEOGRAPHY: We looked at neat video about a couple of kids who play foetball in France and meet in an inter regional match. No work was given out.
PRAYER COUNTRY: The Maldives
CHARACTER TRAIT: Obedience

WEDNESDAY

2008-01-23T14:56:00.000-05:00

Bible: Today we worked on the lesson: Blended Religion. There was no written assignment. There will be a test next week, either Wednesday or Thursday which means the next memory work will be due next Friday.
Geography: The section on France was assigned, pages 104-111 along with a work sheet.
Our prayer country today is Eritrea, and our character trait is meekness.

MONDAY

2008-01-21T14:39:00.000-05:00

Well, here goes the second semester. Hard to believe the year is half over.
In Bible today we read together a play on Hezekiah, "Like a Caged Bird" dealing with the seige of Jerusalem. Then there was a Moodle writing assignment.
In Geography we talked about traditions in Great Britain and read the section starting on pages 97. There was no written work given today.
Our character trait is Patience, and our prayer country is Nigeria. In Nigeria, 42% of the population in under 15 years of age, and the average life expectancy is only 47.

WEDNESDAY

2008-01-16T14:44:00.000-05:00

BIBLE: Today we took a few notes on Hezekiah, king of Judah. This will give a little introduction to our lesson tomorrow.
GEOGRAPHY: In class today, we reviewed our last 36 D.O.G questions, and then had a quiz. We also just started a computer poster/brochure project on a European country of their choice. We will spend more class time tomorrow, and some next week.
Our prayer country is Oman.

TUESDAY

2008-01-15T13:05:00.000-05:00

BIBLE: We took on the book of Joel today, along with a sheet on "The Day of the LORD" as Joel predicted it. Ask the kids what was his version of it. (Hint- Locust)
GEOGRAPHY: We took a quiz on the cultures of Russia. The grades are already on Infinite Campus for you to check. Again double-check the grades to make sure there were no errors. I found another where I gave a girl 112 points instead of 12.
Our character trait is BOLDNESS, and our prayer country is Malaysia.

MONDAY

2008-01-14T15:08:00.000-05:00

Welcome back as we begin the last week of the semester. Unbelievable. Speaking of unbelievable, so is the news of the last few days. We did talk some about it today. Keep praying for the families.
In Bible today we worked on the lesson, Judah is Judged. The kids had a worksheet to complete. Most were able to get it finished in class. Our next memory passage will not be due until late next week. We have to have a test before we get to it.
In Geography they were assigned pages 88-93, and then fill in a worksheet. I hope they get in the habit of reading carefully and reading all the little boxes and specials along the side of the pages. There are answers in them. We will again have a quiz which will mean we will not have a test to cover chapter 3.

FRIDAY

2008-01-11T10:58:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Friday. Well, we started a little late, but we are up and running with just about everyone here.
With a shortened day, our classes are a bit shorter, so we did not get to a new Geography assignment today. But, we did do our daily D.O.G. assignment, and took a quiz on the Cultures of Eastern Europe. In Bible we used the remaining time to work on our "Comfort" booklets. The assignment was to spend np more than 15 minutes on them before turn-in on Monday. Bible memory was collected today, Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23.
Prayer country for today is Algeria.
Remember to check grades on line, and get in missing work before next Thursday.

WEDNESDAY

2008-01-09T13:51:00.000-05:00

Sorry for missing yesterday. Just wait, old age is no fun.
In Bible today we just got started on an in class project that we hope to get lots done on tomorrow. It is a project type where the kids have to read a variety
of passages from Isaiah and then select a verse that has a particular image that they
then convert into a picture which will be part of a small booklet. Lots of fun and noise as they work on it.
In Geography we watched 4 brief videos on Eastern Europe, especially Hungary. The assignment from yesterday was carried over to tomorrow, as well as a brief quiz on pages 82-87.
Our prayer country today is Chad, and our character trait is creativity.

MONDAY

2008-01-07T15:14:00.000-05:00

Welcome back. Thanks to all of you who sent along "goodies" before break. They were truely appreciated.
In Bible today we never really got started. I did spend some extra time on devotions, but tomorrow we will start an in class project. Our next memory assignment is romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23. It was on my side wall before class started today, so help get these in on time by Friday.
In Geography, we started to look at the cultures of Europe and Russia. The assignment is to read carefully pages 72-79 and complete a chart on Moodle. It is due Tuesday. Also, there will be a 10 question quiz on this tomorrow.
Our prayer country today is Ethiopia with 44% of their population under 15 years of age.

THURSDAY

2007-12-20T14:46:00.000-05:00

All that is left is the serving, the skating and the shouting. It was a good day
here at ZCMS in the 7th grade.
In my shortened class today all we did was a Bible lesson on "For Unto Us a Child is Born". I wanted to get that one in before Christmas for obvious reasons. II Corinthians 5:17-21 was due today, but I will gladly take it tomorrow before all the activity begins. Our next memory
is from Romans 3:23 and 6:23 which will be due on Friday, January 11. All the kids need for tomorrow is some cold cash for a lunch where ever their group is going, and for snacks if they want to buy goodies at the skating rink.
Well, this is it until next year. Have a wonderful break.

WEDNESDAY

2007-12-19T13:48:00.000-05:00

One more down, and the natives are starting to get restless. (but still doing pretty good for a December 19). In Bible today we did our lesson on the overhead about the Song of the Vineyard. We compared Isaiah 5 and John 15. Our Geography assignment was pages 68-71, and answer questions 1,2,3 and 6 either on lined paper or email.
Our prayer country of the day is Vietnam, and our character trait is Sensitivity.

TUESDAY

2007-12-18T14:42:00.000-05:00

Bible: Our lesson for the day is " The Holy One of Israel". A sheet was assigned and many had the majority of it finished in class.
Geography: We wnt over some notes I had on he overhead about the Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union. I wanted the kids to check their note assignment and see if there was material to add to theirs. I did not want them to just copy all I had on this one.
Our prayer country today is YEMEN.
Oour character trait is Initiative.

MONDAY

2007-12-17T09:52:00.000-05:00

The last Monday of 2007, as far a school goes. WOW- it has gone by very fast.
Today we watched the movie, Animal Farm, by George Orwell. I show this when we study the USSR, and later when we study Germany. Ask if they got the underlying meaning and who the animals represented. The Geography assignment from Friday is carried on to tomorrow.
Our prayer country is China, and our character trait is Punctuality.

FRIDAY

2007-12-14T14:35:00.000-05:00

Another week is over, dear Father let it be. I can hear the choir sing it.
In Bible today, we really only re-checked Isaiah 55: 1-7 in the Message version.
In Geography, we finished some notes on Imperial Russia, and then they were assigned to make their own notes on pages 60-65 dealing with the USSR. This will be due on Tuesday since I plan to show the movie "Animal Farm" Monday. this will take the majority of our time.
Our prayer country today was Israel, and our character trait was Humility.
Have a blessed weekend.

THURSDAY

2007-12-13T15:45:00.000-05:00

In Bible we did an activity with Isaiah 55: 1-7. Some did it on Moodle, and some did a sheet.
In Geography we took a few more notes on Imperial Russia.
Time to head to a volleyball match, so here ends todays report.

WEDNESDAY

2007-12-12T14:09:00.000-05:00

Wow! What a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
Our prayer country today is Iraq, and our character trait is Security, or the ability to base our life on something which can not be broken, rust or die. Sounds like Jesus to me.
In Bible today we took our short test. I did not hear any major problems or gasping for breath, so I think it went pretty well. We will begin Unit 5 on Thursday.
In Geography we took some notes on Imperial Russia. We do not take notes to often, but I still feel it is a valuable skill for kids today. Of course they take and kep them on their computer in Inspiration. check them out and see how they are doing.

TUESDAY

2007-12-11T14:23:00.000-05:00

A good day to stay inside. Today our prayer country is Western Sahara, and our character trait is Determination. Something we need as some are beginning to count days.
In Bible today we spend our time reviewing. Most of this was with a PowerPoint I put on Moodle. Click on Test Review in the Bible course.
In Geography we had a D.O.G. set that took some more than normal. this led to some searching the continent of Africa. The Moodle assignment dealing with Imperial Russia will be continued to tomorrow.
In Living through History, the map and chart are now an out of class assignment which will be due next Tuesday.

MONDAY

2007-12-10T13:22:00.000-05:00

Greetings at the start of another week here at ZCMS.
In Bible we did a lesson called "Signs and Wonders" which dovetails with our most recent memory passage. It is the last one in Unit 4, so on Wednesday we will have a short test (or quest). We will spend as much time as we need tomorrow to review, since there is a band concert also on Tuesday night. Just use your time wisely. Our next memory will be a writing response in class, not actual memorization. Then after that our next memory will be II Corinthians 5: 17-21, which will be due next week. ( I hope)
In Geography I assigned a Moodle assignment on Imperial Russia starting on page 54.
Our prayer country is Laos, and our character trait is tolerance.

FRIDAY

2007-12-07T14:33:00.000-05:00

One more down and two to go until Christmas break. Unbelievable!
In Bible today we did a neat lesson on Pride and Punishment. Most got the sheet finished in class. Final call for Isaiah 9: 2,6,7 is Monday.
We did not do a real Geography lesson, but did do some Googlin Earth stuff around Western Europe.
Our prayer country today is the largest Muslim country, Indonesia. Our character trait is Gratefulness.

THURSDAY

2007-12-06T15:38:00.000-05:00

In Bible we tried to complete a group assignment with each of the kids teaching the others in their group what they had leaned with their first group yesterday. In two of the three classes it went really well. there is a Bible memory due tomorrow (I will accept it Monday with no penalty)
In Geography we watched part of a movie on the Industrial Revolution, followed by a sheet on which were pictograph of production during the Industrial revolution. It was a skill lesson that is due Friday.
Our character trait is thriftiness, and our prayer country is Benin.

WEDNESDAY

2007-12-05T14:45:00.000-05:00

Off to a staff meeting, so a short note. In Bible we started a group assignment on Hard Times for King David's family. We will finish it on Thursday. In Geography I assigned pages 48-53 on the industrial Revolution, along with a work sheet.
Tote Zeins

TUESDAY

2007-12-04T15:01:00.001-05:00

Greetings. In Bible today, we working on a sheet about Jehoshaphat. Most either finished, or were close. Don't forget there is a memory due this Friday, Isaiah 9: 2,6,7. We are getting near the end of this short unit which will mean a Quest next week.
In Geography we looked at some information about the Renaissance and covered this section quickly. They had this in more depth last year. We reviewed some DOG information for a quiz tomorrow. Our prayer country today was Mali,and our character trait was obedience.
QUESTION: I am looking for a copy of the October National Geographic issue with a picture of corn on the cover. If you have one I can either have or borrow, I would be very appreciative. I do not want to say what happen to my own.

MONDAY

2007-12-03T15:08:00.000-05:00

Welcome to winter. In Bible today we did a little Bible study in class dealing with some of the kings of Judah. I had some questions up on the projector that dealt with I & II Chronicles, and II Kings. The little time left we spent on the data project we had started last Friday.
Our prayer country today was Burkina Faso, in Africa. Ask them to point it our to you on a map.
Our character trait was Decisiveness.

FRIDAY

2007-11-30T14:23:00.000-05:00

With everything I have "misplaced" in the past few days, it is no wonder I forgot yesterday. Sorry.
In Bible today we did a worksheet on Rehoboam the Penitent. A lot of the kids were able to finish this in class. If not, it is due Monday. I also gave a day of grace for the Bible memory from Ephesians 1: 3-8. The next memory is due next Friday, Isaiah 9: 2,6 and 7.
In Geography we started a small project to gather data on about 25 European countries from CIA Factbook, and enter it into Inspiradata to create charts and graphs. next week we hope to continue with Chapter 2 on the history of Europe and Russia.

WEDNESDAY

2007-11-28T13:34:00.000-05:00

Two days in a row-way to go Heerema!
In Bible we red pages 65-67 in class, and then after a few well chosen comments, a Moodle assignment was given out.
In Geography we had a quizie-pooh/quest on Moodle as well. The immediate results are neat, and most did pretty good. We also did some looking at Google Earth. We traveled to places in Italy, France, the Netherlands and Dachau Germany. (not all classes viewed the same places)
Our prayer country today is JAPAN, and our character trait is ALERTNESS.

TUESDAY

2007-11-27T18:13:00.000-05:00

Oh what a four day weekend does to my memory. Sorry for the miss yesterday. Our prayer country for today was Thailand and our character trait was generosity.
In Bible today we did a Moodle journal writing on Psalm 33: 12-22 as an in-class memory exercise. They should have been submitted before they left school today. Our next out-of-class memory work from Ephesians will be due this Friday.
In Geography we spent some time reviewing for a quest on chapter 1.

WEDNESDAY

2007-11-21T13:53:00.000-05:00

Is it Wednesday or Friday?
Thank you to all who made our conferences successful. if you are one of the few who did not make it, let one of us know.
We had an interesting day today thanks to Mr. Ippel and the world of tri-pods. that pretty much took up our morning along with the Devil's Arithmetic also with Mr. Ippel. Our time after lunch was split into 35 minute mini-classes. Here we spent a few minutes on both Geography and Bible. There are no assignments today.
Our prayer country is Kuwait.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

FRIDAY

2007-11-16T10:59:00.000-05:00

Friday has arrived! It is only 11 AM, and I have this on the net, wow, I am on the ball today. Well, the truth is the kids are in the middle of a test, so it is quiet and I have a few moments. They did get some Geography work which will not be due until Tuesday. It is on Moodle, it is to read Pages 16-21 and answer question. From the book they are numbers 1,3 and 4.
Our prayer country today is the Gaza Strip,and out character trait is Orderliness.
Have a blessed weekend. See some of you at conferences next week.

THURSDAY

2007-11-15T15:52:00.000-05:00

Thanks to those who sent back a note letting me know you read the blog.
We spent our entire class time on Bible review for tomorrows test. The test covers Unit 3 on the downward slide of Israel. I hope to get back to Geography tomorrow with a moodle assignment.
Our prayer country today was Gambia which dovetailed perfectly with our chapel today led by Mr. Buteyn. Our character trait today is Virtue.

WEDNESDAY

2007-11-14T15:37:00.001-05:00

Lots of Moodle-ing today. In Bible I read a story and the kids had to respond to some questions. It deals with the end of Israel as a nation. We will do test review tomorrow but I hope they have already started.
In Geography I assigned pages 8-15 and they had to prepare an inspiration outline on the physical geography of Europe and Russia.
Prayer country is another tough place, Afghanistan, and our character trait is Resourcefulness. Keep on recycling.
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TUESDAY

2007-11-13T15:42:00.000-05:00

Today we went over yesterdays lesson in Bible. I put some information on the overhead for them to add to what they had done last night.
In Geography, I handed out a map assignment to be completed for Wednesday.
Our prayer country today is Somalia, and our character trait is Responsibility.

MONDAY

2007-11-12T15:02:00.000-05:00

In Bible today we did a lesson on Assyria Invades. The worksheet was not as easy as others, so just give it your best shot and we will review it in the morning. We spent a lot of our time on this today, so we did not get into Geography.
Our prayer country is North Korea, and our character trait is a biggie for middle schoolers-Self Control

FRIDAY

2007-11-09T15:00:00.000-05:00

Bible today was a continuation of yesterday. We worked on the sheet to go along with the story of Jonah, "More than a Fish Story" It will be due Monday. Most were near done by time they left the room. We will have a test late next week on Unit 3. Our next memory work does not come until the 4th lesson in Unit 4. Work ahead on Ephesians 1: 3-8.
In Geography we finished working on the NGS map and questions.
Our prayer country today is Turkey, and our character trait is again tolerance.

THURSDAY

2007-11-08T14:23:00.000-05:00

The light at the end of this week's tunnel is in view. Our prayer country today is Cambodia, a country with Buddhism as the dominant religion. Our character trait is tolerance.
In Bible, we introduced he story of Jonah which we will conclude on Friday.
In Geography we worked on a map of Europe from the National Geographic. They had to dig up all kinds of information about Europe and Russia hidden in the small print of the map. This also will be worked on tomorrow. We finished our morning with a Fiesta Day activity time put on by some of our Spanish speaking teachers. Thanks to them and the kids for getting involved.

WEDNESDAY

2007-11-07T14:50:00.000-05:00

Our prayer country for today is Tunisia, and our character trait is Creativity.
In Bible today we worked on the "Not My People" sheet.
In Geography we changed books to Europe, and had the traditional assignment of pages 2-7 with lots of short questions that could be answered on the sheet I made up. they could also be completed on lined paper.
Tomorrow is Fiesta Day which is being planned by our Spanish teacher.
Make sure you check the Blue Note for info about up coming bus and hot lunch news during the conference times.
If you ever have questions, please e mail or call.

TUESDAY

2007-11-06T14:27:00.000-05:00

Burr!! Here we go, for the long haul until Spring.
One of the major accomplishments today was cleaning out notebooks of old Bible and Geography papers. Lots of recycling going on this morning.
In Bible we start the next lesson on Hosea: "Not My People". Tomorrow we will work through a sheet of study questions.
In Geography we did a reading on Ecuador, and some map and time line skill questions.
Our prayer country today is Turkmenistan, and our character trait is Endurance.

MONDAY

2007-11-05T15:13:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the beginning of a new season. The heat has been turned on at school.
Our prayer country for today is Qatar, and our character trait is Resourcefulness.
In Bible today we studies the prophet Amos and his take on The Day of the LORD.
We worked on a sheet with the same name that is due tomorrow.
In Geography, I put an assignment on Moodle, on South America. They have to read one of the final three sections and list from 4 to 8 new facts about that country.
I also posted 4 new sets of grade today, so check Infinite Campus to see if your child has everything turned in.

FRIDAY

2007-11-02T15:21:00.000-04:00

Well, we made it through another week. What a nice week it has been too.
In Bible today we worked through the lesson on Jehu's Dynasty in class. No homework.
In Geography we reviewed a sheet on Brasilia, and watch a few minutes of video on Brazil and its wildlife. What an amazing array of animal, insect and floral life.
Our country for prayer today was Lebanon, and our character trait is initiative.

THURSDAY

2007-11-01T10:32:00.000-04:00

Sorry for no info from yesterday, but I was out sick.
Today we are doing some "catch-up" (sort of a Heinz day) to get all classes back on the same page. In Bible we had time to finish the worksheet on the "Massacre" as well as do a type I writing on the same subject. this was on Moodle.
In Geography a sheet on Brasilia, the capital of Brazil was assigned with 4 response questions that is due Friday.
Our prayer country is Brunei, and our character trait is discretion.

TUESDAY

2007-10-30T13:41:00.000-04:00

Well, our skits went really quite well today. They were skits based on five of the miracles of Elisha. There are some aspiring actors and actresses in the seventh grade. One group even included a song. That was for the most part our Bible lesson for today. Memory work due by Thursday is Hosea 14: 1-2.
For Geography I gave out what was a Quest on Chapter 5. It can be competed "open book" as we are speeding through Latin America. We hope to have a Fiesta Day next week to celebrate our completion of this unit.
Our prayer country for today is Bahrain, and our character trait is sensitivity.

MONDAY

2007-10-29T21:12:00.000-04:00

A little late today, but here it is. Our prayer country today is us, the United States of America. I learned yesterday in church that we are the third largest mission field in the world.
In Bible today we were talking about miracles, and what one is. We took a few notes on what a true miracle is. The kids were assigned a group to start preparing a short skit on one of the miracles found in II Kings. Plan is for them to present it Tuesday in class.
In Geography we watch a movie dealing with an escape from Cuba. It was rather powerful to see a man and his family try so hard to escape Communism. Thankfully, they made it.

THURSDAY and FRIDAY

2007-10-26T07:40:00.000-04:00

This will cover the two days, since Friday is Grandparents Day, our schedule is a bit different. Thursday we did a lesson on the War in Moab for Bible. In Geography we started to play a map game which we will use with Grandparents on Friday.
Our prayer country was Morocco, and our character trait was Loyalty.