Monday, August 31, 2009

Monday, August 31, 2009

Theology:
Read pages 98-107
Be prepared for a quiz

Mathematics:
Today we learned the meaning of "sum," "difference," "product," and "quotient," and also how to tell decimal places from ones to hundred billions.
Problem Set 12

Grammar:
Today we learned about pronouns, how they replace a noun that is repeated, and the four different types of pronouns: Personal, Demonstrative, Interrogative, and Indefinite.
Exercise 1 on pronouns is assigned for homework.

Mythology:
Continuing to learn about minor Greek Deities, pages 91 through 107 are assigned as homework reading.
Also, they should write a sentence on the first ten names in hte middle of the worksheet page, which describes the person, in as much detail as possible. no more than two sentences are allowed.
"Pandora was a woman." is not a proper description.
"Pandora was the overly curious woman who opened the box which unleashed troubles upon the entire world." is a proper description. Yes, you may use the example.


Science:
No homework

Friday, August 28, 2009

Friday, August 28, 2009

Math, Grammar, Science:
No homework, we had tests or projects in all of these subjects today.

Theology:
Read the beginning of Unit 3, pages 81-98

Mythology:
Read Pages 72-91
Write vocab list

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Wednesday August 26th, 2009

Theology:
Read pages 73-78.
Some students have incomplete religion quizzes to finish.
Test on Friday.

Mathematics:
Learned about sequences, comparative symbols, and odd or even numbers today.
Problem set 9 assigned.

Grammar:
More adjectives in Exercise 2.

Mythology:
Moving on to the minor Greek Gods, the reading assigned is pages 56-72, and worksheet 3.

Science:
Rough drafts of lab reports due tomorrow.
They should include:

Question
Hypothesis

Experiment description

Chart of observations

Analysis of observations
Conclusion

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Tueday, August 15th, 2009

Theology:
Pages 57-73 in "The Story of the Church"

Mathematics:
Problem Set 8

Grammar:
Beginning unit on adjectives and articles this week
Exercise 1 and Word Play

Mythology:
Worksheet 2
on the Greek Gods again

Science:
Perform science experiment by Thursday
Begin writing report, hand in rough draft on Thursday

Monday, August 24, 2009

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Theology:
This week we are studying the growth of the early church after the death of the Apostles.
The assignment is to read pages 45-57, and complete incomplete quizzes from last Friday.


Mathematics:
Fractions: Problem Set 6

Grammar:
Test today, no homework.

Mythology:
Finished worksheet on comprehension questions.

Science:
Change experiments to fit suggestions.
Obtain parental approval for experiments.
Perform experiments, recording results carefully.
Not due until Wednesday.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Assignments Friday August 21th, 2009

Theology:
Since we had a long quiz on Friday, no Theology homework is assigned for the weekend.

Mathematics:
Today we learned about Parentheses in equations, and Problem Set 5 is assigned for the weekend. As usual, a perfect quiz is acceptable in place of homework.

Grammar:
Finishing up our lessons on Nouns, fill out the "Word Play" worksheet.

Mythology:
Read Pages 34-54 describing more of the Olympians, and complete the mythology crossword.

Science:
For experiment:
Prepare a hypothesis
Get a list of materials you will need
Describe the experiment in detail, including the independent and dependent variables

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Thursday August 20th, 2009

Theology/Religion:
This week we have studied Unit I in "The Story of the Church" covering the history of the Church up until the death of the apostles.
You should review pages 1-42 for a quiz on Friday. The quiz will consist of two parts, short answers and a paragraph.
In the short answers you will answer 5 out of 7 questions, with a complete sentence.
In the paragraph, you will pick one out of three possible topics, and write a paragraph about it. A proper paragraph includes a topic sentence, evidence and critical thinking in the middle sentences, and a concluding sentence.

Mathematics:
This week we have reviewed Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division.
Problem Set 3 is due Friday.
Perfect quizzes are accepted in lieu of one day of math homework.

Mythology:
This week we have studied the beginning of Classical Greek Mythology, including the overthrow of the Titans and the establishment of the Pantheon of Greek gods.
The worksheet sent home, pages 9 and 11, is due Friday, with the top half complete, answered in full sentences, on both sides.

Grammar:
This week we have reviewed nouns. There is no homework due Friday.

Science:
This week we have explored in discussion what science is, as well as the definition of experiments, hypothesis, observation, and variables.
You will be responsible for creating, performing, observing, and reporting your own scientific experiment next week. You are to work in groups of two or three, and your idea for an experiment, expressed in a few sentences, is due on a lined sheet of paper, with the names of those doing the experiment, on Friday.


Mr. Main teaches the 6th Grade Latin Course, and wrote "Pages 5-6 Latin, translate sentences 15-18"



Ora et Labora
-Mr. Ruedig

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Assignments, Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Religion/Theology:
Read Pages 36-42
Review unit one, quiz on Friday

Mathematics:
Problem Set 3

Grammar:
Noun Exercise 3

Mythology:
Worksheet 2

Science:
Complete one sentence answers to worksheet, Lesson 5.

Permission slips for field trip due
Parent Contact information sheets due

Totus Tuus
-Mr. Ruedig

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Assignments Tuesday August 18th, 2009

Religion/Theology:
Read pages 24-36 in "The Story of the Church", prepare for a quiz
Finish quiz if incomplete

Mathematics:
Problem Set 2

Grammar:
Noun Exercise 2

Mythology/Humanities:
Worksheet 1, top half, answer in complete sentences

Science:
Worksheet 1, answer in complete sentences
Think of experiment to test a hypothesis (may work in groups to think of experiment)
Consider what variables might be used to determine wether experiment was sucessful in testing hypothesis
Consider what variables might harm the experiment.



All for the Immaculata
-Mr. Ruedig

Monday, August 17, 2009

Religion/Theology:
Read pages 1-24 in "The Story of the Church," be prepared for a quiz.

Grammar:
Noun Worksheet 1

Mathematics:
Saxon 76 Problem Set 1

Other:
Discuss and sign classroom rules

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
-Mr. Ruedig