Week 15

It's hard to believe that next week is our last week of the semester. Remember to bring your Epistle Study Guide to class (and to email me a copy by the end of the day on Dec. 14). 
Also remember to study for your Logic test. 
Here is the assignment sheet for the week:
If you need the assignment sheet and sample for the Epistle Study Guide, you can scroll down to Week 13. In addition, here is the grading rubric from last week's assignment sheet:

week 14

Here is the assignment sheet for the week, along with the grading rubric for the Epistle Study (due Dec. 14) and the study guide for next week's (Dec. 7) History test on chapters 7-9:

Week 13

I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving break! We have a modified assignment this week because of the holiday. Here is your assignment sheet, due Nov. 30, and the map you will need for History:
Also, remember we have a Bible project due on Dec. 14, the last Thursday of the semester:
Lastly, our next History test will be in three weeks, on Dec. 7, over chapters 7-9. The lead-up to the Civil War can be very confusing, especially because of some of the complicated legislation that passed during that time. Here are two helpful videos explaining the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act:

​week 12

Here is the link to the Sojourner Truth speech mentioned in the assignment sheet:
This week, students will also start working on a Bible project, due on the last day of class this semester, Thursday, Dec. 14.

Week 11

Here is the chart you'll need for this week's history assignment:

Week 10

To complete the Bible assignment, you will need the 1 Corinthians study guide from ​Bible Treasures Old and New:

week 9

This week, we will start our study of Ephesians, and your assignment will have you use this "bookmark" and study guide:

past assignments

week 8

Since Fall break is next week, we have a lighter assignment:
For your history assignment, you will need this map:

week 7

See Week 6 for the Bible Essay Assignment sheet. Remember, it is due next Thursday, Oct. 5.

week 6

Here is the assignment sheet for week 6, due on Sept. 28:
Also, there is a Bible essay due Thursday, Oct. 5. Students have the optional to complete the original, longer assignment, OR to choose a modified version of the assignment, which is shorter and more reflective. Both assignment sheets are linked below:

week 5

This assignment is due on Sept. 21:

Week 4

We have a special announcement this week about an upcoming event for the Upper School. Please see the flier for details. 
Click below for the assignment due on Thursday, September 14:
Here are links to the videos. The first video is from last week, but I'll repost it since it's included on this week's assignment sheet:

Week 3

Here are the Bible Project videos to watch this week:

​And here's the video on Thomas Paine:

week 2

This week at home, students will finish reading the gospel of Luke. Here is part 2 of the Bible Project overview:

Week 1 

Hi, students and parents! Our first class session went very well yesterday. I enjoyed getting to know all of the students and was thankful that they all seem very comfortable with each other and with class discussion.  This week's homework assignment, due Thursday, August 24, can be accessed by clicking on the button below. In preparing for our debate about whether to celebrate Columbus Day, students should remember to cite their sources and to prioritize primary sources over secondary sources, as we discussed in class. 
I look forward to continuing our discussion next week!
Here are the Bible videos to watch before next week:

​Here are links to the "Cultural Corner" portion of the History Assignment:

Lastly, just for fun, here is a cartoon from the Animaniacs, taking great liberties in depicting the voyage of Magellan. See if you can spot the accuracies and inaccuracies based on your reading from chapter 1!

Summer assignment

Welcome, students and parents, to high school History, Bible, and Logic! I am so excited to get to know you all and to discuss the New Testament, American History, and Logic with you. It's going to be a great year. So that we can start strong, here is an assignment to help you prep for our first day together (click on the button below to access the assignment):
For the history assignment, print and use the notetaking page below as a guide. This is the "attached worksheet" mentioned in the assignment:
If you have any questions, feel free to email me. I look forward to meeting you next Tuesday, August 8, at the Meet and Greet!

required resources

Please bring the following books and supplies to class on our first day, August 17:
  • ESV Study Bible
  • America: The Last Best Hope, Vol. 1, by William J. Bennett (You will also need vol. 2 later in the year.)
  • Introductory Logic, Student Handbook, by James Nance and Douglas Wilson
  • Either 1 3-subject notebook, or 3 1-subject notebooks, whichever you prefer.
  • Sharpened pencils or pens