Week 7 7th Grade 2/24/25-2/28/25

 

7th Week 7	2/24/2025	2/25/2025	2/26/2025	2/27/2025	2/28/2025	Co-Teacher Notes
Informal Logic	Chapter 1 - Why Study Logic	Why Study Logic Homework	Chapter 2 - Modus Ponens	Modus Ponens Homework	Review Informal Fallacies
Pre-Algebra	Pythagorean Triples	CCC BA 5D p52-55 #117-135	Pythagorean Paths	CCC BA 5D p56-60 #136-155	Multiplying Square Roots	BA = Beast Academy; CCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Remember to use hints if you need them!
Latin	Chapter 9 Vocabulary Quiz.	Write 6 sentences in Latin using each of the six verbs in the Vocabulary to Learn on page 143, also using nouns from the same list. Remember to place the verb at the end of the sentence. Verify 1) Subject-verb agreement 2) correct ending for the function of the noun in the sentence 3) adjective agreement in case, number, and gender. Sentences must reflect an effort to build structure with at least a subject, verb, and direct object. Incorporate prepositonal phrases, passive voice, and adjectives. Skip a line between each sentence and give the English translation. Due Wednesday.	Chapter 9 Review preparation for test on Friday.	Prepare for test on Chapter 9 on Friday.	Test on Chapter 9.
Physical Science	In Class:  Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Section 8.5- Calculating Volume	At Home:     Read Chapter 8:  Measurements and Units Textbook p161-164. Complete Learning Check 8.5	In Class:   Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Students Solve problems in Class together and Class discussion	At Home:  Complete Chapter 8 Exercises Revise any previous Learning checks that need to be revised.	In Class:  Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Students Solve problems in Class together and Class discussion  Due today: Notebooks for Classwork, Homework.	**Quarter 3-4 Project; Science Fair Projects.  Students will research and select a topic/problem and design an experiment for the Fortis Academy Logic Science Fair 24-25. The Science Fair will take place 31st, March through 4th April, 2025. They may begin work on the Experiment. Second darft of Written Report due       March 10th, 2025 ***No Haz-Mat Projects allowed
Medieval History	Discuss the Monastic Orders: Eremetic vs. Cenobitic vs. Mendicant; the Fransiscan and Dominican Orders	In your notebook, write about a two or three paragraph reflection (≥8) on Monasticism, answering the following questions: What is the purpose of monasticism? Describe at least one positive element of monasticism and one negative element of monasticism. Do you consider monasticism to be a positive institution, and why or why not?	Discuss the intellectual world of Christian civilization in the Middle Ages: Thomas Aquinas and Scholasticism; the development of the sciences as natural philosophy; literature and manuscripts	Read Chapter 19 of Dorothy Mills: "Medieval Learning" (pages 309-322); complete pages 44-45 in the Student Guide, except the activities (due Monday 2/24); record all "Facts to Know" in your history notebook	N/A
Language Arts	Dramatic Read Expectation; 1st read of C	Paraphrase Discredit and Exposition, pages ...	2nd read, CoE; introduce Unclarity & Implausibility	DUE TOMORROW: 1) First four stages "refutation" rough draft (in book is FINE) with Figures of Description! 2) Poetry Project	Writer's Lab/ Comp check; Poetry Project Galley Walk and share; Comedy of Errors 3rd read	Some lacked Comedy of Errors or "Refutation and Confirmation" on 2/21. These are vital texts; please help your child check their backpack to confirm they have necessary materials.

Week 6 7th Grade 2/17/25-2/21/25

 

7th Week 6	2/17/2025	2/18/2025	2/19/2025	2/20/2025	2/21/2025	Co-Teacher Notes
Informal Logic	Review for Final	Study for Final Test	Final Test	Complete Debate Handout	Reading - Distribute Why Study Logic Handout and Homework
Pre-Algebra	Rationalizing the Denominator (Simple) (CCC JEA Chapter 12 Lesson 3 p488 #5, 6, 8, 9)	CCC JEA Chapter 12 Lesson 4 p492-493 #4-8	Intro to the Pythagorean Theorem	CCC BA 5D p42 #39-43 and p49-51 #98-116	Pythagorean Triples	BA = Beast Academy; CCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Remember to use hints if you need them!
Latin	Chapter 9	Complete exercises 3,4, and 5 in the Workbook on pages 50-53. Turn in Wednesday.	Chapter 9	Do exrcises 7 & 8 in the Workbook on pages 53 nd 54. To turn in Friday.	Chapter 9 ; activity	Weekend homework. Study for vocabulary quiz on Monday on Chapter 9 Vocabulry to Learn, p 143.
Physical Science	In Class:  Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Sections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating Volume	At Home:  This HW may be Distributed over Tuesday and Thursday, so pace yourself accordingly.  Read and understand by taking notes Chapter 8:  Measurements and Units Read Textbook p152-160. Work on Learning Check 8.4 (problems 1-6 only)	In Class:  Chapter 8:Measurements and Units Sections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating Volume	At Home:  This HW may be Distributed over Tuesday and Thursday, so pace yourself accordingly. Read and understand by taking notes Chapter 8:  Measurements and Units Read Textbook p152-160. Work on Learning Check 8.4 (problems 7-12)	In Class:  Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Sections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating Volume          Due Today: CW notes and Learning Check HW in Notebook	**Quarter 3-4 Project; Science Fair Projects . Students will research and select a topic/problem and design an experiment for the Fortis Academy Logic Science Fair 24-25. The Science Fair will take place 31st, March through 4th April, 2025. They may begin work on the Experiment. First darft of Written Report due Feb 21st, 2025  ***No Haz-Mat Projects allowed
Medieval History	Discuss the Monastic Orders: Eremetic vs. Cenobitic vs. Mendicant; the Fransiscan and Dominican Orders	Read Chapter 18 of Dorothy Mills: "Medieval Education" (pages 293-308); in your history notebook, briefly describe (4 sentences) the differences between Medieval Education and your education here at Fortis	Discuss Medieval Education: schools and universities, the differences between male and female education, and the Trivium and Quadrivium	Complete pages 43-44 in the Student Guide, except the activities (due Monday 2/24); record all "Facts to Know" in your history notebook	N/A
Language Arts	Revision rework - Partnered; Purpose of Eloquence	Grammar Exercise Handout - use your notes!	Introduction to Refutation and Confirmation Essays - bring your purple spiral!	Robin Hood Project due Friday: TEST GRADE	Intro to Shakespeare and "The Comedy of Errors" dramatic reading; Gallary Walk with RH Projects; Thesis statement in a refutation	Refutation & Confirmation (MP) needed on Wednesday, 2/19; Comedy of Errors must be in hand by Friday, 2/21. Both were on the book list in August, so you have them already, just need to put your hands on them.

Week 5 7th Grade 2/10/25-2/14/25

 

7th Week 5	2/10/2025	2/11/2025	2/12/2025	2/13/2025	2/14/2025	Co-Teacher Notes
Informal Logic	Accent pgs. 232-36 - Use Power Point from David Barton on Accent	Complete Homework Assignment	Distinction Without A Difference pgs. 237-240	Complete Homework Assignment	Review homework – Review for Final – Final on Weds.
Pre-Algebra	Estimating and Comparing Square Roots; Cubes and Cube Roots	CCC BA 5D p42-45 #39-66	Factoring to find Square Roots; Fractions	CCC BA 5D p46-48 #67-97	Adding and Subtracting Square Roots	BA = Beast Academy; CCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Remember to use hints if you need them!
Latin	Chapter 9. LF 1- 4th conjugation verbs, present tense, activ voice	Conjugate and translate the fourth conjugation verbs audire, scire, sentire, venire in the present tenseonly. Turn in Wednesday.	Ch. 9 LF 1 4th conjugation verbs, passive voice	HW conjugate and translate 4th conjugation verbs audire, scire, sentire,and venire in the present passive tense. Due Friday.	Chapter 9. Review week 5. and introduce LF 2 neuter 3rd dcension nouns.	Work on test corrections for Chapter 8 test; due Monday February 10.
Physical Science	In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.1-8.3 The SI system of Units and Metric prefixes	At Home: Complete any incomplete Learning Checks if completed then Work on Science Fair Projects	In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating Volume	At Home: Read Chapter Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Read Textbook p148-152. Complete Learning Check 8.3	In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating Volume  Due Today: CW notes and Learning Check HW in Notebook	**Quarter 3-4 Project; Science Fair Projects . Students will research and select a topic/problem and design an experiment for the Fortis Academy Logic Science Fair 24-25. The Science Fair will take place 31st, March through 4th April, 2025. They may begin work on the Experiment. First darft of Written Report due Feb 21st, 2025  ***No Haz-Mat Projects allowed
Medieval History	In-class review for Medieval History Test on Wednesday over Chapters 14-16, the Magna Carta, Mystery Plays, and the Mongol Invasion	Study for Wednesday Test over Chapters 14-16	Chapters 14-16 Test	Read Chapter 17 of Dorothy Mills: "The Friars" (pages 281-291); complete pages 42-43 in the Student Guide, except the activities (due Monday 2/17); record all "Facts to Know" in your history notebook	N/A
Language Arts	Poetic Improvement and 4-leveling	Part 8th and Epilogue page due Friday; Poetry and Robin Hood project work day	Revision exercise; Grammar instruction	Lesson 17 WWtW workup: handout	Poetry analysis quiz (What does he mean); Last Robin Hood discussion; St. Valentine's Day activity	Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors (Folgers edition) is due in class on Monday, 2/17.

Week 4 7th Grade 2/3/25-2/7/25

 

7th Week 4	2/3/2025	2/4/2025	2/5/2025	2/6/2025	2/7/2025	Co-Teacher Notes
Informal Logic	Read pgs. 219-223	Complete Homework Assignment See 1/16/2024	Review Homework - Read 224 and begin Equivocation, A&C routine etc.	GCR crossword puzzle	Equivocation pgs. finish 225-231 - Pick appropriate sections from Street Smarts.
Pre-Algebra	Percent Test	Read and CCC Perfect Squares Packet; Start work on Percent Test Corrections	Calculating Squares visually; Intro to Square Roots	CCC BA 5D p37-41 #1-38; Finish Percent Test Corrections	Cubes and Cube Roots	Test Corrections may be turned in Monday 2/10. BA = Beast Academy; CCC = Complete, Check, and Correct; Remember to use hints if you need them!
Latin	Chapter 8 review.	Do WB p. 45, 46. exercise 5 & 6.	Revew for test on Chapter 8.	Study for test on chapter 8.	Test on Chapter 8.
Physical Science	In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.1-8.3 The SI system of Units and Metric prefixes	At Home: Read Chapter Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Read Textbook p143-148. Complete Learning Check 8.1	In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating Volume	At Home: Read Chapter Chapter 8: Measurements and Units Read Textbook p145-152. Complete Learning Check 8.2	In Class: Chapter 8:Measurements and UnitsSections 8.4-Unit Conversions and8.5- Calculating Volume  Due Today: CW notes and Learning Check HW in Notebook	**Quarter 3-4 Project; Science Fair Projects . Students will research and select a topic/problem and design an experiment for the Fortis Academy Logic Science Fair 24-25. The Science Fair will take place 31st, March through 4th April, 2025. They may begin work on the Experiment. First darft of Written Report due Feb 21st, 2025  ***No Haz-Mat Projects allowed
Medieval History	Discuss the Mongol Invasion: Tengri, Genghis Khan, Mongol expansion eastwards and westwards, the successor khanates, and the impact of Mongol rule on Eastern Europe	Read Chapter 16 of Dorothy Mills: "Medieval Travelers" (pages 267-280); complete pages 40-41 in the Student Guide, except the activities (due Monday 1/20); record all "Facts to Know" in your history notebook	Discuss travel during the Middle Ages: roads, pilgrimages, and the great travel narratives of Ibn Batuta and Marco Polo	Begin studying for Wednesday Test over the Magna Carta, Medieval trade, and the great travelers (review in-class on Monday)	N/A
Language Arts	Prompts response and 4-level analysis again	Study for Quiz; Read Robin Hood	Vocab quiz 11-16	Handout on Shakespeare's Sonnet 94; and RH assignment in GC	Chat about MARH part SIXTH and SEVENTH	Students have a POETRY project and a ROBIN PROJECT in their work queue.