TEST ON THURSDAY

SECTIONS 101 and 102 will test on THURSDAY

The test on World Religions will be moved up to Thursday, January 17 for sections 101 and 102, due to the possibility of a weather-related school closure on Friday. 

The Honors Section is still scheduled to take their test on Friday, but if school is cancelled, they will test on Tuesday, January 22.  

classwork

SECTION 102


Write a paragraph on each of the religions we have been studying. You may use the textbook handouts that we have been highlighting, my PowerPoint, and your own notes as resources. Here is an example of a good, solid paragraph:


Christianity was founded after Jesus’ death.  Historians’ accounts vary, but he was probably born around 7 to 2 BC, and died around 30 - 36 AD.  After his death, his followers (particularly Saul/Paul) spread the word about his teachings. Christianity is monotheistic (one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).  Their holy book is the New Testament (Bible). There are approximately 2.2 billion adherents (followers). Most are from Europe, the Americas, and southern Africa. The central figures of this religion are Jesus Christ (historically) and the Pope (currently).


If you do that for all five religions (please don't just copy mine), that should get you ready for the last test of the semester this Friday. 

classwork for Monday, January 14

SECTION 101 and HONORS

I will not be in class today. Here is your assignment, which should help you prepare for Friday's test.

Write a paragraph on each of the religions we have been studying. You may use the textbook handouts that we have been highlighting, my PowerPoint, and your own notes as resources. Here is an example of a good, solid paragraph:


Christianity was founded after Jesus’ death.  Historians’ accounts vary, but he was probably born around 7 to 2 BC, and died around 30 - 36 AD.  After his death, his followers (particularly Saul/Paul) spread the word about his teachings. Christianity is monotheistic (one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).  Their holy book is the New Testament (Bible). There are approximately 2.2 billion adherents (followers). Most are from Europe, the Americas, and southern Africa. The central figures of this religion are Jesus Christ (historically) and the Pope (currently).


If you do that for all five religions (please don't just copy mine), that should get you ready for the last test of the semester this Friday. Thank you, and I will see you soon.

reminders

Once again, I am encouraging you to attend the PowWow on Saturday. The Grand Entry is at 1:00, and it is a fantastic event to see, and to participate in. And don't forget, you'll get 10 points extra credit by emailing a photo of yourself at the Pow Wow to me at rschick@johncarroll.org by midnight Sunday night.

Also, the final test of the quarter is next Thursday for Section 102, and on Friday for Honors and Section 101. Be ready!

Finally, stay vigilant and don't let the last few blogging opportunities slip away. 

Tuesday's classwork

FOR THE HONORS SECTION and SECTION 101:

Answer the following three questions in your blog.

There are four basic Vedic texts in use by Hindus.

Give a brief description of each, including how many hymns are in each.

Do some independent research, and in your own words describe the
practice of indulgences.
Why do you think Martin Luther objected to indulgences?
Please note where your research led you.

The Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca is called the Hajj.
Describe the details of the Hajj, and include a photo or video of a Hajj in your blog.

classwork

FOR SECTION 102:

Answer the following three questions in your blog.

There are four basic Vedic texts in use by Hindus.

Give a brief description of each, including how many hymns are in each.

Do some independent research, and in your own words
describe the practice of indulgences.
Why do you think this made Martin Luther object to indulgences?
Please note where your research led you.

The Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca is called the Hajj.
Describe the details of the Hajj, and include a photo of a Hajj in your blog.


FOR SECTION 101:
Answer the following question in your blog:

Using the CIA World Factbook, rank the five religions we have been studying by the percentage of the world’s population that follow them. Then, see if those statistics are consistent with what you find on adherents.com.

You can also receive 10 points extra credit for showing me that you attended the Pow Wow. Do this by taking a selfie at the Pow Wow (near the drums, at a vendor, with Mr. Scholl, or somewhere else that proves you were there). It starts at 10am, but I recommend you be there at 1pm for the Grand Entry.  Email me your photo by midnight Sunday night, January 13, in order to get your 10 points.

Here is the link to the SlideShow on World Religions we have been discussing in class.

As part of today's blog, using the CIA World Factbook, rank the five religions we have been studying by the percentage of the world’s population that follow them. Then, see if those statistics are consistent with what you find on adherents.com.