David and Bathsheba

I have been learning about David and Bathsheba in Bible Class. The part I know the most about is how David was punished by God for having sex with Bathsheba. Their first baby was killed. Knowing about this helps me know that whatever I put in my mind is what i give out and God sees all our sins, nothing can be hidden from Him but because He is a God of justice and love, you will face the consequences but He still loves you. The part that is the most confusing is how David totally forgot of God when planning all this evil. I would like to know more about the second child God gave to Bathsheba and David, Solomon.

Rebecca, Grade 8

Amos

I’ve been learning about Amos. The most interesting thing is that the slave traders had black people with them attacking the rest. The part i know the most about is that Amos was about to become the chief but he will be sold as a slave. The part that is confusing is why the slaves will be taken by ship to America instead of selling to another tribe in Africa.

Meha, Grade 6

The French Revolution

I've been learning about how the French Revolution started.(The Third Estate or peasants were going hungry. The peasants decided to go and capture the Bastille, which to them, represented the reign of the French kings. Knowing about this topic helps me see that if you are a king (ruler or anybody in charge, you can't just sit there and do nothing. You have to care about what happens in your country and government. You also have to care about the people under you. This topic reminds me of the American Revolution because they also rebelled against their king through violence and war, too. The part I know about is how the people where starving, and because of that they started to protest against their government. I'd like to know more about how the queen, Marie Antoinette, felt when her people were protesting in the streets.


Francheska, Grade 7

The Civil War

I've been learning about the Civil War. When each side needed more men so people started volunteering. Ages eighteen and up must go to war. Knowing about this topic helps me know how desperate people were for men. This reminds me of times when my parents tell me I must do something. I'd like to know more about how the black Americans were volunteering to join the union.


Jessica, Grade 5

Esther

I’ve been learning about Esther. The part that I know most about is that Esther became a queen. The part that confused me is why Haman hated Mordacai.

Kaleb, Grade 2

Extreme Insects

I’ve been learning about extreme insects in Reading. I learned that a Goliath Beetle is the largest insect in the world. But the Trash Bug can hide itself in leftovers.

Edna, Grade 1

Opal and Her Mother

I’ve been learning about a girl called Opal and how she lost her mother in Reading. The part I know most about is that her mother ran away when she was three years old. The part that is the most confusing is why Opal’s dad did not go back and look for her because I was expecting that her Dad will go look for her, but he didn’t. I’d like to know more about this topic so that I will know whether the mother comes back or not. This topic reminds me of when I watched a movie called Baby’s Day Out, when the baby went out alone and got lost.

Kingsley, Grade 4

Writing A Report

I’ve been learning about how to write a report. The part I know the most about is to add facts. Knowing about this topic helps me want to share things that people don’t know much about. This topic reminds me of the Internet, Encyclopedia and how it gives reports and information. I’d like to learn more about reports and other ways to do them.

Edmond, Grade 3

French Revolution

I've been learning about why the French Revolution started. Knowing about this topic helps me understand why the French people hated the king and queen, Marie Antoinette and Luis XIV, so much that they beheaded them later on. This topic reminds me of the Glorious Revolution in England, that we had studied about in the previous chapter. Both revolutions started because the people were displeased and angry with their governments. The part I know the most about is how the 3rd Estate people, the National Assembly group, took over the Bastille. The Bastille was a prison like place that looked like a fortress, where the king kept lunatics and a few other prisoners. I'd like to know more about why the pheasants in the villages outside of the city started revolting too.


Zipporah, Grade 7

Finding the Area

I've been learning about finding the area of different shapes in Math. Knowing about this topic helps me decorate rooms if I am drawing a house. This topic reminds me of when we learned about geometry, because in both topics shapes and sides is the main thing. The part that is the most confusing is why it works how are you sure width times length = area. I'd like to know more about how to do this with circles since there are no sides.

Filip, Grade 7

Polygons

I've been learning about polygons in Math today. This topic reminds me of when I was in 4th grade. I was learning about polygons. The part that I know the most about is about octagons. I can easily know that it has 8 sides since the "octa" in octagon and an octopus has 8 legs. The part that is the most confusing is telling the difference between pentagons and hexagons. I'd like to know more about the different types of quadrilaterals.

Axel, Grade 6

Colons and Semicolons

I've been learning about colons and semicolons in English. This topic reminds me of the time when we learnt how to join sentences together like how you join sentences with semicolons. The part i know most about is you only join the sentences if they're related to each other. I'd like to know more about colons.

Tabitha, Grade 8

Marie Antoinette

I have been learning about Marie Antoinette in Social Studies class. Knowing about this helps me understand that she was a young princess who grew up with a nice child hood but after getting married to King Louis XIV, she began to be cruel and her behavior changed. The part i know the most is that she was hated all over France and never took responsibility of being queen. The part that is confusing is why would she waste her money on jewelry than using the money she had by helping other people in France that needed it the most. I'd like to know about her cruelty and who would be the next ruler after getting executed.

Sharon, Grade 8

David and Uriah

I've been learning about David in Bible. I know the most about is David killed Uriah. The part is the most confusing is when David hid his secret from Uriah. I'd like to know more about if Uriah will forgive David when he gets to heaven.

Joshua, Grade 8

David

I have been learning about David in Bible class. Knowing about this helps to who is David and what he did as king. This topic reminds when we studied about King Saul and how he was nice to God and after he passed away to follow Satan ways. The part i know the most is that David took over Uriah wife Bathsheba and slept with her and tried to cover it by calling Uriah to come home so Uriah could sleep with the wife so the problem can be over so Uriah didn't obey David so killed him. The confusing part is that God sent a prophet to tell David to change and God had forgiven him for his sins.

George, Grade 8

French Estates

I’ve been learning about the French estates in Social Studies. The part i know most about is how the churchmen, noblemen, and peasants lived. The Churchmen were people such as priests and church ministers. The noblemen were the really rich people in France and lastly the peasants were the people who lived in poverty. They lived in muddy houses and ate about 3 pounds a day. The part that is most confusing is the difference between the bourgeoisie and a peasant. I'd like to know more about not only the French estates, but other estates from other countries as well.

Amaris, Grade 7

New Zealand

I’ve been learning about New Zealand in Bible. Knowing about this country helps me learn about other religions and other cultures like their many activities for holidays. This country reminds me of Philippines because New Zealand and Philippines are small countries or islands. The part I know most about is that the Kiwi bird is endangered because rats and possum ate their eggs. The part that is most confusing is how a Kiwi can have a great sense of smell for finding insects from such very small nostrils.

Amber, Grade 4

New Zealand

I've been learning about New Zealand. Knowing about this topic helps me want to go there. This country reminds me of Romania because it can be hot in Bucharest and snowy in the mountains not far away. The part that is the most confusing is why the Kiwi is becoming extinct. I'd like to know more about New Zealand because it is a country I don't know much about.


Larissa, Grade 4

Hannah

I've been learning about Hannah in Bible. Knowing about this topic helps me know that we should be thankful. This topic reminds me of how when I was small I always wanted something. When my parents refused, I got annoyed and didn't thank God, but when I finally got it I thanked God. The part I know the most about is how Hannah in chapter one was sad because of not having a child. I'd like to know more about what happened to Samuel when he grew older.

Wendy, grade 7

Chords

I've been learning about playing two notes at the same time in cello. The part that is the most confusing is where I place my fingers on a string. I'd like to know more about rests that have two or four beats because I already learned about rests with one beat. Knowing about this topic helps me strengthen my fingers and get a scholarship when I grow up. This topic reminds me of when I was talking to my mom about how you can't play two strings on a violin or cello until I learned it.

Amber, grade 4

George Washington

I've been learning about some hard lessons George Washington learned. This topic reminds me of when George cut his father's tree. The part I know the most about is that George made many mistakes and that Virginia wanted the French out of their land. The part that is the most confusing is why would the French claim their ancestors were there? I'd like to learn about other mistakes George made and how the French got along.

Edmond, grade 3

David

I've been learning about David in Bible. I learned that he became king. I also learned that he was God's trusted friend and took care of God's sheep.

Edna, grade 1

Exploring the West

I've been learning about exploring the west. The part that confuses me the most is why Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark. The part I know the most about is that Clark could draw maps. This topic reminds me of France because they were the ones to give Thomas Jefferson the land.

Kaleb, grade 2

Smoking

I've been learning about smoking and its effects in Science class. Knowing about this topic helps me know the harm smoking can cause to the body and how to say NO to friends that push people into smoking because I know smoking can lead to trouble for the rest of your life. This topic reminds me of when someone smoking blew the smoke on me when I was in the airport. I felt bad and scared but didn't really know why. The part i know the most about are the substances tobacco is made up of which are nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide and how they can affect the respiratory system. I'd like to know more about passive smoking (or "second hand smoking") and how it can affect the body and how to prevent it.

Rebecca, grade 8

The French Revolution

I've been learning about the beginning of the French Revolution. Knowing about this topic helps me understand how the revolution began and why. This topic reminds me of the English Revolution. The part I know the most about is how the French in the Third Estate were influenced by the English even though they were enemies. The part that is the most confusing is why the French government banished certain thought even though it would make things worse.

Kyle, grade 8

Smoking

I've been learning about smoking in Science. Knowing about this topic helps me know the risks of smoking. That part I know the most about is smoking can cause a lot of diseases which can kill. The part that is the most confusing is shy some people really like to smoke? I'd like to know more about if it is easy to stop a smoking habit.

Tabitha, grade 8

Abbreviations

I've been learning about abbreviations in English. The part I know the most about is the word you change and how it becomes an abbreviation. The part that is the most confusing is when I don't know some of the abbreviation words. I'd like to know more about this topic so that when I'm writing I don't have to write the whole word. This topic reminds me of when I used to spell abbreviations the wrong way.

Kingsley, grade 4

British Rights

I've been learning about British rights in Social Studies. Knowing about this topic helps me understand what rights they had. The part I know the most about is that men could vote (but if they owned land). The part that is confusing is why women couldn't vote. I'd like to know more about the different types of rights they had.

Ronald, grade 3

Ratios

I’ve been learning about ratios in Math today. Knowing this topic helps me see that the girls and boys are very equal. The part I know most about is changing the ratio into a fraction. The part that is most confusing is solving those questions to find the ratios. I’d like to know more about the changing fractions into ratios.

Axel, Grade 6

Benjamin Franklin

I've been learning about Benjamin Franklin in Social Studies class. Knowing about him helps me know what he invented that we use today, like the bifocals. This topic reminds me of another inventor, Thomas Edison, who invented something very important that we use today, the light bulb. The part I know the most is that he loved traveling and publishing stories. I'd like to know more about how he became so famous that he appears on the 100 dollar bill.

Sharon, grade 8

Thanksgiving

I've been learning about Thanksgiving in Bible class. Knowing about this topic helps me appreciate and give thanks to God whatsoever because He knows what is best. This topic reminds me of when someone died when I was a little kid and there was this pastor praying and thanking God. I told myself, "What is the point of thanking God when someone is dead?" I thought the pastor didn't like the man when he was alive so he was happy and thankful that he was dead. The part I really find confusing is in some case it's really hard to give thanks. So if you don't give thanks in that case does God understand? I'd like to know more about the Psalms of Praise, Thanksgiving, and whether Hannah fulfilled her promise to God happily or sadly.

Rebecca, Grade 8

Electric Charges

I’ve been learning about electric charges in Science. Knowing about this topic helps me know how electric charges can go onto you. This topic reminds me of when I rubbed against the table and felt an electric charge. The part that is most confusing is how do you feel an electric charge when a friend touches you? I mean you cannot feel “zaps” coming in you. I’d like to know more about those charges and how you can feel them.

Edmond, Grade 3

Geometry

I've been learning about Geometry in Math. Knowing this helps me build with forms if I want to make a card,house,picture,etc. This topic reminds me of when I was in 2nd grade and built with triangles and how I learned the different shapes again. The part that is most confusing is to make angles by myself, because it must be the same exact angle. I'd like to know more about how I can use what I have learned.

Filip, Grade 7

Hannah and Her Baby

I've been learning about Hannah in Bible. The part that is most confusing is why didn't she have a baby int he first place? I'd like to know more about Hannah's baby if he ever missed his parents when he grew up. Knowing about this topic helps me know that God answers prayers. This topic reminds me of when I saw a show about kids acting out the story of Hannah.

Amber, Grade 4

Revolutionary War

I've been learning about the Revolutionary War in Reading class. Knowing about this topic helps me understand why the American wanted to be free and break away from English rule. The part I know the most about is how unfair and greedy the British were and how meanly they treated the colonists. The part that is the most confusing is why the British were forcing the colonists to follow them. They were fighting with the colonists and not allowing them to have their own government. I'd like to know more about how the Revolutionary War ended.

Zipporah, Grade 7

Morse Code

I’ve been learning about the Morse code in Phonics. Knowing about this topic helps me be able to write a secret message to a friend that knows it too. This topic reminds me of when I read a book and it gave me a card that has the Morse code on it. The part I know the most about is that the code is made up of dots and dashes. The part that is most confusing is how to space the letters in the word.

Larissa, Grade 4

Hannah

I’ve been learning about Hannah in Bible. Knowing about this topic helps me know that nothing is impossible with God. This topic reminds me of the time my sister wanted to have a baby brother or sister. She used to pray. Then my mom became pregnant and had me! The part that is most confusing is why Hannah gave Samuel to God. Won’t he be scared without his mom? The part I know most is Penniah use to torment Hannah.

Jessica, Grade 5

Jesus' Second Coming

I've been learning about what is going to happen when Jesus comes. Knowing about this helps me understand that we should be careful about what we do, for Jesus is coming. I'd like to know more about how heaven is going to look like. The part I know a lot about is that we are going to be in heaven for 1,000 years. The part that is most confusing is if we are going to have school in heaven.

Joanne, Grade 6

Cardiovascular Disease

I've been learning about how people can get cardiovascular disease because of their lifestyle. Knowing about this topic helps me know how to avoid getting sick or having any types of heart problems like heart attacks or getting atherosclerosis in my blood vessels. This topic reminds me about how, when I was smaller, I wondered why my mom sometimes had to take medicine to lower her hypertension. I had wondered what hypertension was. The part I know the most about is why heart attacks and atherosclerosis are called the silent killers. I'd like to know more about how atherosclerosis can be treated and how they make artificial hearts.

Zipporah, grade 7

Compare and Contrast

I've been learning about how to write a compare and contrast essay in English. This topic reminds me of how to write a story/narrative because you describe in great detail what your subject is. Knowing about this topic helps me see how to compare and contrast two things in a way to grab your readers attention. The part I know most about is how to outline your compare/contrast essay. I'd like to know more about how to start your essay so that people will want to read it.

Francheska, grade 7

Series Circuits

I've been learning about series circuits in Science. The part I know the most about is that if one light burns out the other lights will burn out too. The part that is the most confusing is why it is called a series circuit. Knowing about this topic helps me know that it is better to use a parallel circuit because if a light goes out the rest won't. This topic reminds me of when our Christmas tree lights all went out even though they were on a parallel circuit.

Larissa, grade 4

Harriet Beecher Stowe

I've been leaning about Harriet Beecher Stowe in Social Studies. Knowing this topic helps me know more about the books that were made during the time of slavery. This topic reminds me of the books in Mauritus that talk about the slavery there. The part that I know the most about is she was called Little Lady, and this made a big war. I'd like to know more about her books because I like different types of books.

Audrey Joy, Grade 5

Electricity

I've been learning about electricity in Science. Knowing about this topic helps me understand how electricity works. The part I know the most is how to make a light bulb light up. The part that is most confusing is how to get electricity. I'd like to know how to make electricity.

Ronald, Grade 3

Light

I’ve been learning about light in Science. I learned that light goes through the windows and when they are blocked it shows a shadow. It makes stuff that is in water. Light comes from the Sun.

Edna, Grade 1

John Locke

I’ve been learning about John Locke and how he had faith in people’s ability to learn and to live together peacefully. Knowing this helps me know that you should always stand firm in what we believe in to accomplish anything you would like to accomplish. This topic reminds me of Rene Descorates who is well known for being the father of philosophy. Interesting enough, hebelieved that when you think therefore you are. This shows that he shared the same thoughts John Locke had. The part that is most confusing is how most of the people shared the same dream, and went through the same life and they most likely hadn’t even met. I’d like to know more about other people who changed history and went through a lot just like Rene and John.

Wendy, Grade 7

Hannah

I've been learning about Hannah in Bible class.  Knowing about this topic helps me know that God can perform miracles and He listens to our prayers.  This topic reminds me of my aunt.  She wanted a baby and she asked God and he gave her a precious baby boy.  The part that I know the most about is that Hannah is Samuel's mother.  I'd like to know more about Hannah because I like stories about ladies in the Bible.

AJ, 5th grade

Slavery

I've been learning about slavery.  Knowing about this topic helps me know how bad slavery is.  This topic reminds me of when Ethiopians chased the British from their country.  The part I know the most about is that slavery should not have existed.  I am still confused by the South and why they fought.

Mehaliye, 6th grade

Civil War

I've been learning about the Civil War in Social Studies.  The part that is the most confusing is why owners treated their slaves like garbage.  This topic reminds me of when my mom spanks me; at least I don't get whipped.  Knowing this topic helps me not to be mean to people.  The part I know the most about is people in the North didn't like slavery but people in the South agreed with slavery.

Jessica, 5th grade

Hannah

I've been learning about the story of Hannah in Bible.  The part that I know the most about is that Hannah had longed for a child for years and the second wife to Hannah's husband used to say bad things to her--tell her stuff that would hurt her.  The part that is the most confusing is why would someone abuse her fellow lady like that.  I think it is bad.  This topic reminds me of a lady who longed for a child and went to church to pray to God.  I would like to know more about Hannah's story.

Lynna, 6th grade

Heat

I've been learning about heat in Science.  I learned that heat moves easily through metal but moves hardly through foam.  I also learned that heat shines on places and on stuff and heat can even shine on you!

Edna, 1st grade

Naomi's Family

I've been learning about Naomi's family in Bible.  Knowing about this topic reminds me that Mahlon and Kilion died.  The part I know the most about is that Orpah left.  The part that is the most confusing is why Ruth never left.

Kaleb, 2nd grade

Predictions

I've been learning about how to make predictions in Reading.  This topic reminds me of when we were inferring while reading The Whipping Boy and Ramona's World.  The part I know the most about is you have to think of predictions before, during, and after reading.  The part that is the most confusing is trying to listen to your brain for the prediction.  I'd like to know more about why we need to listen to our brain while we're reading.

Amber, 4th grade

Weight, Length, and Capacity

I've been learning about weight, length, and capacity in Math.  Knowing about this topic helps me measure stuff; for example, when I'm baking cookies.  I need to know how many quarts of sugar to put in.  This topic reminds me of when I was trying to make oatmeal cookies.  We put too much baking soda.  It turned out bad.  The part I know the most about is measuring the capacity.  I'd like to know more about how to measure length.

Axel, 6th grade

Mother Teresa

I have been learning about Mother Teresa.  She was a nun in India.  She fought poverty and sickness with love.  This topic reminds me of another woman who also took care of the sick, except she worked in a war.  The part I know the most about is how Mother Teresa never really liked big agencies and everything organized.  She like things "happily disorganized".  Know about this topic helps me see how God can work through anybody, even a Catholic nun.  He doesn't only work through Seventh-day Adventists!  I'd like to know more about why she decided to be a nun and why she loved to work with the sick and poor.

Francheska, 7th grade

The Enlightenment

I've been learning about the Enlightenment in History.  Know this topic helps me know and understand how we came to have some classes like Math and Calculus and the subject of gravity in Science.  I also found out who invented these classes.  This reminds me of the Renaissance, a time when people also made discoveries that help us today.  In the Renaissance, it was art that people made discoveries in.  The part I know the most about is Montequie's rank in society and why his works are famous.  I'd like to know more about why Voltaire was persecuted and Montequie's work was taken so lightly.

Zipporah, 7th grade

Cardiovascular Health

I've been learning about cardiovascular health.  Knowing about this topic helps me to eat healthy food like a lot of fruits and vegetables and exercise regularly, like running every morning and doing some physical activity like playing football every day.  This topic reminds me of when a man was eating unhealthy food and he was fat and he didn't exercise.  So the doctor told him to eat healthy and exercise because if he continued to eat like that he would get some cardiovascular disease and die.

Ines, 7th grade

Compare and Contrast

I've been learning about how to compare and contrast in English.  Knowing about this topic teaches me how to differentiate how somethings are similar and different.  The part I know the most about is how to compare things.  The part that is the most confusing is how to contrast things (in some subjects/topics).  I'd like to know more about how to compare and contrast really big subjects.

Amaris, 7th grade

Slavery

I've been learning about slavery in Social Studies.  Knowing about this topic helps me understand the suffering the slaves went through.  I'd like to know more about how the owners of the slaves felt.  The part I know the most about is how the owners beat the slaves.  The part that is the most confusing is the owners never felt sorry about beating the slaves.

Joanne, 6th grade

Roger Williams

I've been learning about Roger Williams in Social Studies.  Knowing about this topic helps me know why Puritans didn't like changers.  The part I know the most about is that Williams went to Rhode Island to start a colony or town called Providence.  The part that is the most confusing is why would Puritan leaders want money.  I'd like to know more about Roger Williams to learn what other challenges he went through.

Edmond, 3rd grade

Birds

I've been learning about birds in Reading.  I learned how birds are alike and how they are different.

Edna, 1st grade

Slavery

I've been learning about slavery in Social Studies. The part that I know the most about this chapter is on July 3, 1826. On the 50th anniversary of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died. On that day, all the slaves thought they would be free but Abraham Lincoln said they would be free when he dies. This topic reminds me of the slavery in Uganda. The part that is the most confusing is why would you keep slaves yet you have everything and you can survive without slavery? I would like to know more about slavery.

Lynna, Grade 6

The Circulatory System

I've been learning about the circulatory system.  Knowing about this topic helps me understand how my heart works.  The part I know most about is that if you put all your veins together they'll be 100,000 km long, circling the Earth 2 1/2 times.  The part that is the most confusing is how veins are involuntary.  I'd like to know more about heart rates.

Kyle, 8th grade

Families

I've been learning about families in Bible.  Knowing about this topic helps me know more about behaviors of family members.  This topic reminds me of my own family and how each one has their responsibilities.  The part I know the most about is that families are very important in life.  I'd like to know more about my family's genealogy.

Tabitha, 8th grade

Percents

I've been learning about percents and why they are useful.  Knowing about this topic helps if I want to find out how much I earn total or to give tip in a restaurant.  This topic reminds me of when we tried to find out what "x" was because the technique is very similar.  The part that is the most confusing is that you need to add the tax to the price without tax to get the full price (total cost).  I'd like to know more about the real taxes so I can try it out.

Filip, 7th grade

Thomas Hobbes

I've been learning about Thomas Hobbes in Social Studies. He reminds me of people who think negatively. The part I know the most about is that he was a pessimist and that he went to Oxford University. The part I don't understand is why he ALWAYS thought negatively about things. I'd like to know more about him and philosophy.

Amaris, grade 7

Ruby Bridges

I've been learning about Ruby Bridges in Reading.  I want to know more about how she could be so brave.  Knowing about this topic helps me know that I can be brave, not a scared person.  I'd like to know more about when she was in college.  The part I know the most about is that she was brave and smart.

Ronald, 3rd grade

Lazarus

I've been learning about Lazarus.  The part I know the most about is when Lazarus died and God raised him [from the dead].  The part that is the most confusing is when the family of Lazarus was thinking that Lazarus was not dead.  This topic reminds me that people will be raised from the dead again [at the end of time].

Ivan, 7th grade

Proportions

I have been learning about proportions in Math class.  Knowing about this topic helps me know how to find the length I don't know on a side of similar things.  The part I know the most about is how to set up the proportion and I really like setting them up.  The part that is the most confusing is when you are given two units and you need to change to one unit and you don't realize it and get your answers wrong.  I'd like to know more about how to apply proportions in daily life and learn to solve more varied proportional questions.

Rebecca, 8th grade

Revolutionary War

I've been learning about the war between America and Britain.  Knowing about this topic helps me know that you should always fight to be free.  This topic reminds me of Kenya whey they were getting their independence.  The part this is the most confusing is how Britain has colonized mostly all the parts of the world and hasn't won any war when they were trying to colonize any of them.  I'd like to know more about the other wars that Britain has faced.

Wendy, 7th grade

Ruby Bridges

I've been learning about Ruby Bridges in Reading.  The part I know the most about is how she was treated badly on the first day at her new school.  The part that is the most confusing is how the President of the U.S. got to know about her.  I'd like to know more about this topic so that I will know how she managed to stay in the school.  This topic reminds me of the first day at my new school and how I felt shy.

Kingsley, 4th grade

Physical Changes

I've been learning about physical changes in Science.  Knowing about this topic helps me know if I caused a physical change or not.  The part I know the most about is that when you cause a physical change what you changed is still the same kind of matter.  The part that is the most confusing is why it is called a physical change.  I'd like to know more about how to change the state of some things.

Larissa, 4th grade

Lazarus

I've been learning about Lazarus and his death in Bible class.  Knowing about this topic helps me know that God is the only person in the world who is in control of everything and He knows things.  The part I know the most about is that God is never actually killing us but He allows things to happen for a reason.  The part that is the most confusing is if God is really in control of everything why isn't He there when all those earthquakes and tsunamis happen in the world?  Does He allow that to happen for a reason or does He just do that on purpose?  I'd like to know more about God and His purpose for death.

Sharon, 8th grade

Power over Death

I've been learning about how Jesus has power over death.  This topic reminds me that Jesus took our sins when he died.  The part that is the most confusing is why Jesus let Lazarus die.  I'd like to know more about how Satan will die.

Joshua, grade 8