What do you think really happened at the first Thanksgiving?  Were the Indians invited?  Was it a happy occasion?  What do you think the tone was?  Check out this link to learn more about what happened. http://www.plimoth.org/media/olc/intro.html

We talked about the recent execution of Troy Davis who was convicted of murder.  What do you think of his execution?  The justice system? The death penalty? 

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/09/21/georgia-executes-inmate-troy-davis-after-supreme-court-denies-appeal/

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/09/22/national/main20109976.shtml

Welcome to the Arrupe Social Studies Scholars blog.  We are excited to get this school year kicked off.  Our meetings are at lunch in W209 on Day 5.  All 8th graders are encouraged to participate in this Magis project. What topics would you like to discuss or learn more about?

Social Studies Scholars Review

We would like your thoughts about Social Studies Scholars this year. What did you like most? What was the most memorable thing we did? What suggestions would you make for this program next year?

Oscar Romero and America's Fight for Civil Rights 8-9

Oscar Romero spoke often about the need for all of us to fight injustice. He believed that God was with those who suffered and stood by and supported those who took a stand for what was right. Romero gave his life for those suffering in El Salvador, but his words about justice ring true in America's own struggle with civil rights.

The 8th graders of the Arrupe Division have learned about Romero and his steadfast faith in religion class and now they are connecting his words to the American Civil Rights Movement in social studies class. By examining these case studies we can all deepen our commitment to fighting injustices thereby drawing us closer to God.

Oscar Romero and America's Fight for Civil Rights 8-8

Oscar Romero spoke often about the need for all of us to fight injustice. He believed that God was with those who suffered and stood by and supported those who took a stand for what was right. Romero gave his life for those suffering in El Salvador, but his words about justice ring true in America's own struggle with civil rights.

The 8th graders of the Arrupe Division have learned about Romero and his steadfast faith in religion class and now they are connecting his words to the American Civil Rights Movement in social studies class. By examining these case studies we can all deepen our commitment to fighting injustices thereby drawing us closer to God.

Oscar Romero and America's Fight for Civil Rights 8-7

Oscar Romero spoke often about the need for all of us to fight injustice. He believed that God was with those who suffered and stood by and supported those who took a stand for what was right. Romero gave his life for those suffering in El Salvador, but his words about justice ring true in America's own struggle with civil rights.

The 8th graders of the Arrupe Division have learned about Romero and his steadfast faith in religion class and now they are connecting his words to the American Civil Rights Movement in social studies class. By examining these case studies we can all deepen our commitment to fighting injustices thereby drawing us closer to God.