Science 3 Journal Entry 2

In todays lesson we had to sit into our groups and go over what each must do. We basically had to set out the team roles and tasks. It had turned out that we divided all the topics into three. I feel that my group co-operates well together and that we might be able to succeed highly in this project due to workmanship.

Science 3 Journal Entry 1

Research more about the Hubble Space Telescope. Gather information about:

a) Hubbles involvement in space research – Edwin Hubble’s involvement in space research was the fact that he was an astronomer who studied all galaxies except the Milky Way.

b) What the space telescope does – it is a research tool for astronomy which Edwin Hubble invented.

c) Where is it – On the Earth’s orbit.

d) What Hubble’s constants is – Hubble’s constant is the value of h

CST/IST 2 Individual Task 5

Developing an Informed Conscience Worksheet

 

The first place to start developing an informed conscience is with the life, teaching and deeds of Jesus Christ. We need to know what he stood for and what he taught so that we can consider this in making our own decisions.

 

Read the following bible passages and identify the moral virtues that Jesus is trying to convey.

 

Passage	Virtue
John 8:2 – 11	Forgiveness
Mark 14: 34 -36	Peacemaking
Matthew 7:1 – 5	Courage
Luke 15	Compassion
John 18:37	Truth
Matthew 5: 39 – 44	Generosity
Matthew 5: 38 – 41	Acceptance
Matthew 6 : 19 – 21	Poverty

 

List of Virtues

 

Forgiveness	Truth	Courage	Generosity
Compassion	Peacemaking	Acceptance	Poverty

CST/IST 2 Journal Entry 15

What is an Informed Conscience?

In order to make a decision doctor’s access a wide range of medical knowledge and patient history in order to diagnose a problem and treatment. The same principle can be applied to making moral decisions. We must be well informed regarding all the facts of the situation, moral values, virtues and laws in order to make our final decision. Therefore, an informed catholic conscience is an educated conscience that knows in any given situation.

Read the following scenario and answer the questions:

Roger Smith, a quite competent swimmer, is out for a leisurely stroll. During the course of his walk he passes by a deserted pier from which a teenage boy who apparently cannot swim has fallen into the water. The boy is screaming for help. Smith recognizes that there is absolutely no danger to himself if he jumps in to save the boy; he could easily succeed if he tried. Nevertheless, he chooses to ignore the boy’s cries. The water is cold and he is afraid of catching a cold — he doesn’t want to get his good clothes wet either. “Why should I inconvenience myself for this kid,” Smith says to himself, and passes on.

1.) There are always TWO sides to a conscience. What would Roger’s conscience be telling him?

Roger Smith’s conscience would be telling him to either help the boy with his swimming, or not to care less about him but focus about himself and do what is right for himself not the boy.

2.) Think of an example of Jesus’ teaching and explain how his teachings can help us to make an appropriate decision?

Jesus’ main teaching is to love one another. Roger displayed no love, but if he was a holy person who alsways prayed, God would have lead him to righteousness and helped him make the correct decision in by helping the young boy.

CST/IST 2 Journal Entry 14

Beatitudes

 1. How blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of God is theirs.

 2. Blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth as their inheritance.

3. Blessed are those who mourn; they shall be comforted.

4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for uprightness; they shall have their fill.

5. Blessed are the merciful; they shall have mercy shown them.

6. Blessed are the pure in heart: they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers; they shall be recognised as children of God.

8. Blessed are those who are persecuted in the course of uprightness; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Beatitude Values

1. Those who are patient will get their reward in heaven.

2. Those who are kind and gentle shall have the world for themselves. Be kind and gentle to others.

3. Those who suffer on earth will be comforted in heaven.

4. Feed others in time of need, don’t leave anyone to hunger.

5. Show mercy to all.

6. Put trust.

7. Make peace and love.

8. Suffer for what is right and you will be rewarded.

Social Studies 2 Journal Entry 5

In todays lesson we have completed all the research for the project. We have gathered the information for all the topics and have prepared  speeches for them. The whole group is going well togetherand are co-operatign very well. We have progressed very far in this prioject and feel that we might receive goog marks. We completed all our tasks and have handed them in.

CST/IST 2 Individual Task 4

Watch the following clips on the Dalia Lama:

Read the following articles:

Article 1
Article 2

Answer the following questions on your blog: 

 

 

1.) Give a brief description of who the Dalai Lama is? (Include resources to support) The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people. He is a very peaceful man and goes against all violent actions and ways. In the video clip he claims he will give up his position as the Dalai Lama if the fight between China and the Tibet people continue.

2.) Evaluate how the actions of the Dalai Lama in regard to the riots in Tibet would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity. The Dalai Lama’s actions would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity because they are courageous and brave.

Social Studies 2 Journal Entry 4

I have now been able to get the hand of what is going on with the new project. As a group we have basically come together and figured out what we must do. We have come up with a few topics to research for each person and they are:

- People

- Environment

- Land Relief

- Infrastructure

- Flora and Fauna