Carl Benning, Grade 6 Home Room Teacher

My name is Mr. Benning. I teach 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science. I look at science as learning about God's creation. He did a lot when he said "let there be...".

In science we do some labs in class. Every quarter has a special project for 5th through 8th grade. To look at the projects for this year, visit each class. In the lower grades we have units in our books on physical, earth, and life science. Seventh grade studies earth science and 8th grade studies life science.

Sixth grade memory is quizzed on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please check the schedule for that day's work (click below). Most quizzes are fill in the blanks.

Fifth Grade religion is the study of the old testament from the exodus to the time of going into exile. Sixth grade religion is the study of God's word and doctrine using Matthew and Acts.

I have taught at ALIS since 1989. I also taught at schools in Decatur, Indiana and Worden, Illinois. I have 9 years experience in working with handicapped persons in a sheltered workshop.

My family includes my wife, Karen, sons Matthew and wife Tina and son Marcus, and Lucas, and daughter Becky, her husband, Kyle, and granddaughters Hannah and Maggie Norris.