Wednesday:
6th graders turned in progress reports and "Comparing Family Life" about Rome; after current events we learned how to write and translate Roman numerals into our (Arabic) system. Homework was to study your Roman numerals; quiz Friday.
7th graders also turned in progress reports and watched CNN; afterward we continued Zulu (along with its questions). Be sure to have the Universal Rights questions done by Friday.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
12/9
Tuesday:
6th graders continued Ancient Rome after current events; we will finish the Roman vocabulary on Thursday. Homework is to return your signed progress report.
8th grade:
Duffey homeroom watched current events, then watched several short "Schoolhouse Rock" songs about American history and answered questions about them in their notes. Homework is to return your signed progress report.
Quick homeroom turned in homework about Lying (from the novel), had a short quiz about the novel, and then chose to either read or played an online game about the Revolutionary War called "Liberty! Road to Revolution". Homework is to read to page 181 and get progress report signed.
6th graders continued Ancient Rome after current events; we will finish the Roman vocabulary on Thursday. Homework is to return your signed progress report.
8th grade:
Duffey homeroom watched current events, then watched several short "Schoolhouse Rock" songs about American history and answered questions about them in their notes. Homework is to return your signed progress report.
Quick homeroom turned in homework about Lying (from the novel), had a short quiz about the novel, and then chose to either read or played an online game about the Revolutionary War called "Liberty! Road to Revolution". Homework is to read to page 181 and get progress report signed.
12/8
Monday:
6th grade checked their Roman vocabulary, finished the Colosseum program, and generally had a dandy time with Ancient Rome. HW: get progress report signed.
7th grade covered current events, looked at the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, then began the film Zulu. Don't forget why European countries split up Africa during the 1800s. HW: get progress report signed.
6th grade checked their Roman vocabulary, finished the Colosseum program, and generally had a dandy time with Ancient Rome. HW: get progress report signed.
7th grade covered current events, looked at the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, then began the film Zulu. Don't forget why European countries split up Africa during the 1800s. HW: get progress report signed.
Friday, December 5, 2008
12/5
Friday:
6th graders watched current events, finished the Colosseum program, and had the "Roman Family Life" for homework, where you compare your family to the ones in Ancient Rome.
8th grade:
Duffey homeroom watched CNN, then read a play about Valley Forge and how hard it was on the Continental troops during the winter spent there. No homework was assigned.
Quick homeroom also watched CNN, read the play, turned in their "Lying" homework, and then read their novel. Read to page 163 by next Tuesday.
6th graders watched current events, finished the Colosseum program, and had the "Roman Family Life" for homework, where you compare your family to the ones in Ancient Rome.
8th grade:
Duffey homeroom watched CNN, then read a play about Valley Forge and how hard it was on the Continental troops during the winter spent there. No homework was assigned.
Quick homeroom also watched CNN, read the play, turned in their "Lying" homework, and then read their novel. Read to page 163 by next Tuesday.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
12/4
Thursday:
6th graders watched CNN; learned that a gladius was the type of sword that gave "gladiators" their name, and got done (or almost done!) with Colosseum. No homework was given.
8th graders: Both classes watched current events.
Duffey homeroom: Finished their American Revolution questions and short research on a person and event from the war. No homework.
Quick homeroom: turned in "Brother or Father;" read My Brother Sam and worked on the "Lying to Your Parents" assignment. Homework is to read to 126 by tomorrow, and complete the Lying paper.
6th graders watched CNN; learned that a gladius was the type of sword that gave "gladiators" their name, and got done (or almost done!) with Colosseum. No homework was given.
8th graders: Both classes watched current events.
Duffey homeroom: Finished their American Revolution questions and short research on a person and event from the war. No homework.
Quick homeroom: turned in "Brother or Father;" read My Brother Sam and worked on the "Lying to Your Parents" assignment. Homework is to read to 126 by tomorrow, and complete the Lying paper.
12/3
Wednesday:
6th graders turned in their homework on planets and months, watched current events, then dove back into Rome and the Colosseum. We got into the heart of the program, and will finish it on Monday. No homework.
7th graders also watched CNN student news, watched part one of a YouTube biography on Nelson Mandela, and finished their questions about Africa and South Africa--these were turned in. No homework was given.
6th graders turned in their homework on planets and months, watched current events, then dove back into Rome and the Colosseum. We got into the heart of the program, and will finish it on Monday. No homework.
7th graders also watched CNN student news, watched part one of a YouTube biography on Nelson Mandela, and finished their questions about Africa and South Africa--these were turned in. No homework was given.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
12/2
Tuesday:
6th graders reviewed Ancient Greece, watched current events, and began watching Colosseum about Ancient Rome (taking notes). Homework was the planets and months sheet.
8th graders:
Duffey HR watched current events, checked papers on Colonial America, read pages 32-35 (about the Revolution), and did page 37 & the crossword puzzle.
Quick HR took a quiz on My Brother Sam chapters 1-3, watched current events, and then had time to either read the novel or start the "Brother or Father" assignment. Homework is to finish the Brother or Father paper and read to p. 98 (end of chapter 7).
6th graders reviewed Ancient Greece, watched current events, and began watching Colosseum about Ancient Rome (taking notes). Homework was the planets and months sheet.
8th graders:
Duffey HR watched current events, checked papers on Colonial America, read pages 32-35 (about the Revolution), and did page 37 & the crossword puzzle.
Quick HR took a quiz on My Brother Sam chapters 1-3, watched current events, and then had time to either read the novel or start the "Brother or Father" assignment. Homework is to finish the Brother or Father paper and read to p. 98 (end of chapter 7).
12/1
Monday:
6th graders reviewed Ancient Rome, watched CNN Student News, and began the Colosseum program (while taking notes on it). Go Romans! Homework was the Planets & Months sheet.
7th graders discussed and read about African history (pages 377-380 and 431-434 in the text, and the questions for each section). Homework was to read Nelson Mandela's speech and think about questions #4.
6th graders reviewed Ancient Rome, watched CNN Student News, and began the Colosseum program (while taking notes on it). Go Romans! Homework was the Planets & Months sheet.
7th graders discussed and read about African history (pages 377-380 and 431-434 in the text, and the questions for each section). Homework was to read Nelson Mandela's speech and think about questions #4.
Monday, November 24, 2008
11/24
Monday:
6th graders watched CNN student news and completed the Roman vocabulary assignment and turned it in. Homework was to read for pleasure.
Concentration finished spreadsheets, completed lesson 19, and then had semi-free time.
7th graders also watched CNN student news, then did an African geography/art assignment. Those who did not complete it have it to finish for homework.
Those who finished then had several sites to choose from (USE HEADPHONES!):
Africam
Geography Quiz on Africa
National Geographic's Spotlight on South Africa
Freerice
6th graders watched CNN student news and completed the Roman vocabulary assignment and turned it in. Homework was to read for pleasure.
Concentration finished spreadsheets, completed lesson 19, and then had semi-free time.
7th graders also watched CNN student news, then did an African geography/art assignment. Those who did not complete it have it to finish for homework.
Those who finished then had several sites to choose from (USE HEADPHONES!):
Africam
Geography Quiz on Africa
National Geographic's Spotlight on South Africa
Freerice
Friday, November 21, 2008
11/21
Friday (Happy):
6th graders discussed the positives and negatives of having one person (such as a king or emperor) making all the decisions. Ancient Greece and Rome struggled with how to best govern themselves, and generally did not do well when only one person was in charge. We also watched CNN Student News, and finally began working on a Roman vocabulary assignment. Homework was to keep looking for more Greek columns.
7th graders read and discussed our African folktale, Chura and Marwe. There was no homework.
6th graders discussed the positives and negatives of having one person (such as a king or emperor) making all the decisions. Ancient Greece and Rome struggled with how to best govern themselves, and generally did not do well when only one person was in charge. We also watched CNN Student News, and finally began working on a Roman vocabulary assignment. Homework was to keep looking for more Greek columns.
7th graders read and discussed our African folktale, Chura and Marwe. There was no homework.
11/20
Thursday:
6th graders watched CNN Student News, did short research on Ancient Greece (and shared a cool fact with the class), and then went downtown hunting for Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns.
8th graders also watched student news, then read about the American colonists getting angry on pages 23-26 in the workbook, and finally answered the questions on the handout (pages 28 & 31). Duffey homeroom had no homework; Quick homeroom is to read My Brother Sam Is Dead to page 60. We do not have class again for almost two weeks.
6th graders watched CNN Student News, did short research on Ancient Greece (and shared a cool fact with the class), and then went downtown hunting for Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns.
8th graders also watched student news, then read about the American colonists getting angry on pages 23-26 in the workbook, and finally answered the questions on the handout (pages 28 & 31). Duffey homeroom had no homework; Quick homeroom is to read My Brother Sam Is Dead to page 60. We do not have class again for almost two weeks.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
11/19
Wednesday:
6th graders watched student news, corrected our Alexander the Great papers, and took a brisk stroll in Downtown Statesville looking for Greek architecture (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns). Homework was to check Edline to see if you have any missing work.
Concentration worked on Lesson 17 and then did the number cube activity--roll those dice!
7th grade checked their Africa assignment (20-1 and 20-2), read Chura and Marwe, discussed the story, and then turned in our "Interpreting Words" paper. No homework was given.
6th graders watched student news, corrected our Alexander the Great papers, and took a brisk stroll in Downtown Statesville looking for Greek architecture (Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns). Homework was to check Edline to see if you have any missing work.
Concentration worked on Lesson 17 and then did the number cube activity--roll those dice!
7th grade checked their Africa assignment (20-1 and 20-2), read Chura and Marwe, discussed the story, and then turned in our "Interpreting Words" paper. No homework was given.
11/18
Tuesday:
6th graders discussed why someone might be called "Great"; watched student news, and then read about Alexander the Great (and did an assignment based on the reading). No hw.
8th graders finished Last of the Mohicans, so we now know what the French & Indian War was like. Those who finished their discussion questions turned them in; those who did not need to turn them in on Thursday. Homework was to check Edline and make sure that all of your work is in.
6th graders discussed why someone might be called "Great"; watched student news, and then read about Alexander the Great (and did an assignment based on the reading). No hw.
8th graders finished Last of the Mohicans, so we now know what the French & Indian War was like. Those who finished their discussion questions turned them in; those who did not need to turn them in on Thursday. Homework was to check Edline and make sure that all of your work is in.
11/17
Monday:
Mr. Griffith was sick.
6th grade watched current events then read about Alexander the Great. After reading they had a "true or if false rewrite to make it correct" assignment. Homework was to read for pleasure.
7th grade finished their textbook work from last class on early Africa (hunters & gatherers, then kingdoms); this was turned in. Homework was to read the African folktale "Chura and Marwe", mark the story as directed, and then complete the "Interpreting Words" paper.
Mr. Griffith was sick.
6th grade watched current events then read about Alexander the Great. After reading they had a "true or if false rewrite to make it correct" assignment. Homework was to read for pleasure.
7th grade finished their textbook work from last class on early Africa (hunters & gatherers, then kingdoms); this was turned in. Homework was to read the African folktale "Chura and Marwe", mark the story as directed, and then complete the "Interpreting Words" paper.
11/15
Friday:
6th graders read the Odyssey and took notes about Odysseus on their character chart. Homework was to read for pleasure.
8th graders answered the question "What is a Mohican?" then continued the film and its discussion questions. No hw!
6th graders read the Odyssey and took notes about Odysseus on their character chart. Homework was to read for pleasure.
8th graders answered the question "What is a Mohican?" then continued the film and its discussion questions. No hw!
11/14
Thursday:
6th graders watched a program about Modern Greece and took notes comparing Ancient and Modern Greece. Homework was the Constellations paper.
8th graders listed the original 13 British (American) colonies; turned in the Jamestown homework packet and Colonies Ad Poster, and began watching the Last of the Mohicans (with discussion questions). No homework.
6th graders watched a program about Modern Greece and took notes comparing Ancient and Modern Greece. Homework was the Constellations paper.
8th graders listed the original 13 British (American) colonies; turned in the Jamestown homework packet and Colonies Ad Poster, and began watching the Last of the Mohicans (with discussion questions). No homework.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
11/12
Wednesday:
6th graders turned in their "3 questions about Greece" homework; afterward we watched a program about modern Greece and took notes about how it was either similar to or different from Ancient Greece. No homework was assigned.
Concentration: We covered the basics of Audacity and also worked on our podcast organizers and script. Our podcast scripts are due tomorrow--don't forget!
7th graders read a short story about Islam in North Africa; then we read Chapter 20 in the textbook, sections 1 & 2, then answered questions about them. Homework is both sides of the Ancient Egypt sheet.
6th graders turned in their "3 questions about Greece" homework; afterward we watched a program about modern Greece and took notes about how it was either similar to or different from Ancient Greece. No homework was assigned.
Concentration: We covered the basics of Audacity and also worked on our podcast organizers and script. Our podcast scripts are due tomorrow--don't forget!
7th graders read a short story about Islam in North Africa; then we read Chapter 20 in the textbook, sections 1 & 2, then answered questions about them. Homework is both sides of the Ancient Egypt sheet.
Monday, November 10, 2008
11/10
Monday:
6th graders discussed Athens and Sparta from Ancient Greece; homework was to write down three insightful questions that all of us should be able to answer about Ancient Greece. We also had some activities about Veterans Day.
Concentration: We started with the Lesson (13) on podcasting, then had an optional Lesson (12) on instant messaging. Lastly we began planning our own podcast; the podcast planning sheet is to be completed for homework.
7th graders did an Ancient Egypt webquest using the following sites (IN ORDER):
Guardian's Sphinx
Wild Egypt
Gods & Goddesses
Mummies
Mystery Pyramid
After answering the questions, you may explore both the above sites AND these others:
Mummy Quiz at National Geographic
The Clickable Mummy
Egyptian Mad Libs
Online Hieroglyphics Translator
FreeRice
GoogleEarth (program, not website)
No homework was assigned.
6th graders discussed Athens and Sparta from Ancient Greece; homework was to write down three insightful questions that all of us should be able to answer about Ancient Greece. We also had some activities about Veterans Day.
Concentration: We started with the Lesson (13) on podcasting, then had an optional Lesson (12) on instant messaging. Lastly we began planning our own podcast; the podcast planning sheet is to be completed for homework.
7th graders did an Ancient Egypt webquest using the following sites (IN ORDER):
Guardian's Sphinx
Wild Egypt
Gods & Goddesses
Mummies
Mystery Pyramid
After answering the questions, you may explore both the above sites AND these others:
Mummy Quiz at National Geographic
The Clickable Mummy
Egyptian Mad Libs
Online Hieroglyphics Translator
FreeRice
GoogleEarth (program, not website)
No homework was assigned.
Friday, November 7, 2008
11/7
Friday (Happy, and Hats on for Cancer):
6th grade turned in their Greek vase designs, read about Athens and Sparta, and answered questions about how they were similar and different. I doubt that many students want to travel back in time to Sparta... Homework was to finish the questions if you did not do so in class.
Concentration went over answers to the input/output sheet, looked at the student rubric for the word problem we typed, and then...
7th graders watched CNN student news then completed their personal pyramids. No homework was given.
6th grade turned in their Greek vase designs, read about Athens and Sparta, and answered questions about how they were similar and different. I doubt that many students want to travel back in time to Sparta... Homework was to finish the questions if you did not do so in class.
Concentration went over answers to the input/output sheet, looked at the student rubric for the word problem we typed, and then...
7th graders watched CNN student news then completed their personal pyramids. No homework was given.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
11/6
Thursday:
6th graders watched Student News, then we began reading the Odyssey. I read the first part out loud, then students were given time to read with a partner. Next Thursday we will read more and fill out some of our character chart on Odysseus.
Concentration did lessons 9 & 10.
8th graders checked the first 3 packet pages from the Jamestown assignment. We did short reading and art assignments on the original 13 colonies; homework is to complete pages 4-6 of the Jamestown packet (and finish the colony ad poster).
6th graders watched Student News, then we began reading the Odyssey. I read the first part out loud, then students were given time to read with a partner. Next Thursday we will read more and fill out some of our character chart on Odysseus.
Concentration did lessons 9 & 10.
8th graders checked the first 3 packet pages from the Jamestown assignment. We did short reading and art assignments on the original 13 colonies; homework is to complete pages 4-6 of the Jamestown packet (and finish the colony ad poster).
11/5
Wednesday:
6th grade class watched CNN student news, then covered the Pythagorean Theorem, a formula for right triangles that the Greek man Pythagoras came up with long ago. Homework was to finish our Greek/modern vase designs.
Concentration class covered lessons 7 & 8 online.
7th grade watched Student News, then continued working on our pyramids. We will finish them Friday; no homework.
6th grade class watched CNN student news, then covered the Pythagorean Theorem, a formula for right triangles that the Greek man Pythagoras came up with long ago. Homework was to finish our Greek/modern vase designs.
Concentration class covered lessons 7 & 8 online.
7th grade watched Student News, then continued working on our pyramids. We will finish them Friday; no homework.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
11/4
Tuesday:
The 6th grade classes watched Student News, discussed the Electoral College, and did some election activities on Scholastic's website, Time for Kids' website or Weekly Reader's Election 2008. For those who want a more serious website, look at PBS' Online NewsHour about the election.
Concentration took a pre-test of computer skills, then did a short crossword on computer bugs.
8th grade classes looked at the election sites listed above, as well as the CNN Electoral College calculator; homework is to watch the news and complete pages 1-3 of the Jamestown packet.
The 6th grade classes watched Student News, discussed the Electoral College, and did some election activities on Scholastic's website, Time for Kids' website or Weekly Reader's Election 2008. For those who want a more serious website, look at PBS' Online NewsHour about the election.
Concentration took a pre-test of computer skills, then did a short crossword on computer bugs.
8th grade classes looked at the election sites listed above, as well as the CNN Electoral College calculator; homework is to watch the news and complete pages 1-3 of the Jamestown packet.
Monday, November 3, 2008
11/3
Monday:
6th grade read a marvelous play about Narcissus and not loving yourself (or annoying others) too much; homework was to finish the illustrated Ancient Greece timeline.
Concentration worked mainly on word processing and editing; most people made it through lesson 6 plus the word problem which was to be printed out and turned in.
7th grade classes saw Student News, talked about regular pyramids and step pyramids (step ones are older), and worked on our personal pyramids, which we will continue on Wednesday. Homework was to watch at least a few minutes of the news.
6th grade read a marvelous play about Narcissus and not loving yourself (or annoying others) too much; homework was to finish the illustrated Ancient Greece timeline.
Concentration worked mainly on word processing and editing; most people made it through lesson 6 plus the word problem which was to be printed out and turned in.
7th grade classes saw Student News, talked about regular pyramids and step pyramids (step ones are older), and worked on our personal pyramids, which we will continue on Wednesday. Homework was to watch at least a few minutes of the news.
Friday, October 31, 2008
10/31
Friday (Halloween)...
1st 6th grade class read a play about Flying too high (Daedalus & Icarus); 2nd class covered the Pythagorean Theorem and had a great time with all of that math! No homework was assigned.
Concentration mainly worked on Word Processing, Editing, and Electronic Journaling.
The Duffey homeroom:
1) read a short selection about early exploration of the Americas
2) answered some questions about the reading by typing, saving, and printing their answers. We turned this in.
Afterward they had time to explore GoogleEarth, typing games from the ARMS social studies page, freerice.com, or the games on the US Mint for Kids site.
Quick homeroom:
1) read pages 3-6 in the US History workbook, answered the questions on page 7 (handout)
2) read a handout about early exploration of the Americas, then answered some questions about the reading by typing, saving, and printing their answers (we turned this in)
3) Did the Online Jamestown Adventure
4) Used any extra time for GoogleEarth, typing games from the ARMS social studies page, freerice.com, or the games on the US Mint for Kids site.
1st 6th grade class read a play about Flying too high (Daedalus & Icarus); 2nd class covered the Pythagorean Theorem and had a great time with all of that math! No homework was assigned.
Concentration mainly worked on Word Processing, Editing, and Electronic Journaling.
The Duffey homeroom:
1) read a short selection about early exploration of the Americas
2) answered some questions about the reading by typing, saving, and printing their answers. We turned this in.
Afterward they had time to explore GoogleEarth, typing games from the ARMS social studies page, freerice.com, or the games on the US Mint for Kids site.
Quick homeroom:
1) read pages 3-6 in the US History workbook, answered the questions on page 7 (handout)
2) read a handout about early exploration of the Americas, then answered some questions about the reading by typing, saving, and printing their answers (we turned this in)
3) Did the Online Jamestown Adventure
4) Used any extra time for GoogleEarth, typing games from the ARMS social studies page, freerice.com, or the games on the US Mint for Kids site.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
10/30
Thursday (Wacky Tacky):
6th grade classes turned in their Ancient Greece timelines, then completed the 21st century vase design and more Greek art.
Concentration class moved all over the building, finishing our spyware/worm/malware creative artwork (these were great!). Those who had time also worked on the next online lesson about basic components in word processing.
8th grade: 1st class did a short reading assignment about Early America, then did an online activity about the Jamestown Colony called "The Jamestown Online Adventure."
Everyone should now have turned in the paragraphs about their chosen person from "America's Heart and Soul".
2nd class finished the program about America's Heart and Soul, and turned in their paragraph about the person they found most inspiring or interesting.
6th grade classes turned in their Ancient Greece timelines, then completed the 21st century vase design and more Greek art.
Concentration class moved all over the building, finishing our spyware/worm/malware creative artwork (these were great!). Those who had time also worked on the next online lesson about basic components in word processing.
8th grade: 1st class did a short reading assignment about Early America, then did an online activity about the Jamestown Colony called "The Jamestown Online Adventure."
Everyone should now have turned in the paragraphs about their chosen person from "America's Heart and Soul".
2nd class finished the program about America's Heart and Soul, and turned in their paragraph about the person they found most inspiring or interesting.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
10/29
Wednesday...
6th graders finished the Clash of the Titans and took a character quiz. On Monday we will be reading the play about Narcissus. No homework was given.
Concentration took a brief typing quiz, then had a lovely lesson about computer ethics and dangers.
7th grade did a webquest using the British Museum's website on Ancient Egypt. There was a written assignment to turn in. We also turned in our Egypt wordsearches and haikus (for grades).
Homework is to bring in a magazine to cut small pictures from on Monday (if you want to) when we decorate our own pyramid.
6th graders finished the Clash of the Titans and took a character quiz. On Monday we will be reading the play about Narcissus. No homework was given.
Concentration took a brief typing quiz, then had a lovely lesson about computer ethics and dangers.
7th grade did a webquest using the British Museum's website on Ancient Egypt. There was a written assignment to turn in. We also turned in our Egypt wordsearches and haikus (for grades).
Homework is to bring in a magazine to cut small pictures from on Monday (if you want to) when we decorate our own pyramid.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
10/28
6th graders read (out loud) a Greek play about Narcissus and how he fell in love with his own reflection. We also began our artwork on the Greek timeline; please finish the pictures for homework.
Concentration continued our learning.com activities, mainly on typing correctly. Tomorrow we will have a short typing quiz, then we will have a great computer ethics lesson from Mrs. Amerson.
8th graders either finished (first class) or started (second class) the program on America's Heart & Soul, including the short writing assignment about one of the featured people. No homework was given.
Concentration continued our learning.com activities, mainly on typing correctly. Tomorrow we will have a short typing quiz, then we will have a great computer ethics lesson from Mrs. Amerson.
8th graders either finished (first class) or started (second class) the program on America's Heart & Soul, including the short writing assignment about one of the featured people. No homework was given.
Monday, October 27, 2008
10/27
Monday:
6th graders discussed why the Ancient Greeks thought that the gods & goddesses had bad tempers, then continued their character notes on the Clash of the Titans. Homework was to tell your parents about the film's story thus far.
Concentration class began their guinea pig testing of our new technology program, Easy Tech. No homework was given.
7th graders read about Ancient Egypt and highlighted & summarized what they read. Afterwards they worked on an illustrated Ancient Egypt haiku, and had the haiku and a mummies wordsearch for homework if they did not finish.
6th graders discussed why the Ancient Greeks thought that the gods & goddesses had bad tempers, then continued their character notes on the Clash of the Titans. Homework was to tell your parents about the film's story thus far.
Concentration class began their guinea pig testing of our new technology program, Easy Tech. No homework was given.
7th graders read about Ancient Egypt and highlighted & summarized what they read. Afterwards they worked on an illustrated Ancient Egypt haiku, and had the haiku and a mummies wordsearch for homework if they did not finish.
Friday, October 24, 2008
10/23
Thursday:
6th grade classes completed Clash of the Titans and their character notes, took a quiz on the characters, and worked a bit on our Ancient Greek artwork. No homework was given.
8th grade:
Duffey homeroom turned in any remaining projects for Blood on the River, then began a program called America's Heart & Soul. We are to pick one of the featured people from the program and write a great 5-sentence paragraph on why that person is amazing/admirable/interesting. We will finish this assignment on Tuesday; no homework.
Quick homeroom finished presenting novel projects, then had a book discussion about Roanoke. Discussion questions and novels were turned in at the end of class; no homework unless you did not finish the novel.
6th grade classes completed Clash of the Titans and their character notes, took a quiz on the characters, and worked a bit on our Ancient Greek artwork. No homework was given.
8th grade:
Duffey homeroom turned in any remaining projects for Blood on the River, then began a program called America's Heart & Soul. We are to pick one of the featured people from the program and write a great 5-sentence paragraph on why that person is amazing/admirable/interesting. We will finish this assignment on Tuesday; no homework.
Quick homeroom finished presenting novel projects, then had a book discussion about Roanoke. Discussion questions and novels were turned in at the end of class; no homework unless you did not finish the novel.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
10/21
Tuesday:
No 6th grade classes due to Camp Hanes.
8th grade classes finished and turned in their wonderful novel projects. Make sure to finish the novel and bring it on Thursday. Quick homeroom has their discussion questions due Friday, also.
No 6th grade classes due to Camp Hanes.
8th grade classes finished and turned in their wonderful novel projects. Make sure to finish the novel and bring it on Thursday. Quick homeroom has their discussion questions due Friday, also.
Monday, October 20, 2008
10/20
Monday:
6th graders who were here watched a program on the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World; we took notes about what each wonder was, plus what made it so amazing and impressive. No homework was assigned.
7th graders took a short Ancient Egypt vocabulary quiz, then went online to the Ancient Egypt Timeline in order to get information for their illustrated Egyptian timeline.
When finished, they had the choices of Google Earth, freerice.com, or any of these extra Egyptian sites:
The Egypt Name Translator
Egyptian Tomb Adventure
Ancient Egypt Science & Technology
Hieroglyphic Name Translator
No homework was assigned unless you did not finish your Egyptian timeline pictures.
6th graders who were here watched a program on the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World; we took notes about what each wonder was, plus what made it so amazing and impressive. No homework was assigned.
7th graders took a short Ancient Egypt vocabulary quiz, then went online to the Ancient Egypt Timeline in order to get information for their illustrated Egyptian timeline.
When finished, they had the choices of Google Earth, freerice.com, or any of these extra Egyptian sites:
The Egypt Name Translator
Egyptian Tomb Adventure
Ancient Egypt Science & Technology
Hieroglyphic Name Translator
No homework was assigned unless you did not finish your Egyptian timeline pictures.
Friday, October 17, 2008
10/17
Happy Friday!
The 6th grade class continued our character notes from Clash of the Titans; homework is to look for anything Greek--at home, the grocery store, restaurants, etc.
7th graders took their re-quiz on Africa if needed, then did an online assignment with Egyptian vocabulary using the Egypt Fun site created by Sea World. Homework is to know (be able to match) your Egyptian vocabulary.
The 6th grade class continued our character notes from Clash of the Titans; homework is to look for anything Greek--at home, the grocery store, restaurants, etc.
7th graders took their re-quiz on Africa if needed, then did an online assignment with Egyptian vocabulary using the Egypt Fun site created by Sea World. Homework is to know (be able to match) your Egyptian vocabulary.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
10/16
Thursday:
Field Trip/Community Service Day--no homework. 7th graders who are retaking the Africa map quiz(zes), be sure to study!
Field Trip/Community Service Day--no homework. 7th graders who are retaking the Africa map quiz(zes), be sure to study!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
10/15
Wednesday:
6th grade: We went over the Achilles Fact & Opinion answers, plus the Greek root words sheet (auditorium, comedy, ecology, etc.). Afterward we began our character notes on Clash of the Titans. Isn't Zeus naughty!? Homework was to read for pleasure.
7th grade: We finished typing our Bone From a Dry Sea discussion questions, then we edited someone else's. Remember to print out the copy of the paper you edited once you are done. That means that you will have given me both a copy of your answers AND a copy of someone else's paper with your comments on it. Those who finished had time to go on the Time Warp Trio site for its games. The Adventures are also fine to explore on that site.
Homework is to study for your Africa map quiz(zes) if you are retaking any on Friday.
6th grade: We went over the Achilles Fact & Opinion answers, plus the Greek root words sheet (auditorium, comedy, ecology, etc.). Afterward we began our character notes on Clash of the Titans. Isn't Zeus naughty!? Homework was to read for pleasure.
7th grade: We finished typing our Bone From a Dry Sea discussion questions, then we edited someone else's. Remember to print out the copy of the paper you edited once you are done. That means that you will have given me both a copy of your answers AND a copy of someone else's paper with your comments on it. Those who finished had time to go on the Time Warp Trio site for its games. The Adventures are also fine to explore on that site.
Homework is to study for your Africa map quiz(zes) if you are retaking any on Friday.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
10/14
Tuesday:
The 6th grade classes discussed the Greek king of the gods (Zeus), then continued our character descriptions from The Clash of the Titans. There will be a character quiz when we finish next Thursday. Homework was to read for pleasure.
8th grade classes were given time to work on their novels and novel projects; both projects are due next Tuesday. Discussion questions for the Quick class are also due next Thursday. Make sure that your two projects are very well done, and reflect a lot of thought and understanding of the novel.
The 6th grade classes discussed the Greek king of the gods (Zeus), then continued our character descriptions from The Clash of the Titans. There will be a character quiz when we finish next Thursday. Homework was to read for pleasure.
8th grade classes were given time to work on their novels and novel projects; both projects are due next Tuesday. Discussion questions for the Quick class are also due next Thursday. Make sure that your two projects are very well done, and reflect a lot of thought and understanding of the novel.
Monday, October 13, 2008
10/13
Monday:
The 6th grade class finished Cast Away, then began the study of Ancient Greece. We read about its geography (rocky land, with most people living near the sea, traveling by ship and trading) and did a short latitude & longitude Greek map activity. Our homework was the Achilles (fact & opinion) and Greek root words paper. Just do your best on the root words--you may not get them all.
7th grade classes: we finally got to use our Bone from a Dry Sea discussion answers; we typed them on Microsoft Word, carefully following the directions. After turning in our printed copy, we found a partner and edited their paper (on the computer) using the "Insert, Coment" functions and the supplied directions.
Those who finished had a choice of two websites to play map games. No homework was assigned.
The 6th grade class finished Cast Away, then began the study of Ancient Greece. We read about its geography (rocky land, with most people living near the sea, traveling by ship and trading) and did a short latitude & longitude Greek map activity. Our homework was the Achilles (fact & opinion) and Greek root words paper. Just do your best on the root words--you may not get them all.
7th grade classes: we finally got to use our Bone from a Dry Sea discussion answers; we typed them on Microsoft Word, carefully following the directions. After turning in our printed copy, we found a partner and edited their paper (on the computer) using the "Insert, Coment" functions and the supplied directions.
Those who finished had a choice of two websites to play map games. No homework was assigned.
Friday, October 10, 2008
10/10
(Happy) Friday:
6th grade classes discussed how Greek gods & goddesses were far from perfect, then we took notes on the characters from Clash of the Titans. Lastly we had some time to work on our Greek art; homework was to look for anything Greek (at home, at the supermarket--anywhere!).
8th grade classes were given time to read their novel and work on their novel projects and/or discussion questions. Projects will be due on Tuesday, October 21. Read Blood on the River to page 164 by Tuesday; Read Roanoke through chapter 15 by Tuesday.
6th grade classes discussed how Greek gods & goddesses were far from perfect, then we took notes on the characters from Clash of the Titans. Lastly we had some time to work on our Greek art; homework was to look for anything Greek (at home, at the supermarket--anywhere!).
8th grade classes were given time to read their novel and work on their novel projects and/or discussion questions. Projects will be due on Tuesday, October 21. Read Blood on the River to page 164 by Tuesday; Read Roanoke through chapter 15 by Tuesday.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
10/9
Thursday:
6th grade classes discussed how the Ancient Greeks 1) believed that there were many gods and goddesses who were active in the world, and 2) the human body was beautiful. We also reviewed how the Greeks were mostly traders (and why), how they lived near the sea, and how they traveled mostly by boat.
We continued by beginning our character notes on Clash of the Titans, and finished with some Greek artwork. We will continue both of these tomorrow; homework was to read for pleasure.
8th grade classes were given time to read their novel and also time to work on their two novel project choices & discussion questions. Homework: read Blood on the River to p. 122; read Roanoke to p. 167 (through the end of Chapter 12). Also know what your project choices will be by tomorrow.
6th grade classes discussed how the Ancient Greeks 1) believed that there were many gods and goddesses who were active in the world, and 2) the human body was beautiful. We also reviewed how the Greeks were mostly traders (and why), how they lived near the sea, and how they traveled mostly by boat.
We continued by beginning our character notes on Clash of the Titans, and finished with some Greek artwork. We will continue both of these tomorrow; homework was to read for pleasure.
8th grade classes were given time to read their novel and also time to work on their two novel project choices & discussion questions. Homework: read Blood on the River to p. 122; read Roanoke to p. 167 (through the end of Chapter 12). Also know what your project choices will be by tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
10/8
Wednesday:
The 6th grade class took a notes quiz, then watched Cast Away. HEI papers from the film will be returned on Monday. Homework was to be able to find Greece on a world map; we will be starting our study of Ancient Greece next week.
7th grade classes had their two novel discussion question answers due. After looking at a couple of examples of good and bad discussion questions and answers, time was given to make sure that your two answers are fantastic. The remainder of class was spent watching a program on the Serengeti; homework was to make SURE that your two answers are great--we will use them for a computer activity on Monday.
The 6th grade class took a notes quiz, then watched Cast Away. HEI papers from the film will be returned on Monday. Homework was to be able to find Greece on a world map; we will be starting our study of Ancient Greece next week.
7th grade classes had their two novel discussion question answers due. After looking at a couple of examples of good and bad discussion questions and answers, time was given to make sure that your two answers are fantastic. The remainder of class was spent watching a program on the Serengeti; homework was to make SURE that your two answers are great--we will use them for a computer activity on Monday.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
10/7
Tuesday:
6th grade classes began studying Ancient Greece, specifically its geography--it's mainly a peninsula with hundreds of islands around it, so people in ancient times mostly traded to make money and used ships for travel. We finished with a Greek map activity; homework was to read for pleasure.
8th grade: 1st afternoon class had a short quiz on Blood on the River, received their novel project sheets to begin working on, and read for the remainder of the period. Homework was to read to page 97.
Last class had a short quiz on Roanoke, received their novel project sheets to begin working on, and also read for the rest of class. Homework was to read to page 137.
6th grade classes began studying Ancient Greece, specifically its geography--it's mainly a peninsula with hundreds of islands around it, so people in ancient times mostly traded to make money and used ships for travel. We finished with a Greek map activity; homework was to read for pleasure.
8th grade: 1st afternoon class had a short quiz on Blood on the River, received their novel project sheets to begin working on, and read for the remainder of the period. Homework was to read to page 97.
Last class had a short quiz on Roanoke, received their novel project sheets to begin working on, and also read for the rest of class. Homework was to read to page 137.
Monday, October 6, 2008
10/6
Monday:
6th graders continued Cast Away, noting examples of how Chuck either changes the environment of the island or adjusts to it. Homework is to make sure that your notes are organized.
7th graders took their Africa map quiz, then read Bone From a Dry Sea. Homework was to finish your novel questions (2 of them, with good explanations and thoughts) and your character chart for Li & Vinny.
6th graders continued Cast Away, noting examples of how Chuck either changes the environment of the island or adjusts to it. Homework is to make sure that your notes are organized.
7th graders took their Africa map quiz, then read Bone From a Dry Sea. Homework was to finish your novel questions (2 of them, with good explanations and thoughts) and your character chart for Li & Vinny.
10/3
Friday:
In 6th grade (1st class) we had a power outage, so we trekked through downtown Statesville looking for examples of Human-Environment Interaction. No homework was assigned.
7th grade classes read Bone From a Dry Sea, looking for ways that Li & Vinny (the main characters) are similar and different. Homework was to study for the Africa map quiz on Monday--know 15 countries and 10 physical features to label correctly. Remember that the list of physical features will be given to you, but no list of the countries will be provided!
In 6th grade (1st class) we had a power outage, so we trekked through downtown Statesville looking for examples of Human-Environment Interaction. No homework was assigned.
7th grade classes read Bone From a Dry Sea, looking for ways that Li & Vinny (the main characters) are similar and different. Homework was to study for the Africa map quiz on Monday--know 15 countries and 10 physical features to label correctly. Remember that the list of physical features will be given to you, but no list of the countries will be provided!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
10/2
Thursday:
6th grade classes finished Cast Away, including the written assignment on finding good examples of Human-Environment Interaction. Chuck changed his environment some, and even more often, he had to adjust to it. No homework was assigned except to read for pleasure.
8th grade classes had a guest speaker, Mr. Joe Crosswhite, for the first half of class. Mr. Crosswhite delivered a great presentation on his National Guard duty in Iraq.
Homework: for Blood on the River, read to page 74; for Roanoke, read to page 102.
6th grade classes finished Cast Away, including the written assignment on finding good examples of Human-Environment Interaction. Chuck changed his environment some, and even more often, he had to adjust to it. No homework was assigned except to read for pleasure.
8th grade classes had a guest speaker, Mr. Joe Crosswhite, for the first half of class. Mr. Crosswhite delivered a great presentation on his National Guard duty in Iraq.
Homework: for Blood on the River, read to page 74; for Roanoke, read to page 102.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
10/1
Wednesday...
The 6th grade class took a short quiz on the 5 Themes of Geography; afterward we began watching Cast Away and noting examples of Human-Environment Interaction (when Chuck either changes nature or adjusts to nature).
7th grade classes: First we went over the "Puzzle Pieces" homework answers. We began reading a novel (about archaeology, set in Africa) called Bone From a Dry Sea. Mr. Griffith read to the class for the first few chapters. We will only be reading this book in class. While reading we began labeling a graphic organizer about the two main characters. At the end of the novel we will be doing short projects. Ask questions about anything you do not understand from the book!
Homework: Study for your Africa quiz on Monday--know 15 countries and 10 natural features. Use the blank maps I gave you to practice on!
The 6th grade class took a short quiz on the 5 Themes of Geography; afterward we began watching Cast Away and noting examples of Human-Environment Interaction (when Chuck either changes nature or adjusts to nature).
7th grade classes: First we went over the "Puzzle Pieces" homework answers. We began reading a novel (about archaeology, set in Africa) called Bone From a Dry Sea. Mr. Griffith read to the class for the first few chapters. We will only be reading this book in class. While reading we began labeling a graphic organizer about the two main characters. At the end of the novel we will be doing short projects. Ask questions about anything you do not understand from the book!
Homework: Study for your Africa quiz on Monday--know 15 countries and 10 natural features. Use the blank maps I gave you to practice on!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
9/30
Tuesday:
The 6th grade classes reviewed how HEI has two parts: 1) When people change nature, and 2) When people adjust to nature. Afterward we watched Cast Away while looking for and writing down examples of HEI from the film. There was no homework unless your progress report is not yet signed & returned.
8th grade: We began by going over reasons why European countries wanted to explore in the 1400s and 1500s; these reasons included looking for a way to Asia; gaining more land, power, raw materials (to make things with and sell) and riches; to spread Christianity; to expand their knowledge of the world, and to be stronger/better than their rivals.
Next: Mr. Griffith read the first chapter or two of each class' novel to the class.
Last: students who did not finish their explorer research activity last Friday worked on those to finish and turn them in; students who had finished had the choice of either reading chapter two of their novel (which is homework due Thursday) or looking at the explorer resources at Quia , another game at Quia, or the Walk the Plank game.
Homework: for Blood on the River, read to page 34. For Roanoke, read to page 41.
The 6th grade classes reviewed how HEI has two parts: 1) When people change nature, and 2) When people adjust to nature. Afterward we watched Cast Away while looking for and writing down examples of HEI from the film. There was no homework unless your progress report is not yet signed & returned.
8th grade: We began by going over reasons why European countries wanted to explore in the 1400s and 1500s; these reasons included looking for a way to Asia; gaining more land, power, raw materials (to make things with and sell) and riches; to spread Christianity; to expand their knowledge of the world, and to be stronger/better than their rivals.
Next: Mr. Griffith read the first chapter or two of each class' novel to the class.
Last: students who did not finish their explorer research activity last Friday worked on those to finish and turn them in; students who had finished had the choice of either reading chapter two of their novel (which is homework due Thursday) or looking at the explorer resources at Quia , another game at Quia, or the Walk the Plank game.
Homework: for Blood on the River, read to page 34. For Roanoke, read to page 41.
9/29
Monday!
6th grade: we reviewed the 5 themes of geography with lots of examples; we will have a quiz (open-note) on Wednesday. Please return your signed progress report, also.
7th grade: we turned in progress reports and "puzzle piece" homework, took a short quiz on archaeology terms, then labeled Africa maps for both countries and physical features such as deserts, lakes, and rivers. Homework is to finish labeling the maps if you did not do so in class.
6th grade: we reviewed the 5 themes of geography with lots of examples; we will have a quiz (open-note) on Wednesday. Please return your signed progress report, also.
7th grade: we turned in progress reports and "puzzle piece" homework, took a short quiz on archaeology terms, then labeled Africa maps for both countries and physical features such as deserts, lakes, and rivers. Homework is to finish labeling the maps if you did not do so in class.
Friday, September 26, 2008
9/26
Friday (B Day)...
6th graders took their 5 Themes of Geography Quiz, then began Cast Away, in which we're looking for examples of HEI (when people either change nature or adjust to nature). No homework unless you did not turn in your signed progress report.
8th graders: 1) turned in their Native Americans in North Carolina homework AND signed progress report, 2) did a computer activity about researching explorers and filling in the missing information, which included saving a copy to our student file before printing and turning it in. No homework unless your progress report was not signed and turned in.
6th graders took their 5 Themes of Geography Quiz, then began Cast Away, in which we're looking for examples of HEI (when people either change nature or adjust to nature). No homework unless you did not turn in your signed progress report.
8th graders: 1) turned in their Native Americans in North Carolina homework AND signed progress report, 2) did a computer activity about researching explorers and filling in the missing information, which included saving a copy to our student file before printing and turning it in. No homework unless your progress report was not signed and turned in.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
9/25
Thursday:
The 6th grade classes began by reviewing the 5 themes of geography (Location, Place, HEI, Movement, and Regions). Next we went over examples and matched them to their theme. Lastly Mr. Duffey gave us a presentation on upcoming hiking trips he is offering; remember that you can use your field trip funds for those trips. Homework: 1) return your signed progress report, and 2) be sure to have your 5 themes paper and notes--quiz at the start of class tomorrow!
8th grade: We started with the meaning of the word "native." Second we checked our Native Americans in NC homework. Third: We looked at the "Old Mobile" archaeological site and did a grid plotting activity to see how archaeologists analyze clues. Homework is to return your signed progress report.
The 6th grade classes began by reviewing the 5 themes of geography (Location, Place, HEI, Movement, and Regions). Next we went over examples and matched them to their theme. Lastly Mr. Duffey gave us a presentation on upcoming hiking trips he is offering; remember that you can use your field trip funds for those trips. Homework: 1) return your signed progress report, and 2) be sure to have your 5 themes paper and notes--quiz at the start of class tomorrow!
8th grade: We started with the meaning of the word "native." Second we checked our Native Americans in NC homework. Third: We looked at the "Old Mobile" archaeological site and did a grid plotting activity to see how archaeologists analyze clues. Homework is to return your signed progress report.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
9/24
Wednesday:
The 6th grade class covered the 5 Themes of Geography, including examples that go under each theme. Afterward we had time to work on our text questions from sections 1-1 and 1-2. No homework was assigned.
7th grade: 1) We went over the archaeology terms we introduced last period; 2) we turned in our "Mammoth Mystery" & Time Capsule homework; 3) We looked at and labeled a real archaeological site (from the 1600s) to see what used to be there; 4) Homework: is to return your signed progress report AND finish the "puzzle pieces" sheet.
The 6th grade class covered the 5 Themes of Geography, including examples that go under each theme. Afterward we had time to work on our text questions from sections 1-1 and 1-2. No homework was assigned.
7th grade: 1) We went over the archaeology terms we introduced last period; 2) we turned in our "Mammoth Mystery" & Time Capsule homework; 3) We looked at and labeled a real archaeological site (from the 1600s) to see what used to be there; 4) Homework: is to return your signed progress report AND finish the "puzzle pieces" sheet.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9/23
Tuesday!
6th grade classes took their 2nd geography vocabulary quiz, then covered the 5 themes of geography (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions). On Thursday we will go into the themes in more depth. Homework: look over today's notes (the paper I gave you).
8th graders also took their 2nd vocabulary quiz, then read some about Native Americans in North Carolina long before it was a state. Homework is to finish the reading and questions that I gave you today.
6th grade classes took their 2nd geography vocabulary quiz, then covered the 5 themes of geography (location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions). On Thursday we will go into the themes in more depth. Homework: look over today's notes (the paper I gave you).
8th graders also took their 2nd vocabulary quiz, then read some about Native Americans in North Carolina long before it was a state. Homework is to finish the reading and questions that I gave you today.
Monday, September 22, 2008
9/22
Monday:
In the 6th grade we began by talking about how geography is the study of the Earth; "Geo-" means Earth, and "-graphy" can mean the study of. Afterward we looked through the first pages of our textbook to get an idea of how geographers look at the Earth--that is, by using lots of different questions. Finally, we read the first 2 sections of the text ("Understanding the Earth" and "The 5 Themes of Geography") and began working on the questions that go with them. On Wednesday we will finish these questions. Homework: read for pleasure.
7th grade:
We discussed archaeology, went over notes about it, and had homework on "Mammoth Mystery" and "American Artifacts" (both are on one paper). Study today's notes--some type of quiz on Wednesday!
In the 6th grade we began by talking about how geography is the study of the Earth; "Geo-" means Earth, and "-graphy" can mean the study of. Afterward we looked through the first pages of our textbook to get an idea of how geographers look at the Earth--that is, by using lots of different questions. Finally, we read the first 2 sections of the text ("Understanding the Earth" and "The 5 Themes of Geography") and began working on the questions that go with them. On Wednesday we will finish these questions. Homework: read for pleasure.
7th grade:
We discussed archaeology, went over notes about it, and had homework on "Mammoth Mystery" and "American Artifacts" (both are on one paper). Study today's notes--some type of quiz on Wednesday!
Friday, September 19, 2008
9/19
Friday:
6th grade: We took our geography vocabulary quiz #2, then finished our geography dictionaries while watching how The Living Sea was made. Absolutely no homework other than to enjoy the fall temperatures.
7th grade: We took our second geography vocabulary quiz, had our ArtCrawl for the theme park maps, and (if time remained) played geography bingo. No homework.
6th grade: We took our geography vocabulary quiz #2, then finished our geography dictionaries while watching how The Living Sea was made. Absolutely no homework other than to enjoy the fall temperatures.
7th grade: We took our second geography vocabulary quiz, had our ArtCrawl for the theme park maps, and (if time remained) played geography bingo. No homework.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
9/18
Thursday:
6th grade classes finished their illustrated geography dictionaries, then we enjoyed the rest of The Living Sea. Homework is to study your side 2 of geography vocabulary for next Tuesday's quiz.
8th grade classes closed out their theme park projects, then critiqued each other's wonderful park maps. Lastly we played a cutthroat game (or three) of geography bingo. Homework is to study for Tuesday's geography vocabulary quiz, and to have a good weekend.
6th grade classes finished their illustrated geography dictionaries, then we enjoyed the rest of The Living Sea. Homework is to study your side 2 of geography vocabulary for next Tuesday's quiz.
8th grade classes closed out their theme park projects, then critiqued each other's wonderful park maps. Lastly we played a cutthroat game (or three) of geography bingo. Homework is to study for Tuesday's geography vocabulary quiz, and to have a good weekend.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
9/17
Wednesday:
6th Grade: We discussed the portion of the Earth covered by water (between 67% and 75%), then we watched The Living Sea while taking note of fascinating facts from the program. Homework is to work on our geography dictionary if you do not think you will finish during class Friday, and (for everyone) to study side 2 of the geography vocabulary for Friday's quiz.
7th Grade: We finished up our Theme Park maps, which we will present as an "ArtCrawl" on Friday after our geography vocabulary quiz. Those who were already done with their theme parks had an Internet Geography research assignment. Homework: study your side 2 vocabulary terms!
6th Grade: We discussed the portion of the Earth covered by water (between 67% and 75%), then we watched The Living Sea while taking note of fascinating facts from the program. Homework is to work on our geography dictionary if you do not think you will finish during class Friday, and (for everyone) to study side 2 of the geography vocabulary for Friday's quiz.
7th Grade: We finished up our Theme Park maps, which we will present as an "ArtCrawl" on Friday after our geography vocabulary quiz. Those who were already done with their theme parks had an Internet Geography research assignment. Homework: study your side 2 vocabulary terms!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
9/16
Tuesday:
In the 6th grade classes we took our geography terms vocabulary quiz #1, then we worked on our illustrated geography dictionaries. For those who did not finish their dictionaries it was directed that you take home your unfinished portion to complete it. Our matching quiz for side 2 of the geography vocabulary is next Tuesday.
8th grade classes began with a discussion of grids such as those used in battleship, chess, bingo, and other games. Next we did a short assignment on reading a map with a grid plus how to use a map's mileage chart. Lastly we worked on our theme park projects, and groups who are not done should arrange to come before school, during break and/or after school in order to be finished by the start of class on Thursday, when we will display the maps. Remember to follow the rubric!
In the 6th grade classes we took our geography terms vocabulary quiz #1, then we worked on our illustrated geography dictionaries. For those who did not finish their dictionaries it was directed that you take home your unfinished portion to complete it. Our matching quiz for side 2 of the geography vocabulary is next Tuesday.
8th grade classes began with a discussion of grids such as those used in battleship, chess, bingo, and other games. Next we did a short assignment on reading a map with a grid plus how to use a map's mileage chart. Lastly we worked on our theme park projects, and groups who are not done should arrange to come before school, during break and/or after school in order to be finished by the start of class on Thursday, when we will display the maps. Remember to follow the rubric!
Monday, September 15, 2008
9/15
Monday...
6th Grade: We took our geography terms quiz #1 (archipelago through island), corrected them, and then worked on our illustrated geography dictionaries. Homework was to study side 2 of the the geography vocabulary terms sheet--quiz this Friday.
7th Grade: We took our geography terms quiz #1 (same terms as above), then worked on our theme park poster projects. Homework is to study the rest of our geography terms--quiz next Tuesday.
6th Grade: We took our geography terms quiz #1 (archipelago through island), corrected them, and then worked on our illustrated geography dictionaries. Homework was to study side 2 of the the geography vocabulary terms sheet--quiz this Friday.
7th Grade: We took our geography terms quiz #1 (same terms as above), then worked on our theme park poster projects. Homework is to study the rest of our geography terms--quiz next Tuesday.
Friday, September 12, 2008
9/12
Friday (B Day)
6th grade: We began with 1) How many oceans are there? and 2) Are they connected?
Next we watched the Living Sea and took notes on what we found most interesting. Homework is to study for the vocab. matching quiz on side one of the geography terms (archipelago through island). Quiz on Tuesday!
8th grade: We worked on our theme park projects to make them look lovely. Homework is to study for our geography vocabulary (matching) quiz #2 next Thursday.
6th grade: We began with 1) How many oceans are there? and 2) Are they connected?
Next we watched the Living Sea and took notes on what we found most interesting. Homework is to study for the vocab. matching quiz on side one of the geography terms (archipelago through island). Quiz on Tuesday!
8th grade: We worked on our theme park projects to make them look lovely. Homework is to study for our geography vocabulary (matching) quiz #2 next Thursday.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
9/11
Thursday:
6th grade classes began with the difference between a bay and a gulf (a gulf is larger); afterwards we worked on our illustrated geography dictionaries, which we will finish in class next Tuesday. We also received the geography vocabulary terms list; there will be a matching quiz on the first page next Tuesday (study these for homework).
8th grade classes took a quiz on the first 17 geography vocabulary terms, then worked on their theme park map projects. We will finish these in class tomorrow, so no homework unless you are behind.
6th grade classes began with the difference between a bay and a gulf (a gulf is larger); afterwards we worked on our illustrated geography dictionaries, which we will finish in class next Tuesday. We also received the geography vocabulary terms list; there will be a matching quiz on the first page next Tuesday (study these for homework).
8th grade classes took a quiz on the first 17 geography vocabulary terms, then worked on their theme park map projects. We will finish these in class tomorrow, so no homework unless you are behind.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
9/10
Wednesday.
The 6th grade class began with the difference between an iceberg & a glacier; we then began working on our illustrated geography dictionaries. Homework is to study the first side of the geography vocabulary list I handed out today.
7th grade: We continued working on our theme park map projects; I handed out a rubric that will be used to grade your maps next week. Homework is to study side one of the geography vocabulary list that you were given on Monday.
The 6th grade class began with the difference between an iceberg & a glacier; we then began working on our illustrated geography dictionaries. Homework is to study the first side of the geography vocabulary list I handed out today.
7th grade: We continued working on our theme park map projects; I handed out a rubric that will be used to grade your maps next week. Homework is to study side one of the geography vocabulary list that you were given on Monday.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
9/9
Tuesday:
6th grade classes began with the difference between a hill & a mountain; we then began working on our illustrated geography dictionaries, and both classes did a great job of staying focused and drawing well. There was no homework.
8th grade:
We finished the Columbus program, found out about his death, and completed the questions. Then we began working on our Theme Park Map project, which we will continue working on Thursday. There was no homework.
6th grade classes began with the difference between a hill & a mountain; we then began working on our illustrated geography dictionaries, and both classes did a great job of staying focused and drawing well. There was no homework.
8th grade:
We finished the Columbus program, found out about his death, and completed the questions. Then we began working on our Theme Park Map project, which we will continue working on Thursday. There was no homework.
Monday, September 8, 2008
9/8
Monday:
6th grade: We went over the difference between a hill & a mountain (a mountain is 1,000 feet or higher; a hill is lower than 1,000 feet); then we began working on our illustrated geography dictionaries. There will be a quiz on the terms next week. No homework today.
7th grade: We began working on our theme park maps (using our theme park symbol homework from last week as the key). Before creating our own maps we looked at several real parks' maps online.
Carowinds then go to "Plan A Visit," then "Park Map."
Hershey Park (in Pennsylvania) and click on "Map."
Six Flags then choose a park (there are 17!).
Walt Disney World then click on "Parks," then select the park you want, click on "Park Info & Map," and then "View Park Map."
Busch Gardens then select your park, then "Park Info and Events" then "Park Map."
Homework: Study side 1 of Geography terms page (handed out today). Study those terms, especially the ones you don't know well and those with similar definitions.
6th grade: We went over the difference between a hill & a mountain (a mountain is 1,000 feet or higher; a hill is lower than 1,000 feet); then we began working on our illustrated geography dictionaries. There will be a quiz on the terms next week. No homework today.
7th grade: We began working on our theme park maps (using our theme park symbol homework from last week as the key). Before creating our own maps we looked at several real parks' maps online.
Carowinds then go to "Plan A Visit," then "Park Map."
Hershey Park (in Pennsylvania) and click on "Map."
Six Flags then choose a park (there are 17!).
Walt Disney World then click on "Parks," then select the park you want, click on "Park Info & Map," and then "View Park Map."
Busch Gardens then select your park, then "Park Info and Events" then "Park Map."
Homework: Study side 1 of Geography terms page (handed out today). Study those terms, especially the ones you don't know well and those with similar definitions.
Friday, September 5, 2008
9/5
Friday (A Day):
6th grade: We checked our latitude questions from last time, then looked at longitude and time zones, and lastly practiced labeling cities using both latitude & longitude. We spent the rest of time on Google Earth getting accustomed to using it.
7th grade: Homework Due today was 1) Elevation & Altitude Map and 2) Theme Park Symbols. During class we did a short map with Natural and Human-Made Features, then explored Google Earth--no homework assigned.
6th grade: We checked our latitude questions from last time, then looked at longitude and time zones, and lastly practiced labeling cities using both latitude & longitude. We spent the rest of time on Google Earth getting accustomed to using it.
7th grade: Homework Due today was 1) Elevation & Altitude Map and 2) Theme Park Symbols. During class we did a short map with Natural and Human-Made Features, then explored Google Earth--no homework assigned.
9/4
Thursday:
6th grade classes checked our latitude questions from last class, then explored how longitude helps us tell time, and lastly looked at latitude & longitude together on a global map. There was no homework.
8th grade classes had Theme Park Symbols homework due; we read a map of Columbus' 4 voyages and watched a program about his life. We did not quite finish the program or the accompanying questions; there was no homework.
6th grade classes checked our latitude questions from last class, then explored how longitude helps us tell time, and lastly looked at latitude & longitude together on a global map. There was no homework.
8th grade classes had Theme Park Symbols homework due; we read a map of Columbus' 4 voyages and watched a program about his life. We did not quite finish the program or the accompanying questions; there was no homework.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
9/3
Wednesday:
The 6th grade class went over latitude (parallel) lines, practiced writing and reading them on the "Constructing a Latitude Diagram," and had the following homework (if not done): 1) try to finish your full-color map of either your room or yard or my room, with 5 items in your map key; and 2) Side 2, questions 1 & 2 of "Determining Latitude and Distance" handout. Friday we will explore longitude.
7th grade classes: we did activities on Understanding Altitude and Color Elevation Maps; next we took a quiz on map reading and drawing; lastly (for homework if not done) we did an art assignment on Theme Park Map Symbols.
The 6th grade class went over latitude (parallel) lines, practiced writing and reading them on the "Constructing a Latitude Diagram," and had the following homework (if not done): 1) try to finish your full-color map of either your room or yard or my room, with 5 items in your map key; and 2) Side 2, questions 1 & 2 of "Determining Latitude and Distance" handout. Friday we will explore longitude.
7th grade classes: we did activities on Understanding Altitude and Color Elevation Maps; next we took a quiz on map reading and drawing; lastly (for homework if not done) we did an art assignment on Theme Park Map Symbols.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
9/2
Tuesday!
6th grade classes went over latitude (parallel) lines, practiced writing and reading them on the "Constructing a Latitude Diagram," and had the following homework (if not done): 1) finish your full-color map of either your room or yard or my room, with 5 items in your map key; and 2) Side 2, questions 1 & 2 of "Determining Latitude and Distance" handout.
8th grade: We practiced how to read distance on a state map, then finished our NC map questions and city/county map creations. Homework is 1) finish anything from the NC map assignment, and 2) Theme Park Symbols.
6th grade classes went over latitude (parallel) lines, practiced writing and reading them on the "Constructing a Latitude Diagram," and had the following homework (if not done): 1) finish your full-color map of either your room or yard or my room, with 5 items in your map key; and 2) Side 2, questions 1 & 2 of "Determining Latitude and Distance" handout.
8th grade: We practiced how to read distance on a state map, then finished our NC map questions and city/county map creations. Homework is 1) finish anything from the NC map assignment, and 2) Theme Park Symbols.
Friday, August 29, 2008
8/29
All classes today explored Google Earth and got familiar with it. Remember that 6th graders need to know what room they will be mapping in class on Tuesday!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
8/28
Thursday: 6th grade classes looked at what a map key is and what hemispheres are, then did the assignment on Globes & Hemispheres. At the end of class we began planning our maps of either a room at home or my classroom; we will finish these in class on Tuesday. Tomorrow we will work on computers to look at the world.
8th grade: We checked our "Drawing a Map" homework; took a quiz on Map Parts and Map Symbols; most of us did not finish answering written questions about using a North Carolina map; we did not get to the last (NC county or city map making) activity. We will finish the maps in class on Tuesday; tomorrow we will be on computers.
8th grade: We checked our "Drawing a Map" homework; took a quiz on Map Parts and Map Symbols; most of us did not finish answering written questions about using a North Carolina map; we did not get to the last (NC county or city map making) activity. We will finish the maps in class on Tuesday; tomorrow we will be on computers.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
8/27
Wednesday: The Hartle homeroom went over: 1) the purpose of maps; 2) what a map key is; 3) what hemispheres are. We began working on our own map of either our bedroom or Mr. G's classroom; we will finish these next Wednesday.
7th grade classes: We covered the same ideas/terms mentioned above, then we did the "Drawing a Map" activity. Be sure to practice map reading for your quiz next Wednesday. My office hours are on Thursday afternoons from 3-4 p.m. if you would like to practice map reading with me.
7th grade classes: We covered the same ideas/terms mentioned above, then we did the "Drawing a Map" activity. Be sure to practice map reading for your quiz next Wednesday. My office hours are on Thursday afternoons from 3-4 p.m. if you would like to practice map reading with me.
8/26
On Tuesday: the 6th grade classes finished the Safety section of the student handbook and had no homework.
8th grade classes also completed Safety; we began working on "Drawing a Map," which is to be completed for homework--we will check it Wednesday. Be sure to follow the directions and the map key symbols given to you!
8th grade classes also completed Safety; we began working on "Drawing a Map," which is to be completed for homework--we will check it Wednesday. Be sure to follow the directions and the map key symbols given to you!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, 8/25
In the Hartle homeroom we finished covering the student handbook section on safety; no hw. In the 7th grade classes we also closed out the handbook, and our hw was the Globes & Hemispheres sheet--due Wednesday. Feel free to post any questions as a "comment" under this paragraph.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Safety First
In my class on Wednesday and Thursday Mr. Duffey and I covered the "Safety" section of the student handbook. Please be sure that you understand what we have explained, and ask questions if something is not clear. On Friday there are no regular classes since we will be visiting Dan Nicholas Park near Salisbury.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Attention Wal-Mart Shoppers
For social studies this year please do your utmost to secure a composition book and also a tough folder of some sort to keep your loose papers organized and handy.
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