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.
Friday, October 31, 2008
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!
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