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.
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